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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1997 Ford Mustang GT Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
59,138miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Ford Mustang GT, 4% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,138 miles.

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

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200685%
200574%
20031529%
2002715%
200147%
200046%
199926%
199714%
199613%

Other parts of the 1997 Ford Mustang GT

Engine cooling
16 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology