1997 Ford Mustang Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang Convertible years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible. That ranks 6th out of 8 Mustang Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible 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 | 4 | 44% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 74,814 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 11% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 11% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | 36,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ford Mustang Convertible recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible.
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.
The electrical power wires on the oem-installed fuel pump, located inside the vehicle's fuel tank, were installed so that they crossed over each other on their way from the connector outside the tank to the fuel pump inside. On three similar vehicles that we own these crossing solid core fuel pump…
1997 ford mustang gt 4.6l 8cl oil in radiator, but no water in engine. Car runs great but will run hot after a few weeks of replacing the radiator. Compression test did not show loss of compression. Mechanics are baffled because the car runs so well without missing or power loss. Further test can…
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle erupted in flames while parked for a short period of time. There were no warning indicators or problems with the vehicle prior to the incident and the vehicle was used earlier in the day. The fire department responded to the scene and determined the fire…
The plastic intake manifold on my 1997 ford mustang gt is cracked and leaking. There is a recall on other models with this engine. Is there a lawsuit recently settled on this problem? Right now the car is in my mechanics garage waiting for parts. *jb
My 1997 mustang convertible gt, vibrates at speeds of about 60-65 mph. Though the problem has existed for some time, after placing new tires on the vehicle (last week) i decided to do more research and found technical service bulletins consistent with my vehicle's problem. *jb
Other Ford Mustang Convertible years
← 1996 Mustang Convertible · 1998 Mustang Convertible →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Mustang Convertible | 35 | 0 |
| 2001 Mustang Convertible | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 Mustang Convertible | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 Mustang Convertible | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 Mustang Convertible | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 Mustang Convertible | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 Mustang Convertible | 14 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mustang Convertible model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.