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Ford Mustang GT: performance, engines and what owners say

Ford Mustang GT SN95 (New Edge) (2000–2004) in red, AI illustrationFord Mustang GT S197 (2005–2010) in deep blue, AI illustrationFord Mustang GT S197 (5.0) (2011–2014) in deep blue, AI illustrationFord Mustang GT S550 (2015–2023) in dark gray, AI illustrationFord Mustang GT S650 (2024–) in blue, AI illustration

Mustang GT SN95 (New Edge) · 2000–2004

260horsepower
6.00–60 mph, sec

4.6 two-valve V8 with 260 hp. Bullitt edition in 2001.

Mustang GT S197 · 2005–2009

300horsepower
4.80–60 mph, sec

4.6 three-valve V8: 300 hp, then 315 hp for 2010.

Mustang GT S197 (5.0) · 2011–2012

412horsepower
4.60–60 mph, sec

Coyote 5.0 arrives: 412 hp, then 420 hp from 2013.

Mustang GT S550 · 2015–2017

435horsepower
4.40–60 mph, sec

Independent rear suspension. 460 hp and a 10-speed from 2018.

Mustang GT S650 · 2024–2025

480horsepower
4.20–60 mph, sec (Mustang GT Performance Pack)

Gen 4 Coyote, two throttle bodies: 480 hp, 486 with active exhaust.

SN95 (New Edge) Mustang GT · 2000–2004

How fast is the SN95 (New Edge) Mustang GT?

Coupe, convertible, 2000–2004. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.

The engine: Ford 4.6 Modular (2-valve)

4.6-liter V8, SOHC 2-valve

ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, PI heads
Output260 hp, 302 lb-ft; 265 hp in the 2001 Bullitt
IntakeNylon-composite manifold with coolant crossover
Bore x stroke90.2 x 90.0 mm
Performance engines →

Known issues

  • Intake manifold coolant leaksClass action

    The composite intake's coolant crossover can crack and leak, which can overheat the engine. Class actions covered some 1997–2001 Mustangs.

    Fix: Replace the intake manifold.

    4 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2000–2004)
  • Spark plug threadsOwner-reported

    Spark plug threads in the aluminum heads can be stripped or too shallow, and a plug can work loose and blow out.

    Fix: Ford's approved out-of-warranty repair is a thread insert kit.

    4 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2000–2004)
Engine sources
  1. Wikipedia: Ford Mustang (fourth generation)
  2. Wikipedia: Ford Modular engine
  3. Wise Auto Tools: Ford spark plug blow out

What owners say on YouTube

54This car's YouTube owner tone, out of 100 · #2 of 5 generations · videos about this generation only (the engine's tone above covers every car with that engine)

Owners praise

Looks22%
Interior and seats17%
Handling and steering17%
Power and acceleration17%

Owners complain about

Clutch8%
Spark plugs / coils / misfire5%

Share of the 192 most-watched SN95 (New Edge) Mustang GT videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).

Should you buy a SN95 (New Edge) Mustang GT?

  • Most owner complaints: the 2000 (311). Fewest: the 2004 (116). Raw counts, not per car sold, for every version NHTSA files under this name.
  • Budget for intake manifold coolant leaks: 4 owner complaints mention it. Replace the intake manifold.
  • Budget for spark plug threads: 4 owner complaints mention it. Ford's approved out-of-warranty repair is a thread insert kit.
  • 10 recall campaigns across 2000–2004 (all Mustang versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
  • Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the Mustang GT yet.

S197 Mustang GT · 2005–2010

How fast is the S197 Mustang GT?

Coupe, convertible, 2005–2010. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.

Mustang GT

2005–2009

300 hpat 5,750 rpm

Torque
320 lb-ftat 4,500 rpm
0–60 mph
4.8 sCar and Driver test
Gearbox
5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic, rear-drive
Weight
3,480–3,525 lbcoupe, manual to automatic
Price new
$24,9952005 coupe, Ford launch price
Sources
  1. 0-60specs.com: Ford Mustang 0-60 runs by magazine (Car and Driver, MotorTrend, Road & Track)
  2. Ford: Mustang facts, 1994 to 2010 (2009, archived)
  3. Wikipedia: Ford Mustang (fifth generation)
  4. Ford press release on 2005 Mustang production and pricing (reprinted by SeriousWheels)

Mustang GT

2010

315 hpat 6,000 rpm

New body and interior; 15 hp more than 2005–2009.

Torque
325 lb-ftat 4,250 rpm
0–60 mph
4.9 sCar and Driver test
Gearbox
5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic, rear-drive
Weight
3,533 lbcoupe, manual; 3,575 lb automatic
Price new
$27,9952010 coupe, destination not included
Sources
  1. 0-60specs.com: Ford Mustang 0-60 runs by magazine (Car and Driver, MotorTrend, Road & Track)
  2. Ford: Mustang facts, 1994 to 2010 (2009, archived)
  3. Wikipedia: Ford Mustang (fifth generation)
  4. Ford: 2010 Ford Mustang is fast, fun, affordable (2009, archived)

The engine: Ford 4.6 Modular (3-valve)

4.6-liter V8, SOHC 3-valve

ValvetrainSOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, variable cam timing
Output300 hp, 320 lb-ft; 315 hp for 2010
BlockAluminum in the Mustang (iron in trucks)
Bore x stroke90.2 x 90.0 mm
Performance engines →

Known issues

  • Spark plugs break on removalMaker bulletin

    On engines built before Nov. 30, 2007, the two-piece plugs can break during removal and leave part in the head.

    Fix: Ford bulletin 08-7-6 gives a hand-tool removal method and an extraction procedure.

    1 owner complaint to NHTSA mentions it (2005–2010)
Engine sources
  1. Wikipedia: Ford Modular engine
  2. Ford: Mustang facts, 1994 to 2010 (2009, archived)
  3. Wikipedia: Ford Mustang (fifth generation)
  4. Ford: 2010 Ford Mustang is fast, fun, affordable (2009, archived)
  5. Ford TSB 08-7-6: spark plug removal, 4.6L 3V (Apr 2008)

What owners say on YouTube

53This car's YouTube owner tone, out of 100 · #4 of 5 generations · videos about this generation only (the engine's tone above covers every car with that engine)

Owners praise

Looks22%
Interior and seats17%
Handling and steering17%
Power and acceleration17%

Owners complain about

Clutch8%
Spark plugs / coils / misfire5%

Share of the 192 most-watched S197 Mustang GT videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).

Should you buy a S197 Mustang GT?

  • New, the Mustang GT cost $24,995 (2005 coupe, Ford launch price).
  • YouTube likes the 2005 best (57/100).
  • Most owner complaints: the 2005 (705). Fewest: the 2009 (181). Raw counts, not per car sold, for every version NHTSA files under this name.
  • Budget for spark plugs break on removal: 1 owner complaint mentions it. Ford bulletin 08-7-6 gives a hand-tool removal method and an extraction procedure.
  • 11 recall campaigns across 2005–2010 (all Mustang versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
  • Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the Mustang GT yet.
Sources
  1. Ford press release on 2005 Mustang production and pricing (reprinted by SeriousWheels)

S197 (5.0) Mustang GT · 2011–2014

How fast is the S197 (5.0) Mustang GT?

Coupe, convertible, 2011–2014. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.

Mustang GT

2011–2012

412 hpat 6,500 rpm

Optional Brembo package: Shelby GT500 front brakes, 19-inch wheels, summer tires.

Torque
390 lb-ftat 4,250 rpm
0–60 mph
4.6 sCar and Driver test
Gearbox
6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic, rear-drive
Price new
$29,6452011 coupe, plus $850 destination
Sources
  1. 0-60specs.com: Ford Mustang 0-60 runs by magazine (Car and Driver, MotorTrend, Road & Track)
  2. Wikipedia: Ford Mustang (fifth generation)
  3. Ford: The 5.0-liter is back, 2011 Mustang GT (Dec 2009, archived)
  4. Ford: 2011 Mustang GT leads class with 26 mpg, 412 hp (Mar 2010, archived)
  5. Cars.com: 2011 Ford Mustang lineup priced (Feb 2010)

The engine: Ford Coyote 5.0

Ford Coyote 5.0 engine, AI illustration

5.0-liter V8, DOHC 4-valve

Redline7,000 rpm (2011)
Output412–486 hp in the GT
FuelPort plus direct injection from 2018
BuildAluminum block and heads; 430 lb as shipped (2011)

Engine's YouTube owner tone 50/100 (videos about the Ford Coyote 5.0 in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)

Ford Coyote 5.0 engine page →

Why the engine page shows fewer: it counts only the 18 owner complaints and 0 recalls for 2011–2014 that name this engine or a version that only had it. This page counts all 1,565 complaints and 9 recall campaigns NHTSA files under "Mustang" for those years, other engines included.

Known issues

  • Ticking noiseMaker bulletin

    Many Coyotes make a light tick, often after an oil change. Ford's service message for 2011–2024 Mustangs calls it normal and harmless.

    9 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2011–2014)
  • MT-82 manual gearbox (disputed)Lawsuit

    Owners of 2011–2019 manual Mustangs sued over hard shifts, grinding and gear lockouts. Ford denies a defect and blames normal wear.

    44 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2011–2014)
Engine sources
  1. Ford: The 5.0-liter is back, 2011 Mustang GT (Dec 2009, archived)
  2. Ford Media Center: Mustang Dark Horse 500 hp; GT up to 486 hp (Dec 2022, archived)
  3. Ford Media Center: New Mustang GT can go 0-60 in less than four seconds (Jul 2017, archived)
  4. Ford Media Center: 2016 Mustang technical specifications (archived)
  5. The Autopian: Nobody knows what's making Ford's Coyote engines tick (Aug 2024)
  6. The Drive: Mustang owners file lawsuit over six-speed manual transmissions (2020)

What owners say on YouTube

53This car's YouTube owner tone, out of 100 · #5 of 5 generations · videos about this generation only (the engine's tone above covers every car with that engine)

Owners praise

Looks22%
Interior and seats17%
Handling and steering17%
Power and acceleration17%

Owners complain about

Clutch8%
Spark plugs / coils / misfire5%

Share of the 192 most-watched S197 (5.0) Mustang GT videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).

Should you buy a S197 (5.0) Mustang GT?

  • New, the Mustang GT cost $29,645 (2011 coupe, plus $850 destination).
  • YouTube likes the 2014 best (66/100).
  • Most owner complaints: the 2012 (469). Fewest: the 2013 (271). Raw counts, not per car sold, for every version NHTSA files under this name.
  • Budget for ticking noise: 9 owner complaints mention it.
  • Budget for mt-82 manual gearbox (disputed): 44 owner complaints mention it.
  • 9 recall campaigns across 2011–2014 (all Mustang versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
  • Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the Mustang GT yet.
Sources
  1. Cars.com: 2011 Ford Mustang lineup priced (Feb 2010)

S550 Mustang GT · 2015–2023

How fast is the S550 Mustang GT?

Fastback, convertible, 2015–2023. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.

Mustang GT

2015–2017

435 hpat 6,500 rpm

Torque
400 lb-ftat 4,250 rpm
0–60 mph
4.4 sCar and Driver test
Gearbox
6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic, rear-drive
Weight
3,705 lbfastback, manual (2016); 3,729 lb automatic
Price new
$32,1002015 fastback, plus $825 destination
Sources
  1. 0-60specs.com: Ford Mustang 0-60 runs by magazine (Car and Driver, MotorTrend, Road & Track)
  2. Ford Media Center: 2016 Mustang technical specifications (archived)
  3. Ford Media Center: 2015 Mustang press kit, performance (archived)
  4. Automotive Fleet: Ford sets 2015 Mustang pricing (Jun 2014)

Mustang GT

2018–2023

460 hpat 7,000 rpm; 450 hp for 2022–2023 (emissions)

Port plus direct injection adds 25 hp; new 10-speed automatic.

Torque
420 lb-ftat 4,600 rpm; 410 for 2022–2023
Gearbox
6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic, rear-drive
Price new
$35,9952018 fastback, destination included
Sources
  1. Ford Media Center: New Mustang GT can go 0-60 in less than four seconds (Jul 2017, archived)
  2. Ford of Europe: 2018 Mustang technical specifications (archived)
  3. The Drive: 2022 Mustang 5.0 down 10 hp to meet emissions rules, Ford statement (Oct 2021)
  4. Ford Media Center: 2018 Mustang (archived)
  5. Cars.com: Ford puts a price on 2018 Mustang (Aug 2017)

Mustang GT Performance Pack

2018–2023

460 hpsame engine as the GT

Brembo six-piston fronts, Torsen diff, stiffer springs and bars, braces. Level 2: wider tires, lower.

0–60 mph
3.8 sCar and Driver test
Gearbox
6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic, rear-drive
Package price
$3,995package price on the GT, 2018
Sources
  1. 0-60specs.com: Ford Mustang 0-60 runs by magazine (Car and Driver, MotorTrend, Road & Track)
  2. Ford Media Center: New Mustang GT can go 0-60 in less than four seconds (Jul 2017, archived)
  3. Ford Media Center: 2018 Mustang (archived)
  4. Cars.com: Ford puts a price on 2018 Mustang (Aug 2017)
  5. Ford Media Center: 2022 Mustang (archived)
  6. Ford Media Center: Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 2 (Oct 2017, archived)

The engine: Ford Coyote 5.0

Ford Coyote 5.0 engine, AI illustration

5.0-liter V8, DOHC 4-valve

Redline7,000 rpm (2011)
Output412–486 hp in the GT
FuelPort plus direct injection from 2018
BuildAluminum block and heads; 430 lb as shipped (2011)

Engine's YouTube owner tone 50/100 (videos about the Ford Coyote 5.0 in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)

Ford Coyote 5.0 engine page →

Why the engine page shows fewer: it counts only the 7 owner complaints and 0 recalls for 2015–2023 that name this engine or a version that only had it. This page counts all 1,669 complaints and 35 recall campaigns NHTSA files under "Mustang" for those years, other engines included.

Known issues

  • Ticking noiseMaker bulletin

    Many Coyotes make a light tick, often after an oil change. Ford's service message for 2011–2024 Mustangs calls it normal and harmless.

    16 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2015–2023)
  • Oil consumption (2018–2020)Maker bulletin (F-150)

    Some Gen 3 Coyotes use over a quart per 3,000 miles. Ford's 2019 bulletin blames vacuum on deceleration; the bulletin and lawsuit cover the F-150.

    Fix: Dealer checks for leaks, changes the oil and reprograms the engine computer.

    4 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2015–2023)
  • MT-82 manual gearbox (disputed)Lawsuit

    Owners of 2011–2019 manual Mustangs sued over hard shifts, grinding and gear lockouts. Ford denies a defect and blames normal wear.

    6 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2015–2023)
Engine sources
  1. Ford: The 5.0-liter is back, 2011 Mustang GT (Dec 2009, archived)
  2. Ford Media Center: Mustang Dark Horse 500 hp; GT up to 486 hp (Dec 2022, archived)
  3. Ford Media Center: New Mustang GT can go 0-60 in less than four seconds (Jul 2017, archived)
  4. Ford Media Center: 2016 Mustang technical specifications (archived)
  5. The Autopian: Nobody knows what's making Ford's Coyote engines tick (Aug 2024)
  6. The Drive: Mustang owners file lawsuit over six-speed manual transmissions (2020)
  7. SlashGear: Ford Coyote 5.0 oil consumption, the Gen 3 problem explained (May 2026)

What owners say on YouTube

54This car's YouTube owner tone, out of 100 · #3 of 5 generations · videos about this generation only (the engine's tone above covers every car with that engine)

Owners praise

Looks22%
Interior and seats17%
Handling and steering17%
Power and acceleration17%

Owners complain about

Clutch8%
Spark plugs / coils / misfire5%

Share of the 192 most-watched S550 Mustang GT videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).

Most-watched videos

Should you buy a S550 Mustang GT?

  • New, the Mustang GT cost $32,100 (2015 fastback, plus $825 destination).
  • YouTube likes the 2018 best (64/100).
  • Most owner complaints: the 2015 (438). Fewest: the 2023 (15). Raw counts, not per car sold, for every version NHTSA files under this name.
  • Budget for ticking noise: 16 owner complaints mention it.
  • Budget for oil consumption (2018–2020): 4 owner complaints mention it. Dealer checks for leaks, changes the oil and reprograms the engine computer.
  • 35 recall campaigns across 2015–2023 (all Mustang versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
  • Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the Mustang GT yet.
Sources
  1. Automotive Fleet: Ford sets 2015 Mustang pricing (Jun 2014)

S650 Mustang GT · 2024–

How fast is the S650 Mustang GT?

Fastback, convertible, 2024–. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.

Mustang GT

2024–2025

480 hp486 with active exhaust

Dual air box and dual throttle bodies; manual gets standard rev-matching.

Torque
415 lb-ft418 with active exhaust
Gearbox
6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic, rear-drive
Price new
$42,4952024 fastback, plus $1,595 destination
Sources
  1. Ford Media Center: Mustang Dark Horse 500 hp; GT up to 486 hp (Dec 2022, archived)
  2. Ford Media Center: 2024 Mustang (archived)
  3. Motor1: 2024 Ford Mustang pricing (Feb 2023)
  4. Ford Media Center: 2024 Ford Mustang reveal (Sep 2022, archived)

The engine: Ford Coyote 5.0

Ford Coyote 5.0 engine, AI illustration

5.0-liter V8, DOHC 4-valve

Redline7,000 rpm (2011)
Output412–486 hp in the GT
FuelPort plus direct injection from 2018
BuildAluminum block and heads; 430 lb as shipped (2011)

Engine's YouTube owner tone 50/100 (videos about the Ford Coyote 5.0 in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)

Ford Coyote 5.0 engine page →

Why the engine page shows fewer: it counts only the 2 owner complaints and 0 recalls for 2024– that name this engine or a version that only had it. This page counts all 103 complaints and 15 recall campaigns NHTSA files under "Mustang" for those years, other engines included.

Known issues

  • Ticking noiseMaker bulletin

    Many Coyotes make a light tick, often after an oil change. Ford's service message for 2011–2024 Mustangs calls it normal and harmless.

Engine sources
  1. Ford: The 5.0-liter is back, 2011 Mustang GT (Dec 2009, archived)
  2. Ford Media Center: Mustang Dark Horse 500 hp; GT up to 486 hp (Dec 2022, archived)
  3. Ford Media Center: New Mustang GT can go 0-60 in less than four seconds (Jul 2017, archived)
  4. Ford Media Center: 2016 Mustang technical specifications (archived)
  5. The Autopian: Nobody knows what's making Ford's Coyote engines tick (Aug 2024)

What owners say on YouTube

60This car's YouTube owner tone, out of 100 · #1 of 5 generations · videos about this generation only (the engine's tone above covers every car with that engine)

Owners praise

Looks22%
Interior and seats17%
Handling and steering17%
Power and acceleration17%

Owners complain about

Clutch8%
Spark plugs / coils / misfire5%

Share of the 192 most-watched S650 Mustang GT videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).

Most-watched videos

Should you buy a S650 Mustang GT?

  • New, the Mustang GT cost $42,495 (2024 fastback, plus $1,595 destination).
  • YouTube likes the 2025 best (62/100).
  • Most owner complaints: the 2024 (84). Fewest: the 2025 (19). Raw counts, not per car sold, for every version NHTSA files under this name.
  • Maker fix: Ticking noise.
  • 15 recall campaigns across 2024–2025 (all Mustang versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
  • Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the Mustang GT yet.
Sources
  1. Motor1: 2024 Ford Mustang pricing (Feb 2023)

Compare the Mustang GT

All sources (30)
  1. Wikipedia: Ford Mustang (fourth generation) Wikipedia (fallback)
  2. 0-60specs.com: Ford Mustang 0-60 runs by magazine (Car and Driver, MotorTrend, Road & Track) magazine tests, aggregated
  3. Wikipedia: Ford Modular engine Wikipedia (fallback)
  4. Wise Auto Tools: Ford spark plug blow out tool seller
  5. Ford: Mustang facts, 1994 to 2010 (2009, archived) Ford
  6. Wikipedia: Ford Mustang (fifth generation) Wikipedia (fallback)
  7. Ford press release on 2005 Mustang production and pricing (reprinted by SeriousWheels) Ford release, reprint
  8. Ford: 2010 Ford Mustang is fast, fun, affordable (2009, archived) Ford
  9. Ford TSB 08-7-6: spark plug removal, 4.6L 3V (Apr 2008) Maker bulletin
  10. Ford: The 5.0-liter is back, 2011 Mustang GT (Dec 2009, archived) Ford
  11. Ford: 2011 Mustang GT leads class with 26 mpg, 412 hp (Mar 2010, archived) Ford
  12. Cars.com: 2011 Ford Mustang lineup priced (Feb 2010) outlet
  13. Ford Media Center: 2014 Mustang (archived) Ford
  14. Ford Media Center: Mustang Dark Horse 500 hp; GT up to 486 hp (Dec 2022, archived) Ford
  15. Ford Media Center: New Mustang GT can go 0-60 in less than four seconds (Jul 2017, archived) Ford
  16. Ford Media Center: 2016 Mustang technical specifications (archived) Ford
  17. The Autopian: Nobody knows what's making Ford's Coyote engines tick (Aug 2024) outlet
  18. The Drive: Mustang owners file lawsuit over six-speed manual transmissions (2020) outlet
  19. Ford Media Center: 2015 Mustang press kit, performance (archived) Ford
  20. Automotive Fleet: Ford sets 2015 Mustang pricing (Jun 2014) outlet
  21. Ford of Europe: 2018 Mustang technical specifications (archived) Ford (Europe spec, rpm only)
  22. The Drive: 2022 Mustang 5.0 down 10 hp to meet emissions rules, Ford statement (Oct 2021) outlet
  23. Ford Media Center: 2018 Mustang (archived) Ford
  24. Cars.com: Ford puts a price on 2018 Mustang (Aug 2017) outlet
  25. Ford Media Center: 2022 Mustang (archived) Ford
  26. Ford Media Center: Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 2 (Oct 2017, archived) Ford
  27. SlashGear: Ford Coyote 5.0 oil consumption, the Gen 3 problem explained (May 2026) outlet
  28. Ford Media Center: 2024 Mustang (archived) Ford
  29. Motor1: 2024 Ford Mustang pricing (Feb 2023) outlet
  30. Ford Media Center: 2024 Ford Mustang reveal (Sep 2022, archived) Ford

Showing the years only ().Showing every year.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

NHTSA files the GT under Mustang, so these counts include V6 and EcoBoost Mustangs of these years.

No Lemon Index for the Mustang GT: the index is complaints per car sold, and sales by trim aren't published. These are raw counts.

SN95 (New Edge): 863 complaints for 2000–2004.

S197: 2,533 complaints for 2005–2010.

S197 (5.0): 1,565 complaints for 2011–2014.

S550: 1,669 complaints for 2015–2023.

S650: 103 complaints for 2024–.

2000311
2001173
2002118
2003145
2004116
2005705
2006424
2007615
2008347
2009181
2010261
2011466
2012469
2013271
2014359
2015438
2016379
2017267
2018195
2019150
2020120
202155
202250
202315
202484
202519

What they're about

SN95 (New Edge) · 2000–2004

Engine and engine cooling125
Air bags108
Vehicle speed control96
Seat belts89
Power train87

S197 · 2005–2010

Air bags1365
Electrical system322
Vehicle speed control183
Structure175
Power train142

S197 (5.0) · 2011–2014

Air bags673
Power train455
Engine118
Vehicle speed control103
Electrical system74

S550 · 2015–2023

Engine303
Electrical system280
Power train206
Back over prevention192
Structure149

S650 · 2024–

Electrical system45
Exterior lighting13
Engine13
Power train12
Visibility/wiper7

Recalls

  • 09E012000 Exterior Lighting2000–2004

    SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.

  • 09E025000 Exterior Lighting2000–2004

    DOPE, INC.

  • 06E038000 Exterior Lighting2000–2001

    CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

  • 08E050000 Exterior Lighting2000–2004

    K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.

  • 06E056000 Fuel System, Gasoline2000–2004

    CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

  • 06E064000 Exterior Lighting2000–2002

    CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

  • 06E049000 Exterior Lighting2000–2004

    CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

  • 00V349000 Parking Brake2000–2001

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.

  • 99V250000 Seat Belts2000

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.

  • 06V108000 Vehicle Speed Control2003–2004

    ON CERTAIN MUSTANG COBRA PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLOOR CARPETING DURING HEAVY THROTTLE APPLICATION.

  • 21V081000 Air Bags2005–2010

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.

  • 21E013000 Air Bags2005–2010

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair.

  • 17V024000 Air Bags2005–2009

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, A

  • 16V384000 Air Bags2005–2010

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang ve

  • 15V319000 Air Bags2005–2010

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006.

  • 08V082000 Air Bags2005–2008

    FORD IS RECALLING 434,593 MY 2008 MUSTANG VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ONE OF THE NECK INJURY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

  • 09E025000 Exterior Lighting2005–2008

    DOPE, INC.

  • 09E012000 Exterior Lighting2005–2008

    SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.

  • 06E089000 Suspension2005–2007

    CERTAIN AFTERMARKET EIBACH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS ONLY, PART NO.

  • 18V046000 Air Bags2009–2010

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Ma

  • 19V001000 Air Bags2010

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern M

  • 19V001000 Air Bags2011–2014

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern M

  • 21V081000 Air Bags2011–2014

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.

  • 21E013000 Air Bags2011–2014

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair.

  • 16V384000 Air Bags2011

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang ve

  • 15V319000 Air Bags2011–2014

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006.

  • 17V024000 Air Bags2012

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, A

  • 16V248000 Power Train2012

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Mustang vehicles.

  • 12V190000 Power Train2012–2013

    FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, AND 2012-2013 MUSTANG VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS.

  • 18V046000 Air Bags2013

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Ma

  • 16V779000 Engine And Engine Cooling2015–2017

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016.

  • 16V643000 Latches/Locks/Linkages2015

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles.

  • 14V774000 Fuel System, Gasoline2015

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured September 25, 2014, to October 9, 2014.

  • 15V339000 Fuel System, Gasoline2015

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured February 14, 2014, to February 10, 2015, and equipped with 2.3L engines.

  • 14V649000 Seat Belts2015

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured August 18, 2014, to October 2, 2014.

  • 15V832000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic2015

    Roush Performance Products, Inc.

  • 22V011000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic2015

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii.

  • 20V331000 Latches/Locks/Linkages2015

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles.

  • 22V082000 Back Over Prevention2015–2017

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles.

  • 25V572000 Back Over Prevention2015–2019

    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.

  • 25V614000 Seat Belts2015–2017

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles.

  • 15V707000 Seat Belts2016

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured September 26, 2015, to October 1, 2015.

  • 17V529000 Air Bags2017

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles.

  • 17V168000 Latches/Locks/Linkages2017

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles.

  • 18E035000 Engine And Engine Cooling2018

    Roush Performance Products, Inc.

  • 17V814000 Electrical System2018

    Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Mustang vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 12.4" digital instrument cluster.

  • 18V213000 Power Train2018

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions.

  • 20V263000 Power Train2019–2020

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles.

  • 19V076000 Electrical System2019

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

  • 22V382000 Power Train2019–2020

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and manual transmissions.

  • 25V442000 Back Over Prevention2019–2023

    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 Avia

  • 26V372000 Electrical System2019

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V076.

  • 20V306000 Forward Collision Avoidance2020

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped a forward-looking camera.

  • 20V573000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic2020

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.

  • 20V575000 Back Over Prevention2020

    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.

  • 23V727000 Electrical System2020–2023

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles.

  • 25V695000 Back Over Prevention2020

    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.

  • 21V980000 Air Bags2021

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang vehicles.

  • 22V083000 Air Bags2021–2022

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles.

  • 25V455000 Fuel System, Gasoline2021–2022

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles.

  • 25V689000 Electrical System2021–2023

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727.

  • 22V334000 Forward Collision Avoidance2022

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang vehicles equipped with an Image Processing Module A (IPMA) or forward-facing camera.

  • 23V070000 Power Train2022–2023

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.

  • 24V493000 Steering2022–2023

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles.

  • 25V096000 Steering2022–2023

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-493.

  • 23V800000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic2024

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles.

  • 24V220000 Fuel System, Gasoline2024

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines.

  • 24V394000 Power Train2024

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles.

  • 24V496000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic2024

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles.

  • 24V593000 Suspension2024

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles.

  • 24V634000 Fuel System, Gasoline2024

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles.

  • 24V802000 Electrical System2024

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles.

  • 25V315000 Back Over Prevention2024

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024

  • 25V516000 Electrical System2024

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2024 Mustang vehicle that was repaired incorrectly under recall 24V802.

  • 25V546000 Exterior Lighting2024–2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles.

  • 26V418000 Visibility2024–2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles.

  • 26V547000 Electrical System2024–2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles.

  • 25V164000 Power Train2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles.

  • 25V519000 Exterior Lighting2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles.

  • 26V122000 Engine And Engine Cooling2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles.

Source: NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov). Check a VIN for open recalls on one car.

Quick answers

How fast is the Ford Mustang GT?

The S650 Mustang GT makes 480 hp and 415 lb-ft.

What engine does the Ford Mustang GT have?

The S650 Mustang GT (2024–) uses the Ford Coyote 5.0, a 5.0-liter V8, DOHC 4-valve. Older generations: SN95 (New Edge): Ford 4.6 Modular (2-valve); S197: Ford 4.6 Modular (3-valve); S197 (5.0): Ford Coyote 5.0; S550: Ford Coyote 5.0.

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