2012 Ford Mustang Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 5%of 469 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,187miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Ford Mustang, 5% of the 469 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,187 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata my car has different manufacturing issues including the convertible roofing it does openly by itself, I got scared and chocked the first time it happened, also the transmission seemed to sent a lower speed to the motor. Airbag didn't explode in a crash. Driving is when it happens.”
NHTSA complaint #10949175, filed 2017-02, 49,000 miles“Driving down the road and the electronic throttle wrench light come on and car went into limp mode. It has happened 3 times since. Once going down a 4 lane highway in rush hour traffic and car just stalls. I had to get over in far lane and get off road as cars were flying up on me and around me.”
NHTSA complaint #10734489, filed 2015-07, 61,000 miles“We were driving on the freeway and the car started acting like it was running out off gas. The steering wheel jerked and the brakes locked up. We now know the problem occurs only when someone sits in the back seat behind the driver. We have duplicated the problem numerous times. Sitting it the back seat causes something to short out and the car dies. This was very dangerous in real driving conditions and we are lucky no one was hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10558025, filed 2013-12, 37,000 miles“Throttle body malfunction - causes loss of power while driving. Acts as though you took your foot off the gas pedal. Engine will not rev above idle speed. Check-engine light comes on. If you stop, turn off the car, and re-start, it will be ok for a while. It happened to me twice in 2 weeks. Part was replaced, but the new part failed again in 16 months. Had that replaced this week. (may '17). I am aware of Ford customer satisfaction program 16b23, but the dealer said my VIN was not one of the affected vehicles. I beg to differ.”
NHTSA complaint #10983826, filed 2017-05, 75,000 miles“The vehicle has gone into limp mode several times. The wrench symbol on the dash comes on and the vehicle must be shut off and restarted. I am told the throttle body must be replaced. Why is there a customer satisfaction program for the escape and other models but not the 2012 Mustang. I own a 2012 Ford escape also and have not experienced the problem with that vehicle. Only experience it with a same year vehicle that is not included in the program. The vehicle is not safe to drive when it shuts down at 45+ MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10760808, filed 2015-09, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10205039Apr 21, 20163.7L Engine - Cfoolant pump leak
- 10204987Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
- 10204986Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
- 10051734Nov 16, 2012Ford: due to a blown fuse in battery junction box, vehicle exhibit an intermittent drivability condition, with a crank/no start and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0627 stored in…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 14 | 28% |
| 2021 | 15 | 27% |
| 2020 | 8 | 7% |
| 2018 | 8 | 4% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 21 | 6% |
| 2015 | 32 | 7% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 22 | 5% |
| 2011 | 26 | 6% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 30 | 5% |
| 2006 | 44 | 10% |
| 2005 | 100 | 14% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 8% |
| 2001 | 21 | 12% |
| 2000 | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 30 | 13% |
| 1997 | 15 | 9% |
| 1996 | 17 | 7% |
| 1995 | 19 | 3% |
| 1994 | 9 | 3% |
| 1993 | 6 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 7 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1985 | 3 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford Mustang
177 complaintsAir bags
158 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsWheels
6 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