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2025 Ford MustangRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 20 owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Mustang. Most complaints involve electrical system (5) and exterior lighting (5). The EPA rates it 12–26 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
12–26mpg
EPA · 6 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
6campaigns
Latest Aug 2026
Owner complaints
20
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$2,450est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

6 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Electrical system: wiring

Remedy pending

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) numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Electrical systemReported Aug 25, 2026NHTSA 26V547000

Visibility: windshield wiper

Free remedy

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.

VisibilityReported Jun 30, 2026NHTSA 26V418000

Engine and engine cooling: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Free remedy

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

Engine and engine coolingReported Mar 4, 2026NHTSA 26V122000
See all 6 recalls with remedies
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 2, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

20 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jul 2025 – Oct 2026
  1. Electrical system5
  2. Exterior lighting5
  3. Power train3
  4. Visibility/wiper3
  5. Engine3
  6. Visibility3
  7. Fuel/propulsion system1
  8. Engine and engine cooling1
  9. Forward collision avoidance1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Mustang model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
1996304
1997230
1998320
1999297
2000446
2001280
2002209
2003271
2004130
2005868
2006575
2007615
2008347
2009181
2010261
2011466
2012469
2013271
2014359
2015439
2016380
2017268
2018196
2019152
2020122
202155
202250
202315
202485
202520
20268
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 2, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

5 reports1 crash
“The contact owns a 2025 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V418000 (Visibility); and 26V547000 (Electrical System) however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The dealer confirmed that the remedy parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide a remedy for the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 15, 2026Electrical system, Visibility/wiperODI 11771476

Exterior lighting

5 reports
“According to the open recalls on this vehicle there are multiple defects outstanding that increase the risk of a crash. The repairs may take 3 months before they are completed. Am I the consumer to drive a known dangerous vehicle while waiting for the repairs? Who is responsible should I be involved in a accident caused by one of these defects? Why isn't Ford required to provide a loaner vehicle while I wait for the repairs?”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 14, 2026Exterior lighting, Engine, Visibility/wiperODI 11764120

Power train

3 reports
“Engine stalls on acceleration. Very dangerous passing or merging into traffic!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 29, 2026Power trainODI 11774463
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 2, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

6 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Subcompact Cars
Engines
2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5.2L 8-cyl supercharged
Transmissions
Automatic 10-spd · Automatic (S10) · Manual 6-spd · Automatic (AM-S8)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 2, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Mustang
Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
223326$2,450342
Mustang
Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
162419$3,400467
Mustang
Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
152318$3,550494
Mustang Dark Horse
Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
142217$3,800524
Mustang Dark Horse
Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
142217$3,800533
Mustang GTD
Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 5.2 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
101712$5,350741
  • Mustang
    Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo
    22 city · 33 hwy · $2,450/yr
    26
    mpg comb.
  • Mustang
    Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L
    16 city · 24 hwy · $3,400/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • Mustang
    Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L
    15 city · 23 hwy · $3,550/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • Mustang Dark Horse
    Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L
    14 city · 22 hwy · $3,800/yr
    17
    mpg comb.
  • Mustang Dark Horse
    Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L
    14 city · 22 hwy · $3,800/yr
    17
    mpg comb.
  • Mustang GTD
    Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 5.2 L, Sup Charg
    10 city · 17 hwy · $5,350/yr
    12
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 2, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
—/ 5
Not rated
Ford Mustang C RWD
Frontal crash
Not rated
Side crash
Not rated
Side pole
Not rated
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
7.9%
Overall
5 / 5
Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
7.9%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 2, 2026Vehicle 20340Vehicle 20339
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2025 Mustang questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Mustang have?

6 safety recalls as of Nov 2, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2025 Ford Mustang problems?

Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (5), exterior lighting (5), power train (3). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2025 Ford Mustang get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Ford Mustang at 12–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (6 versions rated).

How safe is the 2025 Ford Mustang?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2025 Ford Mustang 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 2, 2026