Ford›Mustang›2022›Overview/ford/mustang/2022/base/

2022 Ford Mustang

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Mustang.

The 2022 Ford Mustang features a substantial 11.5-quart engine oil capacity utilizing a 5W-50 viscosity, reflecting the specific lubrication demands of its powertrain. Within the model's extensive complaint history spanning 1990 to 2026, this model year occupies a relatively moderate reliability position, logging 48 total owner complaints and 9 recalls with the gasoline fuel system as the top complaint area. While it falls short of the 2026 model year that saw a historical low of just 4 complaints, it is a far cry from the 2005 peak of 868 complaints, indicating that the 2022 model represents a generally stable period in the vehicle's ongoing lifecycle.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity11.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-50OEM · verified
Lug nut torque150.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

Tire size235/55R17 99HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5; Optional: 8, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5 inOEM · 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 weight3706 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

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.

2.8–6.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 2.80 sec — 2025 GTD Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Mach 1 Premium Fastback (Handling Pack) 5.0L V84.20 sec12.60 sec480 hpRWD
2021Mach 1 Premium Fastback (Handling Pack) 5.0L V84.30 sec12.60 sec480 hpRWD
2021Mach 1 Fastback (Handling Pack) 5.0L V84.50 sec13.10 sec480 hpRWD
2020Shelby GT500 Fastback 5.2L Supercharger V83.30 sec11.20 sec760 hpRWD
2020Shelby GT500 Fastback (Carbon Fiber Track Pack) (Mich. Pilot Sport 4S) 5.2L Supercharger V83.40 sec11.30 sec760 hpRWD
2020Shelby GT500 Fastback (Carbon Fiber Track Pack) 5.2L Supercharger V83.60 sec11.40 sec760 hpRWD
2020Shelby GT500 Fastback (Carbon Fiber Track Pack) 5.2L Supercharger V83.60 sec11.30 sec760 hpRWD
2020Shelby GT500 Fastback 5.2L Supercharger V83.70 sec11.50 sec760 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 11.5 qt of 5W-50 engine oil, 75W-85 · Synthetic in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to Turn Plug 120° Clockwise by Hand ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · Synthetic
Engine CoolantMotorcraft Yellow Prediluted
Engine CoolantMotorcraft Yellow Prediluted
Engine CoolantMotorcraft Yellow Prediluted
Engine Oil5W-50 · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity11.5 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · Synthetic

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain PlugTurn Plug 120° Clockwise by Hand ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.029" in
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.049-0.053" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant CapacityYN-33-A
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity3.40 oz

Service checks

RPM51.0-75.0 rpm
RPMLow Pressure Side: 51.0-75..0 rpm
RPM53.0-75.0 rpm

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°74 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1103.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 360°, Step 3: 74.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°103 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1103.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 360°, Step 3: 96.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 6: 90°103 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.2 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.1 ft. lbs., Step 3: 41.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°5.2 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 55.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: Loosen Bolt #1 180°, Step 4: Tighten Bolt #1 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 5: Bolt #1: 240°, Step 6: Follow Steps 3, 4 & 5 for each additional bolt one bolt at a time for bolts 2-10. EX: Bolt 2 follow steps 3, 4 & 5 then proceed to Bolt 3 follow steps 3, 4 & 5 then proceed to Bolt 4.....18 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°, Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 40.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°5 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Use new studs only18 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Use new studs only18 ft. lbs

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.

Every 7,500 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
At 20,000 miTransmission Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 40,000 miTransmission Filter (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (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.

Across the current generation that began in 2015, the Ford Mustang has followed a strong downward trend in federal complaints, dropping from a high of 434 in 2015 to just 48 in the 2022 target year. While 2022 boasts the lowest complaint volume in the generation—compared to 55 complaints in 2021 and a subsequent rise to 71 in 2024—it notably carries a higher recall count of 9 versus 6 in 2021. For the 2022 model, the primary complaint areas are the Fuel System at 7 complaints, Steering at 5, and the Electrical System at 4, though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. Positioned at the nadir of the generation's complaint arc, this suggests the 2022 Mustang benefits from significant manufacturing maturity, even with a slightly elevated recall count. Given the historically low complaint numbers and minimal crash and fire reports (3 and 1, respectively), the 2022 Mustang stands as a highly recommended, reliable purchase in the used market.

9
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
114
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
48
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’90’91’92’93’94’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 48 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel System, Gasoline7
Steering5
Electrical System4
Unknown Or Other3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Back Over Prevention2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Structure2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 9 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V083000Air Bags:Knee BolsterReported 16/02/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles. An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment. Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…

22V334000Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: CameraReported 13/05/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang vehicles equipped with an Image Processing Module A (IPMA) or forward-facing camera. The camera is misaligned to the vehicle, resulting in the camera not… Remedy: Dealers will realign the front-facing camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 114 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-23092026-07-02Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the…
TSB 26-22412026-05-18Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 25-2587. Reason For Update: update the Parts list to add the…
TSB 26-22262026-05-08Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 26-2046. Reason For Update: update the parts list to change the…
SSM 547202026-04-02Electrical SystemVarious 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system…
SSM 547192026-04-02Power TrainFor 20212026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch…

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

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Mustang. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Vehicles taking 11.5 qt

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Mustang take?

11.5 qt of H.O. Engine: Motorcraft 5W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil/XO-5W50-QGT, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Mustang have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.