Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 5 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

Recall Findings

26V4180002026-30-06

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

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.

Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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26V5470002026-25-08

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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."

A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a loss of headlight function or windshield washing system function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 5 issues reported over 1 model years, vehicle speed control problems are the most common for the 2026 Ford Mustang. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Vehicle Speed Control1

02Wheels1

03Power Train,unknown Or Other,engine1

04Visibility/wiper1

05Electrical System,service Brakes1

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

Ford Mustang Fuel Economy

12–110mpg combined

10-115city

17-104hwy

$700-$6,350/yr

The 2026 Ford Mustang delivers 12 to 110 MPG combined across 12 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~$2,350/yr5/10 Average

Mustang - Automatic (S10)

19mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$3,250/yr4/10 Average

Mustang - Manual 6-spd

18mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city23 hwy~$3,400/yr3/10 Poor

Mustang Dark Horse - Automatic (S10)

17mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city22 hwy~$3,600/yr3/10 Poor

Mustang Dark Horse - Manual 6-spd

17mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city22 hwy~$3,600/yr3/10 Poor

Mustang GTD - Automatic (AM-S8)

12mpg

5.2L 8-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive

10 city17 hwy~$6,350/yr1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2026 Ford Mustang

34States

34%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 16%, with options spread across 34 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

1,94516%

FLFlorida

1,29611%

CACalifornia

9798%

GAGeorgia

6205%

NCNorth Carolina

5835%

DCWashington DC

5314%

AZArizona

4914%

PAPennsylvania

4263%

ILIllinois

4213%

MDMaryland

3443%

MIMichigan

3363%

DEDelaware

2992%

MOMissouri

2932%

TNTennessee

2822%

WAWashington

2812%

OKOklahoma

2432%

OHOhio

2272%

NY209

IN197

NJ185

AL180

CO173

NV152

KY126

OR122

WI120

NH109

VA107

NM101

UT88

MN81

MA72

RI69

NE63

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 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is vehicle speed control, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2026 Ford Mustang?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2026 Ford Mustang. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

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

Fuel economy ranges from 12 to 110 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $3898 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2026 Ford Mustang?

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL is the number-one complaint area for the 2026 Ford Mustang, based on 5 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.