Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 3 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 3 issues reported over 1 model years, power train,unknown or other,engine problems are the most common for the 2026 Ford Mustang. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Power Train,unknown Or Other,engine1

02Visibility/wiper1

03Electrical System,service Brakes1

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

Ford Mustang Fuel Economy

12–110mpg combined

10-115city

17-104hwy

$700-$6,800/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~$2,600/yr5/10 Average

Mustang - Automatic (S10)

19mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$3,550/yr4/10 Average

Mustang - Manual 6-spd

18mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city23 hwy~$3,750/yr3/10 Poor

Mustang Dark Horse - Automatic (S10)

17mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city22 hwy~$3,950/yr3/10 Poor

Mustang Dark Horse - Manual 6-spd

17mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city22 hwy~$3,950/yr3/10 Poor

Mustang GTD - Automatic (AM-S8)

12mpg

5.2L 8-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive

10 city17 hwy~$6,800/yr1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2026 Ford Mustang

34States

35%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

1,95416%

FLFlorida

1,30611%

CACalifornia

1,0128%

GAGeorgia

6105%

NCNorth Carolina

5775%

AZArizona

5044%

ILIllinois

4694%

DCWashington DC

4213%

PAPennsylvania

4183%

MIMichigan

3563%

MOMissouri

3042%

DEDelaware

2952%

TNTennessee

2842%

WAWashington

2812%

MDMaryland

2702%

OHOhio

2622%

INIndiana

2362%

NY225

OK224

NJ194

AL176

NV157

CO150

OR147

KY130

WI118

NH113

VA101

MA90

MN88

RI85

UT76

NM68

AR64

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 power train,unknown or other,engine, 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 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?

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2026 Ford Mustang, based on 3 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.