Most common 2017 Ford Mustang problems
Share of the 268 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Mustang complaints by model year
Best Mustang years: 2023, 2025, 2021. Years to avoid: 2012, 2011, 2015, 1995, 2005. Compare all years →
2017 Ford Mustang recalls (6)
Seat belts › Pretensioner
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
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.
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026.
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
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.
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.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
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.
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.
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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.
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.
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2017 Ford Mustang:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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.
What 2017 Ford Mustang owners say
Driver assistance all 65 →
The contact's husband owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the trunk ajar warning light would appear on the instrument panel despite the trunk being closed. Due to the failure, the dynamic rear backup assist, which included the rear backup camera, had failed to operate as needed. The contact took the vehicle to Sesi Lincoln (3990 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) where they diagnosed the failure as a defective wiring harness. The dealer gave the contact the option of having the vehicle repaired out of pocket or to wait for Ford to place a recall on the vehicle. The contact decided to wait for the recall. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention) but was informed that the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. …
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that there were intermittent failures with the rear-view camera image. The contact had opened the trunk and noticed that the mesh covering the electrical wires was deteriorating. There was tape holding the mesh to the wires. The tape was rewrapped, and the camera became functional. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that approximately one month after receiving the recall notification, the rear-view camera failed again. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who advised the contact that the camera was inspected, and no failure was found. The vehicle was retrieved, but the camera image was distorted, and eventually, there was no image displayed. There was a message that the camera needed to be serviced. …
Body & structure all 41 →
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the headliner became loosened. There were no warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was informed that the headliner was detaching in the vehicle. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be taken to a dealer to be diagnosed and the manufacturer opened a case. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the door glass and headliner retainer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
The passenger door has unlatched randomly 3 times in the span of 1 year, first time I thought the door was not properly closed, It happened twice yesterday and I'm sure the door was correctly closed. Q:What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A: Door latching system. Yes it is available Q: How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A: The left door unlatches randomly while traveling on the highway. My wife was seating in the passenger seat yesterday when it happened. Door could have opened if she was leaning on it. Q: Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? A: It has happened 3 times, always on the highway traveling at highway speeds in the span of 1 year, I thought the first tie I left the door open, it happened twice yesterday, I'm sure the door was correctly closed. …
Engine & cooling all 34 →
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started in the morning, the vehicle was idling rough. The contact stated that later while driving at various speeds, there was a misfire coming from the engine. The contact stated that while checking the engine oil level, the contact became aware that the coolant reservoir level was low. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir however, the engine misfire continued. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was coolant intrusion into the cylinders, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and was referred by the manufacturer to contact the NHTSA Safety Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 115,288.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH and making a U-turn, the engine overheated, and the vehicle stalled. There was smoke coming from the tail pipe. There was an abnormal odor of coolant in the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and noticed that the engine oil was milky, and the coolant reservoir was empty. The engine overheated, and the message "Limited Power Due to Overheating" was displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact researched the failure and indicated that the failure was due to the head gasket and engine. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
2017 Ford Mustang engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | RWD | 21 / 30 / 24 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 21 / 30 / 24 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 18 / 27 / 21 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 18 / 27 / 21 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 15 / 25 / 18 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 23 / 18 |
| 5.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 14 / 21 / 16 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Ford Mustang a good car?
Based on 268 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Mustang rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Mustang at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Ford Mustang?
The driver assistance — 65 complaints, 24% of all complaints for this model year, most often about sensing system › camera. Next are the body & structure (41) and engine & cooling (34).
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Mustang have?
There are 6 recalls for the 2017 Ford Mustang, the most recent from September 12, 2025 (pretensioner). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Mustang?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2023, 2025 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2012, 2011, 2015, 1995 and 2005. See the full Ford Mustang years comparison.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Mustang problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 62% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.