2021 Ford Mustang

Trims and configurations

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

• 2.3L · RWD · 10-speed automatic
• 2.3L · RWD · 10-speed automatic
• 2.3L · RWD · 6-speed manual
• 5.0L · RWD · 10-speed automatic
• 5.0L · RWD · 6-speed manual
• Mustang Convertible · 2.3L · RWD · 10-speed automatic
• Mustang Convertible · 2.3L · RWD · 10-speed automatic
• Mustang Convertible · 2.3L · RWD · 6-speed manual
• Mustang Convertible · 5.0L · RWD · 10-speed automatic
• Mustang HO Convertible · 2.3L · RWD · 10-speed automatic
• Mustang HO Convertible · 2.3L · RWD · 6-speed manual
• Mustang HO Coupe · 2.3L · RWD · 10-speed automatic
• Mustang HO Coupe · 2.3L · RWD · 6-speed manual
• Mustang Mach 1 · 5.0L · RWD · 10-speed automatic
• Mustang Mach 1 · 5.0L · RWD · 6-speed manual
• Shelby GT500 Mustang · 5.2L · RWD · 7-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 15, 2026.

• 25V689000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. 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."

  Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C55. Vehicle…

  Reported October 10, 2025. View on NHTSA

• 25V455000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners…

  Reported July 7, 2025. View on NHTSA

• 25V442000: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

  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…

  Remedy: 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.

  Reported June 27, 2025. View on NHTSA

• 23V727000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

  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."

  Remedy: 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.

  Reported October 27, 2023. View on NHTSA

• 22V083000: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles. An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S07.

  Reported February 16, 2022. View on NHTSA

• 21V980000: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang vehicles. The side curtain air bag inflators may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in improper air bag inflation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 226, "Ejection Mitigation," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on February 3, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…

  Reported December 16, 2021. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 11, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 11, 2026 · US Government public data

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

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  25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)

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