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
Start here
What do you need to know?
This page covers the whole 2018 Ford Mustang model year. Choose your task first; exact trims and engines are separated where the factory offered different versions.
Documented lineup
Find your exact 2018 Mustang
Start with a family, body style, or engine. Every card opens the facts and maintenance information for that factory version.
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.
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.
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
- Factory intervals
- 6
- Fitment-scoped
- 9
- Exact references
- 6
Before orderingIdentify 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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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