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1ZVBP8AM6C5••••••2012 Ford MUSTANG
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2012 Ford MUSTANG build (16 vs 6).
16on this build
425on the model
68builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 7Power Train 5Suspension 2Tires 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainMay 2019
My mustang has been doing this more frequently now, where I'm driving highway speeds and the transmission suddenly downshift to low gear from high gear. This afternoon it almost caused me to crash on my way home from work on the freeway. This is completely unacceptable and life…
Air BagsJan 2017
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Vehicle Speed ControlJun 2016
The contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. While driving approximately 60 mph, the wrench warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost acceleration. The contact pulled the vehicle off the road and turned off the engine. Once restarted, the vehicle performed normally. The…
SuspensionDec 2012
The vehicle began to emit an audible squeaking/clunking noise from the rear end when traversing bumps or pot ridden roads. I took the vehicle to the dealer on 1/4/13 and they denied the existence of the noise and I was told that there was nothing wrong. Picked up the vehicle and…
TiresOct 2011
2012 ford mustang. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle not being equipped with a spare tire
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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 1ZVBP8AM6C5252201 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.