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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,110 miles

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2012 Ford Mustang Owner Comments

problem #10

Jul 242020

Mustang

  • 100,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 !

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #9

Oct 232017

Mustang

  • miles
I bought this 2012 Mustang from carmax in October of 2017 I have reported carmax to several different consumer protection agencies do to the fact they have committed fraud and deception inspire I got in touch with carmax explained that this vehicle has cosmetic and mechanical problems and issues this finance company is in with carmax I explain to carmax nothing they don't care I got sold a vehicle that has a thirty warranty from car max to fix it and correct what's on documentation nothing was done and I reported to they didn't care because carmax sold me a car that has over 10,000 dollars worth of issues and problems which I got told by several people that worked for carmax that these cars are reconditioned vehicles and I need to hire an attorney and take this to court this is covering up problems and this has to do with carmax vehicles and I am not going to pay all that money to fix this car when this is dealer fraud and the finance company when I ask them like they're covering up issues because they work with carmax, carmax and exeter needs to be investigated this is also false advertising they had a 5 day money back guarantee they actually told me that I will not get my money back and will not honor the thirty day warranty I will not make no payments on this vehicle period I turned this is over to channel 5 I will file ftc complaint, BBB, this is fraud and deception negligence, either they send me the title or cancel this contract to the full extent I will sue carmax I have a lawyer lookin into this but I want the attorney general to investigate I'm not the only one being done like this I will consider the title because this vehicle was sold unsafe they had let drive home I almost got into a wreck brakes are bad and rotors the breaking system, there is also stop leak in the my coolant reservoir that looks like they are tying to cover up a problem the brakes are bad

- Hiram, GA, USA

problem #8

Oct 232017

Mustang

  • miles
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 about 10/23/2017 from the lithia springs location only to get lie to and giving false pretenses and fraud, they lie to several times over when I have documentation that states if a customer finds any problems with there vehicle and if there not satisfied with there purchase a customer can get there money back they have 5 days to return and a customer has thirty days to get any repairs or issues resolved, my vehicle has set in service every sense I bought and when I took the vehicle to carmax I've have been treated like who cares, they nothing to my vehicle I'm getting my money back I was lie to about the service to be done, I have witneess that heard sales managers lie about what needed to be done when I tried to explain I was threaten and told that nothing was going to be done, the brakes were bad I almost wreck in the car with miss match tires, carmax is committing fraud I have on black and white because I called the executive customer relations, they told as I recorded the incident in front of two managers that lie to me and told me my 5 days was up and that I couldn't get my money back I'm going it file other complaints, the service department did not do anything to my vehicle I do have some documentation signed stating that cosmic problems will be fixed they did not fix any issues, I found problems with this car and carmax is falsely advertising so they won't fix any issues, there was no service found to be done on this 2012 Mustang, I will seek legal action for fraud and brakes are bad and tires. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Hiram, GA, USA

problem #7

Jul 022015

Mustang

  • 9,200 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brand new 2012 Mustang does not have a screen that prevents debris (leaves, bugs, etc) from going down the A/C intake. When the debris clogs up the A/C water drain it will back up and get into a junction box and corrode plugs that are directly connected to the ABS, adv trac control etc, . this disables or tricks the ABS syst a safety feature that controls your brakes. For example if you are going down the interstate at 75 mph and apply the brakes hard the ABS syst is disabled or thinks one brake is locked up and the car jumps all over the place, lose control of the car and wreck or kill someone in the process.....all because a major manufacture did not place simple door screen over the intake to keep debris out of the A/C intake and clog a hole.....

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #6

May 172013

Mustang 6-cyl

  • 20,500 miles
I turned right at traffic signal into a merge lane and accelerated to approximately 45 mph and merged left. At this point the car started jerking and making a loud noise. I placed my foot on the brake petal and could feel the brakes being activated, the car lost power and continued the jerking for approximately 200 yard. Other cars behind me began blowing their horns. I do believe some of the dash light came on but at the time I was concerned about staying on the road and was not looking too closely at the dash. The second incidence was on Jan. 16, 2014. All this was reported to the Ford dealer. They were unable to duplicate the incident and offered no help.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #5

Apr 182012

Mustang

  • 50 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Mustang. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph when suddenly, a loud banging noise was heard from the front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the front brakes were erroneously being applied, causing the vehicle to decelerate. The contact turned the engine off and once restarted, the vehicle operated normally. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50.

- Gulf Breeze, FL, USA

problem #4

Dec 252013

Mustang 6-cyl

  • 37,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Oakdale, CA, USA

problem #3

Apr 152013

Mustang 6-cyl

  • 19,850 miles
122512 when going over speed humps vehicle makes squeaking noise. Dealer changed oil, rotated tires, and completed a multi point inspection. Suggested rotating tires and changing air pressure should help the problem. The squeaking continued but did not occur all the time. When calling the dealership after it persisted they suggested it may be the cold weather. 042613 called the dealership because after having tire pressure and tires checked the noise continued & was occurring over every speed hump, when I attempted to break pedal would not go down on 3 occasions, & when making sharp left turns the car made a knocking sound. I was also due for an oil change 20,000 mile service. The dealership serviced my vehicle 042713 and replaced the left/right inner tie rods but when they returned my vehicle the wheel was not aligned. The service department said it was because their machine was broken and when I complained they asked me to bring it back the following Tuesday (050213) to complete my service. They also made note there were unable to duplicate my brake pedal problems. In my service report they did not note the oil change, tire rotation, or service. When I mentioned this the advisor said it was completed. 052913 I returned my car to the dealer service department. I had my brake pedal stick 2 more times since my last visit, the noise going over speed humps returned, the knocked noise during hard left turns now also occurred during a right turn, & left side turn noise returned. Also oil setting reads only 86%. as of today (060213), I still do not have my vehicle or a clear answer as to what is wrong or will be repaired. After calling the service department on Friday (053113) & Saturday (060113), the service advisor only said they are ordering parts, the sales department would give me a call, & they may replace the swing arm.

- Grand Prairie , TX, USA

problem #2

Feb 022013

Mustang 6-cyl

  • 14,000 miles
It was a clear and warm day in southern California. Roads had no dirt, water, debris, etc..I was driving about 35-40 and had just gone in to 4th gear. My 2012 V6 Mustang suddenly swerved to the left really hard forcing me in to the left lane and almost in to another vehicle. Then to the right which almost made me lose control. Felt like each tire was locking up independently. The traction control light was flashing. Felt like I got a flat and that my car was braking all by itself. I tried to throttle up a second later to get out of traffic and it had no response. I could not accelerate when pulling over I hit the brakes and they sounded like metal on metal, felt rough and like the ABS was engaging. Once stopped I checked the tires and all were fine. I turned off the engine and waited a second. Turned it back on and all seems fine. This made me almost crash in to another car!!!! there are a lot of people on forums like this one www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/2011-Mustang-talk/352383-advanctrac-almost-caused-major-wreck-9.html complaining about the same issue.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #1

Apr 302012

Mustang 8-cyl

  • 500 miles
Issue # 1 brakes: Upgrade "brembo" brakes squeaked about 2 weeks out the dealership. Took it a total of 4 times and dealer could not find the issue, the 5th time, I drove the vehicle and showed service advisor and tech. According to dealer the rear brakes were replaced. The next day, brakes are still squeaking, take it back to dealer where it was repaired a second time, picked up the car, on the 4th day, I was coming to slowing down ready to brake, pushed the clutch and car jolted forward (as if I pushed the gas and let go of the clutch). I did not think anything of it, 5 minutes later, the car started grinding, noise was only heard when driving and would stop as the vehicle came to a stop. A few days after that I was moving car forward, in my driveway, put in first gear, clutch in, as I slowly released the clutch (never touched the gas), and as I tried to brake, the vehicle did not stop, clutch engaged, pushed the brake as hard as I could the car kept moving as if there was pressure on the gas pedal, ended up hitting our SUV parked in front, car still did not stop, actually pushed SUV about 10 feet forward, until I turned off vehicle and used the hand brake. Issue # 2 A/C - when driving the air would come on randomly, full blast, the screen would show exterior temperature at 00, 2 fans would come on, one on each side of the screen displaying 88 degrees (vehicle is not equipped with dual air controls ). this happens random and in the past 4 months I've had the car I have experienced this issue 3 times. - dealer cannot find the problem.

- Bellflower, CA, USA

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