1997 Ford Mustang: engine overheating

7 of the 176 complaints about the 1997 Ford Mustang describe engine overheating.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 4%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 48 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine overheating by model year

2021
1
2020
5
2019
15
2018
16
2017
4
2016
17
2015
4
2014
1
2012
2
2011
1
2009
1
2008
1
2006
4
2005
11
2004
1
2003
1
2000
1
1999
3
1998
5
1997
7
1996
24
1995
96
1994
30
1993
3
1992
1

What owners say

Filed Feb 26, 2002 · Engine · CA · fire

While driving, vehicle began to overheat, the engine cooling fan caught on fire and exploded. Consumer purchased a new cooling fan but the vehicle continues to overheat and smoke. The service manager explained that the bearings had seized and the vehicle was in need of a new engine. There is a recall on said part but this vehicle is not included.

Filed Dec 19, 2000 · Lights · CA · fire

A common problem with 1987-1993 mustang gt's, when driving with the fog lights on, the wiring at the headlamp switch can not handle the power, and will melt down causing a potential risk of fire. The problem is so common that aftermarket suppliers carry a plug and pigtail for these vehicles. Here we have a 1997 mustang gt, while driving with the fog lights on the wiring at the headlamp switch overheated , melting the plug to the headlamp switch. Also I noticed burn residue on the switch itself. Being aware of the prior problems with the older cars I knew to sut the fog lights off. This immediately turned the gauge cluster lights back on. I turned the headlamp switch off and the smoke began to clear. This is a very popular car with a problem that I am finding is far more common on the sn95 model mustang than thought. I was suprised that there was no other the federal safety agency complaint regarding the veh. I called and checked. My friends 1995 did the same thing with less than 36 thousand miles on it and ford repaired it at no cost. I have emailed web sites asking any other owners to file similar complaints with the federal safety agency and ford so that consumers can be notified. If not for any other reason than at least to have people notified not to use the fog lights until thier car can be inspected. It is a couple of screws and the removal of the headlamp knob to inspect the switch and the wiring. If you have any questions please call my friend bobby silva at 480‑961‑7433. He is also an owner and works for an insurance company. He was the one who told me what to do when my car started smoking and he knew of this problem. He is helping me with the dealer eahrnhardt ford 480‑893‑0000 in chandler arizona. I live in california and this happened in az. Thank you so much!!!!!

Filed May 15, 2000 · Engine · AL

Vehicle experiencing a coolant leak. Nlm

Filed Feb 7, 2000 · Engine, Visibility · MO

The heater failed vehicle overheated and cracked the aluminum head.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Engine · CA

Engine overheated causing A/C to shut off. Nlm

Filed Dec 4, 1998 · Brakes · VT

Both of the front brake hoses failed, causing complete front brake loss. Dealer states that this occurred due the brakes overheating. *ak consumer had a replacement hose installed and while bleeding the brakes, the left front hose failed, both faulty hoses appeared to have melted out of the caliper fitting, the dealer stated that it will not be covered under warranty due to failure occurring while on a race track.

Filed Jun 23, 1998 · Engine · PA

Vehicle overheats daily.