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1ZVHT82H285••••••2008 Ford MUSTANG
That is about average for the 2008 Ford MUSTANG — 5 complaints per build across 62 builds.
6on this build
320on the model
62builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 5Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsJul 2017
Takata recall why has it taken almost ten years to replace the defective passenger air bag in my 2008 mustang
StructureOct 2008
Driving on interstate highway at 70 mph in very high crosswind conditions when the hood began to vibrate wildly and the latch released. Secondary latch caught the hood before it completely flew up. I slammed the hood shut and was able to complete my trip but the high winds still…
Air BagsJul 2016
The contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (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 repair.…
Air BagsJul 2016
Takata recall. We received notice in july of 2016 that there is a recall on our mustang. It is now november 2017 and there is still no fix available. The letter stated that in the event of an accident, the air bag could rupture causing serious injury of death. We recently…
Air BagsJul 2015
July 2015 received recall notice. Waited patiently for 6 months without followup letter. Contacted ryan ford in late january about repair. Told part not available. Contacted appel ford in early february about repair. Same response that part not available. With all of the new…
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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 1ZVHT82H285175616 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.