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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FA6P8CF2J5165319 · Checked Aug 22, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1FA6P8CF2J5•••••• 2018 Ford MUSTANG

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184on the model
39builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Engine 1 Visibility/wiper 1 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine And Engine Cooling Jul 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact found oil underneath the engine compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
Unknown Or Other Aug 2024
Like many many Ford Mustangs 2015 and newer, the AC Evaporator has failed and is leaking. This can cause condensation on the windshield and visibility issues with fogging / defrosting. Ford refuses to replace the defective evaporator. Ford dealer Coughlin Ford, Newark, Ohio…
Electrical System May 2021
Instrument cluster went black. Can’t know what speed I’m driving or anything. Have seen some people reported this issue
Electrical System Jul 2018
My check engine light came on while on cruise control on the interstate going 80mph on a 75 and a few seconds after the check engine light came on , the car shut off and locked up and caused me to lose control. Car was taken to a dealership , and the entire bottom end was torn…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FA6P8CF2J5165319 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.