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Ford Mustang by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Ford Mustang (2015–2026). The 2026 model is rated 12–26 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 52 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Ford Mustang years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mustang | 6 | 12–26 mpg | 5 | 8 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Mustang | 6 | 12–26 mpg | 6 | 19 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Mustang | 8 | 17–26 mpg | 12 | 84 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Mustang | 15 | 17–25 mpg | 6 | 15 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Mustang | 16 | 14–25 mpg | 9 | 50 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Mustang | 16 | 14–25 mpg | 6 | 55 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Mustang | 14 | 14–25 mpg | 8 | 121 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Mustang | 11 | 16–25 mpg | 6 | 151 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Mustang | 10 | 16–25 mpg | 3 | 196 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Mustang | 14 | 16–24 mpg | 6 | 268 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Mustang | 9 | 16–25 mpg | 5 | 380 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Mustang | 8 | 18–25 mpg | 11 | 437 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Ford Mustang recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Ford Mustang year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V547000 — Electrical system: Wiring, reported Aug 25, 2026; model years 2024, 2025, 2026
- 26V548000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical, reported Aug 25, 2026; model years 2026
- 26V418000 — Visibility: Windshield wiper/washer: Motor, reported Jun 30, 2026; model years 2024, 2025, 2026
- 26V372000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported Jun 9, 2026; model years 2019
- 26V205000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical, reported Mar 31, 2026; model years 2026
- 26V122000 — Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Emission control: Gas recirculation valve (egr valve), reported Mar 3, 2026; model years 2025
- 25V828000 — Engine, reported Dec 1, 2025; model years 2026
- 25V695000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Oct 13, 2025; model years 2020
- 25V689000 — Electrical system: Body control module/bcm, reported Oct 10, 2025; model years 2021, 2022, 2023
- 25V614000 — Seat belts: Pretensioner, reported Sep 12, 2025; model years 2015, 2016, 2017
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other Ford models
Current and recent Ford models in our data.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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