2017 Ford Mustang owner discussion

What NHTSA's records show for the 2017 Ford Mustang: 269 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Back Over Prevention (64), Structure (41), Electrical System (34). 14 complaints mention a crash and 8 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2017 Ford Mustang owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice

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What NHTSA's records show for the 2017 Ford Mustang: 269 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Back Over Prevention (64), Structure (41), Electrical System (34). 14 complaints mention a crash and 8 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2017 Ford Mustang recalls and complaints at a glance

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns and 269 owner complaints for the 2017 Ford Mustang. The most-reported problem areas are Back Over Prevention (64), Structure (41), Electrical System (34). The most recent recall (NHTSA #25V614000, September 2025) covers the Seat Belts. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).

Recall campaigns6
Owner complaints269
Complaints mentioning a crash14
Complaints mentioning a fire8

Most-reported problem areas

ComponentComplaints
Back Over Prevention64
Structure41
Electrical System34
Latches/Locks/Linkages29
Engine27
Power Train23

Recall campaigns

  • NHTSA #25V614000 — Seat Belts (September 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.
  • NHTSA #25V572000 — Back Over Prevention (September 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.…
  • NHTSA #22V082000 — Back Over Prevention (February 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.
  • NHTSA #17V529000 — Air Bags (August 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.
  • NHTSA #17V168000 — Latches/Locks/Linkages (March 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…
  • NHTSA #16V779000 — Engine and Engine Cooling (October 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.

Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-11-07.

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