2017 Ford Mustang Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 11%of 268 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2017 Ford Mustang, 11% of the 268 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on return trip on highway april 70 miles hour for about 45 min and door driver unlatched by itself, although it did not open all the way it still scared me to death. The alert came on saying door is ajar. I stopped to open and close door fully.”
NHTSA complaint #11328294, filed 2020-06, 48,200 miles“My wife is the primary driver of a 2017 Mustang convertible. In the past month or so, while driving at normal highway speeds, the passenger side door will become ajar causing a noisy air leak and the door ajar light appearing on the dashboard. This has happeded at least ten times in the last month.”
NHTSA complaint #11317726, filed 2020-03, 88,000 miles“The passenger door opens while the vehicle is about 30 MPH. This has occurred 4 times in the last two months. This has occurred in city streets, running straight and while turning. Something is electrically triggering the door to open.”
NHTSA complaint #11320883, filed 2020-04, 37,000 miles“While driving my 2017 Mustang convertible at highway speeds, the driver and/or passenger door randomly opens. This has happened a few times now. There is a recall open right now for 2015 Ford mustangs with the same exact problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11328580, filed 2020-06, 62,900 miles“Passenger door will open on its own at highway speed. This has happened multiple times. Mileage at first report 32,783. Door remains latched but is not sealed and triggers door open alerts and dome light.”
NHTSA complaint #11366672, filed 2020-10, 32,783 milesRelated recalls
- 17V168000Mar 13, 2017Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles. The return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing…Covers: Ford Mustang 2017
Related service bulletins
- 10246072Nov 15, 2023Certain 2015 â 2021 Model Year Mustang Convertible Vehicles - Door Opens to Secondary Latch Position
- 10222460Mar 31, 2022Certain 2015 â 2021 Model Year Mustang Convertible Vehicles Door Opens to Secondary Latch Position Submitting Owner Letter
- 10205726Dec 15, 2021Certain 2015 â 2021 Model Year Mustang Convertible Vehicles Door Opens to Secondary Latch Position n some of the affected vehicles, a front door latch may open to the…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 12 | 6% |
| 2017 | 29 | 11% |
| 2016 | 27 | 7% |
| 2015 | 21 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Mustang
64 complaintsBody and structure
41 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine
27 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 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