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1FATP8UH0J5••••••2018 Ford MUSTANG
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2018 Ford MUSTANG build (13 vs 5).
13on this build
185on the model
39builds in total
Most reportedStructure 5Latches/locks/linkages 4Electrical System 3Seats 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineJun 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a misfire coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking abnormally, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an…
Engine And Engine CoolingMar 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a misfire in cylinder #1, and coolant leaking into the engine. The mechanic referred the…
StructureAug 2023
While traveling about 70 to 75 mph the passenger side door unlatched and several minutes later the driver side door unlocked the door is a jar alert showed on the dashboard this happened twice
Latches/locks/linkagesJul 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger door opened independently. The contact stated that the failure had occurred about six times while he was driving. The contact stated that he contacted the…
Electrical SystemApr 2022
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The electronic, all digital dashboard went completely black for about 25 seconds while I was driving down the interstate, in traffic at night, 2. How was your safety or the…
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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 1FATP8UH0J5175513 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.