2017 FORD MUSTANG — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 261 complaints · 6 recalls
Most-reported system: BACK OVER PREVENTION (61 complaints · 23.4%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 14
  • Fires 8
  • Injuries 11
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution BACK OVER PREVENTION appears in 61 of 261 owner complaints (23.4%) in this vehicle snapshot. BACK OVER PREVENTION: 61 complaints, 23.4% of reports BACK OVER PREVENTION 61 · 23.4% ENGINE: 28 complaints, 10.7% of reports ENGINE 28 · 10.7% · 1 fire reports STRUCTURE: 26 complaints, 10.0% of reports STRUCTURE 26 · 10.0% · 2 crash reports POWER TRAIN: 19 complaints, 7.3% of reports POWER TRAIN 19 · 7.3% · 1 crash reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 15 complaints, 5.8% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15 · 5.8% · 2 fire reports SEAT BELTS: 13 complaints, 5.0% of reports SEAT BELTS 13 · 5.0% AIR BAGS: 7 complaints, 2.7% of reports AIR BAGS 7 · 2.7% · 6 crash reports 2 fire reports STEERING: 6 complaints, 2.3% of reports STEERING 6 · 2.3% VISIBILITY: 5 complaints, 1.9% of reports VISIBILITY 5 · 1.9% UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 117 complaints, 44.8% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 117 · 44.8% · 4 crash reports 3 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
BACK OVER PREVENTION 61 23.4% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ENGINE 28 10.7% 0 crashes · 1 fires
STRUCTURE 26 10.0% 2 crashes · 0 fires
POWER TRAIN 19 7.3% 1 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15 5.8% 0 crashes · 2 fires
SEAT BELTS 13 5.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
AIR BAGS 7 2.7% 6 crashes · 2 fires
STEERING 6 2.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
VISIBILITY 5 1.9% 0 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 117 44.8% 4 crashes · 3 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2016; the first recall shown was reported in Oct 2016. 2016-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2017-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2017-Q4: 6 owner reports 6 2018-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2018-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2018-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2018-Q4: 7 owner reports 7 2019-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2019-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2019-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2020-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2020-Q2: 12 owner reports 12 2020-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2020-Q4: 7 owner reports 7 2021-Q1: 9 owner reports 9 2021-Q2: 12 owner reports 12 2021-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2021-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2022-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2022-Q2: 12 owner reports 12 2022-Q3: 12 owner reports 12 2022-Q4: 12 owner reports 12 2023-Q1: 15 owner reports 15 2023-Q2: 6 owner reports 6 2023-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 2023-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2024-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2024-Q2: 8 owner reports 8 2024-Q3: 7 owner reports 7 2024-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2025-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2025-Q2: 12 owner reports 12 2025-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2025-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2026-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2026-Q2: 10 owner reports 10 2026-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 Owner reports Oct 2016 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 16V779000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V779000 Recall campaign 17V168000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V168000 Recall campaign 17V529000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V529000 Recall campaign 22V082000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V082000 Recall campaign 25V572000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V572000 Recall campaign 25V614000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V614000 Investigation EA21002 ● Investigation EA21002
  • Campaign 17V168000 was reported 94 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V082000 was reported 265 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V572000 was reported 1,561 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V614000 was reported 2,165 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2016-Q4 Owner reports 4
2017-Q3 Owner reports 2
2017-Q4 Owner reports 6
2018-Q1 Owner reports 5
2018-Q2 Owner reports 3
2018-Q3 Owner reports 1
2018-Q4 Owner reports 7
2019-Q2 Owner reports 5
2019-Q3 Owner reports 5
2019-Q4 Owner reports 3
2020-Q1 Owner reports 6
2020-Q2 Owner reports 12
2020-Q3 Owner reports 3
2020-Q4 Owner reports 7
2021-Q1 Owner reports 9
2021-Q2 Owner reports 12
2021-Q3 Owner reports 8
2021-Q4 Owner reports 5
2022-Q1 Owner reports 6
2022-Q2 Owner reports 12
2022-Q3 Owner reports 12
2022-Q4 Owner reports 12
2023-Q1 Owner reports 15
2023-Q2 Owner reports 6
2023-Q3 Owner reports 13
2023-Q4 Owner reports 8
2024-Q1 Owner reports 6
2024-Q2 Owner reports 8
2024-Q3 Owner reports 7
2024-Q4 Owner reports 4
2025-Q1 Owner reports 3
2025-Q2 Owner reports 12
2025-Q3 Owner reports 6
2025-Q4 Owner reports 8
2026-Q1 Owner reports 6
2026-Q2 Owner reports 10
2026-Q3 Owner reports 4
Recall campaign 1 16V779000
Recall campaign 1 17V168000
Recall campaign 1 17V529000
Recall campaign 1 22V082000
Recall campaign 1 25V572000
Recall campaign 1 25V614000
Defect investigation 1 EA21002
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Safety Recalls (6)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 16V779000

    Report date
    Component:
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V168000

    Report date
    Component:
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
    Consequence:
    If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V529000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V082000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V572000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V614000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEAT BELTS
    Consequence:
    A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.

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