Two problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 1997 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Car purchased 9/97 factory delivery brake problems constantly squeeking metal clinging, boot cover never locks, transmisson failure twice, leaks around window seals.
Manual transmission difficult/impossible to get into reverse. Caused vehicle to obstruct traffic after executing a u-turn. Several repeat applications of transmission would not allow it into reverse. Driver claims that vehicle exhibited this condition since purchase.