2017 Ford Mustang body & structure problems

Related recalls

• Recall 17V168000Mar 13, 20175,470 vehicles
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles. The return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the driver's door to unlatch in a side impact crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

  Risk: If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver-side interior door handle and repair the return spring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C04.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 7, 2026FLBody & Structure

   I have experienced a concerning issue twice while driving. On both occasions, I was traveling at approximately 72 mph with all doors closed and locked when the vehicle indicated that the passenger door was ajar. Although the door did not fully open, it appears that the latch may not have remained securely engaged. My concern is that if I have a passenger in the vehicle and this occurs again, it could create a serious safety risk. I would like to know what may be causing this…

   NHTSA complaint #11769699 · source
2. Filed Jul 10, 2026FLBody & Structure

   Our 2017 has had an ongoing problem through the years with the passenger door opening at speed. Sometimes going 70 mph on the interstate. Lately it has happened more and more. Yesterday, my wife called me at work, very upset saying that the passenger door popped open again on her way to work. I have read that Ford has had some issues with driver side doors opening, but have not seen a recall for the passenger side. This is very dangerous and scares my wife. Ford seems to be…

   NHTSA complaint #11749603 · source
3. Filed Jun 22, 2026CABody & Structure

   This is a Mustang convertible. The doors would be open all of the sudden when the car is running especially on highway. It's not wide open but ajar. The wind would blow into the car, noisy and scary. Both doors have this issue, mainly on driver side. The passenger side also happened once on highway when my daughter was there. This typically happen in a long drive like couple of hours. The first time this happened is couple of years ago. This issue happened more and more…

   NHTSA complaint #11745612 · source
4. Filed Jun 18, 2026NCBody & Structure

   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 appeared to latch normally when closed, but would unexpectedly unlock and pop open while the vehicle was in motion. This created a significant safety concern due to the risk of occupant injury,…

   NHTSA complaint #11744936 · source
5. Filed Oct 23, 2025TXBody & Structure

   Over the last few months my passenger door comes ajar at highway speeds. This is extremely dangerous. I have noted there is a recall for 2015 models for this issue also built at the flat rock plant. I also note that many owners of similar models also not included in the open recall are also having the same issues. What is it going to take to make ford recall more models? A child falling out of a moving car on the highway?

   NHTSA complaint #11695240 · source
6. Filed Oct 21, 2025TXBody & Structure

   I have being having issues with the doors unlocking not completley but to the second lock, the open door light will show up on the dashboard, at first it was only the passenger side one, then it was both, took it to ford and they did nothing, also for the RECALL 25v572 they told me I had to buy a new camera

   NHTSA complaint #11694865 · source
7. Filed Jul 11, 2025CABody & Structure

   While driving 45mph, my passenger door suddenly opened, and I received a notification on my car's dashboard warning me that the door had opened. When it was safe to pull over, I was able to shut the door but this has been the second time this has occurred, the first being about 2 months earlier while I was driving on the free way going 65mph. This is very dangerous since if my door opened while I was driving, my belongings could fall out of my car while driving, my passenger…

   NHTSA complaint #11672889 · source
8. Filed Apr 25, 202523,000 miWVBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the headliner became loosened. There were no warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was informed that the headliner was detaching in the vehicle. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be taken to a dealer to be diagnosed and the manufacturer opened a case. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the door glass and headliner…

   NHTSA complaint #11656800 · source
9. Filed Sep 10, 2024177,000 miFLBody & Structure

   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 repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V168000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and…

   NHTSA complaint #11613853 · source
10. Filed Apr 23, 2024ILBody & StructureOther / Unknown

    The passenger side door keeps unlatching itself. So, when I am driving on a street, I will sometimes occasionally get "Passenger Side door Ajar" warning message that pops up on my dash, and sure enough, the door is open. I have to lean over and quickly slam it shut. I've noticed this happens particularly when driving on a bumpier road. I know there has been similar recalls for this same problem on the driver side door that was mentioned on - NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V168000.

    NHTSA complaint #11584769 · source
11. Filed Feb 27, 2024ALBody & Structure

    Passenger door comes ajar while driving down the road. I was not leaning against the door and while I was driving the door became ajar enough so that wind was flowing as if the door was cracked open.

    NHTSA complaint #11574141 · source
12. Filed Dec 22, 2023140,000 miTNBody & StructureDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    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 trunk would not open to allow the reverse camera to be repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the diagnosis was unknown, and the mechanic stated that the…

    NHTSA complaint #11561480 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology