1997 Ford Mustang engine and engine cooling problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Ford Mustang — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford mustang. The contact stated that the plastic intake manifold was cracked and causing coolant to leak. The contact believed that the failure was contributed to a design flaw. The dealer was contacted and they advised the contact that they would not service any…”
filed Sep 14, 2010
“I have been having a problem with my 1997 ford mustang. This is a problem that has gotten progressively worse over the past few years. At first, when starting my car, the engine would turn over yet the car would immediately die. After a couple of attempts, the car would eventually start and stay…”
filed Oct 29, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10…
07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2007Extended coverage program 05n04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold. This program is being provided as a settlement to a class action lawsuit. The terms of the settlement extend the coverage of the…
05N04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 14, 2005Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj
02221 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 11, 2002Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340. *tt
870197 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 22, 2002
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mustang | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Mustang | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 Mustang | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 Mustang | 11 | 8% |
| 2018 Mustang | 8 | 4% |
| 2017 Mustang | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 Mustang | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Mustang | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Mustang | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 Mustang | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford Mustang
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.