2017 Ford Mustang
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2017 models.

- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Body styles
- GT 2dr Convertible RWD, GT 2dr Coupe RWD, Gt350 2dr Coupe RWD, V6/Ecoboost 2dr Convertible RWD
- Engines
- 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl
- Horsepower
- 300–435 hp
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 4
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 24 combined · 21 city / 30 hwy
- Length
- 188.2–189.8 in
- Curb weight
- 3,543–3,891 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Strong performanceUp to 435 hp, versus about 278 hp for similar 2017 models.
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
Watch out for
- Many owner complaints268 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 49 for similar models — most often about the back over prevention.
- 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 3). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 16 similar 2017 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2017 Ford Mustang is a subcompact car offered with 4 engines (2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl and 5.2L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 188 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,891 lb (GT 2dr Convertible RWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway), 4% better than the 2017 subcompact car average of 23 MPG, for an estimated $2,800 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 268 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the back over prevention.
What changed for 2017
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
Compared with 2016; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2016 Mustang →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Flat Rock, Michigan
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2017 Mustang configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT 2dr Convertible RWD | 188.2 in | 75.6 in | 54.7 in | 107.1 in | 62.6 / 65 in | 3,891 lb | 54/46 |
| GT 2dr Coupe RWD | 188.2 in | 75.6 in | 54.3 in | 107.1 in | 62.2 / 65 in | 3,706 lb | 54/46 |
| Gt350 2dr Coupe RWD | 189.8 in | 76 in | 54.3 in | 107.1 in | 63.4 / 63.8 in | 3,805 lb | 54/46 |
| V6/Ecoboost 2dr Convertible RWD | 188.2 in | 75.6 in | 54.7 in | 107.1 in | 62.6 / 65 in | 3,706 lb | 52/48 |
| V6/Ecoboost 2dr Coupe RWD | 188.2 in | 75.6 in | 54.3 in | 107.1 in | 62.2 / 65 in | 3,543 lb | 52/48 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 / 30 / 24 | +4% | $2,800 | 370 |
| Mustang | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 / 30 / 24 | +4% | $2,800 | 370 |
| Mustang Performance Package | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | +4% | $2,800 | 370 |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | 0% | $2,900 | 386 |
| Mustang Performance Package | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | 0% | $2,900 | 386 |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 23 | 0% | $2,900 | 386 |
| Mustang | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 27 / 21 | -9% | $3,200 | 423 |
| Mustang | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 27 / 21 | -9% | $3,200 | 428 |
| Mustang | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 25 / 18 | -22% | $3,700 | 494 |
| Mustang Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 23 / 18 | -22% | $3,700 | 492 |
| Mustang | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 24 / 18 | -22% | $3,700 | 493 |
| Mustang Performance Package | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 23 / 17 | -26% | $3,950 | 523 |
| Mustang Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 23 / 17 | -26% | $3,950 | 523 |
| Shelby GT350 Mustang | 5.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 21 / 16 | -30% | $5,150 | 549 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2017 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Mustang C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | –★ / –★ | Not rated | Not rated | ★★★★★ | 8.1% |
| 2017 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 8.1% |


Similar 2017 subcompact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Mustang (this car) | 24 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2017 Honda Accord | 48 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Toyota Camry | 40 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Camaro | 25 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Nissan GT-R | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2017 Dodge Challenger | 23 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Passat | 27 MPG | ★★★★★ | 7 |
Recalls (6)
Seat Belts › Pretensioner · Sep 12, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V614000 · 332,778 vehicles
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
- Risk
- A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace both front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies, as necessary. In addition, dealers will remove sections of the carpet and underlayment that contact the cables. Dealers will also inspect the A-pillar sealing patches, and as necessary, install A-pillar body plugs, and/or inspect and replace the front outboard seat bolts. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 20, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S92. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov September 17, 2025.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Sep 3, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · 1,456,417 vehicles
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Feb 16, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V082000 · 330,784 vehicles
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022 and June 26, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 4th Quarter of 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S06.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Aug 28, 2017
NHTSA campaign 17V529000 · 650 vehicles
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S26.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch · Mar 13, 2017
NHTSA campaign 17V168000 · 5,470 vehicles
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles. The return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the driver's door to unlatch in a side impact crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
- Risk
- If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver-side interior door handle and repair the return spring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C04.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · Oct 26, 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V779000 · 6,582 vehicles
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S40.
Not every 2017 Ford Mustang is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2017 Ford Mustang buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 6 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Back Over Prevention — 47 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Structure › Body — 39 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
- Electrical System — 33 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 40,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Ford Mustang. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Mustang years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mustang | 26 | 189.4 in | Not rated | 5 | 8 |
| 2025 Mustang | 26 | 189.4 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 19 |
| 2024 Mustang | 26 | 189.4 in | ★★★★★ | 12 | 84 |
| 2023 Mustang | 25 | 188.2 in | Not rated | 6 | 15 |
| 2022 Mustang | 25 | 188.2 in | ★★★★★ | 9 | 50 |
| 2021 Mustang | 25 | 188.2 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 55 |
| 2020 Mustang | 25 | 188.2 in | ★★★★★ | 8 | 121 |
| 2019 Mustang | 25 | 188.2 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 151 |
| 2018 Mustang | 25 | 188.2 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 196 |
| 2016 Mustang | 25 | 188.2 in | Not rated | 5 | 380 |
| 2015 Mustang | 25 | 188.2 in | Not rated | 11 | 437 |
| 2014 Mustang | 23 | 188.2 in | Not rated | 3 | 335 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →