2017 Ford Mustang Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 268 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seats of the 2017 Ford Mustang, 3% of the 268 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“For the second time my heated/cooled seats failed. This time Ford replaced the connector with an updated module with additional ground wires. The original connector showed burns and the issue presents a fire hazard under the passenger seat. While Ford gave me a break on replacing with the upgraded connector, it still cost me $250+ and doesn't address the fire hazard that the original connection presents to the car that they have not fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11396238, filed 2021-02, 75,000 miles“After driving and washing my car for a few months I've noticed that my rear end bumper paint was bubbling up almost as if it wanted to melt. A few weeks ago I got stranded at the gas station because my car wouldn't turn on. It completely died, randomly. I needed a jump. Just recently I noticed my driver seat stitching was unstitching. My vehicle only has 35k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11221580, filed 2019-06“The driver’s seat will work fine on one side but the other side will not go back and forth. This causes problems while driving as my knees are toward my chest and my ability to break is impaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11536217, filed 2023-08“I've notice after a few months of washing my car I've noticed my back bumper paint bubbling up. Almost as if it was melting. And my driver seat stitching just started unstitching. Car has 35k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11221486, filed 2019-06“Was driving, all the sudden I heard a pop and a little bit of smoke and the smell of burning plastic came from under passenger seat. Pulled over, noticed it was coming from electrical harness under seat that controls the heated and cooled seats. Disconnected plug and saw that it had burnt out & caught fire. Have left it unplugged with no incident since.”
NHTSA complaint #11752554, filed 2026-07Related service bulletins
- 10209209Mar 21, 2022This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC…
- 10208146Feb 17, 2022Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022 Mustang/Edge/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Escape/F-150/F-Super…
- 10199536Jul 22, 2021Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2021 F-Super…
- 10183561Nov 2, 2020Some 2015-2020 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a concern of the rear seat cover appearing loose or having the foam underneath the seat cover exposed. This condition is most apparent…
- 10181906Oct 8, 2020Some 2015-2020 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a concern of no horizontal movement of the front power seats. This may be caused by a defective seat track motor or separation of the…
- 10175895May 18, 2020Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty…
- 10156561Mar 5, 2019Some 2015-2019 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a concern of no horizontal movement of the front power seats. This may be caused by a defective seat track motor or separation of the…
- 10153931Dec 4, 2018Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017 Super Duty, 2018-2019…
- 10137112Mar 30, 2018Some 2015-2018 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a concern of no horizontal movement of the front power seats. This may be caused by a defective seat track motor or separation of the…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 9 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 17 | 3% |
| 1994 | 25 | 7% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 8 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Mustang
64 complaintsBody and structure
41 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
29 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 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.
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