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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1ZVBP8AM9C5••••••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
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedPower Train 6Air Bags 5Vehicle Speed Control 2Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashMar 2015
The 2012 mustang collided with a large commercial truck. The mustang's brakes were not applied, so there were no skid marks. None of the airbags ever deployed. During this accident, the mustang was traveling the posted speed limit of 40 mph and we believe that the airbags should…
Power TrainJun 2022
Transmission unexpectedly slipped gear while driving at a steady pace in traffic. Caused RPMs to rev high and loud, with inability to control speed suddenly. Had to quickly pull over and turn off car. After waiting a few minutes, was able to restart car and continue driving…
Fuel/propulsion SystemApr 2016
Intermittently, while driving at any speed the vehicle will go into 'limp home mode'. The 'wrench' trouble light illuminates on the dash. The vehicle then has to be stopped completely, put into park and shut off. The vehicle then starts after a few extra cranks of the starter…
SteeringAug 2015
I am writing this because it is related to safety issue and ford does not reply properly to my questions. I am asking if my 2012 mustang steering making loud noise constantly during turning, is it possible to be driven or have to be parked. Is it possible that steering will be…
Vehicle Speed ControlJul 2015
While entering the freeway in rush hour traffic, my car went into "limp mode", the wrench light came on as did the check engine light. I had to pull over on the shoulder of the freeway, turn the engine off and restart it. This has happened a couple of times in the past couple of…
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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 1ZVBP8AM9C5235375 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.