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Used Ford Mustang Shelby GT350: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 from 2016 to 2020: what each year typically sells for (about $49,000 to $75,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2018–2020. Look harder at or skip 2016–2017.
2016–2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
A track-focused Shelby Mustang with a flat-plane crank eight-cylinder, MagneRide suspension and razor-sharp steering.
Years to target: 2018–2020. Look harder at or skip: 2016–2017. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $49,000 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2017 | $54,500 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $60,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $67,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~60,000 |
| 2020 | $75,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
Worth knowing
- Skip 2016–2017. Some early Voodoo V8s failed or burned excessive oil, and base 2016 cars lack transmission and differential coolers for track use.
- The Voodoo V8 has a history of failures and oil burning, and many cars saw track days, so service records matter.
- Performance cars like this usually cost much more to insure than an average car, often 30% or more. Get a quote before you buy.
- Budget for higher running costs: summer performance tires cost about $700 to $1,200 a set and wear quickly, and brakes cost more than on a regular car.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a 2017 or newer car, which made the coolers standard. The 2019 and 2020 cars add retuned suspension and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.
On the test drive
Ask for oil consumption history and any engine replacement records, and look for track wear on brakes and tires. Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.