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2017 Ford Mustang: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 265 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is back over prevention.

6recalls
265complaints
14crashes reported
8fires reported
11injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Back Over Prevention64 · 24%
  • Structure39 · 15%
  • Unknown Or Other36 · 14%
  • Electrical System34 · 13%
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages29 · 11%
  • Engine26 · 10%
  • Power Train22 · 8%
  • Seat Belts16 · 6%
  • Steering11 · 4%
  • Air Bags10 · 4%

What owners report

Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2017 ford mustang. the contact stated that while reversing, the third brake light failed to function as intended. in addition, the rear-view camera flashed on and off. the contact replaced the third brake light housing, but the failure reoccurred. the contact purchased and replaced the third brake light three times; however, the failure reoccurred. the dealer was made aware of the failure, and the

Electrical System,Seats Fire

Was driving, all the sudden i heard a pop and a little bit of smoke and the smell of burning plastic came from under passenger seat. pulled over, noticed it was coming from electrical harness under seat that controls the heated and cooled seats. disconnected plug and saw that it had burnt out & caught fire. have left it unplugged with no incident since.

Electrical System Fire

The contact owns a 2017 ford mustang. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed smoke on the interior of the vehicle. the contact stated that the smoke became heavy on the interior of the vehicle. the contact stopped the vehicle and became aware that the heavy smoke was coming from the trunk of the vehicle. the fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. no

Electrical System

Horn when first pushed does not work....push it 3-4 times rapidly and it works fine...intermittent....yesterday a kid not paying attn pulled out in front of me on a bicycle....i hit the horn, horn did not work, came sooooo close to hitting him......with a horn operating properly it would not have been as nearly deadly as it was......took it to my dealer, was told it is a common known problem, about $1000.00 to troubl

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Ford Mustang C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2017 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Mustang. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.