MYRModel Year Report

1997 Ford Mustang Convertible

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1997 Ford Mustang Convertible
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:33:05.565Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Mustang Convertible Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2003: 35 complaints 2003
1997: 9 complaints
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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

2 of 9 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

CRASH
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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, 20030308

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 9 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

SUSPENSION

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.

STRUCTURE

1 of 9 total reports mentions: structure.

STRUCTURE

1 of 9 total reports mentions: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Ford Mustang Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports 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:engine, accounting for 22% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.