Ford details 2026 Mustang updates with new colors, packages, and standard tech
Ford has detailed the 2026 Mustang lineup, introducing new exterior colors, a new FX Package for the GT Premium, and standardizing the Ford Connectivity Package across all series.
- 18 x 8 inches
- 10-speed automatic / 6-speed manual
- 12.4-inch cluster, 13.2-inch center
What Happened
Ford announced a series of updates for the 2026 Mustang, covering exterior styling, interior options, technology, safety, and performance. New exterior colors include Adriatic Blue Metallic and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat. The convertible model now includes a spoiler delete, and the standard 18-inch wheels feature a Shadow Silver-painted finish. Interior updates include optional seatbelt colors and black foot pedals on certain trims.
- New exterior colors: Adriatic Blue Metallic and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat
- Shadow Silver-painted 18-inch wheels replace machined-face aluminum
- New optional seatbelt colors and black foot pedals on 200A/400A trims
- Heated, Pony puddle lamp mirrors replaced with dual-power adjustable mirrors on 200A/400A
- Spoiler delete included with convertible model
- New optional Mustang FX Package for GT Premium with unique white taillamps and plaid seats
- Bronze Appearance Package now available on EcoBoost and GT trims
- Ford Connectivity Package standard on all series (1 year included)
- Anti-Theft Package (formerly Security Package) standard on Dark Horse 700A
Performance updates include making the 10-speed automatic transmission standard on the Mustang Dark Horse, with the 6-speed manual as an option. The perimeter alarm is now standard on 201A and 401A trims, and a magnesium framed curved display is optional on 200A/400A. Additionally, the Ford app remote start is now standard on EcoBoost Premium, and the Security Package has been renamed the Anti-Theft Package.
Why this matters
The updates keep the Mustang competitive in the sports car segment, offering more customization and standard tech features.
Terms in This Story
- SelectShift
- A feature that allows the driver to manually select gears in an automatic transmission.
- TREMEC
- A manufacturer of manual and automatic transmissions.
- Recaro
- A brand of performance seats.
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