2012 Ford Mustang Steering Problems
- 16
- 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.
Among these 16 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 7 records
- power steering · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
COMPLETE EPAS FAILURE
ODI 11218066
Steering
Electric power steering rack failed suddenly while in motion with no notice
ODI 11192483
Steering
While making a right hand turn at approximatly thirty m.p.h. Steering went totally away mid corner causing the car to drive on center divider on a blind corner for two seconds until epas kicked back on and i was able to pull back into my lane and continue making the corner. This seposedly after program update and in normal steering mode. I didn't have time to blink and fortunatly no car was coming the other…
ODI 11156687
Steering
My 2012 mustang loose power steering making control very difficult. This is common on mustang internet forums. Dealer says internal electronics fail. While my car is a 2012 it only has 3500 miles. Mine is stationary and then after the car cools down.
ODI 11153377
Steering
One morning i started up the mustang in the garage and the steering wheel didn't work. I couldn't turn it in either direction. And the service advance trac light was on. Thank goodness this didn't happen while i was driving. Later on, the steering wheel did work and the service advance trac light was off. But i didn't want to drive it so i took it to a ford dealership. Their diagnosis was that the electronic…
ODI 10838515
Steering
I am writing this because it is related to safety issue and ford does not reply properly to my questions. I am asking if my 2012 mustang steering making loud noise constantly during turning, is it possible to be driven or have to be parked. Is it possible that steering will be stuck or not with the current issue? If the steering is stuck during operating, terrible accident will be happen. Fords should have a good…
ODI 10779399
Steering
Vehicle lost all power steering at highway speeds. Vehicle also made clunking sounds while turning. Had to replace epas steering assembly at my own cost $1656. Unsafe and unproven design. Electrical connectors for epas are mounted low so road grime/rain penetrate into the connector causing malfunction.
ODI 10895567
Steering
Vehicle lost all power steering while driving. Something sounds loose inside steering gear.
ODI 10722076
Steering
My wife driving at approximately 50mph and noticed a vibration in the steering wheel. She turned left into the first parking lot available. While turning, she heard something loose and rattling in the steering wheel. She then pulled into a parking space. She shook the steering wheel side to side and a large broken black bolt fell out. After that she realized that the wheel was free and fell off into her hands. The…
ODI 10712183
Steering
For a few days before the incident, my steering was acting up like small bumps when i turned left. Then yesterday, i backed out of the driveway, drove up my street, turned left and once i got up to speed the epas just stopped working. My computer said it was an electronic assist power steering failure. I couldn't control the vehicle and i almost hit a child walking to school on the sidewalk. I tried all the reset…
Crash reported
ODI 10702243
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. The contact stated that the vehicle was making a loud metal-on-metal grinding noise. The contact also indicated that the failure was progressing. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the passenger's side ball joint, bushings, suspension, shocks and both control arms would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred…
Crash reported
ODI 10662418
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Driving on highway as i was exiting the car powersteering gave out and was left with no manubility. Was able to power thru and get to the dealer right at the corner of the exit. Dealer said it did part was not covered under power train warranty because technically it does not make the car move. But with out it you can't move the car no possible steering. Dealer said they had the part in stock due to other 2012…
ODI 10643469
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes · Steering
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…
ODI 10558025
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System
I was driving my 2012 ford mustang v6 premium on the morning of 10\21\2013 when for the 4th time the advance traction control malfunctioned. When it malfunctioned the traction control light started to flash and i was unable to steer my car, blower on my air conditioner came on by its self full blast. While i was trying to get control of the vehicle a eighteen wheeler had to go off the interstate into the grass to…
ODI 10554817
Steering
I was pulling into a parking space when the steering went completely out. When i would turn the steering wheel, it would keep turning. A week previous, i had found a bolt on my floorboard and i put it in my console. My husband saw it, asked where i had gotten it cause it had a red tight lock toward the top and he said where ever it had fallen out from shouldn't have come out. If i had been driving it could have been…
ODI 10532128
Steering
Driving and loss steering, service advancetrac light came on. After going to the dealer they found nothing and sent me on my. This has occurred several time since. I have read blogs and other owners are having this problem. Could be dangerous if driving at a higher speed and the loss of steering occurs. *tr
ODI 10455297