1997 Ford Mustang GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang GT years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford Mustang GT. That ranks 10th out of 11 Mustang GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (16 complaints, 70%), typically at around 85,101 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 23owner 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 GT 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 | 16 | 70% | 85,101 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 9% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 4% | 97,397 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 4% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 59,138 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | 86,580 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ford Mustang GT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Ford Mustang GT.
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.
As i was making a left hand turn on the highway at approx. 15mph, i heard a loud pop/crack coming from the front of the vehicle. At this time the car started to drift off to the right and onto the side of the road. I tried to turn the steering wheel left to compensate for the change and the…
Engine was using coolant/took to ford dealer & they advised it's coming from crack in top of the intake manifold and there had been a recall on these due to class action lawsuit, but time to file ended 4 mos. Ago & we'd have to pay out of pocket. *tr
My intake manifold has cracked. *tr
The plastic intake manifold cracked while driving my 1997 mustang with 4.6l. Cost $1020 plus towing, to repair at local ford dealership. Ford refused to provide any financial assistance, citing the chamberlain settlement's exclusions. *jb
Took car to garage to check for reason for loss of coolant. They found that the intake manifold on the ford 4.6 l engine was leaking and stated that this was a known problem. Cost to repair was almost $1000 and ford has refused claim on the grounds that this car was not included in the class action…
Other Ford Mustang GT years
← 1996 Mustang GT · 1998 Mustang GT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mustang GT | 151 | 0 |
| 2005 Mustang GT | 163 | 0 |
| 2004 Mustang GT | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 Mustang GT | 51 | 0 |
| 2002 Mustang GT | 48 | 0 |
| 2001 Mustang GT | 59 | 0 |
| 2000 Mustang GT | 64 | 1 |
| 1999 Mustang GT | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 Mustang GT | 53 | 0 |
| 1997 | 23 | 0 |
| 1996 Mustang GT | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Mustang GT?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control, fuel system, other problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Mustang GT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Ford Mustang GT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mustang GT model years, the 1997 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.