Overview & Reviews

The big news for the 2012 Ford Mustang is the revival of the storied high-performance Boss 302 model. Also notable is the introduction of adjustable effort settings for the power steering effort on GT models.

• Powerful V6 and V8 engines
• Performance customization.
• Excellent brakes
• Ford Sync system
• Capable handling

• No telescoping steering wheel
• Some cheap interior bits
• Lots of Mustangs on the street.

User Reviews:

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  Coming from a 3.7-V6, what a difference. - 2012 Ford Mustang
  By Eric - September 14 - 4:13 pm

  I owned a 2013 Premium V-6 for just over 2 years and always felt behind the more powerful 5.0, so I tried to modify my v6 to make up for the lower power. 5,000 dollars later I was happy with the performance, but all the bolt on ruined dependability. So i stumbled across a used 2012 performance white Boss 302, with only 6K miles. It was way more than I wanted to spend (36,000 Out-the-door). But I ended up getting over book value for my car and the Boss for under blue book value. I have owned the Boss for a little over a month and have put around 750 miles on it. Its my first 6 speed, and the Boss was a great car to learn on. I havent pushed the cars performance yet, so Im getting 22.8 MPG average being relatively fuel minded (75% backroads 25% City), also I only run 93 octane. Being 19 years old, Im not too concerned with features or comfort. But if youre looking for luxury and comfort, you better pass this car up. It lives up to its track car name with stiff, but manageable ride quality. I have the restrictor plates on the side pipes removed, which makes a lot more noise and causes a slight drone. I think Its awesome though, now I wont need a aftermarket exhaust. Theres a lack of entertainment/features but I think it gives what you need, and nothing more. How I define it when talking to other people about my car, is that they took all the money in interior add-ons, and put all the money into the engine and drive-train. With the longetivity of the coyote 5.0, but with forged internals and improved cooling (The Boss 302 engine is called RoadRunner Instead of coyote, since the only thing in common is the block) I think this car will last hundreds of thousands miles with proper maintenance, all while providing awesome performance, sound, looks, and adequate features. Just be prepared for more expensive oil changes, tires, and a more expensive gas bill for most people. And lets not forget insurance cost if your under 25 like myself, $1500/6 months for me. Over-all I am very happy with the 302, it is the ideal budget performance car that is easily a daily driver. Will definitely be keeping this car for a lifetime. Its like being a part of a unique club to drive 1 out of 8289 made between 2012 and 2013, compared to the 7 some-odd million mustangs ever made.

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  Fun, but room for DIY improvements - 2012 Ford Mustang
  By endophage - December 27 - 1:02 am

  Bang for buck a Mustang is never going to disappoint and I managed to snap up a 2012 GT Premium with only 1000 miles, and (as far as I can correlate) all the options barring the glass roof and California Special package. Ive had it about 18 months now and got fed up with the sloppy shifter. Having replaced it with a Barton short shifter (and also replacing the shifter bracket with the Barton 2 post shifter bracket), its a much better drive (this shifter and bracket are also sold under the Ford Racing brand, Barton has the manufacturing contract). Ive had a few minor trim issues (e.g. button fell off the steering wheel), but no mechanical problems.

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  Top down and loving - 2012 Ford Mustang
  By lewmar68 - November 10 - 9:43 pm

  Being a native Californian, I have always wanted a convertible sports car. I recently sold my BMW 330ci coupe( not a convertible) and purchased my 2012 mustang convertible, This car is fast, responsive and absolutely a blast to drive!

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  True muscle in the V6 is hidden, but waiting to be unleashed. - 2012 Ford Mustang
  By adr58 - January 2 - 9:07 pm

  Ive had my 2012 base V6 convertible auto a few months. It was a rental and has just under 50,000 miles My first Mustang. It is certainly behind in design compared with European sports cars, especially the base model, but the appeal of the Mustang is in some ways its simple raw charisma, not its bling. The new V6 has awesome acceleration and can match the old V8 in terms of performance. The stock auto setup is a compromise though. For general driving the Mustang is sweet. When you want to unleash the beast, there is throttle lag and imprecise gear shifts until you get above 3500 rpm, then she pulls like a train.

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  Mustang: They Never Disappoint - 2012 Ford Mustang
  By jordans_stang - October 18 - 5:15 pm

  I owned a 2010 Mustang before this one and loved it. However, I wasnt the biggest fan of its manual gearbox--it felt slow and it wasnt smooth. I bought my 2012 Mustang nearly brand new and it is extremely improved! This car is very quick for a V6. I have raced my friends 2014 V6 Camaro many times and blow it out of the water every time. I am more than impressed with its performance. Its also a beautiful design. If I go 67-70 mph freeway I have always gotten between 34-36 mpg--I know, sounds almost unrealistic, but its not. I have tested it multiple times by dividing miles driven into gallons filled up with. These are amazing cars, indeed.

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  so far so good - 2012 Ford Mustang
  By spbonus - April 1 - 4:01 pm

  I bought my mustang premium v6 with the MCA package new. I have had it for 15 months (15,000 miles). So far no issues. The car runs perfectly smooth and powerful. This is my second new mustang and this one is a huge improvement over the last one. Much more fun to drive, 305hp is sweet, brake and handling is a lot better also. On the highway I can get 30mpg. The 6th gear is a little weak so I rarely get to 6th gear unless I am coasting on the highway. Ford sync works really well with my iPhone. I have the manual and the cup holder is useless since I need the room to shift gear. I would recommend this car to anyone who enjoy driving (fast and fun) but doesn’t need a lot of room since

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  Good car, serious safety flaws - 2012 Ford Mustang
  By ponycar - January 18 - 9:05 pm

  This is a great car, with a huge potential flaw. I, as well as others, have experienced a crucial flaw in the stability control system on some 2011 and 2012 Mustangs. The stability control has a tendency on some vehicles to engage itself at around 50MPH for about 15-20 seconds. During this time, the car cuts throttle, and engages the brakes - and can cause the car to buck, sway, and behave violently. Ford has yet to acknowledge this issue or supply a fix.

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  1 year and 15,000 miles later... - 2012 Ford Mustang
  By rhalpin002 - October 20 - 8:30 am

  If youd be upset with a creaky front end, having to return to the dealer a few times in the first 10-15K miles for warranty work (front end bushings), and a potential wheel bearing failure, then this is not the car for you. With all of that said, the style and performance far outweighs any squeaks, creaks, rattles or noises (plus the fact that its under warranty until 36K). I will most likely be trading this in for a 50th Anniversary edition of the same model, not only because I am sure Ill want one, but also because if Im having bushing trouble and a fairly loud wheel bearing noise at 15K miles...I cant imagine that the long-term reliability is good.

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  The best mustang ever - 2012 Ford Mustang
  By fastredponycar - October 12 - 1:58 pm

  Ive had my 2012 GT premium for about a year and a half now and it has been absolutely FLAWLESS from day 1. The manual transmission is smooth as butter, the car accelerates like a missile, the candy red metallic paint is mesmerizing in the sunlight and the interior (especially with saddle leather) rivals European quality (my wife has a 2010 Audi A4 and we both agree the mustangs interior design/quality is superior) I feel like I have sacrificed NOTHING with this car and thats the first time Ive ever felt that way about owning any car. The back seats are JUST big enough to fit 2 average sized adults and the trunk holds JUST enough luggage & fuel economy is mid 20s mixed hwy/city.

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  German to American - 2012 Ford Mustang
  By torts - July 26 - 9:48 pm

  Alread forgot my bmw 1 series convertible. Enter the mustang gt convertible premium. This car is jam packed with value. The car has great ergonomics, the sync system works flawlessly, the engine is a beast of beasts and shocked me with its pure power and torque. I expected the interior of car to be cheaply made. But to my surprise the car is beautifully appointed and laid out smartly. Not cheaply done at all. The shaker stereo rocks. Crisp highs and nice lows with no distortion. Bluetooth is amazing works great with the top down and wind blowing at 60 mph. Car handles great and has a great bite on the road. No doubt you get more car then a bmw and save over 10k. Its a no brainer.