Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
14 -22 City / 21 -32 HWY
Horsepower
300 -526
Seats
2 -4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kassandra T
Favorite Car Ever Owned it's like a Luxury Race Car
2016 Ford Shelby GT350 is the best of both worlds. With the performance it has it's a true race car but in has all the benefits of a luxury vehicle like heated/cooled seats and NAV
accountCircle Zorawar K
Mustangs redesign: what I do love about my mustang was the 2015 redesign.
The car does tend to have battery issues. Even after I had gotten my battery replaced, my issues would always resurface. The back seats are also not very ergonomic. If anyone sits in the back they have to be hunched over so much to the point you wonder what was the point in even adding those back seats.
accountCircle Greg A
2016 mustang gt premium. A fast and fun car to drive.
The performance is very good. It is responsive in sport mode and in normal drive it is still quick but not jerky. The engine has been very reliable. I have had the ac worked on because of a manufacturing defect with the lines. Also I needed to have the window motor and sensor replaced on the driver side. The car is very comfortable and is great on long distance drives. It has all the features you could want. Navigation, an 8 inch screen, climate control, heating and cooling seats and an excellent stereo system. These are only some of the features of the car. There are many more. The car is fully loaded.
accountCircle Cris S
Awesome convertible, lots of power and features
I love my Ford mustang. I've owned it for two years now. Never had any issues. Starts right up, air system works great. The only issue that I have is one of the back windows doesn't go up and that irritates me because I have to manually close it Every time I put the top up.
accountCircle Alysa V
Mustang ecoboost premium convertible.
For the most part I love my vehicle. It has great features which is part of the reason I upgraded to the premium. The car is great on gas mileage because it is an ecoboost. I wish it was the gt but it still moves pretty fast. The car is pretty and it is perfect for me and gets me where I need to go.
accountCircle Jim s
It is my mid-life toy. I want to keep it in the best shape possible.
It drives great and is very sporty. I love the color and the unusual stripe across the top. The only thing that I dislike is how hard it is to get in and out of it, but that is because I am not that flexible. It is a lot of fun!
accountCircle Albert L
Acceleration, speed, fun to drive and an catcher.
I heard the joke ford stands for 'fix or repair daily', but my car never gave any serious problems. I maintained it regularly changing fluids regularly. It has clothes seats that has some wear but when hot is was always comfortable to sit in. The best feature is the acceleration from 0 to 60. Great handling and compact turning radius. Easy to drive automatic trans. Features is a no brainer if you ever seen a Mustang.
accountCircle Jessie S
Gas friendly version of a muscle car.
I love my mustang! The gas mileage is not too bad compared to what is expected from a muscle car but it should be taken into consideration that my vehicle is a v6. I did experience some trouble with the coolant reservoir tank, it was leaking fluids so that had to be replaced.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Gary williams
Service after the sale.
No mine has been a series of problems no help from ford or the dealers who have attempted repairs,bad tires multiple alignments,clutch sticks to floor randomly, 1 tailamp staying on at times,has spent weeks at dealer still not right.
accountCircle Xianna G
Ford mustang ecoboost 2016 review.
Honestly, I was young at the time I bought this car and so I bought it to be “cool” if you will. Now I have three children and it is good for nothing. To low to the ground which that was an initial problem to begin with. Front bumper scrapes on just about anything. Otherwise the car itself is a very beautiful car and it is for an individual someone wanting to maybe race or even have to relax in.
accountCircle David H
I would say I wanted a sports car till I realized this wasn't one.
Build quality, transmission issues and interior water leaks. Aluminum body easily dents and also backup camera has been replaced twice. Alignment issues and also brake dust problems. Replace brake pads when new if you like clean wheels. Seat Belt bucket replace for airbag light.
accountCircle Dora A
Looks pretty and well known. That is all.
Not too fond of vehicle. Too small. And windshield cracked within six months of purchase from underneath black overall. Had problems with ac. And any little bump dents vehicle very easily. Wipers need constant replacing and we just do not fit in it.
accountCircle S Reynolds
Starting issues
Love the car! Had some great rides. I’m now experiencing issues with the start up! Have been to the dealership 3 times. Still having trouble, had starter replacement, fob examined, computer replacement, still having issues. Lost my confidence in Ford dealership that I bought the car from! I’m thankful that I purchased an extended warranty, but it is a huge pain to be having my car towed to the dealership, rather than getting to where I want or need to go! Argh!!
accountCircle JM
Be Careful of the Passenger Door
My convertible mustang is a fun and cute car, but it has had many problems since I bought it used in 2018. From the backup camera, the back windows not going up completely (have to do it mainly by hand), satellite radio not working, replacing all four tires 2 times, having to install struts and here is the kicker...my passenger door will not stay closed while on the highway! I've called Ford and they said there has not been a recall for my year. I researched it and there was a recall for 2015!?!
accountCircle Lydia
AC replaced twice
I love my Mustang except that I've replaced the AC twice already in less than 2 yrs.
accountCircle Charlotte B
Not happy! Not happy not happy. Get it?
Have had a lot of problems quickly happen with the car such as, air conditioning, reverse camera, tires, brakes, seat belts. Air already has major issues. Camera not work properly. Brakes already squealing car only has 6k miles on it (2016) seat belt fraying from the beginning had to take in numerous times never fixed right.

Ford Mustang Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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V6
300 HP 21-22 MPG 4 Seats
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EcoBoost
310 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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EcoBoost Premium
310 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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GT
435 HP 19 MPG 4 Seats
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GT Premium
435 HP 19 MPG 4 Seats
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Shelby GT350
526 HP 16 MPG 4 Seats
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Shelby GT350R
526 HP 16 MPG 2 Seats
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2016 Ford Mustang Owner Reviews

4.67
247 Reviews
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5 stars 75%
4 stars 19%
3 stars 2%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle dE Mont-blanc on October 11, 2021
Ecoboost lover
I bought a - nearly new - 2016 Ecoboost premium about 3 years ago. My first performance car, after driving Mercedes, BMW, Alfa Romeo, etc....living in Europe. Biggest no : the fuel costs. All the rest : nothing but pure joy. Period.
accountCircle Shelby H on June 24, 2021
2016 v6 coupe ford mustang.
I love the car, the design is nice and looks clean. I have had many issues with the car though, such as problems with the ac twice and continuous problems with the Bluetooth connection. Overall I enjoy the car a lot. The outside is beautiful and the interior inside is beautiful as well.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Charlene W.

It is a blast to drive, it gets pretty good gas mileage. I have had it for 4 years and have never had to do more than regular maintenance and oil changes. It runs great and has never had any problems and it looks great running down the street too.

likeFilled Cheyenne F.

Acceleration, comfortable, the car is decent on gas for the make that it is. It takes corners well, and looks nice. It is also a conversation starter, which helps make new friends. The tires stay good for a while as long as you do not spin them and it is not hard to pass slow cars.

likeFilled Courtney K.

This particular model does not have many blind spots. It is an easy car to drive and get used to. I love the push to start aspect is convenient as well as the keyless entry. I like that there is the feature on the car that you are able to say commands for the car.

likeFilled June H.

It is pretty and it is fast, I enjoy the way that it drives very much. Ford always makes reliable and sturdy cars, the mustang has always been its best, most efficient car. It is a smooth ride, it never breaks down and I look great driving it!

likeFilled Joseph T.

It is fast and it catches people's eye! It has a lot of power and it makes it a very fun ride! At this price point, it is one of the most powerful cars on the market. The sound that the Coyote V8 makes is beautiful and what any American Muscle car should sound like!

likeFilled Jennifer M.

The car has a slick appearance. It is super comfortable to drive. Fuel efficient. Drives quick. Resilient. You can take the car anywhere and be cozy. It is given me no problems. I love the car. I would purchase another one.

likeFilled Donna J.

Good price for all the different options. Very reliable car that is great on gas mileage, runs on regular gas. Plenty of steering and traction option for weather. The car does sit low and the backseat is cramped.

likeFilled Ashley M.

I love the performance of my mustang, regardless of speed it drives smooth and has never broken down. The interior is also spectacular and luxurious. I love the technology in the car as well and the seats are incredibly comfortable.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Charlene W.

The only con I have found is with the soft top if it rains a lot it will develop some moisture on the inside of the car and sometimes an odor will develop from the car being wet for so many days in a row but it seems to clear up as soon as the weather clears up.

dislikeFilled Cheyenne F.

The backseat is very small and if you are taller than five foot because it is a fastback you smack your head on the window. It is also basically impossible to fit four full sized people in the car, even though it is supposed to.

dislikeFilled Courtney K.

The cons to my vehicle are that it is very small. There is a backseat, however it is not really big enough to actually fit a person or people in the back seat. There is also less room in the front than a normal car.

dislikeFilled June H.

I do not believe there are any cons. Ford is pretty great in how they make their cars. Maybe that it is so loud but I think that comes with the territory of owning a mustang. Overall, I do not think there are any cons to owning this vehicle and I recommend it to anyone looking to purchase a ford mustang.

dislikeFilled Joseph T.

With it being rwd, it is terrible for snowy conditions! With the price point of the Mustang GT, it really should have more amenities like Heads Up Display, heated steering wheel, and rev match for manual transmission! The Camera has all that for a little more!

dislikeFilled Jennifer M.

Honestly I do not see any flaws in the vehicle. Everything I have to say about the car is purely positive. I wouldn't trade my car for anything. There's nothing I do not like about it. It is held up well over the last four years and I can assure that it will continue to run well for more years.

dislikeFilled Donna J.

Backseat is cramped and the car is low to the ground, may be hard for some people to get in and out of the car. Sync does not always like to connect with devices, sometimes have to plug in phone multiple times to be recognized.

dislikeFilled Ashley M.

There are not very many cons to this car. The fuel efficiency could be improved. I end up having to fill my car up more often than I would want to. The space for the back seats are also smaller and cannot fit two full grown adults.

Ranks #4 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2016 Ford Mustang has an average owner rating of 4.67 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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4.79
2
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4.76
3
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4.75
4
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4.67

Ranks #2 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Ford Mustang has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #2 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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36 MPG
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31 MPG
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34 MPG

Is The 2016 Ford Mustang A Good Car?

Yes, it is quick. It gets really good gas mileage, I have gotten up to 38 miles a gallon while driving long distances on highways.
Brianna S.
Yes very much so. It is good and still runs well. It is fast and drives super well and gets great mileage for gas.
James G.
Yes I love the sporty but chic style and that I can be a mom and still go fast when I need/want to. My favorite car that I have ever owned.
Kiley M.
Yes I love it. It is drives smooth and I love when it is sunny outside I can let the top down! I never saw myself driving a mustang but when I test drove it I knew it was meant for me!
Mikaela W.
Perfect if you don't have a family, but definitely not a family car. Back seat isn't easy to access so toting more than you and one person around becomes a chore
Greg D.
I think it’s a good vehicle to have for your young here’s but nothing for a family. It looks very nice and has nice quality look and inside. It’s probably not that safe. A convertible would be ideal... Read More
Brian M.
I love this car, so yes - it's reliable, fast and cute! The only issue is that it isn't as great to use when there's ice on the road but in S. California that is less of an issue.
Josh T.
YES! Except in the winter when it snows. The tires were pretty good though this year. Not supposed to be a winter car. In the rain it’s pretty good too. It’s a fast car and you can just cruise if you... Read More
chinar F.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Ford Mustang?

I have not had any problems. I have owned it for three years. You just have to get your oil changes regularly.
Brianna S.
Yes it's reliable and runs great. It does not have any problems. The key battery fob was out of juice but overall it's great.
James G.
Very reliable. I have never had any engine or mechanical issues since I purchased it and the ride is very smooth even though it is a sporty vehicle.
Kiley M.
No it does not have any problems it was taken good care of by the last owner I have no complaints or issues with the car.
Mikaela W.
It’s reliable but gas is not very good. I've never had a problem with the internal system. When driving in the rain and snow it’s not very good. It slides everywhere making me feel unsafe
Cindy S.
Yes - I mentioned this on the prior question but it isn't built to have the best traction when there's ice or snow on the road, but since I'm in Southern California, this hasn't been an issue
Jay J.
It is reliable. Depending on what it’s being relied for lol. You can go grocery shopping with it. You can't really fit your adult friends in it comfortably.
Steven C.

Is The 2016 Ford Mustang A Good Value?

When I bought it I paid around $24k. I think it was worth the price. I still like it just as much as I did the day I bought it.
Brianna S.
It was 22,000 when I bought it and worth about 14,000 right now if I was to trade it in. That would be good.
James G.
I bought mine for $33,000 but it had very low miles and had a lot of modifications done to it. I got a very good deal and value.
Kiley M.
It cost me around 20000 after everything which was actually my budget. I have no complaints about the car.
Mikaela W.
Mine cost 17000 and still have 22000 miles left on it. There’s no flaws on the inside but I do have a small scratches from rocks on my hood or there is a dent in the back from a small accident
Jenna H.
It costs about $28 - $30,000 depending on what features you include. It's a good value in that it's reliable and fun to drive so I like it, versus a car that might be cheaper but breaks down or I... Read More
Monica C.
Mine was used so it was 18500. I guess it’s a good value. It’s what I wanted. I know I could get a cheaper truck or car but I really like mustangs
Bailey F.

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Safety & Reliability

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