Is the 2015–2023 Ford Mustang reliable?

Complete loss of air conditioning cooling due to a leaking evaporator core, often accompanied by a faint chemical smell in the cabin.

Typically appears

30,000-60,000 miles

What to inspect

Set climate control to maximum cold and lowest fan speed. Check for a hissing sound behind the dashboard and verify if the air blows ice-cold within 60 seconds.

Typical repair

Air-con regas or compressor · £90–£900

Coolant leaking into the cylinders causing rough idling, misfires on cold start, and unexplained coolant loss.

Typically appears

40,000-70,000 miles

What to inspect

Open the bonnet on a cold engine and check the coolant expansion tank level. Start the engine and observe the exhaust for thick, sweet-smelling white smoke lasting longer than normal condensation.

Typical repair

Head gasket / cooling system repair · £900–£2,600

MT-82 manual notchy shifting and occasional grinding.

Typically appears

Any

What to inspect

Test all gears, especially 1-2 and 3-4 shifts, when cold.

Typical repair

Routine repair · £180–£700

Clutch and differential wear on hard-driven cars.

Typically appears

Varies

What to inspect

Check clutch bite point and listen for diff whine.

Typical repair

Clutch & dual-mass flywheel · £700–£1,600

Paint blistering and bubbling on the leading edge of the aluminium bonnet due to galvanic corrosion and poor factory preparation.

Typically appears

3-5 years

What to inspect

Open the bonnet and run your fingers along the folded seam on the underside of the leading edge. Look closely at the top front exterior edge for raised paint blisters.

Typical repair

Body & corrosion repair · £250–£1,800