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1997 Ford Mustang Base

Convertible · 150 hp · 21 mpg combined

Market

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Three trims. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Two configurations: rear-wheel drive, 5-speed manual.

150hpHorsepower
215lb-ftTorque
21mpgCombined · 18 city · 27 highway
RWD5-speed manual
7.7–10.9 cu ftCargo volume
3,084–3,264 lbsCurb weight
1,000 lbsMax towing

Paint and trim.

8 factory paints

  • Rio Red Tinted Clearcoat
  • Deep Forest Green Clearcoat Metallic
  • Crystal White Clearcoat
  • Moonlight Blue Clearcoat Metallic
  • Black Clearcoat
  • Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat
  • Deep Violet Clearcoat Metallic
  • Pacific Green Clearcoat Metallic

Safety and recalls

11 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 1997 Mustang.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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