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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FA6P8CF8L5154263 · Checked Aug 11, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 8

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1FA6P8CF8L5•••••• 2020 Ford MUSTANG

This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2020 Ford MUSTANG build (8 vs 3).

8on this build
112on the model
37builds in total
Most reported Power Train 2 Service Brakes 1 Electrical System 1 Forward Collision Avoidance 1

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Back Over Prevention Feb 2026
Went to Clay Cooley Ford in Arlington TX off of highway 360 to have rearview camera issues fixed after being sent a recall notice to take it in to be repaired. The vehicle doesn’t show a black screen all of the time but it is at times distorted or black. Upon arriving my husband…
Power Train Mar 2025
Transmission Issue. Transmission slams into 2nd gear when downshifting from 3rd. Transmission has grinding noise when going from 4th to 5th. Potential safety issue due to potential transmission failure. Yes, problem is reproducible, however, it is awaiting inspection at Mike…
Visibility Aug 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked or driving, the front passenger’s side window moved independently. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the passenger’s side window motor and wiring…
Exterior Lighting Feb 2023
Brake light stop switch replaced 2/2/23. Now brake lights cut off if any pressure is released but foot is not removed from brake pedal. Additional harder pressure is required for brake lights to come back on. Brake lights will flicker and then cut off while foot is on brake…
Forward Collision Avoidance Dec 2022
Pre-Collision Assist Not available, Hill Start assist warning messages multiple times since 12/24/22. Both errors happened after having the 10R80 Transmission worked on and recalls associated with VIN corrected from 10/06-12/22. Warning messages popped up on message center on…
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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 1FA6P8CF8L5154263 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.