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We buy Ford Mustangs from every year, 1995–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Ford Mustang by year
The Mustang is a small car sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl and 5.4L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 109 recalls and 8,106 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Mustang | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | 15–21 | 5 | 616 |
| 1996 Mustang | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 3 | 254 |
| 1997 Mustang | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 2 | 185 |
| 1998 Mustang | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 4 | 247 |
| 1999 Mustang | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 17–21 | 3 | 222 |
| 2000 Mustang | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 14–21 | 2 | 331 |
| 2001 Mustang | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 18–20 | 1 | 190 |
| 2002 Mustang | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 0 | 118 |
| 2003 Mustang | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 17–21 | 1 | 180 |
| 2004 Mustang | 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 17–21 | 1 | 116 |
| 2005 Mustang | 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 18–20 | 5 | 705 |
| 2006 Mustang | 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 18–20 | 5 | 424 |
| 2007 Mustang | 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 16–20 | 5 | 615 |
| 2008 Mustang | 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 16–20 | 5 | 347 |
| 2009 Mustang | 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 16–20 | 5 | 181 |
| 2010 Mustang | 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 17–21 | 5 | 261 |
| 2011 Mustang | 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 17–23 | 4 | 466 |
| 2012 Mustang | 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 18–23 | 6 | 469 |
| 2013 Mustang | 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | 18–23 | 5 | 271 |
| 2014 Mustang | 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | 18–23 | 3 | 359 |
| 2015 Mustang | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 18–25 | 11 | 438 |
| 2016 Mustang | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl… | 16–25 | 5 | 379 |
| 2017 Mustang | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl… | 16–24 | 6 | 267 |
| 2018 Mustang | 2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl | 16–25 | 3 | 195 |
| 2019 Mustang | 2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl | 16–25 | 6 | 150 |
| 2020 Mustang | 2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl | 14–25 | 8 | 120 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Ford Mustang problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Mustang, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Ford Mustang: questions
How much is a junk Ford Mustang worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Mustangs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Ford Mustangs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Ford Mustang year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2005 Mustang (705). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, power train and electrical system.
Which Ford Mustang year has the most recalls?
The 2015 Mustang has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 11. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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