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2020 Affordable Aluminum Mustang

The 2020 Affordable Aluminum Mustang is a compact car, rated at 25 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 8 recalls for this model year.

Combined MPG
25
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$32,000
Recalls
8

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeAffordable Aluminum
ModelMustang
Model year2020
Vehicle classCompact Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2.3 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (S10)
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG21
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG25
CO₂ tailpipe354 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2500

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Mustang25 MPG combined
Mustang19 MPG combined
Mustang24 MPG combined
Mustang18 MPG combined
Mustang Bullitt17 MPG combined
Mustang Convertible23 MPG combined
Mustang Convertible18 MPG combined
Mustang Convertible23 MPG combined
Mustang HO Convertible23 MPG combined
Mustang HO Convertible22 MPG combined
Mustang HO Coupe23 MPG combined
Mustang HO Coupe23 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City21 MPG
Highway32 MPG
Combined25 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Mustang25 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 21% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$564/mo
Amount financed
$28,800
Total interest
$5,010
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5-year fuel cost
$8,040

$1,608/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG25
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (8)

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA20V306000 · 2020-05-27

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES20V573000 · 2020-09-23

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.

    Remedy: 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.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)20V263000 · 2020-05-08

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA20V575000 · 2020-09-23

    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 (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Remedy: 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 number for this recall is 20C19.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)22V382000 · 2022-05-27

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM23V727000 · 2023-10-27

    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."

    Remedy: 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.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V442000 · 2025-06-27

    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 image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

    Remedy: 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.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V695000 · 2025-10-13

    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.

    Remedy: 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 letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2020 Affordable Aluminum Mustang?

The 2020 Affordable Aluminum Mustang is EPA-rated at 25 MPG combined (21 city / 32 highway).

Is the 2020 Affordable Aluminum Mustang reliable?

NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2020 Affordable Aluminum Mustang. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2020 Affordable Aluminum Mustang?

The 2020 Affordable Aluminum Mustang earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Affordable Aluminum Mustang?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2020 Affordable Aluminum Mustang costs roughly $1,608 per year to fuel, or about $8,040 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2020 Affordable Aluminum Mustang?

The 2020 Affordable Aluminum Mustang is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC