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2015 Ford Mustang

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Mustang.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2015 Ford Mustang is a passenger car requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 engine oil, slotting into the modern era of Ford's iconic pony car lineage. With 434 total owner complaints and 11 recalls on record, this model year falls well below the 2005 high-water mark of 868 complaints across the broader 1990–2026 complaint history tracked for the model. That places the 2015 in a relatively moderate position within the Mustang's reliability arc — not the most troubled year on record, but carrying enough documented owner grievances, with the largest cluster filed under "Unknown or Other," to merit close attention from anyone researching the platform.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 96R · 590 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 96R · 590 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/55R17OEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase107.1 in
Curb weight3871 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Mustang of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.4–6.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.40 sec — 2015 GT Premium Fastback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015GT Premium Fastback 5.0L V84.40 sec13.00 sec435 hpRWD
2015GT Premium Fastback 5.0L V84.40 sec12.80 sec435 hpRWD
2015GT Premium Fastback 5.0L V84.50 sec13.00 sec435 hpRWD
2015GT Premium Fastback 5.0L V84.50 sec13.00 sec435 hpRWD
2015GT Premium Fastback 5.0L V84.50 sec12.90 sec435 hpRWD
2015GT Premium Fastback 5.0L V84.60 sec13.00 sec435 hpRWD
2015GT Premium Convertible 5.0L V84.70 sec13.20 sec435 hpRWD
2015EcoBoost Premium Fastback 2.3L Turbo I-45.20 sec13.90 sec310 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, SAE 75W · Synthetic in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 19.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · Synthetic
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.15-3.30
Engine Coolant Capacity9.5
Engine Coolant Capacity11.1
Engine OilSAE 5W · Synthetic · SAE 5W
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Engine OilSAE 5W · Synthetic · SAE 5W

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.7
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsInstall new studs: 30 ft/lbs.
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsInstall new studs: 18 ft/lbs; 2nd step:
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission76.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub251

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.029 in
Spark Plug Torque9 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity21.0 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-12-D
Oil Capacity3.4 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity24.0 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Service checks

Pressure Test21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Pressure Test21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature183-190 °F
Pressure Test21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief21 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 24 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 85; Rear: 76 /
ABS Sensor Torque7.0 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessRear: 0.118 in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: Solid Disc: .390
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: .925
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil. · Bolts 1-8

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
226.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
545 degrees; Bolt 945 degrees
17.4 ft. lbs.7.4 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil.

118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
230 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Ford Mustang represents the volatile introductory year for its generation, marked by a massive spike in technical service bulletins from 60 in 2014 to 145, and recalls jumping from 4 to 11. While complaints rose to 434 in 2015 from 356 the prior year, this volume steadily declined in subsequent model years—dropping to 367 in 2016 and 262 in 2017—indicating early production teething rather than persistent design flaws. The 2015 model's specific complaint areas are concentrated in Unknown or Other (43), Exterior Lighting (36), Back Over Prevention (28), and Structure (28), alongside 26 crash and 7 fire complaints, though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. Because 2015 bears the brunt of the generation's initial quality spikes in recalls, investigations (3), and TSBs, it is a less favorable year to buy compared to the stabilized 2017 models unless all 11 recalls and 145 TSB-related concerns have been demonstrably resolved.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
145
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
434
Owner complaints
26 involved a crash · 7 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 434 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other43
Exterior Lighting36
Back Over Prevention28
Structure28
Electrical System23
Service Brakes22
Fuel/Propulsion System21
Power Train21

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 11 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V779000Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/FittingsReported 26/10/2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service…

16V643000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:LatchReported 06/09/2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 145 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26H022026-05-06Air BagsHarvest Program 26H02 Certain 2015 Model Year Mustang, Fusion, and Edge Vehicles Driver…
25N15 S12026-04-20Electrical SystemCustomer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
25N152026-01-05Visibility/WiperCertain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For…
25N152025-12-22Unknown Or OtherCertain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Mustang take?

6.0 qt of Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil; Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP; CXO-5W30-LSP12; or equivalent, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Mustang have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.