MYRModel Year Report

1997 Ford Mustang Convertible

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1997 Ford Mustang Convertible
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:14:49.236Z

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
9

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 9 complaints 1997 9 1998: 11 complaints 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2003: 35 complaints 2003
1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1997 9 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2003: 35 complaints 2003
1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1997 9 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2003: 35 complaints 2003

1997: 9 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199416
199514
19968
19979
199811
19999
200020
200117
200335

Known problem areas

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 9 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Car was parked in first gear with parking break up. Car was hit with hardly any force and rolled back into another vehicle... Did not know there was a recall on this until today March 8, 2003.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-08

Also filed under Parking brake

Structure

2 of 9 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing underbody shields and trunk lid.

Suspension

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Seat belts

1 of 9 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.

Parking brake

1 of 9 total reports mentions: parking brake.

CRASH

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Ford Mustang Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.