2012 Ford Mustang
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Ford Mustang is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 470 on record.
2012 Ford Mustang at a glance
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2012 Ford Mustang recalls 7
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 20…
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's nu…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford …
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, …
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Even if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14V-802, own…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Mustang vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S19.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, AND 2012-2013 MUSTANG VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT" AND 108 LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION RANG…
Fix: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TRS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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 …
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2010-2012 Linco…
Fix: Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2012 Ford Mustang common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 469 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2012 Ford Mustang safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2012 Ford Mustang C RWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2012 Ford Mustang MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2012 Ford Mustang worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2012 Ford Mustang costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($15,042) with the same model 5 model-years older ($7,350), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2012 Ford Mustang trims & engines on record
2012 Ford Mustang vehicles on record
2012 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1ZVBP8CFXC5274121
2012 Ford Mustang GT Convertible1ZVBP8FF3C5288048
2012 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1ZVBP8CU4C5261900
2012 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AM9C5266559
2012 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8EM4C5286986
2012 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8EMXC5273367
2012 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8EM5C5273356
2012 Ford Mustang GT1ZVBP8CF3C5270248
2012 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8EM4C5286471
2012 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8EM9C5273358
2012 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AM1C5278897
2012 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8EM3C5273324
2012 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AM1C5212091
2012 Ford Mustang GT1ZVBP8FF1C5262211
2012 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8EM2C5270625
2012 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8EM9C5273330
2012 Ford Mustang GT Premium1ZVBP8CFXC5210290
2012 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8EMXC5273353
2012 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8EM6C5273348
2012 Ford Mustang GT1ZVBP8CF8C5285845
2012 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AM9C5216230
2012 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AM2C5255466
2012 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8EMXC5257198
2012 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AMXC5236616
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2012 Ford Mustang — frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Ford Mustang have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2012 Ford Mustang. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Mustang?
Based on 469 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, air bags, electrical system.
What is the 2012 Ford Mustang safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2012 Ford Mustang crash-test ratings of rollover 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).
What gas mileage does the 2012 Ford Mustang get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Ford Mustang at about 21 mpg combined (18 city / 26 highway).
How much is a 2012 Ford Mustang worth?
Comparable 2012 Ford Mustang listings run roughly $10,700–$21,600, typically around $15,042 (from 466 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.