2020 Ford Mustang Review

Name: 2020 Ford Mustang
Brand: Ford

Price Range: $17,995 - $42,998

2020 Ford Mustang BULLITT Coupe Exterior

Good

7.9

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

From a base EcoBoost all the way up to a decked-out V8-powered GT, the 2020 Ford Mustang provides ample amounts of style and performance. It also makes the appropriate nods to the Mustang's heritage while staying current with the latest technology features. Among today's muscle cars, the Mustang is hard to beat.

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Pros

Strong power from both the four-cylinder and V8 engines
Civilized ride quality and low noise levels
Cabin blends modern convenience with retro style

Cons

Impractical back seat
Performance-package ride quality can be bouncy
Long, heavy doors and mediocre cabin access

What's new

New EcoBoost (four-cylinder) Handling package available
Increased engine output with EcoBoost Performance package
FordPass Connect now standard on all Mustangs
Part of the sixth Mustang generation introduced for 2015

Overview

Written by automotive expert Travis Langness

Updated: 4/17/2020

In some ways, the 2020 Ford Mustang is as just as you'd expect it to be. It has rear-wheel drive, an available 5.0-liter V8 under the hood, and all sorts of factory options to make it faster, louder and more distinctive. What you might not expect about the Mustang is the way Ford has committed to the standard four-cylinder engine. Base Mustangs used to be underpowered and unloved but not anymore.

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Certified 2020 Ford Mustang
EcoBoost Premium Coupe
$23,505
fair price
$739 below market
- 34,513 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, rental vehicle
- 4cyl automatic
- Koons Sterling Ford (6 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Leather Seats
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Upgraded Headlights
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Located in Sterling, VA
Ford Certified PreOwned!!! Free PremiumCare Warranty!!!EcoBoost Premium.Experience the KOONS ADVANTAGE with great vehicles, low prices and no hidden f...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: Yes
Features and Specs:
24 Combined MPG (21 City/30 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FA6P8TH4L5136392
Stock: KSF251245A
Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
Listed since: 04-21-2026
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2020 Ford Mustang
GT Premium Coupe
$42,998
good price
$5,535 below market
- 6,050 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- CarMax Clearwater (825 mi away)
- Delivery available*
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Leather Seats
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Upgraded Headlights
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Located in Clearwater, FL
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (15 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FA6P8CF9L5188907
Stock: 28799259
Certified Pre-Owned: No

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The EcoBoost Mustang comes with a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that cranks out a stout 310 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. Not content with letting only the V8 Mustang have all the fun, Ford has added the High Performance package to the EcoBoost model for 2020. The Focus Focus RS-derived engine delivers 332 hp, and its 350 lb-ft of torque is spread across a wider rpm range than in the standard engine. Ford also adds the larger brakes from the V8 Mustang to this package. Also new for 2020 is the Handling package (available only with the High Performance package), which adds Ford's impressive MagneRide suspension, uprated sway bars and super sticky Pirelli tires.

Inside, the Mustang is much the same as it has been for the past few years. Highlights include a pleasing retro design fitted with the latest technology options such as Ford's Sync infotainment system and adaptive cruise control. Drawbacks are predictable, however. These include limited rear-seat and trunk space and a stiff ride when you opt for the high-performance suspension. Overall, though, we thoroughly enjoyed the 2020 Ford Mustang. It's modern, fast, easy to drive, and available with just enough options to make it your own.

Notably, the 2020 Ford Mustang is a featured vehicle in our Cheapest New Cars article.

What's it like to live with the Mustang?

For more insight into the Ford Mustang, check out our extended test of a Mustang GT. We covered everything from fuel economy to infotainment technology and interior quality. Even though our time was spent in a 2019 GT convertible, it is the same generation as the 2020 Mustang and most of our observations are applicable to the 2020, regardless of body style or engine configuration.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Good

7.9

out of 10

We drove the 2020 Ford Mustang on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8.5/10

How does the Mustang drive? The Mustang GT is impressively quick thanks to its gutsy V8. The brakes are also fittingly firm, giving you plenty of confidence to brake hard. In Edmunds testing, the GT covered 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds and stopped from 60 mph in 118 feet.

The steering effort changes depending on the drive mode you've selected. Regardless of mode, there's a good amount of feedback for the driver. Even without high-performance summer tires, the Mustang handles corners well thanks to well-managed body roll and impressive overall stability. The 10-speed automatic works very well, too. It picks the best gearing without seeming to be overly busy.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the Mustang? You'll be comfortable for hours in the Mustang, which is quite a feat considering how performance-focused this car is. The seats offer great support and the cabin is fairly quiet. The V8 sounds great, which is precisely what you'll want to hear.

The climate controls are front and center, and well-placed vents evenly distribute cooled air for front passengers. The automatic climate control rarely needs any adjustment once set. The ventilated seats are quick to cool you down on hot days and keep you comfy on long drives.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? The controls are thoughtfully placed, and there are enough adjustments in the steering wheel and driver's seat for most owners to find a comfortable driving position. The Mustang's doors are long, which means they're hard to open fully in a tight parking space. Rear-seat passengers will have a hard time stepping past the folded-forward seat when they're squeezing into the back.

Backseat space is limited, even for children. Outward visibility is pretty good, though, with relatively narrow windshield pillars and a large enough rear window for a near-full view of what's behind you.

Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? Muscle cars don't exactly scream "high tech," but the Mustang gets high marks for the availability of newer features. Ford's Sync interface has top-notch voice controls, an 8-inch touchscreen, and Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone integration. The optional digital instrument panel not only looks cool, but it is functional and is a great secondary control screen.

The advanced safety features (blind-spot monitor, lane keeping assist, etc.) are well-tuned to avoid false alarms. The forward collision warning is appropriately startling. The adaptive cruise control executes with smooth inputs and maintains the set speeds on steep downhills.

Storage

6.5/10

How’s the storage? The Mustang has a sizable lead in cargo capacity over the Camaro, but the Challenger still has the most. The 13.5-cubic-foot trunk has a wide opening and a low liftover height. Two golf bags can fit across the back with the standard stereo.

Inside, there's just enough space for personal items but not much else. The cupholders and door pockets are merely average. Installing a child's car seat will be tough because of the limited backseat space and the restricted room you have to load it in.

Fuel Economy

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? Fuel economy for the V8-powered Mustang GT is about average for the class. We managed 23.6 mpg on our highway-heavy evaluation loop, but it took a lot of restraint to get there. That explains our 15.1 mpg average during its brief time with us.

Wildcard

9/10

Even without any performance options, this Mustang GT is a hoot to drive. It's stable and fast, yet you can also make it a tail-sliding hooligan machine if you want to. The available active exhaust adds an amazing sound to the car and encourages you to drive it hard. It's capable of raucous performance yet it's also a pleasant daily driver. That means it can fit your personality or mood on the fly.

2020 Ford Mustang trim level differences

The 2020 Ford Mustang is available in EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium and Bullitt trim levels for coupe body styles. Convertibles are available in all but the base GT and Bullitt trims (the GT Premium is offered). Compare the 2020 Ford Mustang trim levels in-depth.

Which Mustang trim does Edmunds recommend?

The EcoBoost Mustang is better than it's ever been thanks to the availability of performance-enhancing options such as the High Performance package. It's a great pick if you're limited on budget. But we'd still go with the Mustang GT if money allows. The Mustang experience is at its best thanks to the sound, feel and overall performance of the 5.0-liter V8 under the hood.

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Reliability

The 2020 Ford Mustang has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 8 recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4 out of 5, ranks it #23 out of 28 among Midsize Cars. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

4 out of 5 stars4/5Above Average

#23 out of 28 among Midsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$503/yr

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Frequency

0.84x/yr

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Severity

15.9%

vs. 10.2%
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Recalls

8 recalls found

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 25V695000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25SA9
Manufactured from:: 2014-02-17 to 2015-05-04
Number of vehicles affected:: 1448655
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Defect Consequence:: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed in October 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

Recall Number:: 25V442000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25S72
Manufactured from:: 2019-04-25 to
Number of vehicles affected:: 200061
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Defect Consequence:: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Recall Number:: 23V727000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 23C35
Number of vehicles affected:: 187922
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Defect Consequence:: Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 4, 2023. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C35.

Recall Number:: 22V382000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 22S37
Number of vehicles affected:: 25032
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and manual transmissions. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may broadcast an unintended faulted signal to the modules controlling the reverse camera, reverse light, and driver assist features, which may disable all of these functions.
Defect Consequence:: A rearview camera or reverse light that is disabled reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Disabled driver assist features (traction control, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, cross traffic indicator) may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S37.

Recall Number:: 20V575000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 20C19
Number of vehicles affected:: 620246
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 7, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

Recall Number:: 20V573000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 20S52
Manufactured from:: 2019-03-04 to 2020-08-13
Number of vehicles affected:: 38005
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.
Defect Consequence:: A broken brake pedal could affect braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S52.

Recall Number:: 20V306000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 20S26
Manufactured from:: 2020-02-10 to 2020-02-11
Number of vehicles affected:: 24
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped a forward-looking camera. The camera may be misaligned to the vehicle and features that are dependent on the camera such as Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control may not function as intended.
Defect Consequence:: If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not operating effectively, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform the Lane Departure Warning System camera alignment procedure, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S26.

Recall Number:: 20V263000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 20S21
Manufactured from:: 2018-10-16 to 2019-10-03
Number of vehicles affected:: 10460
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
Defect Consequence:: If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Action:: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S21.

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles

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2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost High Performance Package Review

Even though it uses the engine from the Focus RS and the brakes from a V8 Mustang, the 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost with the new High Performance pack is much more than just a performance parts bin mashup.

2020 Mustang Features & Specs

Type:

Coupe

Trim:

EcoBoost

MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$26,670
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	24 MPG
Cost to Drive	$256/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	13.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Mustang models:

Lane Keeping Alert: Sounds an audible chime if the car drifts to the edge of the lane.
Pre-Collision Assist: Applies the brakes and sounds an alert when it detects an impending collision.
Reverse Sensing System: Provides audible alerts when reversing toward an object behind the vehicle.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover9.3%

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