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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FABP42E2JF101078 · Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1FABP42E2JF•••••• 1988 Ford MUSTANG

This build draws 3.5× more complaints than the average 1988 Ford MUSTANG build (5 vs 1).

5on this build
72on the model
50builds in total
2involved a fire
Most reported Electrical System 3 Exterior Lighting 1 Seat Belts 1

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Electrical System fire Apr 1996
Vehicle was parked and dash caught fire
Exterior Lighting Oct 1996
After 5 to 15 minutes after the fog lights are turned on, all the lights went out. The lights did not come back on for about 5 to 10 seconds. Luckily I was able to come to a stop without hitting anything. I have spoken with many people who own late model mustangs, 1986 to 1997,…
Seat Belts May 1996
Driver's side seat belt has unravled and will not retract. Please describe details
Electrical System fire Mar 1994
Ignition switch shorted, causing fire
Electrical System Aug 2001
I bought this car new sometime in 1988. Over the years it has often stalled at the worst times. Had I not known defensive military driving these events may have had fatal results. It usually seemed to take place after the vehicle had heated considerably. When it was cold I was…

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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 1FABP42E2JF101078 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.