2012 Ford Mustang: check engine light

Filed Mar 27, 2023 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear and the vehicle's rear tires ceased. Additionally, the speedometer failed. The air bag warning light, the traction control warning light and the check engine warning light were illuminated. The contact used an OBD reader and read the DTC code P0720. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V248000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2021 · 153,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to exceed 50 MPH while the RPM decreased to 0. The check engine warning light and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that either the input shaft speed sensor or the output shaft speed sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that his vehicle could not be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V248000 (Power Train) because the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 100,000 miles · OK

I went to get a diagnostic in my car at the ford dealership and they told me they had a recall on the air bag I paid for the diagnostic and they did the recall on my car then time passed and my air bag light came on and hasn't gone away ever since also I had my electrical power rack and steering changed months later from the previous visit! And my stability control lights are on I literally have the air bag ,stability control ,and engine light on ! I don't get it I do oil change on time I change my brakes I keep my car well maintained and keeps getting worser ! I almost had a accident lost control of the car and spun out on the highway thank god I did not crash or caused damages to the car it was a very scary experience I have ever had I could of died or been hurt !

Filed Mar 27, 2019 · Transmission · 39,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle suddenly began to shake and vibrate. In addition, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into first gear. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to ford country (280 north gibson rd, henderson, nv), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2018 · Engine · 54,000 miles · OH

While driving, at any spreed, without warning, the engine will just stop driving. The wrench light comes on, and you have to be lucky to not have traffic, as you have to pull over, turn off ignition, and restart. Check engine light illuminates. Code: p2111. This happened yesterday, and several times in the past 2 years.

Filed Jun 25, 2018 · Acceleration · 68,000 miles · AL

Crossing lanes on highway car stops accelerating,. Car unable to speed up everything else seems to works fine. Check engine light and wrench come on. Had to coast to side of the road park checked engine restarted car operated normally all warning lights off.

Filed Apr 23, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · CA

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Filed Apr 1, 2018 · Acceleration · 80,000 miles · NC

Lost power in my 2012 v6 mustang. Wrench light came on indicating limp home mode. Was able to pull off to the side of road. Turned engine off and the it was fine for about two miles then cut off again. Restarted again and was able to make it home but the engine light is on. Going to try and get it to the shop tomorrow, but this is a severe safety problem in my mind. Was lucky I didn't get rear ended

Filed Aug 23, 2017 · Transmission · 51,700 miles · NC

I was driving on interstate at 70mph and the wrench light came on then the check engine light,airbag warning light all came on the speedometer stopped working, the tire sensor went crazy , car lost all speed in heavy traffic was not involved in accident got to side of road turned car off restarted it was fine for a few miles then everything happened again. Called ford and they had me take it to dealer for check was told it is the leadframe in the transmission and ford has recalled other ford mustang vehicles same year as mine for same problem but mine is not included this is a safety hazard for anyone who has one needs to be checked in all the cars

Filed Jul 3, 2017 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. While slowing down and releasing the brake pedal from a stop, the vehicle failed to move. The accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to friendly ford (660 n decatur blvd, las vegas, nv 89107 (800) 928-7190), but was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fees. The dealer confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v348000 (power train). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed May 6, 2017 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Feb 7, 2017 · Acceleration · 6,400 miles · FL

When accelerating from a traffic light engine just stops,a wrench light comes on. After a few seconds will start again,few min.later engine light comes on.few min. Will start again. On I-95 was cruising about 70mph and it also did this.almost rearended.