2023 Ford MustangFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Subcompact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
2023 Ford Mustang

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City
22
MPG
Highway
32
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 10-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
32
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
29
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
21
Hwy
31
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
15
Hwy
24
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
24
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,500

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
350 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
5L 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$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History6

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems15 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 15 owner complaints for the 2023 Ford Mustang. Top reported issues include steering, electrical system and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Steering
5
Electrical System
5
Brakes
4
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Engine
2
Fuel System
2
Visibility / Wipers
1
Air Bags
1

2023 Ford Mustang problems by category: Steering: 5 complaints, Electrical System: 5 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints.

11
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 09/11/2024ODI#11614044
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V493000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact sta…
Electrical SystemFiled: 09/08/2024ODI#11613286
As i proceeded to get over on a highway with cars speeding, my car would not allow me to move over because it would not accerlate to be safe and my car slowed down as if there was no power as I had to…
BrakesFiled: 03/27/2024CrashODI#11579652
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH and making a left turn the collision avoidance system erroneously light activated although no other veh…

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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