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 repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2017 Ford Mustang driver assistance problems
67 complaints (25% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 46,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 67
- of this car's complaints
- 25%
- typical mileage
- 46,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Sensing system: camera17
- Warnings1
- Rearview system braking1
- Camera system1
- Automatic emergency braking1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Mustang driver assistance problems in other years
Related recalls
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- 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 the federal safety agency recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning September 8, 2025.
Recall number 25V572000 · Recall details
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 22V082000 · Recall details
What 2017 Ford Mustang owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 the federal safety agency 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 vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
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.
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 the federal safety agency 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 inoperable, and the message "Camera Not Available" was displayed while reversing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
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 the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that approximately one month after receiving the recall notification, the rear-view camera failed again. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who advised the contact that the camera was inspected, and no failure was found. The vehicle was retrieved, but the camera image was distorted, and eventually, there was no image displayed. There was a message that the camera needed to be serviced. The vehicle was returned to the same dealer, who determined that the failure was not due to the camera and that additional diagnostic tests were needed. The contact was informed that the recall repair had been completed and that the repair would be at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to another dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
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 the federal safety agency 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. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that there had been no failure related to the seat belts. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
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 the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The VIN was included, but parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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 the federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency 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 stated that a message for the camera failure was displayed on the instrument cluster. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
Backup camera is showing not available on a 2017 ford mustang with no remedies for 8 years.
Questions about the 2017 Ford Mustang driver assistance
Does the 2017 Ford Mustang have driver assistance problems?
Owners have filed 67 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2017 Ford Mustang, 25% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Mustang driver assistance problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 46,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford Mustang driver assistance?
Yes, 2 recalls: 25V572000, 22V082000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Mustang have the most driver assistance problems?
The Ford Mustang model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2017 (67 complaints), 2016 (57 complaints) and 2015 (50 complaints).
Other 2017 Ford Mustang problems
Body 41Electrical 34Engine 34Locks 29Transmission 23Seat belts 16Steering 11Airbags 10Seats 7Visibility 7Brakes 6Fuel system 6Wheels 5Acceleration 4Suspension 3Tires 2Lights 1
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