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1997 Ford Mustang GT vs 1998 Ford Mustang GT

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1997 Ford Mustang GT1998 Ford Mustang GT
NHTSA complaints2353
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)55
Investigations11
Crash reports12
Fire reports03
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported incident mileage82,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord Mustang GTFord Mustang GT
Engine and Engine Cooling1644
Vehicle Speed Control22
Parking Brake11
Service Brakes, Hydraulic11
Structure11
Seat Belts02
Fuel System, Other10
Power Train10

Symptoms owners describe

Overheating010
1997 Ford Mustang GT
1998 Ford Mustang GT

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.