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1FA6P8THXG5••••••2016 Ford MUSTANG
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2016 Ford MUSTANG build (13 vs 5).
13on this build
368on the model
81builds in total
Most reportedEngine 5Electrical System 2Power Train 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineApr 2026
Nelson v. Ford Motor Company is a class action lawsuit targeting a defect in Ford's 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines. The suit highlights coolant leaks into engine cylinders, overheating, and catastrophic engine failures. I have had my 2016 ford mustang ecoboost in and out of mechanic…
Engine And Engine CoolingApr 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving and at start up, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact noticed that oil had leaked onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure could not be determined;…
WheelsNov 2022
Lug nuts on car have swollen up and tire repair shop said they need to be replaced because if we are to get a flat we wont be able to change tire
Back Over PreventionFeb 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
Unknown Or OtherSep 2019
Just picked my car up from dealership, due to a battery issue that I previously posted about, and my driver side vents are blowing warm air. I googled this issue and just like the battery issue I reported, this is not an isolated incident with the 2016 ford mustang. I will now…
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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 1FA6P8THXG5303862 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.