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Ford · Coupe

2022 Ford Mustang

Gas
Subcompact Cars
16 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
44 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 5 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls3 critical 9
Complaints4 crash · 1 fire · 3 injured reported 50
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 25 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2022 Ford Mustang is sold in the U.S. as a gas coupe with 16 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Mustang, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year, 3 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 50 complaints, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

2022 Ford Mustang

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
MustangGasRWD2.3L 4-cyl turbo223225$2,700
MustangGasRWD2.3L 4-cyl turbo213225$2,700
MustangGasRWD2.3L 4-cyl turbo212924$2,800
Mustang ConvertibleGasRWD2.3L 4-cyl turbo202823$2,900
Mustang ConvertibleGasRWD2.3L 4-cyl turbo202723$2,900
Mustang ConvertibleGasRWD2.3L 4-cyl turbo202823$2,900
Mustang HO CoupeGasRWD2.3L 4-cyl turbo202723$2,900
Mustang HO ConvertibleGasRWD2.3L 4-cyl turbo192622$3,050
Mustang HO CoupeGasRWD2.3L 4-cyl turbo202722$3,050
Mustang HO ConvertibleGasRWD2.3L 4-cyl turbo192521$3,200
MustangGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl152419$3,550
MustangGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl152418$3,700
Mustang ConvertibleGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl152318$3,700
Mustang Mach 1GasRWD5.0L 8-cyl152318$3,700
Mustang Mach 1GasRWD5.0L 8-cyl142217$3,950
Shelby GT500 MustangGasRWD5.2L 8-cyl121814$5,850

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 45044, 45047, 45045, 45054, 45055, 45056, 45048, 45057, 45046, 45053.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Mustang, Mustang Convertible, Mustang HO Convertible, Mustang HO Coupe5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Mustang, Mustang Convertible, Mustang Mach 1, Shelby GT500 Mustang3 / 10California LEV-III ULEV125 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Gas-guzzler tax applies to Mustang Mach 1, Shelby GT500 Mustang — a federal excise the manufacturer pays and prices in.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleCoupe
Doors2
GVWR classClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Basics

Cylinders8
Displacement5 L
Engine configurationV-Shaped

Engine Output

Horsepower450 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Seating

Seat rows2
Seating capacity4 seats

Transmission

DrivetrainRWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionManual/Standard
Transmission speeds6

Driver assistance

Standard: Adaptive cruise control, Anti-lock brakes, Automatic emergency braking, Backup camera, Blind-spot monitoring, Electronic stability control, Forward collision warning, Lane departure warning, Lane keeping assist, Pedestrian automatic emergency braking, Rear cross-traffic alert

Optional: Parking assist

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: GT Convertible, GT Coupe, I4 Convertible, I4 Coupe). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length188.2–190.2 in
Width (body, without mirrors)75.6–76.8 in
Height54.3–54.7 in
Wheelbase107.1 in
Track, front62.2–63.4 in
Track, rear63.8–65.0 in
Curb weight3,543–4,182 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear52/48 to 56/44

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 6 configurations: Ecoboost 2-door Convertible, Ecoboost 2-door Coupe, GT 2-door Convertible, GT 2-door Coupe, Mach 1 2-door Coupe, Shelby GT500 2-door Coupe. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (9)

Source: NHTSA recall database
●moderate

Electrical System

25C55
2,101 vehicles 43% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V689000 reported Oct 10, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

25S75
850,318 vehicles 19% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Fix 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 may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V455000 reported Jul 7, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

25S72
200,237 vehicles 59% reported repaired
Problem 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 to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended. Risk A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 reported Jun 27, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Steering

25S11
332 vehicles 70% reported repaired built Sep 16, 2022 – Apr 4, 2023
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-493. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions. Risk A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S11.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V096000 reported Feb 14, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Steering

24S44
30,735 vehicles 81% reported repaired built Sep 15, 2022 – Apr 5, 2023
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions. Risk A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S44.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V493000 reported Jun 28, 2024 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Electrical System

23C35
187,922 vehicles 73% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V727000 reported Oct 27, 2023 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Power Train

23S06
1,138 vehicles 89% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK." Risk The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Fix Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V070000 reported Feb 10, 2023 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Forward Collision Avoidance

22S34
32 vehicles 94% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang vehicles equipped with an Image Processing Module A (IPMA) or forward-facing camera. The camera is misaligned to the vehicle, resulting in the camera not functioning as intended. Risk A front-facing camera that is not functioning properly may restrict or disable certain features including Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will realign the front-facing camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S34.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V334000 reported May 13, 2022 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Air Bags

22S07
327 vehicles 74% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V083000 reported Feb 16, 2022 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific Mustang

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2022 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Ford publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2022 Ford Mustang, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
50complaints filed

4 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

11 per 10,000 built · Ford reported 44,899 Mustang built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2022: 3 · 2023: 6 · 2024: 13 · 2025: 14 · 2026: 14

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 14
Unspecified 8
Electrical System 8
Steering 8
Engine 6
Structure 5

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

Driving at normal speeds (45-65) the passenger door will open on its own. It does it several times during a drive within 30 minutes
Structure Jul 25, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11676137
Campaign 23E12 under hood liquid fuel jumper line. Gasoline smells inside vehicle and engine stalls to start after refueling. Check Engine light
Power Train Jul 16, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11673870
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that after being stored in the brand-new garage with concrete flooring, the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the soy-based wires had been damaged by rodents.
Electrical System at 6,100 miles Mar 27, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11651109
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the passenger’s side door opened unintendedly. The message for the passenger’s side door being ajar was displayed. The contact pulled over and closed the door. While driving on the interstate, the passenger’s side door opened unintendedly again.
Latches/Locks/Linkages at 47,000 miles Mar 7, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11646919
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V493000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available.
Steering Oct 1, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11617566
Failure to comply in a timely manner regarding NHTSA recall number23v727 summary on your vehicle, the brake system warning indicator may not illuminate if the brake fluid is depleted from the brake fluid reservoir.
Service Brakes Dec 5, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11558590

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Ford itself: 7 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 9 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 16 per 100,000 built. Every Mustang model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 10k

miles, typically

Half the 13 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 3,000 and 45,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

Too few readings for a curve — the 13 on file: 6 under 10k, 2 10k–20k, 1 20k–30k, 2 40k–50k, 2 100k–150k.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9%
2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9%
C RWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★8%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 125
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-22
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 117 service bulletins, 6 others, 1 service campaign

Most often about: Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Electrical System, Equipment, Engine.

  • TSB 26-2408 v2 Service bulletin
    2026-10-22 · Power Train
  • This bulletin supersedes 26-2309. Reason for update: update the Model section to remove Aviator 10R80, update theParts list to add 3.3L to W520514-S440, and add L1MZ-7Z490-G valve body separator plate for Aviator
  • TSB 26-2408 Service bulletin
    2026-09-22 · Power Train
  • This bulletin supersedes 26-2309. Reason For Update: update the Model section to remove Aviator 10R80, update the Parts list to add 3.3L to W520514-S440, and add L1MZ-7Z490-G valve body separator plate for Aviator. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh 3-4, 4-5 upshifts * Harsh 5-3, 4-3 downshifts * Harsh reverse enga
  • 26E04 Emissions
    2026-07-09 · Unknown Or Other
  • NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator Vehicles Powertrain Control Module Software Update
  • TSB 26-2309 Service bulletin
    2026-07-02 · Power Train
  • This bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the claim quantity of the part number JB3Z-4B496-B from 3 to 6. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh 3-4, 4-5 upshifts * Harsh 5-3, 4-3 downshifts * Harsh reverse engagements These symptoms may be worse when cold. This may be due to
  • TSB 26-2241 Service bulletin
    2026-05-18 · Power Train
  • This bulletin supersedes 25-2587. Reason For Update: update the Parts list to add the F-clutch friction plates HL3Z-7B164-D and the F-clutch steel plates PR3Z-7B164-A for the proper vehicle lines, replace the transfer case mounting bolt part number from W714288-S438 to W714288-S437, update the part number W720688-S439 quantity from 2 to 1, update the part number ML3Z-7869-C claim quantity from 2 t
  • TSB 26-2226 Service bulletin
    2026-05-08 · Power Train
  • This bulletin supersedes 26-2046. Reason For Update: update the parts list to change the claim quantity of the C clutch friction plates (HL3Z-7B164-A), C clutch steel plates (HL3Z-7B442-F), D clutch steel plates (HL3Z-7B442-D), add the rear driveshaft flange CV joint-to-pinion flange cup bolts and retaining straps (LK4Z-4B496-B) for Transit, and update the parts description for the transfer case f
  • SSM 54720 Service bulletin
    2026-04-02 · Electrical System
  • Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B118C:11 and/or B118C:15 stored in the driver door module (DDM), and/or B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 st
  • SSM 54719 Service bulletin
    2026-04-02 · Power Train
  • For 20212026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. When referred to a specific clutch (A-F) test by a pinpoint test in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing, the Clutch Assembl

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0729
P0729 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train12 bulletins
P0731
P0731 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train12 bulletins
P0732
P0732 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train12 bulletins
P0733
P0733 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train12 bulletins
P0734
P0734 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train12 bulletins
P0735
P0735 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train12 bulletins
P0736
P0736 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train12 bulletins
P0751
P0751 on Ford →		Shift solenoid A is not responding — stuck off.Power Train12 bulletins
P0752
P0752 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train12 bulletins
P0756
P0756 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train12 bulletins
P0757
P0757 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train12 bulletins
P0761
P0761 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train12 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2022 Ford Mustang failed the emissions check on 3.5% of first inspections — higher than the 1.7% for every 2022 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.90% (every 2022 vehicle: 1.4%).

New York inspections 3.5%

failed emissions

777 initial inspections of 767 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2022 MustangEvery 2022 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check3.5%1.7%774
Failed the safety inspection0.90%1.4%777
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.39%0.18%777
Miles driven a year5,52210,455odometer at inspection
Average odometer23,86344,815odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2022 vehicle” is every 2022 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Mustang by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 C 5 8 26 mpg2025 D 6 19 26 mpg2024 F 12 84 Do not drive2023 F 6 15 25 mpg2022 this page F 9 50 25 mpg2021 C 6 55 25 mpg2020 D 8 120 25 mpg2019 C 6 151 25 mpg2018 C 3 196 25 mpg2017 D 6 268 24 mpg2016 C 5 380 25 mpg

Common questions about the 2022 Mustang

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2022 Ford Mustang have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 9 recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford Mustang, 3 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 25V096000, covering Steering. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2022 Ford Mustang?

NHTSA gave the 2022 Ford Mustang 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 5-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (44/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Ford Mustang?

Across the 16 EPA-rated configurations of the 2022 Ford Mustang, the best EPA combined figure is 25 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2022 Ford Mustang?

Transport Canada measured it at 188.2–190.2 in long, 75.6–76.8 in wide (body, without mirrors), 54.3–54.7 in tall, on a 107.1 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 3,543–4,182 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2022 Ford Mustang?

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Mustang, most often about fuel/propulsion system, unspecified, electrical system. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2022 Ford Mustang?

The EPA smog rating for the 2022 Ford Mustang runs 3 to 5 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III ULEV125, California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 125, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2022 Ford Mustang?

The manufacturer has filed 125 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2022 Ford Mustang, most often covering unknown or other, power train, electrical system. The most recent is dated 2026-10-22. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2022 Ford Mustang do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2022 Ford Mustang failed the emissions check on 3.5% of first inspections — higher than the 1.7% for every 2022 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.90% (every 2022 vehicle: 1.4%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations16 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates16 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls9NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints50NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings3 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins125NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA13 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2019 Mustang The Mustang model year with the cleanest record on file — grade C, 6 recalls.Recalls Every Ford recall on file All campaigns filed against Ford vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Mustang by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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