2012 FORD MUSTANG Safety Overview
The 2012 FORD MUSTANG has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 6 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Air bags:frontal
- Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
- Power train:automatic transmission
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for FORD MUSTANG owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mer...
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 21V081000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registere...
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 19V001000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr an...
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 17V024000: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford ...
An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 16V248000: An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured...
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 15V319000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR,...
IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR WHEN THE DRIVER PUSHES THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE REVERSE R POSITION AND THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION DOES GO IN REVERSE, THE R MAY NOT ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, OR NAVIGATOR MODELS AND/OR THE BACKUP LAMP ON THE REAR OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, OR MUSTANG VEHICLES MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. THESE CONDITIONS INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH OR A PEDESTRIAN BEING STRUCK DUE TO THE VEHICLES NOT SIGNALING IT IS IN REVERSE.
NHTSA Recall 12V190000: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR WHEN... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.