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2025 Ford Mustang

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Ford Mustang is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2025 Ford Mustang — representative photo
Representative photo

2025 Ford Mustang at a glance

Safety recalls6
Owner complaints18
Combined18–26 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 Ford Mustang recalls 6

Electrical System:wiring NHTSA Campaign #26V547000 · manufacturer #26C40 · 25/08/2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 108, "Lamp…

Fix: Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer…

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor NHTSA Campaign #26V418000 · manufacturer #26C32 · 30/06/2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.

Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searcha…

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) NHTSA Campaign #26V122000 · manufacturer #26S10 · 03/03/2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov…

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #25V546000 · manufacturer #25C43 · 22/08/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equ…

Fix: Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-8…

Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module NHTSA Campaign #25V519000 · manufacturer #25C39 · 08/08/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal, and r…

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C39.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve Body NHTSA Campaign #25V164000 · manufacturer #25S19 · 14/03/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2025 Ford Mustang common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Visibility
Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

2025 Ford Mustang safety ratings

Rollover★★★★★

Rollover risk: 7.9% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Ford Mustang C RWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2025 Ford Mustang MPG & running costs

Combined18–26 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,283
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume81 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,417 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2025 Ford Mustang costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,415
Fuel only$16,415
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
185.8–189.4 in
Width
74.0–75.6 in
Height
55.1–63.0 in
Wheelbase
107.1–116.9 in
Curb weight
3,587–4,588 lb
Front track
61.8–64.2 in
Rear track
63.8–64.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Ford Mustang — ranges cover the 7 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 57

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 57.

Quality improvements include: -Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail

Bulletin TCU-26.2.12.2.2 Mach E, F · Electrical System · Sep 2026

Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements

Bulletin ECG-26.2.12.3 Bronco,Esca · Electrical System · Sep 2026

Some of the following vehicles: * 2023-2025 F-Super Duty built on or before 02-Feb-2025 * 2024-2026 Ranger/Bronco/Mustang * 2024-2025 F-150 built on or before 15-Jul-2025 * 2024-2025 Nautilus built on or before 16-Feb-2025 * 2025 Explorer/Aviator built on or b…

Bulletin SSM 55118 · Electrical System, Structure · Aug 2026

Some 2025-2026 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 5.0L or 2.3L engine and built on 15-Aug-2025 and through 01-Dec-2025 may exhibit various drivability symptoms and/or have diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) related to th…

Bulletin SSM 55072 · Power Train, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2026

Some 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles built on or before 23-Apr-2026 may exhibit a sagging headliner appearance at the door openings which show the raw headliner edge untucked from the door glass run. An updated door glass run has been released for service (Left Sid…

Bulletin SSM 55061 · Structure, Visibility/wiper · Aug 2026

Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is operat…

Bulletin SSM 55031 · Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System · Jul 2026

Some 2021-2026 Ford vehicles may exhibit inoperative heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel and/or front/rear defrost features after a remote start is performed through the Ford mobile application or with the key fob. Customers may also experience heated/c…

Bulletin SSM 55008 · Seats, Visibility/wiper, Electrical System · Jul 2026

NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator Vehicles Powertrain Control Module Software Update

Bulletin 26E04 · Electrical System · Jul 2026

Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display after welcome animation. The rear-view camera will still function when shifting the vehicle to reverse under these…

Bulletin TSB 26-2297 · Electrical System · Jun 2026

Some 2025-2026 Mustang vehicles built on 01-Jun-2025 and through 25-Apr-2026 may exhibit a chirp and/or rattle noise from the left side of the instrument panel. This may be due to the heating, ventilation and air condition (HVAC) control module lower fastener…

Bulletin SSM 54912 · Structure · Jun 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the MUSTANG RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 6

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Mustang. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Electrical

Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine wiring harness could become damaged. As a result, there could be a loss of power to the wheels, one or both headlamps could stop working, the windshield washer fluid pump may not work, and/or the engine cooling fan may not work. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A loss of headlamps and/or…

Transport Canada #2026408 · Aug 2026

Visual System

Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the windshield wiper motor could cause it not to work properly in cold temperatures. If this happens, the windshield wipers may only operate at their high-speed setting and the windshield washing system may not work. Safety Risk: Windshield wipers and a windshield washing system that don't work properly can reduce visibility and increa…

Transport Canada #2026319 · Jun 2026

Engine

Issue: On certain vehicles, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the EGR valve could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L engine, 2.0 L gas or hybrid engine or 2.3 L engine. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the…

Transport Canada #2026094 · Mar 2026

Engine

Issue: This recall is for supercharger upgrade kits that were installed before delivery or purchased from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory. Under certain conditions, the upgrade kit's powertrain control module (PCM) software may not work properly and could turn off certain safety features. If this happens, the vehicle could move and/or accelerate unexpectedly. Note: This re…

Transport Canada #2025549 · Oct 2025

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, the body seams may not have been sealed properly. As a result, water could leak into the body control module (BCM). If this happens, the front and rear side marker lights, taillights and license plate lights may not work and/or flicker. Safety Risk: Exterior lights that don't work and/or flicker could make the vehicle less visible to others and incre…

Transport Canada #2025434 · Aug 2025

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, the light emitting diode (LED) driver module in the headlight assemblies could fail. If this happens, the high and low beam headlights, parking lights, daytime running lights and turn signal lights may not work. For Nautilus models, this could also cause the rear tail lights, turn signals and parking lights not to work. Note: This problem would cause…

Transport Canada #2025417 · Aug 2025

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang is an American automobile manufactured and marketed by Ford since 1964, as Ford's longest nameplate in continuous production. Currently in its seventh generation, it is the fifth-best selling Ford car nameplate. The namesake of the "pony car" automobile segment, the Mustang was developed as a highly styled line of sporty coupes and convertibles derived from existing model lines, initially distinguished by its pronounced "long hood, short deck" proportions.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2025 Ford Mustang vehicles on record

Other Ford Mustang model years

2025 Ford Mustang — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Ford Mustang have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Mustang. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Mustang?

Across all 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are exterior lighting, electrical system, engine.

What is the 2025 Ford Mustang safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2025 Ford Mustang crash-test ratings of rollover 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Ford Mustang get?

The 2025 Ford Mustang has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.