Ford Mustang ConvertibleModel year report

1997 Ford Mustang Convertible Problems

Complaints: 9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 81,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 0campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 22% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 81,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10130525, filed 2005-07, 99,000 miles

Brakes: “Car was parked in first gear with parking break up. Car was hit with hardly any force and rolled back into another vehicle... Did not know there was a recall on this until today march 8, 2003. Also numerous times car has been in shop for check engine light...no one knows what causes it come on.. Spent $2000 so far.”

NHTSA complaint #10010172, filed 2003-03, 81,000 miles

Electrical system: “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 originated from under the hood in the area of some electrical wiring. The police department also responded and took a report. The insurance agency deemed the vehicle a total loss.”

NHTSA complaint #10156964, filed 2006-05, 74,814 miles

Fuel system: “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 wires came close enough to each other so as to touch. On this vehicle, however, the wires not only crossed but they touched and the wires were rigid enough that over the years they rubbed and wore away the insulation on both the red and the black electrical wires. …”

NHTSA complaint #10628014, filed 2014-08, 125,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

22% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 57,000 and 99,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 81,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible.

Other model years of the Ford Mustang Convertible

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2003	35	17,363	—	—	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
2001	17	52,147	—	—	—	Stable
2000	20	89,000	—	—	—	Stable
1999	9	100,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
1998	11	90,025	—	—	—	Not enough data
1997	9	81,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
1996	8	95,530	—	—	—	Not enough data
1995	14	94,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
1994	16	78,822	—	—	—	Stable

All Ford Mustang Convertible model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 81,000 miles and the middle half falls between 57,000 and 99,000 miles; 22% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.