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Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2026 Ford Mustang with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
13
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
5
on record
Fuel economy
26 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 mpg |
| Automatic (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 5.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 mpg |
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and engine damage, leading to a loss of drive power.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
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| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (3), brakes (2), electrical system (2). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.
Up to 26 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.