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Reliability Database
Ford

Mustang

Sports Car
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (3.4)
4 Generations
9 Engines Rated
7,701 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
6 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2004 SN95
2 engines
1,368 complaints 🔥 44 ☠ 11
1.8L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.4)
→
2005-2014 S197
3 engines
4,409 complaints 🔥 27 ☠ 6
4.0L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.0)
→
2015-2023 S550
3 engines
1,851 complaints 🔥 31 ☠ 2
5.0L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.4)
→
2024-2026 S650
1 engine
73 complaints
5.0L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.8)
→
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