2017 Ford Mustang
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Ford Mustang is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 68 on record.
2017 Ford Mustang at a glance
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2017 Ford Mustang recalls 6
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.
Fix: 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S26.
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."
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver-side interior door handle and repair the return spring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C04.
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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022 and June 26, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 4th Quarter of 2022. Owners may contact Fo…
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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number fo…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace both front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies, as necessary. In addition, dealers will remove sections of the carpet and underlayment that contact the cables. Dealers will also inspect the A-pillar sealing patches, and as necessary, install A-pillar body plugs…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2017 Ford Mustang common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 264 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2017 Ford Mustang MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2017 Ford Mustang worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2017 Ford Mustang costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($28,889) with the same model 5 model-years older ($15,042), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2017 Ford Mustang trims & engines on record
2017 Ford Mustang vehicles on record
2017 Ford Mustang Shelby Coupe1FA6P8JZ8H5523692
2017 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF2H5277550
2017 Ford Mustang GT Convertible1FATP8FF3H5351668
2017 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF9H5344550
2017 Ford Mustang Shelby Coupe1FA6P8JZXH5522446
2017 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF2H5345913
2017 Ford Mustang I4 Coupe1FA6P8TH9H5238827
2017 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF7H5334132
2017 Ford Mustang I4 Coupe1FA6P8TH6H5358794
2017 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe1FA6P8AMXH5318721
2017 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF1H5259606
2017 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF5H5266672
2017 Ford Mustang I4 Convertible1FATP8UH8H5279760
2017 Ford Mustang I4 Convertible1FATP8UH1H5295766
2017 Ford Mustang I4 Coupe1FA6P8TH4H5306919
2017 Ford Mustang I4 Coupe1FA6P8TH2H5217690
2017 Ford Mustang I4 Coupe1FA6P8TH8H5344797
2017 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe1FA6P8AM3H5271614
2017 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF3H5247974
2017 Ford Mustang I4 Coupe1FA6P8TH8H5218620
2017 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe1FA6P8AM6H5277682
2017 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF4H5237521
2017 Ford Mustang I4 Convertible1FATP8UH4H5307957
2017 Ford Mustang I4 Coupe1FA6P8TH1H5307056
Other Ford Mustang model years
2017 Ford Mustang — frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Ford Mustang have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2017 Ford Mustang. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Mustang?
Based on 264 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, seat belts, structure.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Ford Mustang get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2017 Ford Mustang at about 21 mpg combined (18 city / 27 highway).
How much is a 2017 Ford Mustang worth?
Comparable 2017 Ford Mustang listings run roughly $19,995–$37,499, typically around $28,889 (from 57 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.