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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FA6P8CF9H5247512 · Checked Oct 16, 2026
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1FA6P8CF9H5•••••• 2017 Ford MUSTANG

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68builds in total
Most reported Power Train 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

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Power Train May 2023
Car has a 6-speed manual transmission, which means it has a clutch and clutch pedal. The clutch pedal began squeaking when letting it up after engagement. Then it stopped depressing the plunger on the clutch engagement sensor preventing the clutch pedal to be depressed 100%.…
Engine And Engine Cooling Nov 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, he detected smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed that oil was leaking from the headers. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer…
Unknown Or Other Jul 2019
Vehicle was parked overnight, when driving it AC performance was lower than normal. Shortly noticed fog forming on the windshield and a film left even after rolling down the windows. Appears to be a common complaint on 2015-17 mustangs. Evaporator core is faulty from the factory
Power Train Mar 2021
Manual transmission thumping/clunking sound when engaging into a 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Happens more often when coming up o a stop and I re-engage into a gear. Feels as if something falls into place after the thump/clunk noise. Has 58,000 miles. It's intermediate, and it happens…

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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 1FA6P8CF9H5247512 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.