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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1ZVBP8CF0C5••••••2012 Ford MUSTANG
That is about average for the 2012 Ford MUSTANG — 6 complaints per build across 68 builds.
7on this build
425on the model
68builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 4Air Bags 3Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsNov 2017
Takata recall: ford dealer ( north central ford ) they stated that ford has not informed them how to handle this recall. There are no parts to handle it. What if my son is in the passenger seat. The airbag deploys killing him or who ever is in the passenger seat. How are we…
Power TrainSep 2015
The contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the gear shifter was difficult to shift into various positions. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers who were unable to…
Air BagsJul 2015
I received a letter from ford motor company dated july 2015, almost 8 months ago informing me of safety recall notice 15s21. This is a very serious recall that details the possibility of a abnormally deploying driver side airbag which can cause serious injuries or death. I just…
Air BagsMay 2015
Takata recall this recall is over a year old. "no remedy available". Do I have to die first?
Power TrainOct 2012
(2nd owner) ever since I purchased this vehicle I have had nothing but problems with the shifter/ shifter linkage. The vehicle misses shifts and won't engage mainly during 2nd-3rd shifts. For a performance automobile this is the worst clutch and shifter combination I have ever…
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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 1ZVBP8CF0C5266447 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.