2024 Ford Mustang Review, Photos, Pricing, Specs And Trims

The Ford Mustang is a muscle car that has maintained its exterior design since 2005. Currently in the seventh generation, the 2024 Mustang introduces updates including revised headlight and taillight designs, hexagonal grille, air ducts, and a diffuser. It also features vapor blue and yellow Splash exterior paint colors, overhead USB ports for dash cameras, and a remote Rev key fob engine revving function.

2024 Ford Mustang Engine Options

The 2024 Ford Mustang comes with two powertrains, a  5.0-liter Coyote V-8 engine, and 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged inline-four engine.

Transmission Options

  • Six-speed manual transmission
  • 10-speed automatic transmission

 2024 Ford Mustang Trims

The 2024 Ford Mustang is available as both a coupe and convertible and is available in five trim levels.

  • EcoBoost
  • EcoBoost Premium
  • GT
  • GT Premium
  • Dark Horse.

2024 Ford Mustang Interior

The 2024 Mustang features an updated interior design that is more appealing to the younger generation. The fighter jet-inspired cockpit offers the driver two flowing and curved displays that can be quickly customized to show information the driver wants or needs to see.

The 2024 Ford Mustang is also spacious and seats four passengers comfortably. The front seats are adult-friendly with enough legroom and headroom. The rear seats are somewhat small and are best for small size adults or kids.

Standard features in the 2024 Mustang include; a 12.4-inch digital gauge cluster, a 13.2-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker audio system, a Wi-Fi hot spot, a USB port, automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry and FordPass Connect.

2024 Ford Mustang Exterior

The 2024 Ford Mustang’s exterior design is fairly similar to previous models but has received some visual tweaks with a slightly redesigned profile making it more chiseled than its predecessors.

The front end of the 2024 Mustang boats subtle running lights, angled three horizontal LED strips, an eye-catching grille, and a sport-inspired front fascia that gives it an aggressive look. The roof line has been intentionally slopped to make it easier to get in and out while you’re wearing a helmet going on the racetrack.

The rear end features a sharp horizontal crease going across the entire width of the car around the back and makes the entire rear Bodywork Point inward which is different from before and that inward Point even includes the famous three vertical cold tail lights. Just like in previous Mustang models, the taillights still blink in sequence although as you can see they blink a little bit faster than before

The 2024 Mustang comes with 11 exterior color options including two new shades, Vapor Blue and Yellow Splash, complemented by new stripe colors and designs. The wheel lineup ranges from 17-inch standard size on base models to 19-inch for GT with optional 20-inch alloy wheels.

2024 Ford Mustang Cargo Capacity

The Mustang in coupe form offers 13.3 cubic feet of space while the convertible has 10.3 cubic feet. To help utilize your cargo space, you can opt for an available cargo net, cargo organizer, and cooler bag.

2024 Ford Mustang Fuel Consumption

The turbocharged four-cylinder engine achieves an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city and 33 mpg highway the V8 engine on the other hand gets you  15 mpg city and 24 mpg highway in the ten-speed automatic transmission and 14 mpg city and 23 mpg on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission.

2024 Ford Mustang Fuel Tank Capacity

The 2024 Mustang has a standard fuel tank of 16 gallons

2024 Ford Mustang Ground Clearance

The 2024 Ford Mustang has a ground clearance of 137 mm (6 inches)

2024 Ford Mustang Performance

The 2024 Mustang is powered by either a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder with 310 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque or a 5.0-liter V8 with 480 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. Both engines offer enough performance to keep you entertained on the road.

All the 2024 Mustangs can also go from zero to 60 in under five seconds no matter what engine or trim. The standard 10-speed automatic transmission tends to upshift too early but the optional six-speed manual transmission is snappy and fun to shift.

In terms of handling the 2024 Ford Mustang received improvements and additions that set it apart from its predecessor. It now corners quickly and winds along backroads with ease and minimal body lean. The steering is light and more responsive making the Mustang a good car for everyday driving.

For a detailed performance report read the Ford Mustang Buyer’s Guide.

2024 Ford Mustang  Reliability

The Ford Mustang has created a reputation for being and reliable car and the 2024 model is no exception. JD Power rates the 2024 Mustang 84 out of 100 for quality and reliability.

The 2024 Mustang also comes with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Read the Buyer’s Guide for a detailed reliability report on the 2024 Ford Mustang.

2024 Ford Mustang Maintenance Schedule

Ford recommends Mustangs undergo routine Maintenance service every 5000 miles. At these intervals, technicians should change the oil, install a new oil filter, and rotate the tires. Other services performed during this visit include a safety inspection and a visual inspection of the brakes, belts, and hoses.

The services should also be undertaken after 15,000 miles, 30,000 miles, 45,000 miles, and at 60,000 miles.

Read the Ford Mustang Owner’s Manual for detailed information on the maintenance schedule.

2024 Ford Mustang Problems

5.0-liter Coyote V-8 engine problems

  • Oil leaks
  • Spark plug failure
  • Faulty throttle
  • Ignition Coil Problems
  • Carbon Deposits

2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged inline-four engine problems

  • Turbocharge failure
  •  Failed head gasket
  • Carbon build-up
  • Excessive oil consumption

2024 Ford Mustang Electrical problems

  • Battery overheating
  • Power loss
  • Starting problems

Software Problems

  • Software glitch
  • Fluid sensor failure

Ford Mustang Competitors

The Ford Mustang rivals the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Subaru BRZ, and Toyota Supra.