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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FA6P8TH2H5258529 · Checked Sep 5, 2026
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1FA6P8TH2H5•••••• 2017 Ford MUSTANG

This build is quieter than most: 2 complaints against 4 for the average 2017 Ford MUSTANG build.

2on this build
257on the model
68builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reported Electrical System 1 Forward Collision Avoidance 1 Engine 1 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

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Electrical System crash fire Sep 2023
Was in the car during a very slow, around 5mph front end collision. The knee airbag went off at low speed. I. Exited the vehicle to look at damage and then I sat back in the driver seat. Upon sitting back in the driver seat I noticed the smoke that had cleared from the airbag…
Engine Oct 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be…

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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 1FA6P8TH2H5258529 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.