2025 Ford Mustang — Full Specifications
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The 2025 Ford Mustang is a coupe offered with 3 engines (2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 5L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl supercharged). Its most fuel-efficient configuration returns around 31 mpg (UK) / 26 mpg (US EPA) combined, with 14–31 mpg (UK) across all configurations. Owners often keep a Ford Mustang workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Related 2025 listings: Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Compared with the 2024 Ford Mustang: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 31 mpg (UK) combined. EPA lists new engine options for 2025: 5.2L 8-cyl supercharged. It holds a 5★ overall NHTSA rating (none is on record for the 2024 model).
Full Specifications
| Engine (most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo |
|---|---|
| Engine options | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 5L 8-cyl · 5.2L 8-cyl supercharged |
| Transmission (most efficient) | Automatic 10-spd |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Powertrain | Conventional |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | Coupe |
| Passenger Volume (EPA) | 81 cu ft (2,294 L) |
| Luggage Volume (EPA) | 12 cu ft (340 L) |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 31 combined / 26 urban / 40 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 26 combined / 22 city / 33 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 213 g/km |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 3 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions) |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $2,600 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 4 configurations for the 2025 Ford Mustang across 3 engines (2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 5L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl supercharged). Combined fuel economy ranges from 12 to 26 mpg (US), or 14 to 31 mpg (UK), depending on engine, transmission and drive. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 31 | 26 (22/33) | 213 | $2,600 |
| 5L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 17 (14/22) | 326 | $3,950 |
| 5L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 17 (14/22) | 331 | $3,950 |
| 5.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Automatic (AM-S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 12 (10/17) | 460 | $5,600 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
EPA measures interior passenger volume at 81 cubic feet (about 2,294 litres) and luggage volume at 12 cubic feet (about 340 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures; they are measured differently from the boot capacity numbers UK manufacturers quote.
Owner Essentials for the 2025 Ford Mustang
Running Costs: 2025 Ford Mustang
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2025 Ford Mustang at 31 mpg combined, expect roughly 1,173 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $2,600 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2025 Ford Mustang Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns that include the 2025 Ford Mustang (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Exterior lighting (2), Electrical system (1), Visibility (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
- Electrical system — campaign 26V547000, reported 25 August 2026. Risk: A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a loss of headlight function or windshield washing system function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Visibility — campaign 26V418000, reported 30 June 2026. Risk: Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Engine and engine cooling — campaign 26V122000, reported 3 March 2026. Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Exterior lighting — campaign 25V546000, reported 22 August 2025. Risk: License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Showing the 4 most recent of 6 campaigns.
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ford Mustang. The most-reported areas are Electrical system (10), Unspecified (7), Exterior lighting (5). Complaints include 1 reported crash. That is well below the median of 261 complaints across the 17 Ford Mustang model years in our data.
Used-buyer checklist for the 2025 Ford Mustang
Based on where NHTSA recalls and owner complaints cluster for this model year, these are the areas worth checking before you buy:
- Lighting (2 recall campaigns · 5 owner complaints) — Check every exterior light works and look for moisture inside the lamp housings.
- Electrical system (1 recall campaign · 10 owner complaints) — Test every switch, window, light and warning lamp on a test drive, and ask about battery or alternator replacements.
- Visibility (1 recall campaign) — Check wipers, washers and demisters work properly.
- Engine cooling (1 recall campaign) — Check coolant level, look for leaks and make sure the temperature stays steady in traffic.
Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.
How It Compares
How does the Ford Mustang compare to similar coupes? For context, coupes in our database average around 25 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 31 mpg figure is 6 mpg better than that average. Its 213 g/km CO₂ figure is 65 g/km lower than the 278 g/km average for coupes on this site. This comparison is based on 1072 coupes in our dataset.
Ford models in our database average about 28 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2025 Ford Mustang's 31 mpg is 3 mpg above that make average. Its 213 g/km CO₂ figure is 42 g/km lower than the 255 g/km Ford average.
Of the 17 Ford Mustang model years we cover, the 2025 is the most economical on its best configuration (31 mpg UK combined). See every Ford Mustang year side by side.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does the 2025 Ford Mustang have?
EPA lists 3 engines for the 2025 Ford Mustang: 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 5L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl supercharged. The most fuel-efficient configuration pairs the 2.3L 4-cyl turbo with a automatic 10-spd.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Ford Mustang?
The most efficient configuration returns around 31 mpg (UK) combined, or 26 mpg on the US EPA cycle. Across all configurations the UK combined figure runs from 14 to 31 mpg.
How much does the 2025 Ford Mustang cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $2,600 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.
Does the 2025 Ford Mustang have a good safety rating?
It holds an overall NHTSA rating of 5 stars, with 5 stars for frontal crash protection.
Does the 2025 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns that include the 2025 Ford Mustang (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Exterior lighting (2), Electrical system (1), Visibility (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Ford Mustang?
Among the 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are Electrical system (10 complaints), Unspecified (7 complaints), Exterior lighting (5 complaints). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects, and raw counts rise with how many cars were sold.
How much interior and luggage space does the 2025 Ford Mustang have?
EPA measures interior passenger volume at 81 cubic feet (about 2,294 litres) and luggage volume at 12 cubic feet (about 340 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures, which are measured differently from the UK boot-capacity numbers manufacturers quote.
Is the Ford Mustang's fuel economy good for a coupe?
Yes — it returns around 31 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 25 mpg among the coupes we track, making it one of the more efficient options in its class.