KnownCarProblems2017 Ford Mustang Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 267 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Mustang, most often about the backup camera (24% of complaints, typically around 46,000 miles). It is 12th of 27 Mustang model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2017 Ford Mustang problems
Backup camera
64 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensing system, camera system, warnings, rearview system braking.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the trunk latch would not open and the backup camera was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who related the failure to tsb 19-2273. The mechanic diagnosed that the luggage compartment lid release was too short. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v082000 (back over prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact that the vehicle experienced intermittent failure when the vehicle was shifted into reverse(r) with the back-up…
Body and structure
40 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
While driving on highway approximately 60-70 miles hour after approximately 1 hour driver door opens by itself. I can feel the door release and light comes on saying the door is ajar.
Passenger door opened going 75 MPH 3 times on i95 from fl back to ga and once turning a corner on a side street.door were locked.I have had it replaced and kept the fauly part.
Other or unspecified
37 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
At random times my drivers side window goes up and down about 1/2 inch. This happens when the car is in motion as well as when its parked. It happens when its running and when its not running. It happens with the keys in it and out of it. There's no rhyme or reason to it. Shortly after the window issue started I began…
A/c evaporator on 2017 Ford Mustang defective with only 33,000 miles on the vehicle. I spoke to Ford corporate about the problem and they refuse to help in any way with the $1,500+ repair because the vehicle is out of warranty. I mentioned to them that they know of the issue because they put out a technical service…
Engine
34 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 31,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was white smoke coming from under the hood. No warning light was illuminated. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to tsb: 19-2260; however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
Electrical
34 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
At random times my drivers side window goes up and down about 1/2 inch. This happens when the car is in motion as well as when its parked. It happens when its running and when its not running. It happens with the keys in it and out of it. There's no rhyme or reason to it. Shortly after the window issue started I began…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front driver's side and front passenger's side windows would unintendedly go up and down. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where both the front driver's side and front…
Doors and locks
29 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors, trunk lid.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the passenger's and driver's door opened automatically. The contact stated that vehicle was unsafe while driving due to the doors opening automatically. The contact stated passenger's and driver's door ajar warning lights were illuminated.…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, both passenger's and driver's side doors became ajar without warning. The contact stated that the latest failure nearly caused him to fall out of the vehicle while his friend was driving 60 MPH. The manufacturer was informed…
Transmission
22 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 36,500 miles. Parts named most often: clutch assembly.
Clutch failed in 3rd gear while traveling down a four lane street. Car stalled in traffic and would not restart. Almost caused an accident with driver following vehicle due to sudden stall. Car would not restart due to being stuck in gear. Recently received service at two Ford dealerships. Notified dealers of strong…
This is a 435hp sports car with a manual transmission. The car was used to commute on the interstate where there was little shifting. At 26,000 the clutch completely came out of the car and left me stranded on the side of the road. When the clutch failed, I had down shifted into 5th gear to pass a car and when I…
Seat belts
16 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 58,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that after removing her seat belt, the seat belt failed to retract. On another occasion while driving at an unknown speed, the seat belt was not as securely tightened as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the driverâs and…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while exiting the vehicle, the seat belt anchor detached from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the seat belt anchor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Ford Mustang recalls
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk: A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace both front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies, as necessary. In addition, dealers will remove sections of the carpet and underlayment that contact the cables. Dealers will also inspect the a-pillar sealing patches, and as necessary, install a-pillar body plugs, and/or inspect and replace the front outboard seat bolts. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed october 20, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated december 2026. Owners may contact f
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning january 2026 and june 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25v270. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning september 8, 2025.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 23, 2022 and june 26, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 4th quarter of 2022. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22s06.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began october 11, 2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17s26.
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver-side interior door handle and repair the return spring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began april 14, 2017. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17c04.
Full defect summary
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."
Engine: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Risk: A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s40.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2017 Ford Mustang
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Mustang?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: backup camera (64 complaints, typically around 46,000 miles); body and structure (40 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles); other or unspecified (37 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Mustang have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 12, 2025 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Ford Mustang?
- It is 12th of 27 Mustang model years by number of complaints, with 267 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.