2012 Ford Mustang structure problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2012 Ford Mustang — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The paint on the hood starting at the seam on the underside started bubbling like it was rusting underneath and has spread up & around on the top of the hood. The paint is now starting to crack and fall off. I have taken it to ford dealership collision center and to an independent collision center…”
filed Oct 23, 2020
“Complaint/consumer information [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] business information carmax , inc. 12800 tuckahoe creek pkwy richmond, va 23238 complaint summary complaint type: consumer to business complaint nature of complaint: product issues problem description: I bought a 2012 mustang through carmax on or…”
filed Oct 28, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle…
SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2023
Structure problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 5 | 7% |
| 2022 Mustang | 5 | 10% |
| 2021 Mustang | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Mustang | 6 | 5% |
| 2019 Mustang | 9 | 6% |
| 2018 Mustang | 15 | 8% |
| 2017 Mustang | 39 | 15% |
| 2016 Mustang | 28 | 8% |
| 2015 Mustang | 45 | 10% |
| 2014 Mustang | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 Mustang | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 Mustang | 10 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Ford Mustang
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.