CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).
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6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1997 Ford Mustang Cobra recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra.
Most common 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD MUSTANG, COBRA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PARKED IN HIS DRIVEWAY HE APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO COAST DOWN HIS DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED NHTSA RECALL #00V349000 PARKING BRAKE: CONVENTIONAL DID NOT APPLY TO HIS VEHICLES VIN NUMBER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 93000.
1997 FORD COBRA NUMBER 6 SPARK PLUG CAME OUT AND CAR STALLED HAD TO BE TOWED. *NM
TWO TIMES THE AIR INTAKE SUCKED IN WATER AND BLEW THE ENGINE. ONE TIME FORD COVERED THE COST OF THE ENGINE AND THE SECOND TIME THE $7000 CHARGE WAS PAID BY MY FATHER (PREVIOUS OWNER). *JB
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO FUNCTION, WILL NOT CATCH/STOP FORWARD MOTION WHEN JERKED/PULL ON. I ASK MECHANIC TO LOOK AT IT WHEN IT STOPPED RETRACTING. CAR WAS IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE. HE ADVISED ME THAT THE SEAT BELF WILL NOT FUNCTION IF I WERE IN AN ACCIDENT, OFFERING NO DRIVER RESTRAINT. BASICLY THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.*AK
MANUAL TRANSMISSION LOCKS IN REVERSE GEAR. *LA
1997 Ford Mustang Cobra questions
Does the 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Parking Brake (1), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra has been fixed?
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