2016 Ford Mustang
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Ford Mustang is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 84 on record.
2016 Ford Mustang at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2016 Ford Mustang recalls 5
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured September 26, 2015, to October 1, 2015. The front and rear seat belts and child seat tether anchors may have been damaged in shipping from the supplier to the vehicle assembly plant and may not adequately restrain the occupant in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Ve…
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear seat belt assemblies and the child seat tether anchors, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C13.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S40.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022 and June 26, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 4th Quarter of 2022. Owners may contact Fo…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number fo…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace both front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies, as necessary. In addition, dealers will remove sections of the carpet and underlayment that contact the cables. Dealers will also inspect the A-pillar sealing patches, and as necessary, install A-pillar body plugs…
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.
2016 Ford Mustang common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 373 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2016 Ford Mustang MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2016 Ford Mustang worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2016 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 ($26,317) with the same model 5 model-years older ($14,695), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2016 Ford Mustang trims & engines on record
2016 Ford Mustang vehicles on record
2016 Ford Mustang I4 Convertible1FATP8UHXG5296168
2016 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe1FA6P8AM4G5301086
2016 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe1FA6P8AM2G5230129
2016 Ford Mustang I4 Coupe1FA6P8TH6G5218050
2016 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF1G5209884
2016 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF8G5263621
2016 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF2G5223518
2016 Ford Mustang I4 Coupe1FA6P8TH8G5255908
2016 Ford Mustang GT Convertible1FATP8FFXG5291869
2016 Ford Mustang I4 Coupe1FA6P8THXG5208671
2016 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF8G5225189
2016 Ford Mustang GT Convertible1FATP8FF0G5296868
2016 Ford Mustang Shelby Coupe1FA6P8JZ6G5525309
2016 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF0G5204627
2016 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe1FA6P8AM3G5250504
2016 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF3G5242238
2016 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF5G5235498
2016 Ford Mustang I4 Coupe1FA6P8TH5G5311027
2016 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF4G5290315
2016 Ford Mustang GT Convertible1FATP8FF6G5312605
2016 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF8G5240940
2016 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe1FA6P8AM3G5202128
2016 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF2G5246068
2016 Ford Mustang I4 Coupe1FA6P8TH8G5274023
Other Ford Mustang model years
2016 Ford Mustang — frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Ford Mustang have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2016 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 2016 Ford Mustang?
Based on 373 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are seat belts, back over prevention, electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Ford Mustang get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Ford Mustang at about 22 mpg combined (18 city / 28 highway).
How much is a 2016 Ford Mustang worth?
Comparable 2016 Ford Mustang listings run roughly $18,998–$36,955, typically around $26,317 (from 52 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.