2012 Ford Mustang Suspension Problems
- 15
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- lower control · 4 records
- control arms · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
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
ODI 11098113
Suspension
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?
ODI 10953683
Suspension
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? *tr
ODI 10934521
Suspension
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…
ODI 10715818
Suspension
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.
ODI 10702098
Suspension
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…
ODI 10544351
Suspension
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…
ODI 10542961
Service Brakes · Suspension
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…
ODI 10514756
Suspension
Upon going over small size speed bump, i noticed a clunking/grinding sound coming from the front end. I just had the bumper/quarter panel work done 2 days ago "first time hitting bumps". Was told today that there has been a lot of complaints with this type of issue. Will be seeing a dealership soon. *tr
ODI 10505586
Suspension
The vehicle began to emit an audible squeaking/clunking noise from the rear end when traversing bumps or pot ridden roads. I took the vehicle to the dealer on 1/4/13 and they denied the existence of the noise and i was told that there was nothing wrong. Picked up the vehicle and identified that the noise was in fact there, so i returned the vehicle to the dealer where they did further diagnostics and determined the…
ODI 10507332
Suspension
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.
ODI 10536067
Suspension
When traveling over large bumps in the road surface, the vehicle would emit an audible squeaking/groaning noise from the front end. It took multiple visits to the dealer in order for them to even acknowledge that the problem was even there. I was finally informed that there was a tsb for this issue and they replaced both lower control arms. On w/e march 23, 2013 this problem began to reemerge but the dealer has once…
ODI 10507331
Air Bags · Power Train · Suspension
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.…
ODI 11221204
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph over a hump when a loud clunking noise was heard from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technicians were unable to diagnose a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100. Updated 02/15/12*lj the consumer stated the vehicle would bottom out…
ODI 10445087
Power Train · Suspension
While slowly driving around some pot-holes on a uneven pavement in a det. Mi. Area , i felt and heard some loud squealing from under the front of the car. Seconds later i noticed the manual gear shifts were very stiff and had use more effort to make manual shifts. Days later, i took the car to my local ford dealer for my 5000 mi oil change and inspection.after ordering parts, i took the car back and both lower…
ODI 10420208