Ford Mustang 2017 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls issued for the Ford Mustang 2017 and 266 complaints filed by owners. It has 83% more complaints than the average Ford Mustang from 2016–2025 (145 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Ford Mustang 2017

Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 25V614000 · 2025-09-12

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 25V614000

Backup camera and sensors
NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · 2025-09-04

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 25V572000

Backup camera and sensors
NHTSA campaign 22V082000 · 2022-02-16

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 22V082000

Air bags
NHTSA campaign 17V529000 · 2017-08-28

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 17V529000

Latches and locks
NHTSA campaign 17V168000 · 2017-03-13

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 17V168000

Engine and cooling
NHTSA campaign 16V779000 · 2016-10-26

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 16V779000

Complaints from other owners

266 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

14 with a crash · 8 with a fire · 11 injuries

Most reported problems on the Ford Mustang 2017

• Backup camera and sensors: 64 (24% of complaints)
• Structure and body: 40 (15% of complaints)
• Electrical system: 34 (13% of complaints)
• Latches and locks: 29 (11% of complaints)
• Engine: 26 (10% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Ford Mustang 2017

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Shift into reverse several times and make sure the camera always displays.
• Look for frame rust, welds or uneven paint that point to accidents.
• Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Ford Mustang recalls by year

• 2016 : 5 recalls · 378 complaints
• 2017 : 6 recalls · 266 complaints
• 2018 : 3 recalls · 194 complaints
• 2019 : 6 recalls · 149 complaints
• 2020 : 8 recalls · 120 complaints
• 2021 : 6 recalls · 55 complaints
• 2022 : 9 recalls · 50 complaints
• 2023 : 6 recalls · 139 complaints
• 2024 : 12 recalls · 82 complaints
• 2025 : 6 recalls · 18 complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Ford Mustang 2017 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls issued for the Ford Mustang 2017. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Ford Mustang 2017?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: backup camera and sensors (64 of 266 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.