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1FATP8UH3H5••••••2017 Ford MUSTANG
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2017 Ford MUSTANG build (12 vs 4).
12on this build
257on the model
68builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedStructure 5Latches/locks/linkages 4Back Over Prevention 3Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireApr 2025
Was driving and the traction control light came on car started shaking, pulled over got out to look and the car was on fire. Fire started in the right rear of the trunk Where the backup camera wire harness is located. It has not been inspected. Car is currently at an impound lot…
StructureJun 2026
While driving my recently purchased 2017 Ford Mustang Convertible from Florida to North Carolina, the passenger-side door repeatedly unlocked and partially opened while the vehicle was traveling at interstate speeds. This occurred approximately 12 times during the trip. The door…
Back Over PreventionFeb 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the backover prevention camera became distorted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention) however,…
Latches/locks/linkagesAug 2021
Traveling on highway passenger door became unlatched giving a door ajar warning on the dashboard. Door had been closed properly. Stopped and closed door again. About a half an hour later the driver side door became unlatched on the highway giving a door ajar warning on the dash.…
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2021
A part of the air conditioner system called the evaporator core fr3z-19680-c required replacement and the repair work to access the unit requires that the dashboard be removed to gain access. Vehicle had 53k miles
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FATP8UH3H5324037 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.