2012 Ford Mustang suspension problems

Filed Nov 13, 2022 · Suspension, Transmission · CA

The rear end creaks and the 2nd gear grinds and pops out in the manual transmission

Filed Jun 19, 2019 · Airbags, Suspension · 35,000 miles · SD

Fyi I can not include the top/roof due to it wont allow me to input the check mark) I baught this mustang in june 2012,used from ford here in sioux falls sd, since that time I have asked about the top about the clunking and if they would notify me if any recalls. They only sent one for the passenger air bag , until this week when I received a second notice for the takata air bags from the day I took her off the lot. I wanted to know why my front end suspension is making a clunking sound in front and it's been there since the first day, I even had her looked at to make sure she wasn't damaged, within minutes they came back and said she's fine no problems and why my transmission does not want to shift to higher gears from 1st thru overdrive, she bogs down like there isnt any fuel getting to her engine and she doesn't shift through the gears properly, if I had recieved the recalls it would of been in immediately. My top leaks water when washed so it can cause damage on the inside especially the door electrical systems, yet ford refused to have the top redone since they feel it's just normal wear yet its happened since the first time I had to wash her. I'm starting to think think ford has taken advantage of me in this case as I still can not get any updated information on my car and if I can either get the work done or the vehicle replaced, mind you I still owe on her and to be honest I do not want a trade in , I'd rather ford fix these issues and write off the remaining debt due to negligence for not advising me of these recalls in a timely manner and for bit fixing the issues when the recalls came out . It's quite frustrating to know I've paid over 20000 for a car that they are willfully neglecting to fix and yet I'm to be liable for the debt no matter the possiblity that they are negligent and dismissive of my claims.

Filed May 26, 2018 · Suspension · 3,300 miles · MA

Left&right lower control arms has unseasonable amount of rust which is blistering from the inside-out, also is deep and progressing with time,which will become a safety factor,the car has only 3,300 original miles

Filed Feb 9, 2017 · Suspension · 42,500 miles · TX

Noise in the back suspension- driving on normal pavement makes continued sound. Have been told bushings have gone bad. Current miles 43000 miles. Is this a recall?

Filed Dec 11, 2016 · Suspension · 24,000 miles · GA

Very audible thumping noise in suspension, either front or back (not sure), at slow speed, just pulling out of the driveway, or parking, driving and going over minor bumps on the street. Vehicle is babied, only has 24,000 miles, original owner. Live in the se part of the country. Is there a recall for this problem?

Filed May 11, 2015 · Suspension · 12,743 miles · OR

While driving over rough or uneven pavement, a very audible rattle can be heard coming from the front end of the vehicle, most noticeably with the steering centered. The car also has some unstable characteristics, tending to pull much more strongly towards any lines or crowns than normal. Vehicle was taken to local dealer, where they were able to isolate the noise to the front left corner of the car with "chassis ears", but could not determine the source of the noise. All front end components were replaced, however the problem persisted. Ford engineers were contacted, and reported back that the noise was normal and the car was returned unrepaired. Lower control arms on both sides were replaced under tsb 13-9-3. Service description reads: "front suspension tech xxxx verified customer concern and found the there (sic) is a noise found in left front when on a gravel road. Used chassis ear and found left front hydro bushing to make noise. Replaced left front lower control arm per tsb 13-9-3 op code 130903a. Also found left outer tie rod bolt stretched. Replaced left front tie rod and performed 2 wheel alignment. Noise is still present. Checked with hotline, noise is characteristic. Drove another like car and found noise is characteristic." the problem has continued to become worse, and ford customer service has become involved. Returned to local dealer, said there's nothing they can do, and that the noise and instability is normal. No other dealer within 100 miles will look at the vehicle, and the problem has since gone unrepaired.

Filed Mar 27, 2015 · Suspension · 4,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving at various speed, there was an abnormal noise whenever he drove over a bump and the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2013 · Suspension · 65,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a thumping noise. The vehicle was taken to a tire specialist, who inspected the vehicle and the discovered that the rear sway bar bushing had become prematurely worn due to defective material. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 65,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2013 · Suspension · 20,000 miles · TX

Our 2012 ford mustang is under full warranty. When driving about 5 MPH in parking lots going over speed bumps we noticed there is a creaking/squeaking noise coming from the front suspension. We took our car to the dealer we bought it from which was north park lincoln and they cannot diagnose or find the issue. The first time we took it the mechanics said they could not diagnose the issue and they lubed the front suspension. Well the noise was still there and we took the car back to the dealer and they have yet to find an issue with the suspension. When we bought the mustang the exact same noise occurred in the rear and the dealer replaced the bushings and links and the noise went away. We are trying to tell the dealer it's the bushing, links, and sway bar but they refuse to do anything. We are going back to the dealer to see if we can get them to replace the components of the bushing and links.

Filed Aug 19, 2013 · Suspension · 1,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. While driving about 20 MPH, the contact heard a hollow knocking and felt as if something was loose in the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected and diagnosed as needing a sway bar and bushing replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.