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The 2023 Ford Mustang is associated with 15 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 6 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Steering, accounting for 4 reports (27% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 23 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric, 2.3l 4-cyl, and 5l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 25 MPG combined. All-electric variants deliver up to 103 MPGe with an estimated range of 312 miles.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 15 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 6 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Steering (4 / 27%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 5 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 17–25 MPG across 23 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 Ford Mustang?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Mustang Mach-E RWD 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 110 MPGe 96 MPGe 103 MPGe 247 mi $750 / yr
Mustang Mach-E RWD LFP 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 107 MPGe 95 MPGe 101 MPGe 250 mi $750 / yr
Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 105 MPGe 92 MPGe 99 MPGe 310 mi $750 / yr
MUSTANG MACH-E CAL RT 1 ER AWD 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 105 MPGe 91 MPGe 98 MPGe 312 mi $750 / yr
Mustang Mach-E AWD 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 99 MPGe 86 MPGe 93 MPGe 224 mi $800 / yr
Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 97 MPGe 85 MPGe 92 MPGe 290 mi $850 / yr
Mustang Mach-E GT 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 90 MPGe 77 MPGe 84 MPGe 270 mi $900 / yr
Mustang Mach-E GT Performance 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 90 MPGe 77 MPGe 82 MPGe 260 mi $900 / yr
Mustang 2.3L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 10-spd 22 MPG 32 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Mustang 2.3L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Mustang 2.3L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 21 MPG 31 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Mustang HO Coupe 2.3L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 20 MPG 27 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 Convertible 2.3L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 10-spd 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
Mustang Convertible 2.3L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 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 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Mustang HO Convertible 2.3L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Mustang HO Convertible 2.3L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
Mustang 5L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 15 MPG 24 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 Mach 1 5L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Mustang Convertible 5L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Mustang Mach 1 5L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 14 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / 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.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2023 Ford Mustang provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 312 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 Ford Mustang?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
Mach-E BEV SUV AWD 8.6%
Mach-E BEV SUV RWD 9.5%
Coupe 2 DR RWD 9.3%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard & Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Ford Mustang models.
View complete 2023 Ford Mustang crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Ford Mustang?

Summary of 15 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
15
Crash Reports
5
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Steering 4 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES 1 complaint (1 crash)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 complaint (1 crash)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER 1 complaint

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.

View all 2023 Ford Mustang problems & component breakdown (12 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 Ford Mustang?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V689000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. 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 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025.
NHTSA Campaign #25V442000 Active Recall
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.
NHTSA Campaign #25V096000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-493. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S11.
View all 2023 Ford Mustang recalls & campaign history (6 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2023 Ford Mustang

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Ford Mustang

How many safety recalls does the 2023 Ford Mustang have?

The 2023 Ford Mustang is associated with 6 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 6 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Ford Mustang?

NHTSA records list 15 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 Ford Mustang. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Steering, appearing in 4 filings (27% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2023 Ford Mustang defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Ford Mustang?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 Ford Mustang earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

View detailed crash test laboratory breakdown →
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2023 Ford Mustang get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2023 Ford Mustang range from 17 to 25 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.