2017 Ford MUSTANG: complaints, problems and recalls

AUTONATION CANTON OHIO SOLD ME A DANGEROUS CAR UNDER RECALL CAR CAN CATCH FIRE WHILE DRIVING DUE TO MAJOR ENGINE OIL LEAK. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 550 miles reported. Look up ODI 10920063 at NHTSA ↗

DEALER SOLD VEHICLE WITH STOP SALE RECALL.

Owner-reported narrative. 6 miles reported. Look up ODI 10923729 at NHTSA ↗

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, MY FOOT SOMETIMES SLIPS OFF THE CHROME BRAKE PEDAL ONTO THE GAS PEDAL. DOES IT WITH WEARING SNEAKERS AND LEATHER SOLE SHOES. VERY, VERY DANGEROUS. I AM ATTEMPTING TO GET A RUBBER PAD PUT ON THE CHROME BRAKE PEDAL.

Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10934139 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V779000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/26/17*LJ *CN

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10935189 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER FIANC WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE FRACTURED, ALLOWING THE DOOR TO OPEN VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS NEARLY THROWN OUT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS SOUGHT HOWEVER, DUE TO HER PREGNANCY THE DOCTORS CHOSE NOT TO DO X-RAYS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHIC…

Owner-reported narrative. 9,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11010833 at NHTSA ↗

LOSS OF POWER STEERING. STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. WHEN I TRIED TO PULL OFF I COULD NOT STEER THE CAR.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,259 miles reported. Look up ODI 11015271 at NHTSA ↗

MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN I WAS IN A CAR WRECK ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2017..

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11032618 at NHTSA ↗

THE VEHICLE CAME STOCK WITH PERLLI P ZERO 275/40/R19'S SUMMER TRED ON REAR. I AM AN 80 YEAR OLD DRIVER AND DO NOT "BURNOUT" NOR RACE THE VEHICLE. AT 7,000 MILES THE TIRE TREAD HAD WORN TO THE INDICATORS TO REPLACE TIRES. THIS WAS NOTICED AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD DONE 180 DEGREE LOSS OF TRACTION SEVERAL TIMES. I RECENTLY HAVE REPLACED THESE TIRES WITH ALL SEASON TIRES AT 7250 MILES. PLEASE REFLECT THE PERLLIES ARE PRONE TO VERY PREMATURE WEAR.* * * THIS CHARACTERISTIC MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.* …

Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11033342 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2016-10-26 (October 26, 2016)

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.

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.

Reported: 2017-03-13 (March 13, 2017)

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."

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.

Reported: 2017-08-28 (August 28, 2017)

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.

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.

Reported: 2022-02-16 (February 16, 2022)

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.

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.

Reported: 2025-09-03 (September 3, 2025)

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.

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.

Reported: 2025-09-12 (September 12, 2025)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.

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.