2017 Ford Mustang driver assistance & safety tech problems
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
65 owners have reported driver assistance & safety tech problems with the 2017 Ford Mustang, 29% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 46,000 mi.
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech complaints
- 65
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Related recalls
- 2
- Median mileage
- 46,000 mi
Specific components reported
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech covers: Automatic emergency braking, lane keeping, backup camera, stability and traction control.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 47 |
| Back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 17 |
| Back over prevention: camera system | 1 |
| Back over prevention: rearview system braking | 1 |
| Back over prevention: warnings | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking | 1 |
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech complaints across Ford Mustang years
Mileage when the problem appeared
Related recalls
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022 and June 26, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 4th Quarter of 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S06.
What owners say
- Filed Aug 31, 2026100,000 miTXDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
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 replaced the third brake light three times; however, the failure reoccurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
NHTSA complaint #11761116 · source - Filed Jun 12, 2026175,000 miOKDriver Assistance & Safety TechSeats & Seat Belts
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: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was notified of the failures but declined to assist with the repairs. The…
NHTSA complaint #11743714 · source - Filed May 7, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
Recall 22V0820000, Ford recall 22S06 was completed in 2023. That recall failed. The dealership, and Ford corporate have refused to fix this under the recall which is required.
NHTSA complaint #11736322 · source - Filed Feb 2, 202657,000 miFLDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the contact was informed that the wiring harness also needed to be replaced, but was not covered under the recall. The contact stated that after the recall repair was performed, the rear-view camera became…
NHTSA complaint #11714927 · source - Filed Jan 16, 202671,000 miGADriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that there were intermittent failures with the rear-view camera image. The contact had opened the trunk and noticed that the mesh covering the electrical wires was deteriorating. There was tape holding the mesh to the wires. The tape was rewrapped, and the camera became functional. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that approximately one…
NHTSA complaint #11711521 · source - Filed Oct 30, 2025200,000 miTXDriver Assistance & Safety TechSeats & Seat Belts
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was intermittently displayed with distorted lines and was unclear. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V614000 (Seat Belts); however, the parts to perform the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted.…
NHTSA complaint #11696539 · source - Filed Oct 7, 2025FLDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera failed to display an image, compromising the back over prevention system. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rear-view camera display and camera. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The VIN was…
NHTSA complaint #11691874 · source - Filed Oct 6, 202589,000 miARDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was distorted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the failure worsened. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was persistently blue while reversing. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact later received notification of NHTSA…
NHTSA complaint #11691694 · source - Filed Oct 6, 2025OHDriver Assistance & Safety TechSeats & Seat Belts
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) and 25V614000 (SEAT BELTS). However, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driving visibility, preventing the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The contact…
NHTSA complaint #11691586 · source - Filed Jun 18, 202529,000 miMIDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while reversing, the camera was fuzzy. The contact stated that the camera image went blank. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the camera became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed there was no recall or warranty coverage on the vehicle for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the…
NHTSA complaint #11667744 · source - Filed Apr 4, 202530,000 miCADriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while in reverse, the back over prevention system failed to display an image on the screen. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the decklid wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention); the VIN was included, but the vehicle…
NHTSA complaint #11652757 · source - Filed Apr 2, 202515,000 miFLDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary, the gear shifter was shifted into reverse, and the rearview camera displayed a black screen with a message. There were no warning lights illuminated and a message was displayed that the rear camera was not available. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for an unknown recall for the wiring harness. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure with the rearview camera…
NHTSA complaint #11652258 · source
Other 2017 Ford Mustang problem areas
- Body & Structure (54)
- Other / Unknown (32)
- Electrical System (26)
- Engine (23)
- Seats & Seat Belts (20)
- Transmission & Drivetrain (16)
- Steering (7)
- Visibility & Wipers (6)
- Wheels & Tires (5)
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion (4)
- Brakes (4)
- Airbags (4)
- Suspension (2)
- Acceleration & Cruise Control (1)
- Lighting (1)
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