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2021 Ford Mustang 2.3L EcoBoost Specs

Trims: EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium · 6th gen (S550) · Updated Sep 2026

Horsepower
310 hp
350 lb-ft
Curb weight
3,492 lb
Oil capacity
6.0 qt
with filter
Oil type
SAE 5W-30
Tire size
235/55R17
MPG combined
25 mpg

Specs #specs

The 2021 Ford Mustang 2.3L EcoBoost makes 310 hp at 5,500 rpm and 350 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 rpm. Its curb weight is 3,492 lb.

Horsepower 310 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque 350 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
Transmission 6-speed manual, 10-speed automatic
Drivetrain RWD
Curb weight 3,492 lb
Fuel tank 15.5 gal
Width 75.4 in
Wheelbase 107.1 in

Engine #engine

Engine 2.3L EcoBoost I4
Displacement 2.3 L
Cylinders I4
Aspiration Turbocharged
Fuel Gasoline
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Firing order 1-3-4-2

Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity

The 2021 Ford Mustang 2.3L EcoBoost takes 6.0 quarts of SAE 5W-30 oil with a filter change.

Engine oil (with filter) 6.0 qt
Oil type SAE 5W-30
Coolant 9.5 qt
Automatic transmission fluid (approx. dry fill) 12.7 qt MERCON ULV
Manual transmission fluid 2.7 qt
Brake fluid DOT 4 LV

Wheels & tires #tire-size

The 2021 Ford Mustang 2.3L EcoBoost comes with 235/55R17 tires. The bolt pattern is 5x114.3.

Tire size 235/55R17
Wheel size 17 in
Bolt pattern 5x114.3
Thread size M14x1.5
Lug nut torque 150 lb-ft

Fuel economy #mpg

City Highway Combined
10-speed automatic 21 32 25
6-speed manual 21 29 24

Maintenance schedule #maintenance

Engine oil & filter (Oil-Life Monitor, at most) 10,000 mi / 12 mo
Cabin air filter 20,000 mi
Engine air filter 30,000 mi
Spark plugs 100,000 mi

6 recalls for the 2021 Ford Mustang →

FAQ

How much oil does a 2021 Mustang EcoBoost take?

The 2.3L EcoBoost takes 6.0 quarts of SAE 5W-30 including the oil filter.

Sources: 2021 Ford Mustang Owner's Manual (Mar 2021 printing), 2021 Ford Mustang brochure, EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls, Ford Performance Parts (bolt pattern), Edmunds (curb weight, dimensions, base tire sizes). Updated Sep 2026.