Mustang5.00 L · 8-cyl · Automatic (S10)
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
Ford · Passenger Car
Mustang
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- Model years
- 2010–2027
- Generation / trim
- Not listed
Powertrain and fuel economy
Mustang5.00 L · 8-cyl · Manual 6-spd
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
Mustang2.30 L · 4-cyl · Automatic 10-spd
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
Mustang Dark Horse5.00 L · 8-cyl · Automatic (S10)
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
Mustang Dark Horse5.00 L · 8-cyl · Manual 6-spd
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
Safety recalls
VISIBILITY · WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER · MOTOR26V418000
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.
Safety consequence
Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · ENGINE · HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL26V205000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and engine damage, leading to a loss of drive power.
Safety consequence
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine for missing or mis-installed circlips and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S23. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
ENGINE25V828000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Safety consequence
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025.