Used Ford Mustang S550 (2015–2023): Best & Worst Years, Problems & Prices
Updated · Data: dealer listings, NHTSA complaints and recalls
As of Nov 7, 2026, used S550 Mustangs (2015–2023) list from a median $20,995 (2017) to $37,972 (2022), with 8,980 for sale at US dealers. Our NHTSA complaint analysis (2015 and 2016 scored so far) flags 2015 and 2016 as years to avoid within this generation. Owners filed 819 NHTSA complaints across the 2015 and 2016 model years. NHTSA lists 35 recall campaigns covering S550 model years.
S550 Mustang by model year: price and reliability
| Model year | Median price | Median miles | Listings | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mustang | $26,997† | 43,632 mi | 504 | — | — | 6 |
| 2022 Mustang | $37,972 | 35,937 mi | 1,081 | — | — | 9 |
| 2021 Mustang | $32,899† | 42,651 mi | 936 | — | — | 6 |
| 2020 Mustang | $25,877 | 58,860 mi | 1,208 | — | — | 8 |
| 2019 Mustang | $24,997 | 63,761 mi | 1,180 | — | — | 6 |
| 2018 Mustang | $21,999† | 70,193 mi | 766 | — | — | 4 |
| 2017 Mustang | $20,995 | 77,754 mi | 1,086 | — | — | 6 |
| 2016 Mustang | — | — | 1,057 | Avoid | 380 | 5 |
| 2015 Mustang | — | — | 944 | Avoid | 439 | 11 |
Complaint counts are NHTSA owner complaints for that model year where our per-year dataset covers it; newer years link to their problems page. † From our earlier depreciation listings study (same method).
S550 Mustang engines
| Engine | Model years |
|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl Regular Gasoline | 2015–2023 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl Regular Gasoline | 2015–2023 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl Regular Gasoline | 2015–2017 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov).
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Ford Mustang S550 (2015–2023) FAQ
What are the best years of the S550 Mustang?
Every S550 year we've scored (2015 and 2016) is flagged to avoid; 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 aren't scored in our data yet.
What years of the S550 Mustang should I avoid?
Avoid 2015 and 2016 — flagged on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints against the Mustang's other model years. 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 aren't scored in our data yet.
How much is a used S550 Mustang?
Median asking prices run from $20,995 for a 2017 to $37,972 for a 2022 (Nov 7, 2026). 8,980 were listed at US dealers.