| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Mustang | 2.3L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 21 MPG | 32 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| Mustang | 2.3L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
| Mustang HO Coupe | 2.3L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
| Mustang HO Convertible | 2.3L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
| Mustang HO Coupe | 2.3L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
| Mustang HO Convertible | 2.3L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Mustang | 5L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 16 MPG | 25 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Mustang | 5L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 15 MPG | 24 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Mustang Convertible | 5L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 15 MPG | 24 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Mustang Bullitt | 5L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 14 MPG | 23 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Shelby GT350 Mustang | 5.2L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 14 MPG | 21 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $4,750 / yr |
| Shelby GT500 Mustang | 5.2L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | 12 MPG | 18 MPG | 14 MPG | — | $5,450 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| C RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | | 8.1% |
| 2 DR RWD | | | | | 9.3% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2020 Ford Mustang models.
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Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C35.
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