Seat belts: pretensioner
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 268 owner complaints for the 2017 Ford Mustang. Most complaints involve back over prevention (64) and structure (41). The EPA rates it 17–24 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
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.
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.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Mustang model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 304 |
| 1997 | 230 |
| 1998 | 320 |
| 1999 | 297 |
| 2000 | 446 |
| 2001 | 280 |
| 2002 | 209 |
| 2003 | 271 |
| 2004 | 130 |
| 2005 | 868 |
| 2006 | 575 |
| 2007 | 615 |
| 2008 | 347 |
| 2009 | 181 |
| 2010 | 261 |
| 2011 | 466 |
| 2012 | 469 |
| 2013 | 271 |
| 2014 | 359 |
| 2015 | 439 |
| 2016 | 380 |
| 2017 | 268 |
| 2018 | 196 |
| 2019 | 152 |
| 2020 | 122 |
| 2021 | 55 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 85 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 8 |
“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 failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”
“My 2017 Ford Mustang Convertible front door unlatched to the secondary safety position while driving at highway speeds. This became a huge issue on October 13, 2026 while taking a long-distance trip. The passenger door unlatched at least 10 times. During this trip, my car exceded the 150,000 mile limit to Ford customer satisfication program 21N10. When I contacted both my local dealer and the Ford customer service team, both said their is nothing they can do to help me. I am quite frustrated that Ford rejected my safety concerns on this known issue and was unwilling to recognize the extunuating circumstances of when this happened.”
“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.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,700 | 370 |
| Mustang Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,700 | 370 |
| Mustang Performance Package Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,700 | 370 |
| Mustang Convertible Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,800 | 386 |
| Mustang Convertible Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,800 | 386 |
| Mustang Performance Package Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,800 | 386 |
| Mustang Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,050 | 423 |
| Mustang Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,050 | 428 |
| Mustang Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,550 | 493 |
| Mustang Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 25 | 18 | $3,550 | 494 |
| Mustang Convertible Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,550 | 492 |
| Mustang Convertible Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 23 | 17 | $3,800 | 523 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
6 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 268 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are back over prevention (64), structure (41), electrical system (34). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2017 Ford Mustang at 17–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (12 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2017 Ford Mustang 5 out of 5 stars overall.