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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FATP8EM6G5281999 · Checked Sep 14, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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1FATP8EM6G5•••••• 2016 Ford MUSTANG

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365on the model
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Most reported Latches/locks/linkages 3 Structure 2 Engine 1 Back Over Prevention 1

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Structure Oct 2023
The passenger door opens on it's own while in motion. I am afraid my passenger will fall out of the car. The dealership will do nothing since they can not spontaneously make it happen in the short ride they take it on. This happens on a weekly basis. Been happening now for at…
Unknown Or Other Oct 2023
While driving the doors will open to the secondary latch
Latches/locks/linkages Jun 2022
The passenger door of my 2016 Mustang Convertible keeps opening to the secondary latch while driving. This has happened multiple times, always while driving at a high speed (70 mph+) on the interstate. It is very frightening to hear wind noise and see a "door ajar" warning on…
Electrical System Mar 2022
The center console would go out cant push any buttons. Also causing brake light to stay illuminated or off while driving and not work correclty. Big safety issue. No HVAC funciton either when this happens. Cannot reset. Even after unplugging battery for a while. Does the same…
Back Over Prevention Apr 2021
Backup camera not working. Car has poor visibility when backing up without the camera. Message says camera not available. The dealer said it?s the wiring harnesses and wants $900.00 to replace . Ford has bad design with the short cable in the trunk and the material used to wrap…
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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 1FATP8EM6G5281999 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.