Worst 2012 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
POWER TRAIN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 157 | 9 | — | 40,185 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 157 | 8 | — | 34,387 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 35 | 3 | — | 32,680 mi | |
| ENGINE | 30 | 1 | — | 40,118 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 21 | 2 | 1 | 52,213 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 20 | — | — | 2,692 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 20 | 2 | — | 41,009 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 18 | — | — | 51,237 mi | |
| STEERING | 16 | 2 | — | 39,302 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 16 | — | — | 19,133 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | 1 | — | 42,734 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 12 | 1 | — | 31,878 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | 1 | — | 25,138 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | — | — | 1,220 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 75,640 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | 1 | 2 | 44,994 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | 1 | — | 51,204 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 11,737 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 4,167 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 39,377 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 13,300 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 23,810 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 15,200 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | 1 | — | 500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 1,350 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 8,995 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Ford Mustang
63 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,691,101 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
+ 53 more recalls
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