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2017 Ford Mustang Engine Problems

10
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 10 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi6
30–60k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 1, 2019 · 55,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford mustang. After the vehicle was fueled, it stalled when stopped at a stop sign or red light. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the purge valve needed to be replaced. Tallahassee ford lincoln (243 n magnolia dr, tallahassee, fl 32301, [redacted]) was called and the contact was…

    ODI 11278634

  • June 30, 2019 · 19,400 miles

    Engine

    2017 ford mustang gt premium with less than 20k miles while driving stalled and engine caught fire. No prior warnings, smells or leaks on the garage floor. I have the fire report and all other documents but couldn't get them to upload.

    Fire reported

    ODI 11241377

  • April 24, 2019 · 41,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other

    Driving on a flat road then drive up a hill it takes longer to go into gear. Takes longer to shift. Loss of power

    ODI 11203623

  • November 24, 2018 · 41,200 miles

    Engine

    My vehicle, manufactured june 2016, is having an oil leak from the engine cooler hose. My specific vin was not recalled but this issue started last week and falls under both model year and manufactur dates for this recall ford # (16s40). This occurs after vehicle operation on any street, typically after the vehicle comes to a stop at a light or the vehicle is parked, smoke with the odor of burnt oil emits from the…

    ODI 11154631

  • July 10, 2018 · 2,800 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    Car started leaking oil at 2,800 miles, being repaired at dealership

    ODI 11110681

  • June 18, 2018 · 3,100 miles

    Engine

    My 2017 ford mustang gt with only 3000 miles on it has almost to no coolant in it it's been a garage kept car hasn't even seen a track or driving it hard!! I have never owned a new car that just lost coolant like that. The reason i'm reporting this is i seriously think this is a very wide spread problem with all fords lineup for all i know 2017 year my sister owns the 2017 ford escape with only 10,000 miles on it…

    ODI 11102484

  • February 1, 2018 · 1,600 miles

    Engine

    Engine rod bearing are defective or improperly installed. Experiencing rod bearing play, which causes a lower engine tapping sound during acceleration. Original engine experienced the tapping at 1,600 miles, and replacement engine experienced it at 300 miles. Pending 3rd engine replacement.

    ODI 11139510

  • October 30, 2016 · 6 miles

    Engine

    DEALER SOLD VEHICLE WITH STOP SALE RECALL.

    ODI 10923729

  • October 24, 2016

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v779000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not…

    ODI 10935189

  • October 24, 2016 · 550 miles

    Engine

    Autonation canton ohio sold me a dangerous car under recall car can catch fire while driving due to major engine oil leak. *tr

    ODI 10920063