2016 Ford Mustang

US · Subcompact Cars

Generation: S550 (6th Gen) (2015 – 2023) →

The 2016 Ford Mustang is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.7L 6-cylinder, 5.0L 8-cylinder, 5.2L 8-cylinder
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: Varies by configuration: 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

GASOLINE

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

Not available

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Not available

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

Market: US·Switch units anytime to convert horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and dimensions.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.7L 6-cylinder, 5.0L 8-cylinder, 5.2L 8-cylinder
Displacement	2.3 L to 5.2 L
Cylinders	4 to 8
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears	6
Drivetrain	RWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)
Highway	31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

9 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 13, 2026.

25V614000: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
Remedy: 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…
Reported September 12, 2025. View on NHTSA
25V572000: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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.
Remedy: 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…
Reported September 4, 2025. View on NHTSA
22V082000: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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.
Remedy: 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…
Reported February 16, 2022. View on NHTSA
16V779000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
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.
Remedy: 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…
Reported October 26, 2016. View on NHTSA
15V707000: SEAT BELTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured September 26, 2015, to October 1, 2015. The front and rear seat belts and child seat tether anchors may have been damaged in shipping from the supplier to the vehicle assembly plant and may not adequately restrain the occupant in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear seat belt assemblies and the child seat tether anchors, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
Reported October 26, 2015. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 13, 2026

Data verified: October 13, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

2015 Ford Mustang
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 3.7L 6-cylinder, 5.0L 8-cylinder, 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · RWD
25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
2017 Ford Mustang
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 5.2L 8-cylinder, 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.7L 6-cylinder, 5.0L 8-cylinder · RWD
24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2016 Ford Mustang have?

Varies by configuration: 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.7L 6-cylinder, 5.0L 8-cylinder, 5.2L 8-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Ford Mustang?

Combined fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2016 Ford Mustang front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: RWD.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Ford Mustang?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 13, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.