2017 Ford Mustang latches/locks/linkages problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2017 Ford Mustang — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the front passenger's side door unlatched unintendedly, and became ajar. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or…”
filed Sep 10, 2024
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that on four occasions while driving at various speeds, the driver's door swung open unintendedly. Additionally, the contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into reverse, there was a blue screen displayed. The contact stated that the…”
filed Dec 22, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the…Campaign 17V168000 · Mar 13, 2017
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mustang | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 Mustang | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 Mustang | 12 | 6% |
| 2016 Mustang | 25 | 7% |
| 2015 Mustang | 21 | 5% |
| 2011 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 Mustang | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 Mustang | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 Mustang | 4 | 2% |
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.