2023 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: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

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

Specifications

Engine
5L 8-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
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 Problems111 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 111 owner complaints for the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach 1. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
47
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
24
Brakes
21
Power Train
20
Fuel System
12
Speed Control
11
Engine
7
Air Bags
5

2023 Ford Mustang Mach 1 problems by category: Electrical System: 47 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 24 complaints, Brakes: 21 complaints, Power Train: 20 complaints, Fuel System: 12 complaints, Speed Control: 11 complaints, Engine: 7 complaints, Air Bags: 5 complaints.

16
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
4
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 10/26/2025ODI#11695634
Dear NHTSA Team, I am writing to urgently raise concern and seek answers regarding what appears to be a systemic safety issue affecting vehicles equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADA…
BrakesFiled: 10/21/2025ODI#11694831
I’m writing this message out of frustration, exhaustion, and genuine concern for public safety. Over the past months, I’ve been renting and driving multiple cars from different brands and models — Toy…
SteeringFiled: 07/15/2025ODI#11673820
Ford Motor Company Dear Ford Customer Service Team, I am writing as a highly disappointed owner of a Ford (specify model, e.g., Mustang Mach‑E), having observed a dramatic unexplained jump of over 1…

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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