2025 Ford MustangFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Subcompact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
2025 Ford Mustang

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City
22
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
Combined
26
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 10-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
33
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
16
Hwy
24
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
23
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,000

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
342 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.4 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
2.3L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
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$2,590/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,437/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,243/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,386/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,609/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,602/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,226/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,664/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,506/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,566/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 26 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Crash Test Scores

Rollover
Rollover Probability7.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
10
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History4

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems10 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 10 owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Mustang. Top reported issues include visibility / wipers, electrical system and lighting. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Visibility / Wipers
2
Electrical System
2
Lighting
2
Wheels & Tires
1
Speed Control
1
Power Train
1
Steering
1

2025 Ford Mustang problems by category: Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Lighting: 2 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 05/15/2026CrashODI#11738113
The vehicle experienced a sudden steering malfunction involving the electronic steering gear. While backing out of a parking structure, the steering wheel suddenly jerked and locked instead of natural…
LightingFiled: 04/21/2026ODI#11732601
I purchase the car in December 2025. Lights were working fine then. Recently I noticed an issue on the right taillights. 2 of the 3 lights were working fine, then later in the day 1 of 3 were working.…
Visibility / WipersFiled: 12/18/2025ODI#11705788
The contact leased a 2025 Ford Mustang from Avis Car Rental. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on a cliffside highway around a curve, the rear passenger’s side window unexp…

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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