2020 Ford Mustang
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Ford Mustang is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 40 on record.
2020 Ford Mustang at a glance
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2020 Ford Mustang recalls 8
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped a forward-looking camera. The camera may be misaligned to the vehicle and features that are dependent on the camera such as Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control may not function as intended.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform the Lane Departure Warning System camera alignment procedure, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S26.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S52.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S21.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FM…
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and manual transmissions. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may broadcast an unintended faulted signal to the modules controlling the reverse camera, reverse light, and driver assist features, which may disable all of these functions.
Fix: Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S37.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Fix: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C35.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank im…
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional l…
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.
2020 Ford Mustang common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2020 Ford Mustang MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2020 Ford Mustang worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2020 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 ($46,776) with the same model 5 model-years older ($26,032), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2020 Ford Mustang trims & engines on record
2020 Ford Mustang vehicles on record
2020 Ford Mustang I4 Convertible1FATP8UH3L5101487
2020 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF5L5108101
2020 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF2L5175559
2020 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF4L5181881
2020 Ford Mustang I4 Coupe1FA6P8TH3L5189620
2020 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF4L5118909
2020 Ford Mustang I4 Coupe1FA6P8TH9L5112041
2020 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CFXL5127288
2020 Ford Mustang I4 Coupe1FA6P8TH4L5120256
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Coupe1FA6P8SJ9L5504084
2020 Ford Mustang I4 Coupe1FA6P8TH7L5139237
2020 Ford Mustang I4 Convertible1FATP8UH1L5147304
2020 Ford Mustang I4 Convertible1FATP8UH4L5106083
2020 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF6L5115204
2020 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF8L5142176
2020 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF3L5142151
2020 Ford Mustang I4 Convertible1FATP8UHXL5114561
2020 Ford Mustang I4 Convertible1FATP8UH8L5106071
2020 Ford Mustang I4 Convertible1FATP8UH9L5101395
2020 Ford Mustang I4 Convertible1FATP8UH4L5143182
2020 Ford Mustang I4 Convertible1FATP8UH8L5119242
2020 Ford Mustang I4 Convertible1FATP8UH8L5152550
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby Coupe1FA6P8JZ6L5551726
2020 Ford Mustang GT Coupe1FA6P8CF2L5126393
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2020 Ford Mustang — frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Ford Mustang have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2020 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 2020 Ford Mustang?
Based on 113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, engine, electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Ford Mustang get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2020 Ford Mustang at about 22 mpg combined (18 city / 28 highway).
How much is a 2020 Ford Mustang worth?
Comparable 2020 Ford Mustang listings run roughly $31,000–$90,500, typically around $46,776 (from 33 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.