2017 Ford

Mustang

Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L

Ford Mustang: best and worst years

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: 300
Power to weight: 0.081 hp/lb
Cyl: 6EPA, 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: 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 423 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 6/10
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: 3,706 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Optional
Lane-departure warning: No
Recalls: 6
Owner complaints: 255
Reported injuries: 11

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

BACK OVER PREVENTION19%
STRUCTURE11%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER11%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES9%
ENGINE8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 328 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

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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.