Insurance
$3,100/yr
Insurance, not maintenance, is this vehicle's dominant running cost: $3,100 a year on a national average against $650 for upkeep.
Ford Mustang Maintenance Cost (2016–2026)
Report ACI-FOR-MUSTANG · Updated July 2026 · Figures are ACI model estimates
Maintenance Cost Report ACI-FOR-MUSTANG
Ford Mustang
gas · sports car · MY 2016–2026
- Avg annual cost
- $650
- 10-year total
- $6,495
- Cost rank
- #41 of 52 vehicles
- Major-repair chance, 5 yr
- 17%
Average Annual Cost $650
$54per month
5.4¢per mile
Assumes 12,000 mi/yr · independent shop · 10-year average · ACI model estimate
The Ford Mustang ranks #41 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost.
What it costs as it ages
Annual cost by vehicle age · ACI modelVehicle age, years · figures at 12,000 mi/yr, independent shop
Costs stay under $600 a year through year 5, then climb as tires (set of 4) and other wear items come due.
Common services
Typical U.S. pricing · independent shop| Service | Typical cost | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change (synthetic) | $95 | 7,500 mi |
| Cabin + engine air filters | $78 | 15,000 mi |
| Brake pads (front, pair) | $420 | 48,000 mi |
| Tires (set of 4) | $1,150 | 35,000 mi |
| Brake fluid exchange | $130 | 45,000 mi |
Your numbers
Table recalculates with the settings panel| Vehicle age | Annual cost | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Age 1 | $200 | $200 |
| Age 2 | $255 | $455 |
| Age 3 | $350 | $805 |
| Age 4 | $460 | $1,265 |
| Age 5 | $580 | $1,845 |
| 5-year total | $1,845 | $1,845 |
Ownership context
National averages · beyond the maintenance billCost rank
#41 of 52
The Ford Mustang ranks #41 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost.
Gas service profile
5 routine items
Routine costs are fluid-and-wear driven: oil at 7,500-mile intervals, filters, brakes, and tires. Tires (set of 4) is the single largest routine bill at $1150.
Against its rivals
Average annual maintenance · ACI model| Vehicle | Avg annual | 10-yr total | vs. Mustang |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford MustangThis page | $650 | $6,495 | — |
| Tesla Model 3 | $415 | $4,150 | −$235/yr |
| BMW 3 Series | $655 | $6,550 | +$5/yr |
Questions people ask
Is the Ford Mustang expensive to maintain?
It is about average. The Mustang averages $650 a year in maintenance and typical repairs, ranking #41 of 52 vehicles on AutoCostIndex. That is mid-pack among vehicles we track.
What does a Ford Mustang cost to maintain per year?
$650 a year averaged over the first ten years — about $54 a month. Year 1 runs roughly $200; by year 10 the annual figure reaches $1200. Ten-year total: $6,495.
What are the most common Mustang services?
The routine items are oil change (synthetic) (~$95), cabin + engine air filters (~$78), brake pads (front, pair) (~$420). Intervals and full pricing for every service are in the table on this page.
What's not included in this estimate?
Fuel or charging, insurance (about $3,100 a year nationally for this vehicle), collision damage, parking, tolls, taxes, and registration. The figure covers scheduled maintenance plus typical age-related repairs, modeled per our methodology.
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How we calculate this
Figures come from the ACI maintenance model: manufacturer service schedules priced at typical U.S. independent-shop rates, plus expected age-related repairs weighted by published reliability patterns. The calculator scales costs with mileage (wear factor) and shop choice. Figures are modeled estimates — your invoices will differ. Full detail on the methodology page.
SOURCES: ACI maintenance model v1 · manufacturer service schedules · 2026 U.S. parts & labor pricing · published reliability studies · Updated 2026-07-19