2017 Ford Mustang Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 10%of 268 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Ford Mustang, 10% of the 268 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle, manufactured june 2016, is having an oil leak from the engine cooler hose. My specific VIN was not recalled but this issue started last week and falls under both model year and manufactur dates for this recall Ford # (16s40). This occurs after vehicle operation on any street, typically after the vehicle comes to a stop at a light or the vehicle is parked, smoke with the odor of burnt oil emits from the driver side of the engine bay.”
NHTSA complaint #11154631, filed 2018-11, 41,200 miles“My 2017 Ford Mustang gt with only 3000 miles on it has almost to no coolant in it it's been a garage kept car hasn't even seen a track or driving it hard!! I have never owned a new car that just lost coolant like that. …”
NHTSA complaint #11102484, filed 2018-06, 3,100 miles“2017 Ford Mustang gt premium with less than 20k miles while driving stalled and engine caught fire. No prior warnings, smells or leaks on the garage floor. I have the fire report and all other documents but couldn't get them to upload.”
NHTSA complaint #11241377, filed 2019-08, 19,400 miles“There is oil leak from valve cover gasket and s550 ecoboost Mustang and dealership would not even repair the car under warranty unless its a running oil leak. There is multiple post of this situation.”
NHTSA complaint #11326282, filed 2020-05, 49,000 miles“I have attached a complaint which sets for the odometer fraud resulting in severe damage to my engine. I have also attached mileage discrepancies and the documentation created and maintained by AutoNation Ford Valencia which records my odometer at 26,250 in September 2022 and after taking my vehicle in for service of the air condition, I received it back with an odometer reading of 25,134 which appear on the odometer. Please review my complaint and supporting documentation.”
NHTSA complaint #11770947, filed 2026-10Related service bulletins
- 10159494Apr 26, 2019SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019…
- 10143075Jun 4, 2018Some 2017 Mustang GT350 vehicles built on 24-Jan-2017 and through 15-Sep-2017 may exhibit an oil leak in the oil filter area. This may be due to the engine oil pressure sensor…
- 10119671Sep 13, 20172017 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L GTDI, 2.3L GTDI, or 2.5L PFI engine will either be equipped with a diamond washer on each side of a smooth-faced crankshaft timing sprocket…
- 10095621Feb 24, 2017Some 2017 mustang vehicles equipped with a 2.3l engine and built on or before 13-jan-2017 may exhibit an illuminated mil with dtcs p0456, p1450 and/or p144c. Follow the service…
- 10095154Jan 10, 2017To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been…
- 10095975Nov 2, 2016Some 2016-2017 mustang gt350 equipped with the 5.2l engine may exhibit a rattle or rapping type sound during cold operation at light loads and speeds from idle - 3000 rpm. The…
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10092573Aug 26, 2016Some 2016 - 2017 mustang shelby gt350 vehicle may exhibit a p26fe dtc with diagnostics leading to replacement of the exhaust tailpipe actuator. This part was not initially…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 38% |
| 2025 | 3 | 16% |
| 2024 | 10 | 12% |
| 2023 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 5 | 10% |
| 2021 | 8 | 15% |
| 2020 | 25 | 21% |
| 2019 | 53 | 35% |
| 2018 | 59 | 30% |
| 2017 | 27 | 10% |
| 2016 | 76 | 20% |
| 2015 | 51 | 12% |
| 2014 | 18 | 5% |
| 2013 | 22 | 8% |
| 2012 | 30 | 6% |
| 2011 | 48 | 10% |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 19 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 6 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Mustang
64 complaintsBody and structure
41 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Mustang
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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