2017 Ford Mustang engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 35 complaints for the 2017 Ford Mustang, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 31,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 31,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Car leaking Freon for years causing black mold throughout the car and directly in my face for years. It’s otorless but does smell musky like black mold the technician said. Repair shop stated Freon leak but can’t locate it resulting in me losing my job from being too sick to work from black mold overgrowth in my body from this car. My son and I have brain fog, digestion issues, clumsy, sinus and throat always has mucus, fatigue and overall feeling of being unwell.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Ford Mustang
- Backover prevention 67 complaints
- Body & structure 41 complaints
- Electrical system 34 complaints
- Latches & locks 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Seat belts 16 complaints