1997 Ford Mustang: engine stalls while driving

5 of the 176 complaints about the 1997 Ford Mustang describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

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

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2025
2
2024
1
2022
6
2021
7
2020
5
2019
8
2018
10
2017
7
2016
20
2015
16
2014
4
2013
12
2012
15
2011
25
2010
4
2009
2
2008
1
2007
4
2006
16
2005
20
2004
2
2003
34
2002
14
2001
13
2000
14
1999
13
1998
7
1997
5
1996
6
1995
22
1994
10
1993
2
1992
4
1991
1
1990
2

What owners say

Filed Jul 24, 2000 · Engine · FL

Vehicle broke down from engine stalling. Consumer found out through the dealer that there was a manufacturer's recall 99b29. But this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Dealer said it was the timing gasket cover.

Filed Jun 1, 1999 · Electrical, Transmission · GA

First the car had to be repainted. Then the alternator had to be replaced. Next the whole rearend had to be rebuilt because the pinion and pinion bearing went bad. This could have caused a major accident. The car vibrates excessively when you're on the expressway. It is hard to get into 5th gear. It has popped out of gear on several occassions while on the expressway at 70 miles per hour. The spark plug wires had to be replaced. Currently the car keeps stalling when pulling out or accelerating and the check engine light comes on. It has been in the shop 3 times so far for this latest problem. It is still not fixed, and I don't think they know what's wrong with it.

Filed Apr 30, 1999 · Engine · GA

When driving at any speed there is some knocking noise coming from vehicle and vehicle is stalling. Also, engine check light keeps coming on. Consumer can't determine the problem.

Filed Jan 6, 1999 · Engine · GA

Car had been running hot with anit-freeze in engine. Car finally over heated and was taken to "bp gas station, 4499 roswell rd., atlanta ga 30342, 404/255-5341 or 404/252-8204 chuck allen manager " mr. Allen 1st said timing gasket failed & would cost $200 to fix. Then when he removed timing cover found a major crack in it next to a bolt hole, "stress point" & that it would cost over $500 to fix now. Also stated that this fairly new car with low miles should not be having this kind of problem and that it is more than likely a defect from manfacturer. Car had been to "banner ford, 1665 scott blvd, decatur ga 30033, 404/633-4005, stephen c. Watson, sr." on 08/18/98 with 34,143 miles "car still under a 3y/36m warranty" for running hot & stalling in traffic. They replaced fule gage tank unit, but should have noticed oil & anti-freez dripping did nothing. 10/24/98 car back to banner 36,440 miles "440 miles over warranty" - they gave an oil change & top off fluids again the fact that the car is dripping oil & anti-freeze has not been either noticed or just not mentioned & reported. Two months later the engine finally gives out and the cars is "2,100 miles" over warranty & the dealership, tidwell, where purchased "svc manager" says I'm out of luck and with an attitude! Could you please investigate or advise me, sincerely,.......shelby pease

Filed Dec 2, 1997 · Electrical · TX

Engine electronic control failed, causing vehicle to stall/stumble.