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2015 Ford

Mustang Convertible

Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L

Ford Mustang: best and worst years
2015 Ford Mustang Convertible

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Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
420
Power to weight
0.114 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.15
Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
489 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
188 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
54 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
107 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,693 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
11
Owner complaints
434
Reported injuries
19

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • ENGINE8%
  • SERVICE BRAKES8%
  • STRUCTURE8%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 590 total.

Ford Mustang: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  • RQ19005opened Dec 19, 2019STRUCTURE:BODY

    Door Latch Failures

  • PE16001opened Jan 16, 2016LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    Door Latch Failure

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

136 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 7, 2026AIR BAGS26H02

    Harvest Program 26H02 Certain 2015 Model Year Mustang, Fusion, and Edge Vehicles Driver Airbag Module Replacement

  • Apr 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25N15 S1

    Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement

  • Feb 24, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSSM 54601

    Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applica

  • Jan 5, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPER25N15

    Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacemen

  • Nov 12, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSSM 54366

    Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) or in Section 303-14 of the Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated to address this concern.

  • Jun 9, 2025SEAT BELTS24H02

    Ford Motor Company is voluntarily conducting a study on some customer-owned vehicles to proactively replace the front seat belt retractors and return them to Ford for further analysis. Inspecting your vehicle will help Ford carry out this research.

  • Oct 10, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERSSM 53040

    While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmis

  • Apr 24, 2024EQUIPMENTSSM 52476

    All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer

  • and 128 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.