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1997 Ford Mustang Steering Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the steering system, filed with NHTSA

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Steering reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
8
Latest Oct 1, 2019
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
5%
of 176 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
1
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1997 Ford Mustang submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 8 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming steering

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

AirbagsSteering
Filed Oct 1, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS CRACKED IN THE LOCATION OF THE HORN. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO BECOME EXPOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID
11265433
Incident
Jun 1, 2019
Steering
Filed Jan 19, 2006

TIE ROD FAILING 1997 FORD MUSTANG, VIN #[XXX], MILEAGE TO DATE 70,000. *JB UPDATED 07/17/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
10148166
Incident
Jan 1, 2006
Mileage
69,999 mi
BrakesSteeringTransmission
Filed Oct 1, 1999
Crash reported

CAR PURCHASED 9/97 FACTORY DELIVERY BRAKE PROBLEMS CONSTANTLY SQUEEKING METAL CLINGING, BOOT COVER NEVER LOCKS, TRANSMISSON FAILURE TWICE, LEAKS AROUND WINDOW SEALS

NHTSA ID
712646
Incident
Aug 30, 1999
SteeringTires & wheels
Filed May 25, 1999

ALL 4 TIRES "DRY ROTTED" OR CRACKED WHERE SIDEWALL MEETS TREAD, BFG REP SAYS NOT A PROBLEM UNTIL BELT IS SHOWING THROUGH SIDEWALL, OFFERED "GOOD WILL" 25% OF COST TO REPLACE - I'M CONCERNED THAT TIRE FAILURE MAY OCCUR( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/45 17 )

NHTSA ID
706849
Incident
Dec 1, 1998
BrakesSteering
Filed May 25, 1999

POWER STEERING/BRAKE BOOSTER HOSE REPLACED, NOW STRONG VIBRATION IN BRAKE PEDAL AND AT BRAKE BOOSTER, AND LOUD AUDIBLE HUM, NO NOISE/VIBRATION PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT, DEALER SAYS NEW LINE DIFFERENT THAN ORIGINAL BUT IS ONLY REPLACMENT AND CAN DO NOTHING FURTHER - I'M CONCERNED THAT VIBRATION MAY CAUSE BRAKE FAILURE SINCE POWER STEERING SHARES PUMP WITH BRAKE BOOSTER. *AK

NHTSA ID
706848
Incident
Dec 1, 1998
ElectricalPowertrain (other)Steering
Filed Feb 22, 1999

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID
703583
Incident
Nov 1, 1998
ElectricalSteering
Filed Feb 1, 1999

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. YH

NHTSA ID
609873
Incident
Oct 8, 1998
BrakesSteering
Filed Apr 7, 1998

BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED

NHTSA ID
533642

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

Other components reported on this vehicle

Categories with enough reports to have a page of their own

Engine40Brakes35Transmission24Seat belts20Fuel system16Suspension14Electrical9

Elsewhere on this vehicle

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