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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1ZVBP8EM8C5224894 · Checked Nov 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 8

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1ZVBP8EM8C5•••••• 2014 Ford MUSTANG

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Most reported Air Bags 3 Fuel/propulsion System 2 Power Train 2 Electrical System 1

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Power Train Mar 2024
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started stalling. The contact pulled over to the side of the road; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with…
Fuel/propulsion System Sep 2018
Defective canister purge valve
Electronic Stability Control (esc) Oct 2017
Driving the vehicle in a straight line under dry conditions at about a constant 30 mph, the car started pulsing the front corner brakes. At the same time, the vehicles traction control light was coming on and off. I was not applying the brakes at the time. It seems as though the…
Air Bags Apr 2017
Takata recall. I keep getting these reminders to have airbags replaced. Only problem is my dealership keeps saying they don't have them. I have been trying to get in before april. I have been told when they come in I will get a call. Also was told that it was unlikely mine would…
Electrical System Aug 2016
On 8/18/16, I was driving on maryland state route 198, at about 40 mph, when the car began to lurch forward, stop, lurch forward as I came through a roundabout. I pulled over to the shoulder. I turned the car off, restarted the car, and while on the shoulder, I pressed the gas…
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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 1ZVBP8EM8C5224894 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.