1996 Ford Mustang Base

VIN 1FALP4045TF213164
Typical market price
$6,999
5 comparable listings

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1996 Ford Mustang Base

VIN 1FALP4045TF213164

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Market price range

Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 9, 2026
Below market
$3,280
Middle of range
$6,999
Above market
$30,595

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FALP4045TF213164
Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
145.00
Body
Coupe
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
1996
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
21
MPG
City
18
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
$2,210 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 1996 Ford Mustang likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $11,050
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $24,850

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1996 Ford Mustang has 12 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.

12 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
    NHTSA campaign 09E025000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.
    NHTSA campaign 08E050000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.
    NHTSA campaign 06E023000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 1996 Ford Mustang from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 1996 Ford Mustang over the last 6 months — the market firmed $6,530 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $10,995
May 2026 $14,992
June 2026 $14,211
July 2026 $15,999
August 2026 $13,887
September 2026 $17,525

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2004 134 $14,995 100% 69,994 mi
2003 144 $15,948 106% 70,395 mi
2002 62 $9,846 66% 100,036 mi
2001 100 $15,047 100% 76,462 mi
2000 67 $10,995 73% 86,848 mi
1999 60 $14,888 99% 84,017 mi
1998 54 $9,494 63% 91,916 mi
1997 32 $16,520 110% 66,941 mi

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