1997 Ford Mustang GT Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Ford Mustang GT, 4% of the 23 complaints for this model year.
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 main concern is with the welding on the rear of the car. I have had the car looked at by more than one independent maintenance professional who has stated that the original defect, the improper welding of the brackets on to the unibody at the factory is a non-repairable defect. Originally, the dealership found the defect and represented to me that the body shop would be able to fix the defect. At that time, I was told the rear tires were pointing to the right. Now I am being told by everyone other than the dealership that they are toed to the left - no adjustments can be made . …”
NHTSA complaint #735783, filed 2000-11Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Mustang GT
16 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Mustang GT
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.
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