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1ZVBP8EM9D5••••••2013 Ford MUSTANG
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2013 Ford MUSTANG build (7 vs 4).
7on this build
259on the model
60builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 5Vehicle Speed Control 1Engine 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJul 2025
Car has delayed shifting and is still down shifting when the car has already stopped. 2011-2012 mustangs have some extended coverage for this problem. 16N02. My 2013 was manufactured at flat rock in 2012 but not covered
Vehicle Speed ControlNov 2016
The contact owns a 2013 ford mustang. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the wrench icon illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer…
Air BagsJul 2015
Takata recall dated july 2015 is not able to be corrected by dealer after nine months. I request authorization to have ford disconnect or disable my defective airbag to prevent potential of metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants that may result in serious injury…
Air BagsJun 2015
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 ford mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V319000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Air BagsMay 2015
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 ford mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V319000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
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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 1ZVBP8EM9D5212612 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.