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Mustang
Ford Mustang: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassSubcompact car
Model years (US)2000–2027
New registrations (EU)2000–2025
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Ford Mustang (seventh generation)2023–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | S650 |
| Production | May 2023 – present |
| Model years | 2024–present |
| Body styles | 2-door coupe 2-door convertible |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Ford D2C platform |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.3 L EcoBoost I4 5.0 L Coyote V8 5.2 L Predator supercharged V8 (GTD) |
| Transmissions | 10-speed 10R80 automatic 6-speed Getrag MT82-D4 manual (GT) 6-speed TREMEC TR-3160 manual (Dark Horse) 7-speed Tremec dual-clutch (Dark Horse SC) 8-speed Tremec dual-clutch (GTD) |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm |
| Length | Standard: 4,810 mm Dark Horse: 4,820 mm |
| Width | Standard: 1,915 mm Dark Horse: 1,920 mm |
| Height | Standard Dark Horse: 1,400 mm |
| Class | Pony car (D) Muscle car (S) (EcoBoost, GT, and Dark Horse) Sports car (S) (GTD) |
| Assembly | United States: Flat Rock, Michigan (Flat Rock Assembly Plant) Canada: Markham, Ontario (Multimatic) |
| Designer | Chris Stevens |
Ford Mustang (sixth generation)2014–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | S550 |
| Production | August 2014 – April 2023 |
| Model years | 2015–2023 |
| Body styles | 2-door coupe 2-door convertible |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Ford D2C |
| Engines | 2.3 L EcoBoost turbo I4 3.7 L Cyclone V6 (2015–2017) 5.0 L Coyote V8 5.2 L Voodoo V8 (Shelby GT350/GT350R) 5.2 L Predator V8 (Shelby GT500) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed Getrag/Ford MT82 manual 6-speed Tremec TR-3160 manual 6-speed 6R80 automatic 7-speed Tremec TR-9070 dual-clutch 10-speed 10R80 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm |
| Length | 4,788 mm 4,798–4,818 mm (Shelby) |
| Width | 1,915 mm 1,928–1,946 mm (Shelby) |
| Height | 1,379–1,395 mm 1,361–1,377 mm (Shelby) |
| Kerb weight | 1,583–1,892 kg |
| Class | Pony car, muscle car |
| Assembly | United States: Flat Rock, Michigan (Flat Rock Assembly Plant) |
| Designer | Kemal Curić (exterior) Sewon Chun, Michael Thomson (interior) |
Ford Mustang (fifth generation)2011–2013
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2011–2013 |
| Body styles | 2-door Coupe |
| Platform | 5th Generation Mustang |
| Engines | 5.0 L V8 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm |
| Length | 4,778 mm |
| Width | 1,877 mm |
| Height | 1,412 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,647 kg |
| Designer | Robert Gelardi (2009) Melvin Betancourt (facelift: 2010) |
Ford Mustang (fifth generation)2009–2014
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | January 12, 2009 – June 20, 2014 |
| Model years | 2010–2014 |
| Engines | 3.7 L Cyclone V6 4.0 L Cologne V6 (2010) 4.6 L Modular V8 (2010) 5.4 L Modular supercharged V8 5.0 L Coyote V8 5.8 L Modular supercharged V8 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual (TR-3650) 6-speed manual (TR-6060, Getrag / Ford MT82) 5-speed automatic (5R55S) 6-speed (6R80) automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm |
| Length | 4,778 mm |
| Width | 1,877 mm |
| Height | 1,412 mm (Coupe) 1,425 mm (Convertible) |
| Kerb weight | V6 coupe MT/AT 1,543 kg/1,567 kg V8 GT coupe MT/AT 1,603 kg/1,622 kg V8 GT500 coupe MT 1,747 kg |
| Designer | Doug Gaffka (S197 II design chief: 2005–07) George Saridikas (exterior: 2005, 2006) Robert Gelardi (interior: 2006, MY2013 facelift exterior: 2010) |
Ford Mustang (fifth generation)2004–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | September 2004 – December 2008 |
| Model years | 2005–2009 |
| Engines | 4,014.8 cm³ Cologne V6 4,604.8 cm³ Modular V8 5,407.7 cm³ Modular supercharged V8 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual (Borg-Warner T-5, Tremec TR-3650) 6-speed manual (Tremec TR-6060) 5-speed automatic (Ford 5R55S) |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm |
| Length | 4,765 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,384 mm |
| Kerb weight | GT500 coupe 1,792 kg GT500 convertible 1,833 kg |
| Designer | Larry Erickson (design chief 2001–2004) Sid Ramnarace (S197 exterior: 2001) Kevin George (S197 interior: 2001) Doug Gaffka (Bullitt: 2006) |
Ford Mustang (fourth generation)1993–2004
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | New Edge |
| Production | October 15, 1993 – May 10, 2004 |
| Model years | 1994–2004 |
| Body styles | 2-door convertible 2-door fastback coupe |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford Fox-4 |
| Engines | 3,801.8 cm³ OHV Essex V6 (1994–2004) 3,883.7 cm³ OHV Essex V6 (2004) 5.0 V8 (302 cu in) OHV small block V8 (1994–1995 GT & Cobra) 5,751.9 cm³ OHV Windsor V8 (1995 Cobra R) 4,604.8 cm³ 2v SOHC Modular V8 (1996–2004 GT) 4,604.8 cm³ 4v DOHC Modular V8 (1996–2001 Cobra) 4,604.8 cm³ 4v DOHC SC Modular V8 (2003–2004 Cobra) 5,407.7 cm³ 4v DOHC Modular V8 (2000 Cobra R) |
| Transmissions | Borg-Warner T-5 five-speed manual (1994–2004 V6) Borg-Warner T-45 five-speed manual (1996–1999 Cobra and 1996–2001 GT) Tremec TR-3550 five-speed manual (1995 Cobra R) Tremec TR-3650 five-speed Manual (2001 Cobra & 2001–2004 GT) Tremec T-56 6-speed manual Ford AODE four-speed automatic (1994–1995 V6 and GT) Ford 4R70W four-speed automatic (1996–2004 V6 and GT) |
| Wheelbase | 2,573 mm |
| Length | 1994–1998: 4,610 mm 1994–1998 Cobra: 4,636 mm 1999–2004: 4,653 mm 1999–2004 Cobra: 4,661 mm |
| Width | 1994–1998: 1,824 mm 1999–2004: 1,857 mm |
| Height | 1994–1996 coupe: 1,344 mm in 1997–1998 coupe and Cobra convertible: 1,351 mm GT coupe, 1997–1998 convertible: 1,356 mm in 1994–1996 GT convertible and Cobra: 1,354 mm 1994–1996 convertible: 1,346 mm 1999–2004 coupe: 1,349 mm 1999–2004 convertible and Cobra: 1,351 mm 1999–2001 Cobra convertible: 1,354 mm Mach 1: 1,331 mm 2002–2004 SVT Cobra coupe: 1,334 mm 2002–2004 SVT Cobra convertible: 1,344 mm |
| Class | Pony car |
| Assembly | United States: Dearborn, Michigan (Dearborn Assembly Plant) |
| Designer | Bud Magaldi (exterior: 1990) Emeline King (interior: 1990) Doug Gaffka (facelift: 1996) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2026 | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2018–2026 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2011–2026 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2026 | 5.2 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automated manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2025 | 5.2 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automated manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2015–2023 | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2015–2017 | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2011–2017 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2011–2017 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2011–2017 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2013–2014 | 5.8 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000, 2007–2012 | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| +12 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2026 | 2.3 L, 4 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 9.0–10.7 L/100 km | 10.7–12.4 L/100 km | 7.1–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2018–2026 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 9.4–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2011–2026 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 11.8–13.8 L/100 km | 13.8–16.8 L/100 km | 9.0–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2025–2026 | 5.2 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automated manual · Rear-wheel drive | 19.6 L/100 km | 23.5 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| 2015–2023 | 2.3 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 9.4–11.2 L/100 km | 10.7–12.4 L/100 km | 7.6–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2015–2017 | 2.3 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 7.6–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2011–2017 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 7.8–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2011–2017 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km | 8.1–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2011–2017 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km | 13.1–15.7 L/100 km | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2013–2014 | 5.8 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2000, 2007–2012 | 5.4 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1–16.8 L/100 km | 15.7–19.6 L/100 km | 10.2–13.8 L/100 km |
| 2005–2010 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km |
| +9 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Petrol | 5038 cm³ | 328 kW (446 PS) | 1851–1931 kg | 274–282 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2024–2025 | Petrol | 5038 cm³ | 334 kW (454 PS) | 1870–1898 kg | 279–282 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2024 | Petrol | 5038 cm³ | 330 kW (449 PS) | 1819–1893 kg | 257–269 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2018–2024 | Petrol | 5038 cm³ | 338 kW (460 PS) | 1826–1862 kg | 270–284 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2020–2021 | Petrol | 2261 cm³ | 214 kW (291 PS) | 1724–1797 kg | 202–208 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2018–2020 | Petrol | 2261 cm³ | 213 kW (290 PS) | 1737–1803 kg | 198–209 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2018–2020 | Petrol | 5038 cm³ | 331 kW (450 PS) | 1818–1893 kg | 259–271 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2018 | Petrol | 2261 cm³ | 233 kW (317 PS) | 1692–1726 kg | 179–225 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2015–2018 | Petrol | 4951 cm³ | 310 kW (421 PS) | 1726–1840 kg | 281–299 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | Petrol | 4951 cm³ | 465 kW (632 PS) | 1726–1734 kg | 281–299 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2026 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.3–5.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual, Automated manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 208 |
| Forced induction | Turbo- and supercharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 255–396 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,237–2,407 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 2,261–5,038 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 213–338 kW (290–460 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,692–1,931 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,720 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2025 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 2356 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 972 | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Electrical system | 892 | 2005, 2015, 2016 |
| Engine and cooling | 870 | 2000, 2003, 2016 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 500 | 2001, 2005, 2006 |
| Speed control and cruise | 486 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Body and structure | 485 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Brakes | 443 | 2000, 2005, 2015 |
| Driver assistance | 226 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Steering | 214 | 2011, 2014, 2015 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2022, 2024–2025: 7540 complaints, 535 with a crash and 101 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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