2012 Ford Mustang Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 469 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2012 Ford Mustang, 1% of the 469 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall when I was driving on highway. Several lights on dashboard turned on (airbag, fuel level , wrench light, tire pressure ) and said tire pressure monitor defaulted. After restarted the car, everything works normally. Ford dealer checked the car and said my PCM didn't work. And replaced it for $1000. After several days the problem came again. They did't fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #11080792, filed 2018-03, 86,200 miles“My 2012 Ford Mustang has been experiencing problems starting with the vehicle in the park position. All of the appropriate lights on the dash come on, but the car will not crank until I place the gear shift lever into the neutral position. This happens with the car parked on level ground and the emergency brakes applied and I have verified that the indicator shows the p for park. …”
NHTSA complaint #10607549, filed 2014-07, 63,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the front parking light lenses and became shattered. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that both lenses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 04/22/14”
NHTSA complaint #10566528, filed 2014-02, 25,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started stalling. The contact pulled over to the side of the road; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with transmission range sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V190000 (Power Train, Exterior Lighting) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11588503, filed 2024-05, 180,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the rear driver side marker light was corroded. The contact replaced the bulb, but it failed to illuminate due to corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10640321, filed 2014-09, 24,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V190000May 3, 2012Ford 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…Covers: Ford Mustang 2012–2013, F-150 2011–2012, Expedition 2012 +1 more
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 25% |
| 2024 | 8 | 9% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 42 | 10% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 11 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 16 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 14 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 16 | 15% |
| 1987 | 5 | 13% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford Mustang
177 complaintsAir bags
158 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford Mustang
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology