2017 Ford Mustang engine problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Ford Mustang — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a routine timing cover replacement. The contact believed the engine was damaged while being serviced. Upon retrieval, the check engine light was illuminated. There was an abnormal ticking noise detected. The vehicle…”
filed May 26, 2026
“Head gasket failure, specifically corrosion of the engine block. One day the car just did not start at all, with no clear indication of head gasket failure until compression test was ran. Symptoms include coolant levels getting lower each week, with constant refills needed. Random misfires. Smoke…”
filed May 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leakCampaign 16V779000 · Oct 26, 2016
Engine problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 9 | 12% |
| 2022 Mustang | 5 | 10% |
| 2021 Mustang | 8 | 15% |
| 2020 Mustang | 23 | 20% |
| 2019 Mustang | 45 | 32% |
| 2018 Mustang | 53 | 28% |
| 2016 Mustang | 74 | 20% |
| 2015 Mustang | 51 | 12% |
| 2014 Mustang | 18 | 5% |
| 2013 Mustang | 22 | 8% |
| 2012 Mustang | 30 | 6% |
| 2011 Mustang | 48 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.