1997 Ford Mustang GT Problems
- Complaints
- 23filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 85,101miles, 18 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Ford Mustang GT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 1997 Ford Mustang GT. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 16 complaints (70% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and vehicle speed control (2). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 6% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 85,101 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 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.
- Engine cooling16 70%
- Brakes2 8.7%
- Vehicle speed control2 8.7%
- Fuel system1 4.3%
- Steering1 4.3%
- Body and structure1 4.3%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “I purchased a 1997 Ford mustang. The 1st intake manifold was replaced on may 19, 2000 and handled under warranty. The 2nd intake manifold failed on september 30, 2005. Ford refused to handle this under warranty and I paid 1187.07. I believe this should be covered under warranty. Please help me. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10138473, filed 2005-10, 91,952 milesBrakes: “My emergency brake fails when enganged and the brakes are properly adjusted.the e-brake pops loose causing the car to roll even in 1st gear.I have been ran over by the failure and the car was sold to me by duval Ford and they told me they wouldn't fix beacause of the 131,000 miles but they certified the car as perfect for sale.not to include the rear end needed rebuilt the intake was cracked and leaked into the cylinder causing the rod to spin a bearing.”
NHTSA complaint #10127098, filed 2005-06, 110,000 milesVehicle speed control: “While driving in a 55 MPH zone, I attempted to set my cruise control. I did this successfully. However, about 5 minutes later, the car began to slow down as if the control was disengaged. After I realized this, I pumped the brakes to disengage the c/c. It took several attempts of pumping the brakes to release control. Once done, I was too paranoid to try using the c/c until recently. I decided to try it with no traffic around in a 35 MPH zone on a straight away. The cruise control simply would not engage. I took it to an ase certified shop in ellsworth, maine to have the problem diagnosed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10098450, filed 2004-11, 73,500 milesFuel system: “On 2/3/04 I filled up the gas tank on my 1997 Ford Mustang Gt. I then drove 2-3 miles to work. On the way to work I smelled a gasoline odor. When I pulled into the parking lot of my office the smell was very strong. Upon exiting my car I saw gasoline streaming out of the bottom of the car. I had the car towed to gwinnett place Ford. They called back and told me that the grommet where the filler neck enters the gas tank had dry rotted and failed. This repair cost over $300 excluding towing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10061989, filed 2004-03, 97,397 milesMileage when problems were reported
6% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 71,000 and 101,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Ford Mustang GT 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 GT.
Other model years of the Ford Mustang GT
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 151 | 33,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 163 | 43,250 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2004 | 14 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 51 | 6,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 48 | 46,383 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 59 | 55,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 64 | 70,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 36 | 53,564 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 53 | 82,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 23 | 85,101 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 32 | 89,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Ford Mustang GT model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Ford Mustang GT have?
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 1997 Ford Mustang GT as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Ford Mustang GT is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 16 complaints (70% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1997 Ford Mustang GT 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 GT reported?
Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 85,101 miles and the middle half falls between 71,000 and 101,000 miles; 6% 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.