2017 Ford Mustangproblems, recalls & reliability

Based on 262 NHTSA owner complaints, 6 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles.

The 2017 Ford Mustang scores as low risk (81) with a 5-star government crash rating for the 2-door RWD configuration and no reported deaths among complaints. Population-level data shows 262 NHTSA complaints and 6 recall campaigns for this model year, so the main task is verifying that all applicable recalls have been completed on the specific car. Concerns cluster around the rearview camera, structure/door latches, and a smaller number of engine and powertrain reports. With recalls addressed and a clean inspection, this is a reasonable buy.

Low risk

Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated from counted evidence — see the full breakdown in a vehicle report.

Most-reported problem areas

What owners of similar 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.

BACK OVER PREVENTION51 reports
STRUCTURE22 reports
ENGINE18 reports
UNKNOWN OR OTHER18 reports
POWER TRAIN15 reports
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES15 reports
SEAT BELTS12 reports
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 reports
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES11 reports
AIR BAGS7 reports

Recalls (6)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING16V779000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
AIR BAGS17V529000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES17V168000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles. The return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the driver's door to unlatch in a side impact crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
BACK OVER PREVENTION22V082000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
SEAT BELTS25V614000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
BACK OVER PREVENTION25V572000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Crash-test ratings

2017 Ford Mustang C RWD

Not Rated/5 overall

2017 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD

5/5 overall

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