2018 Ford Mustang Specs
The refreshed 2018 Mustang comes with the 310 hp 2.3L EcoBoost or a 460 hp 5.0L V8 in the GT, each with a 6-speed manual or the new 10-speed automatic.
2 versions · 6th gen (S550) · Updated Oct 2026
- Oil capacity
- 5.7–10.0 qt
- by version ↓
- Tire size
- 17–18″
- by version ↓
- Bolt pattern
- 5x114.3
- all versions
- MPG combined
- 19–25 mpg
Versions #versions
Compare versions #compare
| 2.3L EcoBoost | 5.0L V8 GT | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 460 hp |
| Torque | 350 lb-ft | 420 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual / 10-speed automatic | 6-speed manual / 10-speed automatic |
| Oil capacity | 5.7 qt | 10.0 qt |
| Tire size | P235/55R17 | 235/50R18 |
| MPG combined | 25 mpg | 19 mpg |
| Curb weight | 3,542 lb | 3,705 lb |
| Fuel tank | 15.5 gal | 16.0 gal |
Recalls #recalls
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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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Missing roll pin may disable Park
NHTSA 18V213000 · Apr 4, 2018 · Automatic transmission
On cars with the 10-speed automatic, a roll pin may be missing from the transmission, which can cause a loss of the Park function.
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Gear display may not light if switched off out of Park
NHTSA 17V814000 · Dec 18, 2017 · Instrument cluster software
On cars with the automatic and the 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster, turning the ignition off with the transmission out of Park may leave the gear display dark and skip the key-in-ignition chime.
FAQ
What is the bolt pattern on a 2018 Ford Mustang?
The 2018 Mustang uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with M14x1.5 lug nuts.
What is the lug nut torque on a 2018 Mustang?
Ford specifies 150 lb-ft for the M14x1.5 wheel lug nuts.
How big is the gas tank on a 2018 Mustang?
15.5 gallons with the 2.3L EcoBoost and 16.0 gallons with the 5.0L V8.
Sources: 2018 Ford Mustang Owner's Manual (third printing), 2018 Ford Mustang brochure (horsepower, torque, length, wheelbase), Edmunds 2018 Ford Mustang features & specs (curb weight, base tire sizes), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls, Ford Performance Parts (bolt pattern). Updated Oct 2026.