2017 Ford Mustang Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 268 owner complaints for the 2017 Ford Mustang. The EPA rates it 17 to 24 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 6
- Owner complaints
- 268
- Crashes / fires reported
- 14 / 8
- EPA combined
- 17–24 MPG
2017 Ford Mustang recalls
Seat BeltsSep 12, 2025 · NHTSA 25V614000+
Risk: A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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, and/or inspect and replace the front outboard seat bolts. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 20, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S92. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov September 17, 2025.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
Back Over PreventionSep 4, 2025 · NHTSA 25V572000+
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
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.
Back Over PreventionFeb 16, 2022 · NHTSA 22V082000+
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S06.
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.
Air BagsAug 28, 2017 · NHTSA 17V529000+
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.
Latches/Locks/LinkagesMar 13, 2017 · NHTSA 17V168000+
Risk: If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury.
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 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."
Engine and Engine CoolingOct 26, 2016 · NHTSA 16V779000+
Risk: 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.
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 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.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2017 Ford Mustang problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Back Over Prevention64
- Structure41
- Unknown or Other37
- Electrical System34
- Latches/Locks/Linkages29
- Engine27
- Power Train22
- Seat Belts16
2017 Ford Mustang gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang | 2.3 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,700 |
| Mustang | 2.3 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,700 |
| Mustang Performance Package | 2.3 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,700 |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Mustang Performance Package | 2.3 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Mustang | 3.7 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Mustang | 3.7 L 6 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Mustang | 5.0 L 8 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,550 |
| Mustang | 5.0 L 8 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 15 | 25 | 18 | $3,550 |
| Mustang Convertible | 5.0 L 8 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,550 |
| Mustang Convertible | 5.0 L 8 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 14 | 23 | 17 | $3,800 |
| Mustang Performance Package | 5.0 L 8 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 14 | 23 | 17 | $3,800 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2017 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2017 Ford Mustang, most recently for the seat belts (Sep 12, 2025). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 Ford Mustang problems?
Owners filed 268 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are back over prevention (64), structure (41), unknown or other (37).
What gas mileage does the 2017 Ford Mustang get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Ford Mustang at 17 to 24 MPG combined (best version: 21 city / 30 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.