Sixth generation · S550 · 2015–2023
2018Ford Mustang
The S550, the first Mustang with independent rear suspension as standard, built 2015–2023.
Photo: “2018 Ford Mustang GT 2.jpg” by Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Quick facts
- Engines
- 3offered2.3 L EcoBoost turbo I4 (base; torque up to 350 lb-ft) → 5.2 L "Voodoo" flat-plane V8 (Shelby GT350 / GT350R)
- Top output
- 526hp5.2 L "Voodoo" flat-plane V8 (Shelby GT350 / GT350R)
- Base price
- $25,680EcoBoost fastback
- Today
- ≈$32,100inflation-adjusted MSRP, not market value
Body stylesFastback coupe · Convertible
The 2018 model year
Overview
The mid-cycle facelift, and the most consequential update of the generation. Ford dropped the V6 entirely, making the 2.3 L EcoBoost the base engine; revised the 5.0 L V8 with a dual port-and-direct fuel injection system and larger valves, lifting it to 460 horsepower; and introduced a new 10-speed automatic (10R80) in place of the old 6-speed auto. Styling was sharpened front and rear, and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster became available.
Specifications
- Engines
- 2.3 L EcoBoost turbo I4 (base; torque up to 350 lb-ft)310 hp
- 5.0 L "Coyote" V8 (GT; revised, dual injection)460 hp
- 5.2 L "Voodoo" flat-plane V8 (Shelby GT350 / GT350R)526 hp
- Transmissions
- 6-speed manual (Getrag MT82), 10-speed automatic (10R80, new), Shelby GT350: 6-speed manual (Tremec TR-3160) only
- Body styles
- Fastback coupe, Convertible
- Base price
- $25,680 (EcoBoost fastback)See what that's worth today →
Year over year
What changed
- The 3.7 L V6 was dropped; the 2.3 L EcoBoost became the base engine (torque up to 350 lb-ft).
- The 5.0 L V8 gained dual port-and-direct injection and larger valves — output rose from 435 to 460 hp.
- A new 10-speed automatic (10R80) replaced the 6-speed automatic.
- Facelift styling: lower hood, revised front fascia, new tri-bar LED taillights.
- Available 12-inch all-digital instrument cluster; MagneRide adaptive dampers offered.
Worth knowing
Notable
- Most significant single-year update of the generation (engines, transmission, and styling all changed).
- GT350 / GT350R continued.
Living with it
Reliability & ownership notes
- The revised 5.0's dual-injection system improves cold-start and emissions behavior versus the earlier port-only Coyote.
- Early 10R80 10-speed automatics drew some shift-quality complaints; a sorted, serviced example is the safer buy.
What it costs now
Price today
Current market value
We don't publish a market estimate for the 2018 model year yet. A valuation ships here only when it can be sourced and dated — we'd rather show nothing than a number we can't stand behind.
Original MSRP adjusted for inflation (CPI, 2024); not the car's current market/collector value. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI-U (U.S. city average, all items), annual average.
Maintenance & service parts
Keep your 2018 Mustang on the road
Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.
Service desk
What this car needs & when
Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2018 Ford Mustang. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.
- Service topics
- 9
- Scheduled topics
- 6
- Applicability stated
- 9
- Exact references
- 6
Before ordering Identify your engine, options and build date. Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.
Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine oil and filter
Sourced interval available
Change when directed by the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor; never exceed the stated maximum.
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Scheduled Maintenance — Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Other Maintenance Items · checked
Engine oil filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine oil filter
Exact reference available
Exact engine-specific Motorcraft references from Ford's model-year parts table.
2.3L EcoBoost
Motorcraft FL-910-S
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementMotorcraft FL-910-S
Qty. 1 · Engine oil filter · catalog-listed
Ford's model-year factory table lists this part for the stated application; confirm the installed engine, trim, and VIN before ordering.
Catalog: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
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5.0L V8
Motorcraft FL-500-S
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementMotorcraft FL-500-S
Qty. 1 · Engine oil filter · catalog-listed
Ford's model-year factory table lists this part for the stated application; confirm the installed engine, trim, and VIN before ordering.
Catalog: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
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Shelby GT350 and GT350R 5.2L
Motorcraft FL-2087-A
Source: Ford Motorcraft — Oil Applications and Crankcase Capacities Chart, version 23 (July 2026) · Page 2, SAE 5W-50 table — 5.2L 4V Mustang GT350; model-year column marked · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementMotorcraft FL-2087-A
Qty. 1 · Engine oil filter · current
Ford's current chart marks this model-year and engine application; verify the VIN, installed engine, and track-package requirements before ordering.
Catalog: Ford Motorcraft — Oil Applications and Crankcase Capacities Chart, version 23 (July 2026) · Page 2, SAE 5W-50 table — 5.2L 4V Mustang GT350; model-year column marked · checked
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Cabin air filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Cabin air filter
Exact reference available
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Scheduled Maintenance — Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Other Maintenance Items · checked
2.3L EcoBoost
Motorcraft FP-78
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementMotorcraft FP-78
Qty. 1 · Cabin air filter · catalog-listed
Ford's model-year factory table lists this part for the stated application; confirm the installed engine, trim, and VIN before ordering.
Catalog: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
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5.0L V8
Motorcraft FP-78
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementMotorcraft FP-78
Qty. 1 · Cabin air filter · catalog-listed
Ford's model-year factory table lists this part for the stated application; confirm the installed engine, trim, and VIN before ordering.
Catalog: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
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Engine air filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine air filter
Exact reference available
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Scheduled Maintenance — Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Other Maintenance Items · checked
2.3L EcoBoost
Motorcraft FA-1918
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementMotorcraft FA-1918
Qty. 1 · Engine air-filter element · catalog-listed
Ford's model-year factory table lists this part for the stated application; confirm the installed engine, trim, and VIN before ordering.
Catalog: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
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5.0L GT
Motorcraft FA-1918
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementMotorcraft FA-1918
Qty. 1 · Engine air-filter element · catalog-listed
Ford's model-year factory table lists this part for the stated application; confirm the installed engine, trim, and VIN before ordering.
Catalog: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
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Engine coolantView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine coolant
Sourced interval available
Initial replacement at six years or 100,000 miles; thereafter every three years or 50,000 miles.
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Scheduled Maintenance — Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Other Maintenance Items · checked
Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources
Spark plugs
Exact reference available
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Scheduled Maintenance — Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Other Maintenance Items · checked
2.3L EcoBoost
Motorcraft SP-537
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementMotorcraft SP-537
Qty. 1 · Spark plug · catalog-listed
Ford's model-year factory table lists this part for the stated application; confirm the installed engine, trim, and VIN before ordering.
Catalog: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
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5.0L V8
Motorcraft SP-548
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementMotorcraft SP-548
Qty. 1 · Spark plug · catalog-listed
Ford's model-year factory table lists this part for the stated application; confirm the installed engine, trim, and VIN before ordering.
Catalog: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
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Transmission fluidView intervals, applicability and sources
Transmission fluid
Sourced interval available
The normal schedule calls for both automatic fluid/filter service and manual transmission fluid at this interval.
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Scheduled Maintenance — Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Other Maintenance Items · checked
BatteryView intervals, applicability and sources
Battery
Exact reference available
2.3L EcoBoost
Motorcraft BXT-96R-590
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementMotorcraft BXT-96R-590
Qty. 1 · Battery · catalog-listed
Ford's model-year factory table lists this part for the stated application; confirm the installed engine, trim, and VIN before ordering.
Catalog: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
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5.0L V8
Motorcraft BXT-96R-590
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementMotorcraft BXT-96R-590
Qty. 1 · Battery · catalog-listed
Ford's model-year factory table lists this part for the stated application; confirm the installed engine, trim, and VIN before ordering.
Catalog: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
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Windshield wiper bladesView intervals, applicability and sources
Windshield wiper blades
Exact reference available
2.3L EcoBoost — driver side
Motorcraft WW-2160
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementMotorcraft WW-2160
Qty. 1 · Driver-side windshield wiper blade · catalog-listed
Ford's model-year factory table lists this part for the stated application; confirm the installed engine, trim, and VIN before ordering.
Catalog: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
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5.0L V8 — driver side
Motorcraft WW-2160
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementMotorcraft WW-2160
Qty. 1 · Driver-side windshield wiper blade · catalog-listed
Ford's model-year factory table lists this part for the stated application; confirm the installed engine, trim, and VIN before ordering.
Catalog: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
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2.3L EcoBoost — passenger side
Motorcraft WW-1964
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementMotorcraft WW-1964
Qty. 1 · Passenger-side windshield wiper blade · catalog-listed
Ford's model-year factory table lists this part for the stated application; confirm the installed engine, trim, and VIN before ordering.
Catalog: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
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5.0L V8 — passenger side
Motorcraft WW-1964
Source: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementMotorcraft WW-1964
Qty. 1 · Passenger-side windshield wiper blade · catalog-listed
Ford's model-year factory table lists this part for the stated application; confirm the installed engine, trim, and VIN before ordering.
Catalog: Ford — 2018 Mustang Owner's Manual · Printed pages 287–288 — Motorcraft Parts engine tables · checked
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Exact factory pairings documentedHow this lineup was verified
These source-backed records identify published body, engine, and transmission combinations. Exact pairings do not by themselves assert that every factory option or special edition is represented.
Browse 16 documented records — use the filters above to narrow the list
EcoBoost Fastback 6MT
- Body
- Fastback
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost inline-four
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
EcoBoost Fastback 10AT
- Body
- Fastback
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost inline-four
- Gearbox
- 10-speed SelectShift automatic
- Built
- Regular production
EcoBoost Convertible 6MT
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost inline-four
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
EcoBoost Convertible 10AT
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost inline-four
- Gearbox
- 10-speed SelectShift automatic
- Built
- Regular production
EcoBoost Premium Fastback 6MT
- Body
- Fastback
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost inline-four
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
EcoBoost Premium Fastback 10AT
- Body
- Fastback
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost inline-four
- Gearbox
- 10-speed SelectShift automatic
- Built
- Regular production
EcoBoost Premium Convertible 6MT
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost inline-four
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
EcoBoost Premium Convertible 10AT
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost inline-four
- Gearbox
- 10-speed SelectShift automatic
- Built
- Regular production
GT Fastback 6MT
- Body
- Fastback
- Engine
- 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
GT Fastback 10AT
- Body
- Fastback
- Engine
- 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
- Gearbox
- 10-speed SelectShift automatic
- Built
- Regular production
GT Premium Fastback 6MT
- Body
- Fastback
- Engine
- 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
GT Premium Fastback 10AT
- Body
- Fastback
- Engine
- 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
- Gearbox
- 10-speed SelectShift automatic
- Built
- Regular production
GT Premium Convertible 6MT
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
GT Premium Convertible 10AT
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
- Gearbox
- 10-speed SelectShift automatic
- Built
- Regular production
Shelby GT350 6MT
- Body
- Fastback
- Engine
- 5.2L flat-plane-crank V8
- Gearbox
- TREMEC 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
Shelby GT350R 6MT
- Body
- Fastback
- Engine
- 5.2L flat-plane-crank V8
- Gearbox
- TREMEC 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
No factory configuration matches those filters.