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1ZVBP8AM9B5••••••2011 Ford MUSTANG
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2011 Ford MUSTANG build (17 vs 7).
17on this build
407on the model
58builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 10Power Train 4Engine 2Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashNov 2017
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 ford mustang. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained…
Electrical SystemOct 2015
With no warning the electronic throttle body will fail causing the car to rapidly decelerate to its idle speed. In my case it happened on a city street in heavy traffic while the car was in motion. The motorist behind me almost rear-ended my car, and several other had to come to…
Power TrainAug 2014
Vehicle stalled on the highway with 'wrench light on" meaning an electrical/engine problem with the throttle system. Car went into 'limp home mode'. Dealer says the tbs needs replacing and ford is having issues with such systems
TiresAug 2014
This car has 26,600 miles on it and the pirelli p zero nero all season radial tires are separating between the treads. This has happened on all four tires. I fear for my safety that these tires will blow out. I asked the salesman that sold me the car and he was clueless and did…
Vehicle Speed ControlJan 2014
I was pulling out from a business on to a major highway. There were no warnings, suddenly the car just would not go forward. I was in the middle, crosswise of the road. I finally got the car to go forward in little increments until I got off the road. The motor was still running…
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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 1ZVBP8AM9B5149336 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.