2017 Ford Mustang back over prevention problems
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the back over prevention on the 2017 Ford Mustang — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while reversing, the third brake light failed to function as intended. In addition, the rear-view camera flashed on and off. The contact replaced the third brake light housing, but the failure reoccurred. The contact purchased and…”
filed Aug 31, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the seat belts failed to lock or latch securely into the buckles. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera failed to operate as intended. The contact received a safety recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number…”
filed Jun 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in…Campaign 25V572000 · Sep 3, 2025
- Rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted…Campaign 22V082000 · Feb 16, 2022
Back Over Prevention problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 4 | 5% |
| 2022 Mustang | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 Mustang | 4 | 7% |
| 2020 Mustang | 12 | 10% |
| 2019 Mustang | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 Mustang | 11 | 6% |
| 2016 Mustang | 52 | 14% |
| 2015 Mustang | 41 | 9% |
| 2014 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
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.