1997 Ford Mustang Cobra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang Cobra years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Mustang Cobra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 62,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 33% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 56,450 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | 93,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ford Mustang Cobra recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford mustang, cobra. While the contact was parked in his driveway he applied the emergency brake and the vehicle suddenly began to coast down his driveway. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed nhtsa recall #00v349000 parking brake: conventional did not…
1997 ford cobra number 6 spark plug came out and car stalled had to be towed. *nm
Two times the air intake sucked in water and blew the engine. One time ford covered the cost of the engine and the second time the $7000 charge was paid by my father (previous owner). *jb
Drivers side seat belt fails to function, will not catch/stop forward motion when jerked/pull on. I ask mechanic to look at it when it stopped retracting. Car was in for an oil change. He advised me that the seat belf will not function if i were in an accident, offering no driver restraint. Basicly…
Manual transmission locks in reverse gear. *la
Other Ford Mustang Cobra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mustang Cobra | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Mustang Cobra | 14 | 1 |
| 1998 Mustang Cobra | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, parking brake, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mustang Cobra model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.