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2025 Affordable Aluminum Mustang

The 2025 Affordable Aluminum Mustang is a compact car, rated at 26 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

Combined MPG
26
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$32,000
Recalls
4

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeAffordable Aluminum
ModelMustang
Model year2025
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 MPG33
Combined MPG26
CO₂ tailpipe342 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2400

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Mustang19 MPG combined
Mustang26 MPG combined
Mustang18 MPG combined
Mustang Dark Horse17 MPG combined
Mustang Dark Horse17 MPG combined
Mustang GTD12 MPG combined
Mustang Mach-E AWD100 MPG combined
Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended104 MPG combined
Mustang Mach-E GT90 MPG combined
Mustang Mach-E Rally86 MPG combined
Mustang Mach-E RWD107 MPG combined
Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended110 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City22 MPG
Highway33 MPG
Combined26 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Mustang26 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 18% 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
$7,731

$1,546/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG26
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (4)

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY25V164000 · 2025-03-14

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE25V519000 · 2025-08-08

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal, and rear position light to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C39.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING25V546000 · 2025-08-22

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)26V122000 · 2026-03-03

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2025 Affordable Aluminum Mustang?

The 2025 Affordable Aluminum Mustang is EPA-rated at 26 MPG combined (22 city / 33 highway).

Is the 2025 Affordable Aluminum Mustang reliable?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2025 Affordable Aluminum Mustang. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2025 Affordable Aluminum Mustang?

The 2025 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 2025 Affordable Aluminum Mustang?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2025 Affordable Aluminum Mustang costs roughly $1,546 per year to fuel, or about $7,731 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2025 Affordable Aluminum Mustang?

The 2025 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