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2017 Ford Mustang

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Mustang.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2017 Ford Mustang, classified as a passenger car and requiring 5.7 quarts of 5W-30 engine oil, generated 262 owner complaints and 6 recalls across the model’s tracked 1990–2026 history. With complaint volumes spanning from a high of 868 in 2005 to a low of 4 in 2026, this model year sits well below the historical peak yet remains far from the minimum, drawing its most concentrated feedback in the Back Over Prevention area. That positioning signals a moderate complaint footprint rather than an extreme outlier, giving researchers a data point that falls between the Mustang’s best and worst documented reliability years.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque150 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 96R · 590 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 96R · 590 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/55R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase107.1 in
Curb weight3891 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Mustang of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.0–4.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.00 sec — 2017 Shelby GT350R Fastback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Shelby GT350R Fastback 5.2L V84.00 sec12.20 sec526 hpRWD
2017Shelby GT350 Fastback 5.2L V84.20 sec12.40 sec526 hpRWD
2016Shelby GT350R Fastback 5.2L V83.90 sec12.20 sec526 hpRWD
2016Shelby GT350R Fastback 5.2L V83.90 sec12.10 sec526 hpRWD
2016Shelby GT350R Fastback 5.2L V84.00 sec12.20 sec526 hpRWD
2016Shelby GT350R Fastback 5.2L V84.00 sec12.30 sec526 hpRWD
2016Shelby GT350R Fastback 5.2L V84.00 sec12.30 sec526 hpRWD
2016Shelby GT350 Fastback 5.2L V84.10 sec12.40 sec526 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.7 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, SAE 75W · Synthetic in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 135-165 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-3-7-2-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.8-12.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Clutch FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · Synthetic
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.5-4.1
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · Synthetic
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.0-4.8
Engine Coolant Capacity9.5

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission76.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts150 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts135-165 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug9.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub251.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-3-7-2-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.029 in
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.31-1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.40-4.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number96R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance590 cca
Standard BCI Group Number99R

Service checks

RPM51-75 rpm
RPM53-63 rpm
RPM53-63 rpm
RPM53-75 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 24; Rear: 24
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
198.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45.098 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
162.0 inch lbs.62 in
2142.0 inch lbs.142 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
171.0 inch lbs.71 in
245.0
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
153.0 inch lbs.53 in
245.0
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
153.0 inch lbs.53 in
245.0
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
160
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
321.0 ft. lbs.21 ft. lbs
490.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
117.0 ft. lbs.17 ft. lbs
232.0 ft. lbs.32 ft. lbs
390.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
228.0 ft. lbs.28 ft. lbs
3105
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
224.0 ft. lbs.24 ft. lbs
390.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
174.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
189.0 ft. lbs.89 ft. lbs
2360 degrees360 degrees
337.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
4+ 90
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
1103.0 ft. lbs.103 ft. lbs
2360 degrees360 degrees
374.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
4+ 90
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
1103.0 ft. lbs.103 ft. lbs
2360 degrees360 degrees
396.0 ft. lbs.96 ft. lbs
4+ 90
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 7 stages

Prep New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
255.0 ft. lbs.55 ft. lbs
3loosen all bolts 180 degrees180 degrees
418.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
526.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
690 degrees90 degrees
790 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
341.0 ft. lbs.41 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.8 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18011.8 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
137.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
259.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
383.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
215.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
360.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
215.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
359.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
144.0 inch lbs.44 in
218.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
390.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Cap bolts

120.0 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs
2180.0 degrees; Side bolts180 degrees
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Cap bolts

1Bolts 1-2015 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1030 ft. lbs
3Bolts 11-2048 ft. lbs
4Bolts 1-2090 degrees
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
222.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
360.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
1Bolts 1-2015 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1030 ft. lbs
3Bolts 11-2048 ft. lbs
4Bolts 1-2090 degrees
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
222.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
360.0
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 457.4 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
2177.0 inch lbs.177 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Ford Mustang marks a notable improvement in reliability within its generation, particularly when viewed through the federal complaint and recall data. Complaints dropped to 262 from 367 in 2016, continuing a downward trend that persisted through 2018 (184 complaints) and beyond, while recalls remained stable at six—consistent with the prior year but lower than the 11 seen in 2015. This year sits near the midpoint of the sixth-generation’s quality arc, following the initial spike in technical service bulletins (TSBs) in 2015 (145) and 2016 (167) and preceding a further decline in complaints in subsequent years. The most frequent issues in 2017 were concentrated in back-over prevention systems (51 complaints), though the data does not specify root causes, while crash-related complaints (14) and fire incidents (6) remained relatively low. The trend suggests Ford addressed early-generation teething problems by 2017, making this a comparatively strong year in the model’s lifecycle. For buyers prioritizing a balance of performance and proven reliability, the 2017 Mustang emerges as a prudent choice.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
155
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
262
Owner complaints
14 involved a crash · 6 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 262 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Back Over Prevention51
Structure22
Engine18
Unknown Or Other18
Power Train15
Latches/Locks/Linkages15
Electrical System12
Seat Belts12

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V779000Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/FittingsReported 26/10/2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service…

17V529000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 28/08/2017

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 155 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25N15 S12026-04-20Electrical SystemCustomer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
25N152026-01-05Visibility/WiperCertain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For…
25N152025-12-22Unknown Or OtherCertain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For…
TSB 25-25702025-11-26Electrical SystemThis article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Mustang take?

5.7 qt of 5W-30 Meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Mustang have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.