Worst 2017 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Backup Camera
Body Structure
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera | 45 | — | — | 48,593 mi | |
| Body Structure | 34 | 1 | — | 53,586 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 30 | 1 | 2 | 35,906 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 24 | — | 1 | 31,444 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 22 | — | — | 64,743 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | 1 | — | 37,610 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 17 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 11 | — | — | 62,503 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | — | — | 48,968 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 7 | 2 | 32,189 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | — | 54,411 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 6 | — | — | 86,667 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | — | — | 57,500 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 51,324 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment:Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Ford Mustang
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,132,681 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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2017 Ford Mustang — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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