1997 Ford Mustang CobraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 12, 2010. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Ford Mustang Cobra recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other Mustang Cobra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mustang Cobra median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra, and the recalls they led to.
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADNo recall
What Mustang Cobra owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TWO TIMES THE AIR INTAKE SUCKED IN WATER AND BLEW THE ENGINE. ONE TIME FORD COVERED THE COST OF THE ENGINE AND THE SECOND TIME THE $7000 CHARGE WAS PAID BY MY FATHER (PREVIOUS OWNER). *JB
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