Trim Report

Ford Mustang Dark Horse2021

Includes:MUST|Dark Horse
$32,900
Starting From
869
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 869 active dealer listings as of

Min $32,900
Max $157,206
From $32,900
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Dark Horse Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$11,000
$11K–$190K
553 listings41,727 avg miles
Dark Horse
From$32,900
869 listings|$33K–$157K
EcoBoost
From$17,999
6 listings|$18K–$37K
GT
From$3,000
7,664 listings|$3K–$200K
50 Years
From$20,985
10 listings|$21K–$110K
Boss 302
From$19,900
62 listings|$20K–$70K
Bullitt
From$15,500
37 listings|$16K–$58K
Cobra
From$6,900
119 listings|$7K–$210K
Dark Horse
From$32,900
869 listings|$33K–$157K
EcoBoost
From$17,999
6 listings|$18K–$37K
GT
From$3,000
2,476 listings|$3K–$129K
GT Premium
From$4,795
5,187 listings|$5K–$200K
LX
From$8,500
56 listings|$9K–$86K
Mach 1
From$8,995
157 listings|$9K–$66K
Premium
From$2,995
3,972 listings|$3K–$69K
Shelby GT350
From$599
245 listings|$599–$110K
Shelby GT350R
From$56,600
53 listings|$57K–$165K
Shelby GT500
From$22,999
568 listings|$23K–$275K
Shelby
From$599
866 listings|$599–$275K
Special
From$8,995
1,125 listings|$9K–$157K
Standard
From$3,000
7,664 listings|$3K–$200K
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2021 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Location data for all 2021 Ford Mustang trims combined

33States

Texas has the most inventory at 15%, with options spread across 33 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Ford Mustang Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2021 Ford Mustang trims

Moderate

The 2021 Ford Mustang's moderate safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 52 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

4
Recalls
52
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
21V9800002021-16-12
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang vehicles. The side curtain air bag inflators may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in improper air bag inflation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 226, "Ejection Mitigation," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."

An air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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22V0830002022-16-02
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles. An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment.

An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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23V7270002023-27-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V6890002025-10-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2021 Ford Mustang has accumulated 52 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with fuel system, gasoline leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Fuel System, Gasoline9
02Power Train7
03Electrical System3
04Unknown Or Other3
05Engine3
52 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Mustang Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2021 Ford Mustang trims

17–100mpg combined
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14-105city
·
22-93hwy
·
$750-$2,600/yr

With 20 configurations tested, the 2021 Ford Mustang ranges from 17 to 100 MPG combined. That's a 83 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Mustang Mach-E RWD - Automatic (A1)
100mpg
Rear-Wheel DriveEV
105 city93 hwy~$750/yr10/10 Clean
Mustang Mach-E AWD - Automatic (A1)
93mpg
All-Wheel DriveEV
100 city86 hwy~$800/yr10/10 Clean
Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended - Automatic (A1)
90mpg
All-Wheel DriveEV
96 city84 hwy~$850/yr10/10 Clean
Mustang Mach-E GT - Automatic (A1)
84mpg
All-Wheel DriveEV
90 city77 hwy~$900/yr10/10 Clean
Mustang Mach-E GT Performance - Automatic (A1)
82mpg
All-Wheel DriveEV
88 city75 hwy~$950/yr10/10 Clean
Mustang - Automatic (S10)
25mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
21 city32 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average
Mustang - Automatic 10-spd
25mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
21 city32 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average
Mustang - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
21 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average
Mustang Convertible - Automatic (S10)
23mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
Mustang Convertible - Automatic 10-spd
23mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
Mustang Convertible - Manual 6-spd
23mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
Mustang HO Coupe - Automatic (S10)
23mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
Mustang HO Convertible - Automatic (S10)
22mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average
Mustang HO Coupe - Manual 6-spd
22mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average
Mustang HO Convertible - Manual 6-spd
21mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
19 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average
Mustang - Automatic (S10)
19mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr3/10 Poor
Mustang - Manual 6-spd
18mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city24 hwy~$2,450/yr3/10 Poor
Mustang Convertible - Automatic (S10)
18mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city23 hwy~$2,450/yr3/10 Poor
Mustang Mach 1 - Automatic (S10)
18mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city23 hwy~$2,450/yr3/10 Poor
Mustang Mach 1 - Manual 6-spd
17mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
14 city22 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2021 Ford Mustang Dark Horse FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Dark Horse compare to other Ford Mustang trims?

with 869 listings tracked, the Dark Horse sits in a specific spot in the 2021 Ford Mustang lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2021 Ford Mustang page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2021 Ford Mustang Dark Horse?

Budget for standard Dark Horse maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2021 has 4 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Ford Mustang Dark Horse?

The best model year for the Ford Mustang Dark Horse comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Ford Mustang overview.

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