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2015 Ford Mustang

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Ford Mustang
Pictured: Ford Mustang VII GT Rutesheimer Autoschau 2025 DSC 9234. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Subcompact Cars
Body styles
GT 2dr Convertible RWD, GT 2dr Coupe RWD, V6/Ecoboost 2dr Convertible RWD, V6/Ecoboost 2dr Coupe RWD
Engines
2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
Horsepower
305–406 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
25 combined · 22 city / 31 hwy
Length
188.2 in
Curb weight
3,523–3,871 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
11 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Strong performanceUp to 406 hp, versus about 268 hp for similar 2015 models.

Watch out for

  • 11 recallsMore than similar models (about 4). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 13 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 Ford Mustang is a subcompact car offered with 3 engines (2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 3.7L 6-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 188 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,871 lb (GT 2dr Convertible RWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway), 5% better than the 2015 subcompact car average of 23.7 MPG, for an estimated $2,700 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 11 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 437 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

What changed for 2015

  • Engine added: 2.3L 4-cyl turbo
  • Engine dropped: 5.8L 8-cyl
  • Best combined MPG up from 23 to 25

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Mustang →

Trims, performance & features

Engine406 hp5.0L 8-cyl
Engine–2.3L 4-cyl
Engine305 hp3.7L 6-cyl

Trims

GT CoupeI4 CoupeV6 CoupeI4 ConvertibleV6 Convertible

Built in: Flat Rock, Michigan

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2015 Mustang configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
GT 2dr Convertible RWD188.2 in75.6 in54.7 in107.1 in62.6 / 65 in3,871 lb54/46
GT 2dr Coupe RWD188.2 in75.6 in54.3 in107.1 in62.2 / 65 in3,706 lb54/46
V6/Ecoboost 2dr Convertible RWD188.2 in75.6 in54.7 in107.1 in62.6 / 65 in3,693 lb52/48
V6/Ecoboost 2dr Coupe RWD188.2 in75.6 in54.3 in107.1 in62.2 / 65 in3,523 lb52/48

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Mustang2.3L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive22 / 31 / 25+5%$2,700350
Mustang2.3L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive21 / 31 / 25+5%$2,700356
Mustang Convertible2.3L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive20 / 29 / 24+1%$2,800377
Mustang3.7L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22-7%$3,050410
Mustang3.7L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive17 / 28 / 21-11%$3,200422
Mustang5.0L 8-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 25 / 19-20%$3,550472
Mustang5.0L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive16 / 25 / 19-20%$3,550470
Mustang Convertible5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive15 / 23 / 18-24%$3,700489
6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
6/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $1,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
23.7 MPG2015 Subcompact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Ford Mustang.

Similar 2015 subcompact cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Ford Mustang (this car)25 MPGNot rated11
2015 Honda Accord47 MPGNot rated6
2015 Toyota Camry40 MPGNot rated1
2015 Chevrolet Camaro22 MPGNot rated1
2015 Nissan GT-R19 MPGNot rated1
2015 Dodge Challenger23 MPGNot rated5
2015 Volkswagen Passat34 MPGNot rated7

Recalls (11)

Seat Belts › Pretensioner · Sep 12, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V614000 · 332,778 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
Risk
A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace both front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies, as necessary. In addition, dealers will remove sections of the carpet and underlayment that contact the cables. Dealers will also inspect the A-pillar sealing patches, and as necessary, install A-pillar body plugs, and/or inspect and replace the front outboard seat bolts. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 20, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S92. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov September 17, 2025.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Sep 3, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · 1,456,417 vehicles

Problem
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. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Feb 16, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V082000 · 330,784 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
Risk
A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022 and June 26, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 4th Quarter of 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S06.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages · Jan 13, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V011000 · 199,085 vehicles

Problem
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. Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
Risk
A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S02.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch · Jun 8, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V331000 · 2,147,323 vehicles

Problem
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. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · Oct 26, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V779000 · 6,582 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
Risk
A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S40.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch · Sep 6, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V643000 · 2,046,297 vehicles

Problem
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. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper · Dec 10, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V832000 · 461 vehicles

Problem
Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang GT Roush Stage 3 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015, and equipped with Roush Extreme Duty Half Shafts. The affected vehicles have a brake caliper guide pin that may not have been sufficiently tightened during installation of the half shafts. As a result, the caliper guide pin may loosen while driving, reducing the vehicle's rear braking ability.
Risk
A partial loss of the rear braking system can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Roush will notify owners, and Roush-authorized Ford dealers will tighten the caliper guide pin to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began in February 2016. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly · Jun 2, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V339000 · 19,095 vehicles

Problem
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. Prolonged exposure to elevated underbody temperatures can cause degradation of the fuel tank and/or fuel vapor lines, which may eventually result in a fuel leak. In addition, this condition could cause seals in the parking brake cable to degrade, potentially affecting parking brake function.
Risk
If the vehicle experiences a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source it can, increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Reduced parking brake function could potentially result in unexpected vehicle movement, which may increase the risk of injury.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shield, add thermal patches to the fuel tank and parking brake cable, and add thermal wraps to the fuel vapor lines. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S19.
Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 5, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V774000 · 712 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured September 25, 2014, to October 9, 2014. The fuel pressure sensor may not have been seated properly to the fuel jumper line, which may cause a fuel leak.
Risk
A partially seated fuel pressure sensor could cause a fuel odor or a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel jumper line, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S27.
Seat Belts · Oct 17, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V649000 · 55 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured August 18, 2014, to October 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the passenger safety belt tension sensor may misclassify the size of the front passenger seat occupant. This could cause a child size occupant to be classified as an adult and an adult passenger to be classified as a child passenger. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
If the tension sensor misclassifies the front passenger, improper passenger air bag deployment may occur, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Fix
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger safety belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C08.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 Ford Mustang is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

437Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
26Involved a crash
7Involved a fire
19Injuries reported
35,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Unknown Or Other75
Electrical System66
Engine51
Service Brakes46
Power Train39
Structure › Body37
Back Over Prevention31
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch29
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/06: 424/07: 424/08: 624/09: 224/10: 224/11: 224/12: 325/01: 125/03: 125/04: 125/05: 225/07: 625/08: 125/09: 225/10: 825/11: 125/12: 226/02: 126/03: 426/06: 226/07: 126/08: 126/09: 126/10: 124/0624/0924/1225/0425/0825/1126/0326/08max 8

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2015 Ford Mustang buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 11 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Electrical System — 66 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  3. Engine — 51 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  4. Service Brakes — 46 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 35,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Ford Mustang. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Mustang years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 Mustang26189.4 inNot rated58
2025 Mustang26189.4 in★★★★★619
2024 Mustang26189.4 in★★★★★1284
2023 Mustang25188.2 inNot rated615
2022 Mustang25188.2 in★★★★★950
2021 Mustang25188.2 in★★★★★655
2020 Mustang25188.2 in★★★★★8121
2019 Mustang25188.2 in★★★★★6151
2018 Mustang25188.2 in★★★★★3196
2017 Mustang24188.2 in★★★★★6268
2016 Mustang25188.2 inNot rated5380
2014 Mustang23188.2 inNot rated3335

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →