2024 Ford Mustang review
Ford Mustang highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Powerful four-cylinder and V8 engines
- Cabin blends modern tech with retro style
- Steering wheel has a more streamlined button layout
Cons
- Digital screens are a polarizing design choice
- B&O audio system lacks punch
- Can be hard to get in and out
Mileage (EPA estimate)
14 city, 22 highway, 17 combined
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The 2024 Ford Mustang gets a big redesign with more power and technology
The Ford Mustang is an iconic rear-wheel-drive sports coupe that is one of the longest-running models on the road today. Its direct competitors are the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro, which have been discontinued for 2023 and 2024, respectively.
Ford has committed to the Mustang with a redesign for 2024, kicking off the seventh generation of what is sometimes called a "pony car." Highlights include a new body style, better performance, a more modern interior featuring new digital screens, and a revised dashboard layout. The updates are more evolutionary than revolutionary, however, as this Mustang shares several underpinnings with its predecessor. The engines, for example, are similar to last year's offerings, with a four-cylinder turbo and a 5.0-liter V8, but have been tweaked to make more power. There's also a new Mustang Dark Horse trim with performance upgrades that include a V8 that produces 500 horsepower, an adaptive suspension, larger Brembo brakes, and shorter differential gearing.
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What is new for the 2024 Ford Mustang?
- The Mach 1 trim has been discontinued for 2024.
- Mustang trims have been upgraded with Heated Steering Wheel and Remote Start as standard equipment this year.
- Leatherette & Cloth features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Ecoboost trim now comes with Parking Sensors, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment.
- The GT trim now comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard equipment.
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What We Like
Engaging performance: The base four-cylinder Mustang is a solid sports car that offers more thrills from its handling abilities than its powertrain. The V8, on the other hand, makes ferocious noises and growls with intensity the higher the revs climb. When the transmission is in the appropriate gear, stepping onto the throttle provides quick acceleration that feels controllable and doesn't overwhelm.
High-tech screens: A 12.4-inch digital instrument panel is joined to a 13.2-inch touchscreen powered by Ford's SYNC® 4 software. The instrument display has plenty of options to customize it to your liking. The touchscreen is responsive, easy to read, and has an intuitive menu structure. Similarly, we found the navigation system to be quick, easy to read, and efficient.
Improved cabin controls: If you’re worried about Ford’s decision to replace physical buttons with touchscreen controls, rest assured that the new display has plenty of room for the new virtual buttons and they are very legible. The previous Mustang's button-heavy steering wheel has been tidied up. This one is much easier to operate by feel.
What Needs Improvement
Relocated air vents: One major redesign change relocated the center air vents from the top to the middle of the dashboard. These revised vents don't offer nearly the same range of adjustment or airflow as before. Fans of physical climate controls will be disappointed by the fully digital controls in the Dark Horse trim. That said, most of the controls are anchored to the bottom of the touchscreen, but for some functions, like the fan speed, you need to interact with an additional menu.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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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.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Ford Mustang is $503, compared to an average of $430 for Midsize Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Ford Mustang owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.8 times per year, compared to an average of 0.9 times for Midsize Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 16% for the Ford Mustang, compared to an average of 12% for Midsize Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Ford Mustang features and specs
Ecoboost 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Soft Top
- Sync System
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Remote Start
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.3L
Horsepower
315
Torque (ft-lbs)
350
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
16
Wheelbase
107"
Overall length
189.4"
Width
75.4"
Height
54.8"
Leg room
F 44.5"/R 29.2"
Head room
F 37.6"/R 35.7"
Front tires
P235/50WR18
Rear tires
P235/50WR18
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2024 Ford Mustang FAQ
The 2024 Ford Mustang is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Dark Horse: 14 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- Ecoboost: 21 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- Ecoboost Premium: 21 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- GT: 15 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- GT Premium: 15 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
The Ford Mustang received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Ford Mustang as 22 out of 28 among Midsize Car
Here is what's new for the 2024 Ford Mustang:
- Dark Horse
- Automated Cruise Control
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Remote Start
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