2021 Ford Mustang HO CoupeFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Subcompact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
2021 Ford Mustang HO Coupe

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City
20
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,950

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
386 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.3L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems54 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 54 owner complaints for the 2021 Ford Mustang HO Coupe. Top reported issues include fuel system, engine and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Fuel System
14
Engine
10
Power Train
9
Electrical System
6
Brakes
5
Suspension
3
Air Bags
2
Visibility / Wipers
2

2021 Ford Mustang HO Coupe problems by category: Fuel System: 14 complaints, Engine: 10 complaints, Power Train: 9 complaints, Electrical System: 6 complaints, Brakes: 5 complaints, Suspension: 3 complaints, Air Bags: 2 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints.

7
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
4
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

EngineFiled: 07/11/2025ODI#11672874
My 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost is currently experiencing an ongoing issue with the EVAP purge valve, a critical emissions component. The vehicle suffers from stuttering, rough idle, and a check engine …
EngineFiled: 05/18/2023Crash1 InjuryODI#11522730
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang GT500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering as the instrument cluster went blank and the…
Power TrainFiled: 03/02/2023ODI#11509876
1st dealer visit: at low speeds car acted like it was in neutral and then surged when trying to accelerate. Dealer said they corrected the issue. they did not. 2nd dealer visit: car was still doing …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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