Ford Mustang V

Ford Mustang V
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The Ford Mustang V (2005–2014): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 31 versions in the European Union, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: S197

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,530–4,800 mm Traficom4,780 mm TC4,765 mm
Width1,730–1,890 mm Traficom1,880 mm TC1,875 mm
Height1,380–1,390 mm RDW1,420–1,440 mm TC1,384 mm
Wheelbase2,710–2,730 mm RDW2,720 mm TC2,720 mm
Front track–1,580 mm TC–
Rear track–1,590–1,600 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,390–1,730 kg RDW1,634–1,833 kg TC1,792–1,833 kg
Mass in running order1,490–1,830 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,969–2,132 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer450–1,300 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer450–550 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats4 RDW––
Doors2 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–255–368 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,294–2,407 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed180–240 km/h RDW––

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2012–2014: ★★★★☆

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data, NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
9–12 years87.1% (84.9–89.0)77.9%1,069
13 years and older86.4% (85.3–87.5)69.2%3,737

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension17.5%38.4%
Brakes14.6%34.4%
Tyres13.4%31.2%
Lights and electrics12.7%26.3%
Steering7.4%7.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks6.6%15.0%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

4,409 complaints for model years 2005–2014. 252 crashes · 27 fires · 187 injuries · 6 deaths

  • Airbags 2,121
  • Transmission and drivetrain 523
  • Electrical system 448
  • Speed control 304
  • Body and structure 218
  • Engine 192

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 31 versions of the Ford Mustang V

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European Union 6 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20125.0 L303 kW (412 PS)Petrol284 g/km12
20125.0 L307 kW (417 PS)Petrol284 g/km10
20115.0 L–Petrol290 g/km10
20104.0 L–Petrol288 g/km20
20104.6 L–Petrol311 g/km16
20105.0 L–Petrol–12

United States 14 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2011–2014Coupe or Conv.3.7 LPetrol6-speed automaticRear-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240–244 g/km
2011–2014Coupe or Conv.3.7 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA250–251 g/km
2011–2014Coupe or Conv.5.0 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA276–294 g/km
2011–2014Coupe or Conv.5.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA269–276 g/km
2013–2014Shelby GT500; Coupe or Conv. · Coupe or Conv.5.8 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA304 g/km
2011–2012Coupe or Conv.5.4 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
2007–20104.0N, CLKUP · CLKUP4.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2005–20104.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA263–276 g/km
20104.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
20104.6 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
20105.4 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
2005–2009CLKUP4.6 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2007–2009SIL5.4 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2005–2006CLKUP4.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km

Canada 11 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2011–2014Subcompact3.7 LPetrol6-speed manual10.6–11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle244–255 g/km
2011–2014Subcompact3.7 LPetrol6-speed automatic10.1–11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle232–265 g/km
2011–2014Subcompact5.0 LPetrol6-speed manual11.6–12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle267–292 g/km
2011–2014Subcompact5.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic11.4–11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle262–265 g/km
2013–2014Subcompact5.8 LPetrol6-speed manual13.2–13.3 L/100 km 5-cycle304–306 g/km
2011–2012Subcompact5.4 LPetrol6-speed manual13.6 L/100 km 5-cycle313 g/km
2005–2010Compact4.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.2–12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle281–288 g/km
2005–2010Compact4.0 LPetrol5-speed manual11.3–11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle260–274 g/km
2005–2010Compact4.6 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.2–13.5 L/100 km 5-cycle281–311 g/km
2005–2010Compact4.6 LPetrol5-speed manual12.5–13.3 L/100 km 5-cycle288–306 g/km
2007–2010Compact5.4 LPetrol6-speed manual13.9–14.8 L/100 km 5-cycle320–340 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.