MYRModel Year Report

1997 Ford Mustang GT

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1997 Ford Mustang GT
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:55:15.439Z

Only 23 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 23 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 GT Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1996: 32 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1997 1998: 53 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 2000: 64 complaints 2000 2001: 59 complaints 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 51 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 163 complaints 2006: 151 complaints 2006
1997: 23 complaints
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YearComplaints
199632
199723
199853
199936
200064
200159
200248
200351
200414
2005163
2006151

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

16 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and cooling system.

CRASH INJURY
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MY EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILS WHEN ENGANGED AND THE BRAKES ARE PROPERLY ADJUSTED.THE E-BRAKE POPS LOOSE CAUSING THE CAR TO ROLL EVEN IN 1ST GEAR.I HAVE BEEN RAN OVER BY THE FAILURE AND THE CAR WAS SOLD TO ME BY DUVAL FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULDN'T...

NHTSA ODI report, 20050629

Also filed under PARKING BRAKE

CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030831

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 23 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

STRUCTURE

1 of 23 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

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MY MAIN CONCERN IS WITH THE WELDING ON THE REAR OF THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001107

STEERING

1 of 23 total reports mentions: steering.

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 GT — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 1999 ● 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2006 ● 2000

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FAQ

Is the 1997 Ford Mustang GT 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 GT?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 70% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Ford Mustang GT have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.