2017 Ford Mustang Back Over Prevention Problems
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about back over prevention problems on the 2017 Ford Mustang, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 46,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rearview camera” (25% of reports).
- 64back over prevention complaints
- 46,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rearview camera: mentioned in 16 of 64 complaints (25%)
- Wiring harness: mentioned in 15 of 64 complaints (23%)
- Rear view: mentioned in 10 of 64 complaints (16%)
- Distorted image: mentioned in 6 of 64 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do back over prevention problems happen?
Based on 31 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 64 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Ford Mustang back over prevention complaints by model year
| Model year | Back Over Prevention complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 4 | 5% | — |
| 2022 Mustang | 2 | 4% | 52,622 |
| 2021 Mustang | 4 | 7% | 62,896 |
| 2020 Mustang | 12 | 10% | 56,671 |
| 2019 Mustang | 5 | 3% | 13,350 |
| 2018 Mustang | 12 | 6% | 65,000 |
| 2017 Mustang | 64 | 24% | 46,000 |
| 2016 Mustang | 52 | 14% | 51,000 |
| 2015 Mustang | 41 | 9% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Mustang | 1 | 0% | 67,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022 and June 26, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 4th Quarter of 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S06.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while reversing, the third brake light failed to function as intended. In addition, the rear-view camera flashed on and off. The contact replaced the third brake light housing, but the failure reoccurred. The contact purchased and…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the seat belts failed to lock or latch securely into the buckles. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera failed to operate as intended. The contact received a safety recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number…
Recall 22V0820000, Ford recall 22S06 was completed in 2023. That recall failed. The dealership, and Ford corporate have refused to fix this under the recall which is required.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Ford Mustangs have back over prevention problems?
No. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about back over prevention for the 2017 Ford Mustang (24% of the 267 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford Mustang back over prevention?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list back over prevention. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do back over prevention problems start?
The median reported mileage is 46,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about back over prevention problems on the 2017 Ford Mustang?
The most frequent phrase is “rearview camera”, in 16 of 64 complaints, followed by “wiring harness” (15).
See all 2017 Ford Mustang problems or back over prevention problems across all Mustang years.