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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1ZVBP8AM8E5249285 · Checked Aug 19, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 16

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1ZVBP8AM8E5•••••• 2014 Ford MUSTANG

This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2014 Ford MUSTANG build (16 vs 6).

16on this build
333on the model
57builds in total
4involved a crash
3injuries
Most reported Air Bags 13 Structure 1 Electrical System 1 Fuel System 1

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Air Bags crash Apr 2025
My son was driving to school. He was not speeding or any type of reckless driving. He hit an ice patch. His car spun and flew thru the air. The airbag compartment opened but it was defective. All metal shards came flying out of it causing multiple lacerations. He also lost…
Power Train Feb 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the instrument cluster was red. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it…
Fuel System Jun 2020
The contact owns a 2014 ford mustang. The contact stated while driving, the message stating check fuel inlet filter remained illuminated and the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer vick bailey ford located at…
Electrical System May 2018
Takata recall - we have received numerous letters, postcard and emails about the airbag recall and we have tried, unsuccessfully numerous times to set up a date and time for the airbag replacement with our dealership. I have called the dealership and spoke to several people…
Structure Sep 2015
Driving vehicle in stop and go highway traffic, lane opened to merge on another highway when acceleration began the front air spoiler (plastic cover under engine)became unhinged from front supports and hit the road surface and began to throw small rocks from the surface of 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 1ZVBP8AM8E5249285 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.