2026 Ford Mustang
2026 Ford Mustang — The Ford Mustang is an American automobile manufactured and marketed by Ford since 1964, as Ford's longest nameplate in continuous production.
Trim: GT
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Ford Mustang snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Ford Mustang typically asks about $31,200 versus a $33,200 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Ford Mustang has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Visibility) and 5 owner complaints. Versus 2025, watch combined mpg (19 mpg → 26 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$31,200
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$33,200
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
3
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
5
Top: Electrical System
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Mustang?
Yes — 3 recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints for the 2026 Ford Mustang. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Visibility
2026-06-30
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.
Campaign 26V418000
Engine and Engine Cooling
2026-03-31
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and engine damage, leading to a loss of drive power.
Campaign 26V205000
Engine
2025-12-01
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Campaign 25V828000
Owner complaints
5 complaints · 1 crash-related. Top components:
- Electrical System1
- Power Train1
- Vehicle Speed Control1
- Visibility/Wiper1
- Wheels1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is combined mpg (19 mpg → 26 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2026.
- Combined MPG
- 19 mpg↑26 mpg
- City MPG
- 16 mpg↑22 mpg
- Highway MPG
- 24 mpg↑33 mpg
- Length
- 185.8 in→189.4 in
- Width
- 74.0 in→75.6 in
- Height
- 63.0 in→55.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 116.9 in→107.1 in
- Curb weight
- 4587.8 lb→3948.5 lb
Trims dropped: EcoBoost
How much does a used 2026 Mustang cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $31,200 in typical used asking against a $33,200 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $33,200
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $31,200
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,000 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Mustang?
The 2026 Ford Mustang is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Ford Mustang continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. 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. NHTSA lists 2026 configurations such as 2026 FORD MUSTANG C N/A RWD. Rated configurations include: 2026 FORD MUSTANG C N/A RWD; 2026 FORD MUSTANG 2 DR N/A RWD.
- 3 NHTSA recalls
- Rollover 5/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- EPA combined 26 mpg
- About 189.4 × 75.6 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 480 hp, 415 lb-ft, 26 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
480 hp
Torque
415 lb-ft
Combined MPG
26 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (26 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,615
5-year energy
$8,077
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 26 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 5.0L Coyote V8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual / 10-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 189.4 in
- Width
- 75.6 in
- Height
- 55.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 107.1 in
- Curb weight
- 3948.5 lb
- Seating
- 4
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 22
- Highway MPG
- 33
- Combined MPG
- 26
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Rollover
- 5 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 FORD MUSTANG C N/A RWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | GT | Dark Horse |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 480 hp | 500 hp |
| Torque | 415 lb-ft | 418 lb-ft |
| Engine | 5.0L Coyote V8 | 5.0L Coyote V8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual / 10-speed automatic | 6-speed manual / 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480 | 415 | — | — | RWD | |
| 500 | 418 | — | — | RWD |