2017 Ford MUSTANG - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2017 Ford Mustang receives a top safety rating of 5 out of 5, indicating excellent crashworthiness and safety features. This model excels in various categories, such as front crash, side crash, rollover, and side pole crash ratings. It is equipped with standard electronic stability control to help the driver maintain control in challenging driving conditions. Additionally, the car offers optional forward collision warning to enhance safety on the road.

Despite its strong safety performance, the Ford Mustang has received a significant number of complaints, with 190 reported issues. Moreover, there have been 4 recalls associated with this model, highlighting the importance of addressing potential safety concerns promptly. Overall, while the Ford Mustang offers impressive safety features and ratings, it is essential for drivers to stay informed about any reported issues or recalls to ensure their safety on the road.

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Complaint Count

190

Recall Count

4

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

5/5

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Safety Features

2017 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2017 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

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2017 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2017 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2017 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2017 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 4 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated 4 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 4 Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2017 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated

Complaints for the 2017 Ford MUSTANG

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2017 ford mustang. the contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera failed to activate or operate as needed. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v082000 (back over prevention) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the decklid wiring harness was replaced; however, the failure persisted. the dealer informed the contact that there would be a cost for the repair because the recall repair did not include replacing the rearview camera. the manufacturer's repair instructions stated that the dealers would inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened; however, no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was unknown. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: BACK OVER PREVENTION
Date of incident: 2019-10-08
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2017 ford mustang. the contact stated while attempting to unlock the vehicle using the key fob, the vehicle failed to unlock. the contact had a locksmith examine the vehicle, and the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred. on another occasion while driving 30 mph, the back prevention camera display illuminated. the dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 122,479."
Components Involved: BACK OVER PREVENTION
Date of incident: 2025-01-07
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2017 ford mustang. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v082000 (back over prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: BACK OVER PREVENTION
Date of incident: 2022-01-02
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2017 ford mustang. the contact stated while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the back-up camera displayed a distorted or a black image, creating a visibility hazard. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v082000 (back over prevention). the failure mileage was 20,000."
Components Involved: BACK OVER PREVENTION
Date of incident: 2021-01-05
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2017 ford mustang. the contact stated while reversing, the rear-view camera screen was blank. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the wiring harness for the rear-view camera to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but continued to experience a failure. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the rear-view camera to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 22v082000 (back over prevention) however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 15,000."
Components Involved: BACK OVER PREVENTION
Date of incident: 2022-01-02
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2017 ford mustang. the contact stated that after he purchased the vehicle, he received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v082000 (back over prevention). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair however, the contact stated that a week after the vehicle was repaired; however, while shifted into reverse(r), a message appeared on the screen indicating that the camera failed to function properly. the contact stated that he depressed the “ok” button to clear the screen then the screen displayed white then became distorted. the dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was inspected, and the wiring harness was replaced. the contact was also informed by the dealer that the recall was closed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number but no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000."
Components Involved: BACK OVER PREVENTION
Date of incident: 2024-05-05
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2017 ford mustang. the contact stated that the rear-view camera image was intermittently displaying a blank image. the vehicle was taken to be serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 22v082000 (back over prevention) where it was diagnosed that only the decklid wiring harness needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear-view camera needed to be replaced. the vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 7,000."
Components Involved: BACK OVER PREVENTION
Date of incident: 2020-01-05
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2017 ford mustang. the contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera image became distorted, then turned blank. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact received recall notification of the nhtsa campaign number: 22v082000 (back over prevention). the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the failure was not related to the recall; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000."
Components Involved: BACK OVER PREVENTION
Date of incident: 2024-03-02
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2017 ford mustang. the contact stated while operating the vehicle, the back-up camera image was flickering on and off, and was also distorted. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v082000 (back over prevention) and the vehicle was taken to the local dealer and received the recall repair. the contact stated that the wiring harness was replaced; however, the camera was not replaced. the contact stated that the final notice indicating that the part was available did not include replacing the backup camera, if necessary, as listed on the nhtsa website. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 72,000."
Components Involved: BACK OVER PREVENTION
Date of incident: 2024-05-02
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2017 ford mustang. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the backover prevention camera became distorted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 22v082000 (back over prevention) however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000."
Components Involved: BACK OVER PREVENTION
Date of incident: 2023-03-02

Recalls for the 2017 Ford MUSTANG

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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.

Component(s) Involved: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING > COOLING SYSTEM > HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Date of incident: 2016-10-26

FORD Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

FORD ranks 1 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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