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2021 Ford Mustang
Car · 2015–2026
Trims and features
Engines: 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 310 hp; 5.0L 8-cyl, 435 hp · Drive: RWD
2021 Mustang trims
| GT Convertible | GT Coupe | I4 Convertible | I4 Coupe | Mach 1 Coupe | Shelby GT500 Coupe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rows of seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Pedestrian emergency braking | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Forward collision warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane departure warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane keeping assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Backup camera | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic high beams | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlights | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED |
| Push-button start | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Ford reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Ford aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo 5.0L 8-cyl 5.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | RWD | 12–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| 2025 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo 5.0L 8-cyl 5.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | RWD | 12–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 18 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo 5.0L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 17–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 12 | 82 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo 5.0L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 17–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 15 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 310 hp 5.0L 8-cyl, 450–470 hp manual available | RWD | 17–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 10 | 51 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 310 hp 5.0L 8-cyl, 435 hp manual available | RWD | 17–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 55 | Optional | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 310 hp 5.0L 8-cyl, 435 hp manual available | RWD | 17–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 120 | Optional | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 310 hp 5.0L 8-cyl, 460–480 hp manual available | RWD | 18–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 260 | Optional | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 310 hp 5.0L 8-cyl, 435 hp manual available | RWD | 18–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 202 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 310 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 300 hp 5.0L 8-cyl, 435 hp manual available | RWD | 17–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 265 | Optional | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 310 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 300 hp 5.0L 8-cyl, 435 hp manual available | RWD | 18–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 378 | Optional | No |
| 2015 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp 5.0L 8-cyl, 406 hp manual available | RWD | 18–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 11 | 437 | Optional | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Mustang 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | FORD MUSTANG GTD 2 DR N/A RWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | FORD MUSTANG C N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 8 |
| 2026 | FORD MUSTANG 2 DR N/A RWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 8 |
| 2026 | FORD MUSTANG NO REAR SEAT 2 DR N/A RWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | Ford Mustang C RWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 6 | 18 |
| 2025 | Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 6 | 18 |
| 2025 | Ford Mustang GTD 2 DR RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Ford Mustang C RWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 12 | 82 |
| 2024 | Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 12 | 82 |
| 2023 | Ford Mustang Convertible C RWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 6 | 15 |
| 2023 | Ford Mustang Coupe 2 DR RWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 6 | 15 |
| 2023 | Ford Mustang GT 500 2 DR RWD | 5 | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Ford Mustang C RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 9 | 50 |
| 2022 | Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 9 | 50 |
| 2022 | Ford Mustang GT 500 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | Ford Mustang C RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Standard | 6 | 55 |
| 2021 | Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 6 | 55 |
| 2021 | Ford Mustang GT500 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 6 | 55 |
| 2020 | Ford Mustang C RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 8 | 120 |
| 2020 | Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 120 |
| 2020 | Ford Mustang GT350R 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 8 | 120 |
| 2019 | Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 149 |
| 2019 | Ford Mustang C RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 149 |
| 2019 | Ford Mustang GT350R 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 111 |
| 2018 | Ford Mustang C RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 4 | 193 |
| 2018 | Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 193 |
| 2018 | Ford Mustang GT350R 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 | Ford Mustang C RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 6 | 265 |
| 2017 | Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 6 | 265 |
| 2016 | Ford Mustang C RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 5 | 378 |
| 2016 | Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 5 | 378 |
| 2015 | Ford Mustang C RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 11 | 437 |
| 2015 | Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 11 | 437 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mustang | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
18–26 |
| 2026 | Mustang Dark Horse | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
17 |
| 2026 | Mustang GTD | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 5.2 L, Sup Charg | 12 |
| 2025 | Mustang | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
18–26 |
| 2025 | Mustang Dark Horse | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
17 |
| 2025 | Mustang GTD | Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 5.2 L, Sup Charg | 12 |
| 2024 | Mustang | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, with Stop-Start Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L, with Stop-Start Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
17–26 |
| 2024 | Mustang Dark Horse | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
17 |
| 2024 | Mustang Performance Package | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2023 | Mustang | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
18–25 |
| 2023 | Mustang Convertible | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
18–23 |
| 2023 | Mustang HO Convertible | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo |
21–22 |
| 2023 | Mustang HO Coupe | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo |
22–23 |
| 2023 | Mustang Mach 1 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
17–18 |
| 2022 | Mustang | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
18–25 |
| 2022 | Mustang Convertible | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
18–23 |
| 2022 | Mustang HO Convertible | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo |
21–22 |
| 2022 | Mustang HO Coupe | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo |
22–23 |
| 2022 | Mustang Mach 1 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
17–18 |
| 2021 | Mustang | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
18–25 |
| 2021 | Mustang Convertible | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
18–23 |
| 2021 | Mustang HO Convertible | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo |
21–22 |
| 2021 | Mustang HO Coupe | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo |
22–23 |
| 2021 | Mustang Mach 1 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
17–18 |
| 2020 | Mustang | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
18–25 |
| 2020 | Mustang Bullitt | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 17 |
| 2020 | Mustang Convertible | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
18–23 |
| 2020 | Mustang HO Convertible | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo |
22–23 |
| 2020 | Mustang HO Coupe | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo |
23 |
| 2019 | Mustang | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
18–25 |
| 2019 | Mustang Bullitt | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 18 |
| 2019 | Mustang Convertible | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
18–23 |
| 2019 | Mustang Performance Package | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo |
23 |
| 2018 | Mustang | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
18–25 |
| 2018 | Mustang Convertible | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
18–23 |
| 2018 | Mustang Performance Package | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo |
23 |
| 2017 | Mustang | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.7 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
18–24 |
| 2017 | Mustang Convertible | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
17–23 |
| 2017 | Mustang Performance Package | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
17–24 |
| 2016 | Mustang | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.7 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
19–25 |
| 2016 | Mustang Convertible | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
18–23 |
| 2015 | Mustang | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.7 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.7 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
19–25 |
| 2015 | Mustang Convertible | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L |
18–24 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.