NHTSA (USA)High Risk
2017 FORD MUSTANGNHTSA Campaign #17V168000
The official notice
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles. The return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the driver's door to unlatch in a side impact crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Safety Risk
If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver-side interior door handle and repair the return spring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C04.
5,470 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 17C04Updated June 10, 2026