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SuspensionPart report

1997 Ford Mustang Convertible Suspension Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
11%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
36,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 1997 Mustang Convertible gt, vibrates at speeds of about 60-65 MPH. Though the problem has existed for some time, after placing new tires on the vehicle (last week) I decided to do more research and found technical service bulletins consistent with my vehicle's problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10110375, filed 2005-02, 36,000 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003514%
200015%
199819%
1997111%
1996113%
199416%

Other parts of the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible

Engine cooling
4 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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