2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Subcompact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
City
15
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
Combined
18
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
15
Hwy
23
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
22
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,750

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 3/10
GHG Score: 3/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
494 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
16.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
5L 8-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
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
5L, 8-cylinder
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$3,742/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,964/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,240/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,447/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,768/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,758/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,659/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,848/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,620/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,707/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 18 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems331 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 331 owner complaints for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
146
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
131
Power Train
47
Fuel System
46
Speed Control
36
Brakes
30
Visibility / Wipers
20
Engine
14

2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 problems by category: Electrical System: 146 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 131 complaints, Power Train: 47 complaints, Fuel System: 46 complaints, Speed Control: 36 complaints, Brakes: 30 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 20 complaints, Engine: 14 complaints.

19
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
12
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 10/19/2024ODI#11620777
Mach e standard edition shows multiple signs of a failing High Voltage Battery Junction Box (HVBJB). The vehicle was bought certified pre owned with only 12k miles on the vehicle. At 16k miles (2 mo…
Other / UnknownFiled: 05/22/2024ODI#11590187
Subject: Complaint against Ford Clermont Dealership - Delayed and Unethical Service I am writing this complaint to express my dissatisfaction with the service I have received from Clermont Ford deal…
SteeringFiled: 06/08/2023ODI#11526050
I was driving on the highway (12) in Mandeville, Louisiana and the car (a 2021 all electric Mustang Mach E with only 13k miles) flashed a 'Stop care safely now' sign and then proceeded to power down …

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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