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2012 Ford Mustang

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

11.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,534

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2021077 · manufacturer campaign 21S05

19 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: Fusion 2011–2012 · Mustang 2005–2014 · Ranger 2004–2009, 2011 · MKZ 2008, 2010

What is wrong

This recall is for certain vehicles that had the driver-front and/or passenger-front airbag inflator replaced after a collision or theft. An obsolete airbag may have been installed. On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford dealer to inspect the driver and/or passenger airbag inflator or module and replace it, if necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

8,811 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2019005 · manufacturer campaign 19S01

8 January 2019

Transport Canada lists: Edge 2007–2010 · Fusion 2006–2012 · GT 2005–2006 · Mustang 2005–2014 · and 5 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the passenger-front airbag inflator replaced. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected. Additional note: This recall supersedes recalls 2016-347 (Ford Safety Improvement Program 16S26), 2017-024 (Ford Recall 17S01) and 2018-035 (Ford Recall 18S01). Vehicles repaired under the previous recalls do not require repair under this recall.

300,898 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2016183 · manufacturer campaign 16S19

26 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: Expedition 2012 · F 150 2011–2012 · Mustang 2012 · Navigator 2012

What is wrong

Certain vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission may experience an intermittent loss of the Transmission Output-shaft Speed Sensor (OSS) signal to the Power Control Module. This could potentially cause an unintended downshift into first gear, which depending on vehicle speed at the time of the downshift, may cause the rear tires to slide or lock up until the vehicle slows. This may result in a loss of vehicle control without warning, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module with updated software.

17,900 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015232 · manufacturer campaign 15S21

28 May 2015

Transport Canada lists: GT 2005–2006 · Mustang 2005–2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall supersedes special service campaign 2015-052.

What the dealer will do

Depending on the model, dealers will either replace the driver frontal airbag inflator or airbag module. All vehicles having received a replacement inflator as part of a previous special service campaign will have a replacement inflator installed.

63,700 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2012149 · manufacturer campaign 12C23

1 May 2012

Transport Canada lists: Expedition 2012 · F 150 2011–2012 · Mustang 2012–2013 · Navigator 2012

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly manufactured Transmission Range Sensor. In some instances, when the shift lever is placed in the "R" position, signal may not be provided to the electronic transmission range indicator "PRNDL" for "R" illumination and/or for backup lamp activation. Should the backup lamps fail to illuminate, the driver's intentions to reverse may not be conveyed clearly to other motorists and/or pedestrians, which could result in property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the Transmission Range Sensor.

1,125 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Subcompact
In its class
More efficient than 32% of 103 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
262 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2012 Ford Mustang. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Ford Mustang get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Ford Mustang at 11.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 262 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 6 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Ford Mustang for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,534 in fuel, producing roughly 5,267 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.