Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 1 complaints for the 2026 Ford Mustang, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 1 issues reported over 1 model years, electrical system,service brakes problems are the most common for the 2026 Ford Mustang. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Electrical System,service Brakes1

1 total across 1 model years (2026–2026)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Mustang Fuel Economy

17–110mpg combined

14-115city

22-104hwy

$700-$2,600/yr

The 2026 Ford Mustang delivers 17 to 110 MPG combined across 11 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended - Automatic (A1)

110mpg

Rear-Wheel DriveEV

115 city104 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean

Mustang Mach-E RWD - Automatic (A1)

107mpg

Rear-Wheel DriveEV

111 city103 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean

Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended - Automatic (A1)

104mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

110 city98 hwy~$750/yr10/10 Clean

Mustang Mach-E AWD - Automatic (A1)

100mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

104 city96 hwy~$750/yr10/10 Clean

Mustang Mach-E GT - Automatic (A1)

90mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

95 city85 hwy~$850/yr10/10 Clean

Mustang Mach-E Rally - Automatic (A1)

84mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

89 city78 hwy~$900/yr10/10 Clean

Mustang - Automatic 10-spd

26mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

22 city33 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Mustang - Automatic (S10)

19mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average

Mustang - Manual 6-spd

18mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city23 hwy~$2,450/yr3/10 Poor

Mustang Dark Horse - Automatic (S10)

17mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city22 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Mustang Dark Horse - 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)

Where to Find 2026 Ford Mustang

33States

34%in top 3

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

TXTexas

1,84315%

FLFlorida

1,24810%

CACalifornia

1,0178%

GAGeorgia

6075%

NCNorth Carolina

5485%

DCWashington DC

5024%

AZArizona

4994%

PAPennsylvania

4834%

ILIllinois

4634%

MIMichigan

3883%

DEDelaware

3143%

MOMissouri

3063%

TNTennessee

2862%

MDMaryland

2852%

OHOhio

2712%

WAWashington

2382%

NYNew York

2342%

IN211

OK208

NJ204

AL166

NV145

OR144

CO129

KY126

NH113

MN107

WI100

RI92

VA90

MA80

UT79

AR69

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2026.

Buying a 2026 Ford Mustang?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2026 Ford Mustang a good car to buy?

The 2026 Ford Mustang has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system,service brakes, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 2026 Ford Mustang?

Fuel economy ranges from 17 to 110 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $2611 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2026 Ford Mustang?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES is the number-one complaint area for the 2026 Ford Mustang, based on 1 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.