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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FALP4046VF144763 · Checked Oct 8, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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1FALP4046VF•••••• 1997 Ford MUSTANG

This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 1997 Ford MUSTANG build (6 vs 2).

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145on the model
65builds in total
Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Tires 1 Fuel System 1 Gasoline 1

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Engine And Engine Cooling Jan 1999
Car had been running hot with anit-freeze in engine. Car finally over heated and was taken to "bp gas station, 4499 roswell rd., atlanta ga 30342, 404/255-5341 or 404/252-8204 chuck allen manager " mr. Allen 1st said timing gasket failed & would cost $200 to fix. Then when he…
Fuel System Sep 1998
Cable linkage came loose form the carborator and could have caused and accident
Tires Jan 1998
Both front tires were wore down to the cords on inside of tread at second scheduled maintenance
Service Brakes  
Intermittently when applying brakes ABS will take longer to activate, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer claims this is normal characteristic, and there is no fix
Equipment  
Air compressor failed. Yh
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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 1FALP4046VF144763 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.