2017 Ford Mustang Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 268 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Ford Mustang, 1% of the 268 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The car veers from lane to lane , with out any notice to the driver. When you are driving at highway speeds, if you do not correct you would go off the road.I brought this problem to alan jay Ford in sebring fl. They told me that Ford said nothing is wrong with the car.ifeel this car is dangerous on the road.. To me as well as other motorists please help me. This happens at highway speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #11265412, filed 2019-10“The car makes noises when stealing, really rough on freeway and noisy, stealing shakes. Not acceptable for a car at this price range and claimed quality.”
NHTSA complaint #11508120, filed 2023-02Related service bulletins
- 10240305Aug 2, 2023Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 & 23mc40471
- 10240266Jul 14, 2023SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and…
- 10091436Jul 22, 2016Some 2016 - 2017 mustang gt350-r vehicles may display driver selectable suspension malfunction service required in the instrument panel cluster message center along with dtc…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 25 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 20 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 6% |
| 2003 | 9 | 6% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 | 14 | 8% |
| 1996 | 22 | 9% |
| 1995 | 34 | 6% |
| 1994 | 17 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
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 complaintsSeats
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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