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1997 Ford Mustang engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 33 complaints for the 1997 Ford Mustang, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
33 14% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Car had been running hot with anit-freeze in engine. Car finally over heated and was taken to "bp gas station, 4499 roswell rd., atlanta ga 30342, 404/255-5341 or 404/252-8204 chuck allen manager " mr. Allen 1st said timing gasket failed & would cost $200 to fix. Then when he removed timing cover found a major crack in it next to a bolt hole, "stress point" & that it would cost over $500 to fix now.

January 1999

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford mustang. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH, a foul odor started to emit into the cabin. The contact then merged to the side of the road because he became distraught. The vehicle was driven to the contact's home. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 128,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

Reported at 128,000 miles, September 2012

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