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2017 Ford Mustang recalls & problems

The 2017 Ford Mustang has 6 safety recalls and 268 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is back over prevention (67 complaints).

Recalls6safety recalls
Complaints268filed by owners
Crashes · fires14 · 8reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2017 Ford Mustang in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Seat beltsSep 12, 2025

Pretensioner

Recall 25V614000332,778 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
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 Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S92. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov September 17, 2025.
Back over preventionSep 3, 2025

Sensing system › Camera

Recall 25V5720001,456,417 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
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.
Risk
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s 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.
Back over preventionFeb 16, 2022

Sensing system › Camera

Recall 22V082000330,784 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
Air bagsAug 28, 2017

Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

Recall 17V529000650 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
Latches/locks/linkagesMar 13, 2017

Doors › Latch

Recall 17V1680005,470 vehicles

Problem
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."
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.
Engine and engine coolingOct 26, 2016

Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 16V7790006,582 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2017 Ford Mustang C RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk8.1%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No

2017 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk8.1%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No

2017 Ford Mustang NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2017 Ford Mustang NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Mustang

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.3 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

Mustang

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

Mustang Performance Package

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 28 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.3 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

Mustang Convertible

23mpg combined
City / highway20 / 28 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Mustang Performance Package

23mpg combined
City / highway20 / 28 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Mustang Convertible

23mpg combined
City / highway21 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.3 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Mustang

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Mustang

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.7 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Mustang

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Mustang Convertible

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Mustang

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Mustang Performance Package

17mpg combined
City / highway14 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Back over preventionSensing system › Camera; Camera system6700046,000 mi
StructureBody; Body › Door4120145,050 mi
Unknown or other3722030,000 mi
Electrical systemWiring › Rear compartment/trunk3414134,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkagesDoors › Latch; Trunk lid › Lock2900160,000 mi
Engine2701228,000 mi
Power trainClutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)2210036,625 mi
Seat beltsFront › Anchorage1600058,500 mi
Steering1100030,681 mi
Air bags1072617,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling800055,500 mi
Seats7010—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations