1997 Ford MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
81,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 9 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 22.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 22.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Trunk Lid | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Electrical System: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Parking Brake: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 1; Structure:Body:Trunk Lid: 1; Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2005: 2; 2006: 1; 2010: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10010172 · 2003-03-08 (March 8, 2003)
CAR WAS PARKED IN FIRST GEAR WITH PARKING BREAK UP. CAR WAS HIT WITH HARDLY ANY FORCE AND ROLLED BACK INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE... DID NOT KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS UNTIL TODAY MARCH 8, 2003. ALSO NUMEROUS TIMES CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT...NO ONE KNOWS WHAT CAUSES IT COME ON.. SPENT $2000 SO FAR. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 81,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010172 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10033053 · 2003-08-18 (August 18, 2003)
MY 1997 MUSTANG HAS RUSTED THROUGH THE TRUNK FLOOR. THE FRAME BELOW IS ALSO RUSTING. THE FRAME SUPPORTS THE REAR BUMPER,WHICH PROTECTS THE GAS TANK.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 97,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10033053 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10045803 · 2003-11-09 (November 9, 2003)
CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD RESULTED IN COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT. COOLANT WASHING OVER HOT ENGINE CAUSE HUGE CLOULD OF STEAM WHICH OBSCURED VISION FOR MORE THAN 30 SECONDS WHILE AT 65MPH. ACCIDENT AVERTED, BUT ONLY LUCKY CONSIDERING EXTREMELY HEAVY RUSH-HOUR TRAFFIC. PLASTIC MANIFOLD IS MUSHY AND FRIABLE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 32,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045803 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10074399 · 2004-05-27 (May 27, 2004)
THE FRONT SEAT BELTS IN THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT LOCK DURING AND EMERGENCY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 57,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10074399 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10110375 · 2005-02-11 (February 11, 2005)
MY 1997 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE GT, VIBRATES AT SPEEDS OF ABOUT 60-65 MPH. THOUGH THE PROBLEM HAS EXISTED FOR SOME TIME, AFTER PLACING NEW TIRES ON THE VEHICLE (LAST WEEK) I DECIDED TO DO MORE RESEARCH AND FOUND TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS CONSISTENT WITH MY VEHICLE'S PROBLEM. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10110375 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10130525 · 2005-07-28 (July 28, 2005)
THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD ON MY 1997 FORD MUSTANG GT IS CRACKED AND LEAKING. THERE IS A RECALL ON OTHER MODELS WITH THIS ENGINE. IS THERE A LAWSUIT RECENTLY SETTLED ON THIS PROBLEM? RIGHT NOW THE CAR IS IN MY MECHANICS GARAGE WAITING FOR PARTS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 99,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10130525 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10156964 · 2006-05-08 (May 8, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ERUPTED IN FLAMES WHILE PARKED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS OR PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT AND THE VEHICLE WAS USED EARLIER IN THE DAY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO THE SCENE AND DETERMINED THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD IN THE AREA OF SOME ELECTRICAL WIRING. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ALSO RESPONDED AND TOOK A REPORT. THE INSURANCE AGENCY DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS.
Owner-reported narrative. 74,814 miles reported. Look up ODI 10156964 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10352010 · 2010-08-26 (August 26, 2010)
1997 FORD MUSTANG GT 4.6L 8CL OIL IN RADIATOR, BUT NO WATER IN ENGINE. CAR RUNS GREAT BUT WILL RUN HOT AFTER A FEW WEEKS OF REPLACING THE RADIATOR. COMPRESSION TEST DID NOT SHOW LOSS OF COMPRESSION. MECHANICS ARE BAFFLED BECAUSE THE CAR RUNS SO WELL WITHOUT MISSING OR POWER LOSS. FURTHER TEST CAN NOT PROVE BLOWN HEAD GASKET. CAR DOESN'T EVEN SMOKE. IM CONFUSED, NEED HELP AND HOPING THERE IS A RECALL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 139,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10352010 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.