2020 Ford Mustang
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2020 models.

- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Body styles
- Ecoboost 2dr Convertible, Ecoboost 2dr Coupe, GT 2dr Convertible, GT 2dr Coupe
- Engines
- 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl
- Horsepower
- 310–435 hp
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 25 combined · 21 city / 32 hwy
- Length
- 188.2–189.8 in
- Curb weight
- 3,543–3,891 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 8 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Strong performanceUp to 435 hp, versus about 301 hp for similar 2020 models.
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
Watch out for
- Many owner complaints121 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 10 for similar models — most often about the power train.
- 8 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 11 similar 2020 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2020 Ford Mustang is a subcompact car offered with 3 engines (2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 5.0L 8-cyl and 5.2L 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 3,706 lb (Ecoboost 2dr Convertible).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (21 city / 32 highway), 9% better than the 2020 subcompact car average of 22.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,700 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 8 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 121 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
What changed for 2020
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2019 Mustang — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2019; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2019 Mustang →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Built in: Flatrock, Michigan
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2020 Mustang configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecoboost 2dr Convertible | 188.2 in | 75.6 in | 54.7 in | 107.1 in | 62.6 / 65 in | 3,706 lb | 52/48 |
| Ecoboost 2dr Coupe | 188.2 in | 75.6 in | 54.3 in | 107.1 in | 62.2 / 65 in | 3,543 lb | 52/48 |
| GT 2dr Convertible | 188.2 in | 75.6 in | 54.7 in | 107.1 in | 62.6 / 65 in | 3,891 lb | 54/46 |
| GT 2dr Coupe | 188.2 in | 75.6 in | 54.3 in | 107.1 in | 62.2 / 65 in | 3,706 lb | 54/46 |
| Gt350/350r 2dr Coupe | 189.8 in | 76 in | 54.3 in | 107.1 in | 63.4 / 63.8 in | 3,805 lb | 54/46 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 / 32 / 25 | +9% | $2,700 | 354 |
| Mustang | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 / 30 / 24 | +5% | $2,800 | 364 |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | 0% | $2,900 | 386 |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | 0% | $2,900 | 387 |
| Mustang HO Coupe | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | 0% | $2,900 | 386 |
| Mustang HO Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 27 / 23 | 0% | $2,900 | 386 |
| Mustang HO Coupe | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 27 / 23 | 0% | $2,900 | 389 |
| Mustang HO Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 22 | -4% | $3,050 | 406 |
| Mustang | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 25 / 19 | -17% | $3,550 | 472 |
| Mustang | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 24 / 18 | -21% | $3,700 | 493 |
| Mustang Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 24 / 18 | -21% | $3,700 | 484 |
| Mustang Bullitt | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 23 / 17 | -26% | $3,950 | 514 |
| Shelby GT350 Mustang | 5.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 21 / 16 | -30% | $5,150 | 550 |
| Shelby GT500 Mustang | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | -39% | $5,850 | 631 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2020 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford Mustang C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | –★ / –★ | Not rated | Not rated | ★★★★★ | 8.1% |
| 2020 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 9.3% |

Similar 2020 subcompact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford Mustang (this car) | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 8 |
| 2020 Toyota Camry | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Camaro | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2020 Nissan GT-R | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Dodge Challenger | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2020 Buick Regal | 26 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2020 Toyota Avalon | 44 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
Recalls (8)
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Oct 13, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V695000 · 1,448,655 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Back Over Prevention › Software · Jun 27, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · 200,237 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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/Bcm · Oct 27, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V727000 · 187,922 vehicles
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) · May 27, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V382000 · 25,032 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A rearview camera or reverse light that is disabled reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Disabled driver assist features (traction control, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, cross traffic indicator) may increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Sep 23, 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V575000 · 620,246 vehicles
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages · Sep 23, 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V573000 · 38,005 vehicles
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.
- Risk
- A broken brake pedal could affect braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Forward Collision Avoidance › Sensing System › Camera · May 27, 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V306000 · 24 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not operating effectively, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel · May 8, 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V263000 · 10,460 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Not every 2020 Ford Mustang is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2020 Ford Mustang buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 8 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Power Train — 25 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Electrical System — 25 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Engine — 25 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 24,400 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Ford Mustang. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Mustang years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mustang | 26 | 189.4 in | Not rated | 5 | 8 |
| 2025 Mustang | 26 | 189.4 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 19 |
| 2024 Mustang | 26 | 189.4 in | ★★★★★ | 12 | 84 |
| 2023 Mustang | 25 | 188.2 in | Not rated | 6 | 15 |
| 2022 Mustang | 25 | 188.2 in | ★★★★★ | 9 | 50 |
| 2021 Mustang | 25 | 188.2 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 55 |
| 2019 Mustang | 25 | 188.2 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 151 |
| 2018 Mustang | 25 | 188.2 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 196 |
| 2017 Mustang | 24 | 188.2 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 268 |
| 2016 Mustang | 25 | 188.2 in | Not rated | 5 | 380 |
| 2015 Mustang | 25 | 188.2 in | Not rated | 11 | 437 |
| 2014 Mustang | 23 | 188.2 in | Not rated | 3 | 335 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →