Model year record
1997 Ford Mustang Convertible
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 11 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling: cooling system | 2 | 32,100 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: engine | 2 | 81,000 mi |
| Electrical system | 1 | 74,814 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 125,000 mi |
| Parking brake | 1 | 81,000 mi |
| Seat belts: front: retractor | 1 | 57,000 mi |
| Structure: body: trunk lid | 1 | 97,000 mi |
| Structure: frame and members: underbody shields | 1 | 97,000 mi |
| Suspension: front | 1 | 36,000 mi |
The 1996 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1998 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.