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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FA6P8CF5J5119855 · Checked Nov 1, 2026
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1FA6P8CF5J5•••••• 2018 Ford MUSTANG

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Most reported Engine 1 Electrical System 1

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Unknown Or Other May 2025
Clutch pedal is making a creaking sound when pressed and released. This is known on online forums to lead to failure of the welds near the top of the pedal arm where it pivots. This can cause the pedal to come off while driving and is not safe
Electrical System Oct 2019
The contact owns a 2018 ford mustang. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel indicators seized for approximately thirty seconds without warning. Phil long ford at chapel hills (1565 auto mall loop, colorado springs, co 80920, (844) 234-1769) was contacted and…
Engine Jul 2019
The contact owns a 2018 ford mustang. While the vehicle was coming to a stop with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle shook violently and stalled. The contact had to shift into park and turn off the vehicle. When the vehicle was restarted, it resumed normal operation. The…

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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 1FA6P8CF5J5119855 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.