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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FATP8UHXL5112518 · Checked Nov 14, 2026
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1FATP8UHXL5•••••• 2020 Ford MUSTANG

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41builds in total
Most reported Back Over Prevention 1 Electrical System 1 Engine 1

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Engine Jan 2026
FAILURE TO NOTIFY/ADDRESS A KNOWN ISSUE DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD Vehicle has been serviced in accordance with Ford’s recommended maintenance schedule by Joe Cooper Ford of Edmond, Oklahoma, since purchase. At service appointment in September 2025, with 59,968 miles – just…
Electrical System Jul 2025
Two issues actually 1. Back up camera gives the blue screen. Says unavailable and contact dealer. I have not yet as this just started. I am seeing a bunch of complaints on this though. 2. When I roll all the windows down then roll them up, the back triangle windows don't go up…
Back Over Prevention May 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while attempting to park the back-up camera failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the wires had been cut and damaged. The dealer replaced the wiring. 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 1FATP8UHXL5112518 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.