1997 Ford Mustang Repair & Maintenance Costs

A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 1997 Ford Mustang

Most Common 1997 Ford Mustang Problems

1997 Ford Mustang vehicles have 14 reported problems.The most commonly reported 1997 Ford Mustang problem is: Squeaking noise while turning due to worn outer tie rod ends

Squeaking noise while turning due to worn outer...

If a squeaking noise is heard while turning the steering wheel, the outer tie rod ends may be worn and should be...

Squeaking noise while turning due to worn outer...

If a squeaking noise is heard while turning the steering wheel, the outer tie rod ends may be worn and should be...

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Ford Mustang Repairs and Prices

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Clutch Cable Replacement

$281 - $326

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Control Arm Replacement

Coolant Change

Oil Pan Gasket Replacement

$636 - $875

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Body Control System Diagnosis & Testing

$49 - $72

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Head Gasket Replacement

$2,194 - $2,843

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Seat Heater Replacement

$255 - $319

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Variable Valve Timing Control Solenoid Replacement

$315 - $434

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Engine Oil Cooler Replacement

$289 - $369

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Turbocharger Assembly Replacement

$2,111 - $2,305

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Ford Mustang Reliability Rating

Above Average

The Ford Mustang Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 20th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $709 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Mustang.

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1997 Ford Mustang Reviews

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Most Common 1997 Ford Mustang Questions

There are 73 related questions for 1997 Ford Mustang vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 1997 Ford Mustang questions.

Transmission dip stick

Where can i located the transmission dip stick ? also i have another question how do you know if you need...

1997 Mustang GT AC & Radiator Fan Weird Issues

Hello, i have a 1997 mustang gt, the ac used to work fine and one day it just stopped blowing cold. a month after...

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