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2017 Ford Mustang latches/locks/linkages problems

29 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Mustang cite latches/locks/linkages, 11% of all 268 complaints for this model year. NHTSA also lists 1 recall on this component.

Complaints
29
11% of all complaints
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the latches/locks/linkages

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the front passenger's side door unlatched unintendedly, and became ajar. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V168000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 10, 2024Latches/locks/linkagesODI 11613853
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that on four occasions while driving at various speeds, the driver's door swung open unintendedly. Additionally, the contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into reverse, there was a blue screen displayed. The contact stated that the trunk would not open to allow the reverse camera to be repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the diagnosis was unknown, and the mechanic stated that the trunk would not open to allow the reverse camera to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact believed that the vehicle failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 22, 2023Latches/locks/linkages, Back over preventionODI 11561480
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the passenger’s side door independently opened while driving at highway speeds. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where he was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V168000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 29, 2023Latches/locks/linkagesODI 11547391
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the front passenger’s side door opened independently. The contact stated the door ajar warning light was illuminated. The contact experienced the failure a second time on August 12, 2023, three times in a row. The contact called and made the local dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V168000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 16, 2023Latches/locks/linkagesODI 11538853
“The passenger door opened while the vehicle was moving on the highway. This has happened twice in the last 2 months. The dash warning illuminated to let me know.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 14, 2023Structure, Latches/locks/linkagesODI 11507167
“My 2017 Mustang Convertible gave no warning to suddenly have no access to the trunk. The key fob doesn't open it. The inside button does not work. The seat doesn't fold down. There is no actual key hole to use. I am woman almost 70 years old. What if I have a flat tire? Everything I need for a flat tire is in the trunk. My first Aid kit is on the trunk. This is a serious problem and a poor design. I am still waiting for the dealer to fix the recall on the back up camera. I think both problems, the back up camera AND the trunk issue are in the same wiring harness. I sure hope I don't get a flat.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 13, 2023Unknown or other, Latches/locks/linkagesODI 11501704

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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Related recalls

1 recall on this component

Latches

Free remedy

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles. The return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the driver's door to unlatch in a side impact crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Latches/locks/linkagesReported Mar 13, 2017NHTSA 17V168000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.