What years was the Ford Mustang made?

The Ford Mustang has been produced from 1981 to present.

How do I check for Ford Mustang recalls?

Enter your Ford Mustang VIN above. Our free tool checks the NHTSA database for any open safety recalls specific to your vehicle.

What does a Ford Mustang VIN tell me?

A Ford Mustang VIN reveals the exact trim level, engine size, manufacturing plant, safety features, and model year. Our decoder extracts all this data instantly.

1981–2026 Model Years

Ford Mustang VIN Check & Specs

Name: Ford Mustang
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About the Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang is a popular sports that has been in production since 1981 and continues to be manufactured today.

Before buying a used Mustang, it's critical to check the VIN for open safety recalls, accident history, and manufacturing defects. Our free decoder pulls data directly from NHTSA to give you peace of mind.

1981

First Year

Present

Still Made

Model Years

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2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981

Common Ford Mustang Issues

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Safety Recalls

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Transmission

Shifting & reliability

Electrical

Sensors & wiring issues

Engine

Oil consumption & timing

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