2016 Ford Mustang Specs
The 2016 Mustang comes with a 300 hp 3.7L V6, a 310 hp 2.3L EcoBoost four or the GT's 435 hp 5.0L V8, each with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. The Shelby GT350 adds a 526 hp 5.2L V8 with a 6-speed manual.
4 versions · 6th gen (S550) · Updated Oct 2026
- Oil capacity
- 5.7–10.0 qt
- by version ↓
- Tire size
- 17–19″
- by version ↓
- Bolt pattern
- 5x114.3
- all versions
- MPG combined
- 16–25 mpg
Versions #versions
Compare versions #compare
| 2.3L EcoBoost | 3.7L V6 | 5.0L V8 GT | 5.2L V8 Shelby GT350 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 300 hp | 435 hp | 526 hp |
| Torque | 320 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft | 429 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Oil capacity | 5.7 qt | 6.0 qt | 8.0 qt | 10.0 qt |
| Tire size | P235/50R18 | P235/55R17 | P235/50R18 | 295/35R19 |
| MPG combined | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 3,526 lb | 3,705 lb | 3,760 lb |
| Fuel tank | 15.5 gal | 16.0 gal | 16.0 gal | — |
Recalls #recalls
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Seat belt pretensioner cable may corrode
NHTSA 25V614000 · Sep 13, 2025 · Front seat belt pretensioners
Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables; a corroded cable can break and keep the belt from restraining the occupant in a crash.
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Rearview camera image may be distorted or blank
NHTSA 25V572000 · Sep 4, 2025 · Rearview camera
The rearview camera may show a distorted, inverted or blank image in reverse.
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Camera wiring may give a blank or distorted image
NHTSA 22V082000 · Feb 16, 2022 · Rearview camera wiring
The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can leave a blank or distorted image on the screen.
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Oil cooler hose may separate and leak
NHTSA 16V779000 · Oct 26, 2016 · Engine oil cooler hose
On cars built February 24, 2015 to August 30, 2016, a hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube, causing an oil leak that can damage the engine or start a fire.
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Seat belts may have been damaged in shipping
NHTSA 15V707000 · Oct 26, 2015 · Seat belts and tether anchors
On cars built September 26 to October 1, 2015, front and rear seat belts and child seat tether anchors may have been damaged in shipping and may not restrain occupants properly.
FAQ
What is the bolt pattern on a 2016 Ford Mustang?
The 2016 Mustang uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with M14x1.5 lug nuts.
What is the lug nut torque on a 2016 Mustang?
Ford specifies 150 lb-ft for the M14x1.5 wheel lug nuts (150 ± 15 lb-ft in the Shelby GT350 supplement).
How big is the gas tank on a 2016 Mustang?
15.5 gallons with the 2.3L EcoBoost and 16.0 gallons with the 3.7L V6 and the 5.0L V8.
How much oil does a 2016 Mustang take?
Ford's 2016 owner's manual lists 5.7 quarts for the 2.3L EcoBoost, 6.0 quarts for the 3.7L V6 and 8.0 quarts for the 5.0L V8. The Shelby GT350 supplement lists 10.0 quarts of SAE 5W-50 full synthetic with a filter change.
Sources: 2016 Ford Mustang Owner's Manual (second printing), 2015–2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang Supplement (5.2L capacities, oil, tire sizes, lug torque), 2016 Ford Mustang brochure (horsepower, torque, length, wheelbase, base tire sizes), Edmunds 2016 Ford Mustang features & specs (curb weight, wheel sizes), Edmunds 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 features & specs (curb weight, length, wheelbase), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls, Ford Performance Parts (bolt pattern). Updated Oct 2026.