Complaints
231
Crashes
20
Fires
3
Injuries
13
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Crash-related:2
#213 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:109,175 mi
#312 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 15 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 13 | — | — | 109,175 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 12 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 12 | 2 | — | 82,740 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 4 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 128,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 | — | — | — |
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