2011 Ford Mustang
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Ford Mustang is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 146 on record.
2011 Ford Mustang at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2011 Ford Mustang recalls 5
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 20…
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's nu…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2010-2012 Linco…
Fix: Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, Ameri…
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners wil…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Even if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14V-802, own…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2011 Ford Mustang common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 466 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2011 Ford Mustang MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2011 Ford Mustang worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2011 Ford Mustang costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($14,695) with the same model 5 model-years older ($6,417), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2011 Ford Mustang trims & engines on record
2011 Ford Mustang vehicles on record
2011 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AM8B5111547
2011 Ford Mustang GT1ZVBP8CF0B5142578
2011 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AM4B5163144
2011 Ford Mustang GT Premium1ZVBP8CF6B5130449
2011 Ford Mustang GT1ZVBP8CF0B5127806
2011 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AM3B5137148
2011 Ford Mustang GT1ZVBP8CF5B5156816
2011 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AM1B5153543
2011 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AM5B5120576
2011 Ford Mustang GT1ZVBP8FF0B5119183
2011 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8EM7B5112201
2011 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AM7B5162893
2011 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AM6B5130291
2011 Ford Mustang GT1ZVBP8CF4B5162588
2011 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AMXB5167098
2011 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AM1B5152733
2011 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AM5B5162519
2011 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AM8B5170131
2011 Ford Mustang GT1ZVBP8CF4B5156810
2011 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AM0B5165912
2011 Ford Mustang GT Premium1ZVBP8CF1B5106902
2011 Ford Mustang V61ZVBP8AM1B5165868
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2011 Ford Mustang — frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Ford Mustang have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2011 Ford Mustang. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Mustang?
Based on 466 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, steering, service brakes.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Ford Mustang get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2011 Ford Mustang at about 20 mpg combined (18 city / 26 highway).
How much is a 2011 Ford Mustang worth?
Comparable 2011 Ford Mustang listings run roughly $10,100–$20,999, typically around $14,695 (from 145 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.