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2023 Affordable Aluminum Mustang

The 2023 Affordable Aluminum Mustang is a compact car, rated at 25 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year.

Combined MPG
25
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Starting price
$32,000
Recalls
6

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeAffordable Aluminum
ModelMustang
Model year2023
Vehicle classCompact Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2.3 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spd
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG22
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG25
CO₂ tailpipe350 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2500

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Mustang19 MPG combined
Mustang24 MPG combined
Mustang25 MPG combined
Mustang24 MPG combined
Mustang18 MPG combined
Mustang Convertible18 MPG combined
Mustang Convertible23 MPG combined
Mustang Convertible23 MPG combined
Mustang Convertible23 MPG combined
Mustang HO Convertible22 MPG combined
Mustang HO Convertible21 MPG combined
Mustang HO Coupe23 MPG combined
Mustang HO Coupe22 MPG combined
Mustang Mach 118 MPG combined
Mustang Mach 117 MPG combined
Mustang Mach-E AWD93 MPG combined
Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended92 MPG combined
MUSTANG MACH-E CAL RT 1 ER AWD98 MPG combined
Mustang Mach-E GT84 MPG combined
Mustang Mach-E GT Performance82 MPG combined
Mustang Mach-E RWD103 MPG combined
Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended99 MPG combined
Mustang Mach-E RWD LFP101 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City22 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

NHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.

Recalls (6)

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION23V070000 · 2023-02-10

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.

  • 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.

  • STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM24V493000 · 2024-06-28

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S44.

  • STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM25V096000 · 2025-02-14

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-493. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S11.

  • 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.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM25V689000 · 2025-10-10

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. 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 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2023 Affordable Aluminum Mustang?

The 2023 Affordable Aluminum Mustang is EPA-rated at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 32 highway).

Is the 2023 Affordable Aluminum Mustang reliable?

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2023 Affordable Aluminum Mustang. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2023 Affordable Aluminum Mustang?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2023 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 2023 Affordable Aluminum Mustang?

The 2023 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