The Ford Mustang GTD is a compact car built from 2025 to 2026. Engines offered: V8. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 5.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Mustang GTD is
The Ford Mustang GTD is a compact car that Ford built from 2025 to 2026 — 2 model years. It has been offered with V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Ford range: Mustang, Fiesta, Festiva.
Ford Mustang GTD tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Mustang GTD owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Ford Mustang GTD have? Power & range
The Ford Mustang GTD is offered with 1 powertrain — 5.2L 8-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Ford Mustang GTD, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 5.2L · 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Mustang GTD by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Ford Mustang GTD. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Mustang GTD | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 2 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Reliability | 5.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,590/yr | Estimated full coverage |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Ford Mustang GTD?
The Mustang GTD is a compact car, built from 2025 to 2026. Engines offered: V8.
What is the Ford Mustang GTD warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Mustang GTD reliable?
It scores 5.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Mustang GTD?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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