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1ZVBP8AM1D5••••••2013 Ford MUSTANG
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2013 Ford MUSTANG build (11 vs 4).
11on this build
259on the model
60builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 5Air Bags 4Steering 2Lane Departure 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringSep 2022
My son was driving and noticed a stiffness in the steering along with an occasional intermittent “ clicking” felt while turning the wheel. While going around a sharp curve the power steering failed completely and locked the steering wheel hard left forcefully. He was able to get…
Power TrainMay 2020
Purchased a 2013 ford mustang automatic transmission on 5/31/2020. Inspected vehicle on 6/6/2020 and came out having a bad transmission with internal clutch damage and valve body damage. When driving vehicle skips heavily for 1 to 2 gear making the car unsafe to drive
Air BagsDec 2016
Takata recall; to date my air bag has not been replaced. This problem causes me to hesitate to drive my vehicle
Power TrainMay 2019
From a stop, car wouldn't shift pass first gear. Had to stop, restart car. Wrench and empty gas warning lights came on. While traveling, car suddenly downshifted into first gear. Empty gas warning light came on. Had to pull over, restart car
Power TrainMar 2019
My vehicle is doing the exact same thing as this recall #19s07 - 6r80 transmission unexpected downshift into 1st gear. My VIN says there is no recall yet it is happening to my car on a semi regular basis 2-3 times per week. I do not have the money to take it to my local ford…
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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 1ZVBP8AM1D5241589 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.