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2023 Ford Mustang review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

14 city, 22 highway, 17 combined

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What is new for the 2023 Ford Mustang?

  • The Shelby GT500 trim has been discontinued for 2023.
  • The Mach 1 trim now comes with Manual Transmission, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Automatic Transmission as standard equipment.
  • The Ecoboost Premium trim now comes with Memory Seat(s), Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment.
  • The Ecoboost trim now comes with Side Airbags as standard equipment.

2023 Ford Mustang trims

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.9 out of 5

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RepairPal reliability rating

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Above Average

RepairPal gave the Ford Mustang an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Ford Mustang 23rd out of 28 among Midsize Cars.

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Ford Mustang features and specs

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GT Premium 2WD 2D Convertible

Standard Features

  • A/C Seat(s)
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Manual Transmission
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Soft Top
  • Sync System
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

Actual features may vary per car. Visit a car's detail page for a list of its actual features or contact us for more details.

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Bang & Olufsen Audio
  • CD Audio
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Navigation System
  • Rear Spoiler

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

5.0L

Horsepower

450

Torque (ft-lbs)

410

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

16

Wheelbase

107.1"

Overall length

188.3"

Width

75.4"

Height

54.9"

Leg room

F 44.5"/R 30.8"

Head room

F 37.6"/R 35.7"

Front tires

P235/50WR18

Rear tires

P235/50WR18

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Manual 6

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