CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Ford Mustang has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 176 complaints with NHTSA, including 17 crashes, 3 fires, 13 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (40 reports).
1997 Ford Mustang recalls
Most common 1997 Ford Mustang problems
Problem areas named in the 176 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 40 |
| Power Train | 32 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 |
| Seat Belts | 19 |
| Parking Brake | 17 |
| Suspension | 15 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Steering | 8 |
What owners report
Unknown I lost control of my steering and almost wrecked
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS CRACKED IN THE LOCATION OF THE HORN. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO BECOME EXPOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
MUSTANGS DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING HEAD ON CRASH. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, A FOUL ODOR STARTED TO EMIT INTO THE CABIN. THE CONTACT THEN MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE HE BECAME DISTRAUGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A DESIGN FLAW. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT SERVICE ANY VEHICLES OVER TEN YEARS OF AGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED TWICE SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
1997 Ford Mustang questions
Does the 1997 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1997 Ford Mustang: Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module; Parking Brake:Conventional. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Mustang?
Based on 176 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (40), Power Train (32), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (21).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Ford Mustang has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.