S650

2026 Ford Mustang Facts

The still-open 2026 U.S. Mustang model year keeps the S650 EcoBoost, GT, and Dark Horse ordering arrays while adding FX, RTR, and TLD packages and the 795-horsepower Dark Horse SC road car. Availability and counts are stated as of July 26, 2026 rather than presented as final.

Flat Rock production, January–June 2026
29,342
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2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC
2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Coupe / Dark Horse SC The Dark Horse SC badge, carbon-fiber hood vent, front fascia, and road-car cockpit document the new 2026 performance model. Photo: Mustang Joe · Source · CC0
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2026 Ford Mustang GTD
2026 Ford Mustang GTD Coupe / GTD The 2026 GTD's stance, trim, and model-year exterior details are clear in this photo. Photo: Mustang Joe · Source · CC0
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2026 Ford Mustang EcoBoost
2026 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Coupe Exterior trim, body proportions, and marker-light details show the 2026 Mustang's model-year look. Photo: Oleg Yunakov · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Ford Mustang EcoBoost RTR
Ford Mustang EcoBoost RTR Fastback Exterior trim, body proportions, and marker-light details show the 2026 Mustang's model-year look. Photo: OctaviaCombi · Source · CC0
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Overview

Production Breakout

Model / Body Style Units Type
Dark Horse SC Not publicly published Special edition
Dark Horse SC Track Pack Not publicly published Special edition
Mustang TLD Signature Edition Limited to: 550 Special edition
Mustang GTD Not publicly published Special edition

Ford's first half 2026 report records 29,342 Flat Rock Mustangs, 277 separately assembled Multimatic Mustang GTDs, and 28,725 U.S. Mustang sales through June. The current model year remains open, so these figures are not final model-year production, body-style, package, or color totals.

Why published totals differ

29,342 Ford Motor Company Mustangs assembled at Flat Rock from January through June 2026. This is first-half calendar-year output during an open model year, not final 2026-model-year production.
28,725 Ford Motor Company United States Mustang sales from January through June 2026, excluding Mustang Mach-E. Sales are deliveries, not production, and the first-half period is not a final model-year scope.
277 Ford Motor Company Mustang GTDs assembled at Multimatic from January through June 2026. This first-half count is separate from Flat Rock Mustang output and is not final 2026-model-year GTD production.

Engines & Power

Code Engine Induction HP Torque Availability
EcoBoost 2.3L EcoBoost inline-four Turbocharged direct injection 315 350 U.S. EcoBoost fastback and convertible ordering arrays; output advertised on 93-octane fuel.
GT 5.0L Coyote Ti-VCT V8 Naturally aspirated 480 415 U.S. GT and GT Premium fastback and convertible ordering arrays; output advertised on 93-octane fuel.
GT-AE 5.0L Coyote Ti-VCT V8 with active valve performance exhaust Naturally aspirated 486 418 U.S. GT configurations with active valve performance exhaust; output advertised on 93-octane fuel.
Dark Horse 5.0L Modified Gen-4 Coyote V8 Naturally aspirated 500 418 U.S. Dark Horse 600A and 700A fastback ordering arrays; output advertised on 93-octane fuel.

Specifications

Options & Packages

Counts distinguish verified production records, attributed reports, disputed figures, announced limits, and figures that do not survive in available records.

Option or package Ford code Market Availability Units Count status
GT Performance Package GT chassis, brake, differential, wheel, tire, cooling, and calibration equipment. 67J United States GT and GT Premium configurations subject to Ford's wheel, transmission, body, and appearance-package restrictions. Not publicly published No public total found
Dark Horse Handling Package Dark Horse track-focused wheel, tire, aero, and chassis equipment. 67P United States Selected Dark Horse fastback configurations subject to Ford's wheel, tire, and equipment restrictions. Not publicly published No public total found
Mustang FX Package Fox-body-inspired Oxford White exterior details and model-specific interior trim. 54B United States GT Premium 400A and 401A, fastback or convertible, either transmission, with or without GT Performance Package subject to Ford's restrictions. Not publicly published No public total found
Nite Pony Package Black wheels, badges, mirror caps, roof treatment, and spoiler details that vary by configuration. 60G United States Selected EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, and GT Premium configurations subject to body, paint, wheel, and package restrictions. Not publicly published No public total found
Mustang RTR Package Factory EcoBoost performance package with drift-focused chassis calibration, brakes, active exhaust, styling, and serialized interior identification. 67U United States EcoBoost fastback High Package 101A and EcoBoost Premium fastback 200A/201A; Ford announced summer 2026 availability. Not publicly published No public total found
Mustang RTR Appearance Package Hyper Lime bodyside and hood accents plus Hyper Lime brake calipers. 60F United States Requires Mustang RTR Package 67U; paint and interior restrictions apply. Not publicly published No public total found
Mustang TLD Signature Edition Troy Lee Designs appearance collaboration using GT front-end components, graphics, Sinister Bronze details, and a serialized instrument-panel badge. 54T United States EcoBoost Premium 201A fastback in Shadow Black with Carmine Red interior; Ford opened 2026 ordering March 27. Limited to: 550 Announced limit, not final production

Safety & service records

These United States year/make/model matches show campaign applicability, not whether a particular VIN still needs a remedy. Check the vehicle with the Ford VIN recall lookup and NHTSA VIN recall lookup. Imported from NHTSA on July 26, 2026.

The dated local import found 3 recall campaigns, 5 unique ODI owner reports, 0 investigations, and 14 manufacturer communications.

Ford vehicle recall campaigns

CampaignReceivedComponent
25V828000 Dec 1, 2025 ENGINE
Campaign details

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.

Consequence: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025.
26V205000 Mar 31, 2026 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Campaign details

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and engine damage, leading to a loss of drive power.

Consequence: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine for missing or mis-installed circlips and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S23. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
26V418000 Jun 30, 2026 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.

Consequence: Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 9, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.

Owner complaint reports

NHTSA returned 5 rows. After exact vehicle-scope filtering, 5 rows represent 5 unique ODI owner reports. Repeated ODI rows can describe separate components of one report and are not double-counted.

Complaints are attributed reports, not verified defects or failure rates. Reported crashes, fires, injuries, and deaths can overlap and do not establish causation.

Reported crashes
1
Reported fires
0
Reported injuries
0
Reported deaths
0
Complaint component counts
NHTSA component labelUnique reports
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES1
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
WHEELS1

Manufacturer communications and TSBs

The local NHTSA import found 14 manufacturer communications whose published model-year field includes this Mustang.

Manufacturer communications include service bulletins, owner notices, service messages, and other manufacturer submissions. They are not recalls or proof of a defect, and a catalog match does not prove that one document applies to a particular VIN.

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NHTSA document IDPublished model yearsConcise summary
11029052 2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2024,2025,2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applicable master code for the accessory wireless keypad. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is not available, the "Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide" can be referenced and provides direction on how to retrieve the master code. This guide is located under the Workshop Manual tab > Accessories > Installation > Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide > PPT C > Step C2.<br /><br /> Note: The only available keypad for some vehicles from the assembly plant is the accessory wireless keyless entry keypad. The integrated wired keypad cannot be installed on vehicles not equipped from the factory with a wired keyless entry k
11029081 2024,2025,2026 For 2017-2026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing. This updated procedure improves the diagnosis of customer reported transmission concerns and aids in locating the proper root cause. During diagnosis and testing, details regarding whether the condition is more prevalent when the vehicle is hot or cold, throttle percentage at the time of occurrence, vehicle speed, the specific shift involved, and whether the issue occurs during transmission engagements (N>R, N>D, R>D, or D>R) should be noted. Engineering requests including these detailed operating conditions that will significantly assist with root cause analysis. Diagnosis, testing, and repair should use established labor times outside this article.
11030791 2021,2022,2023,2024,2025,2026 For 2021--2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new -Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test- has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. The Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated under Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing to include this procedure. The new test improves the accuracy of detecting leaks within transmission fluid circuits and replaces the previous air check method.
11031262 2021,2022,2023,2024,2025,2026 For 2021-2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new -Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test- has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. When referred to a specific clutch (A-F) test by a pinpoint test in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing, the Clutch Assembly tests have been updated with a hyperlink to the new -Transmission Line Pressure Test - Pressure Vacuum Transducer (PVT) Is Available- procedure in WSM, Section 307-01 > General Procedures. This procedure provides instructions to perform the FDRS -Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test- when applicable. The new test improves the accuracy of detecting leaks within transmission fluid circuits and replaces the previous air check method. The previous air check procedure has been shown to produce a high rate of false positives, which may lead to unnecessary repairs when no actual leak is present. Accordingly, the air check procedure is not to be used for diagnosing internal transmission hydraulic leaks or as justification
11031263 2020,2021,2022,2023,2025,2026 Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B118C:11 and/or B118C:15 stored in the driver door module (DDM), and/or B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the passenger door module (PDM). This may be due to the wiring connector from the mirror to the BLIS module. If diagnostics lead to an internal mirror wiring harness fault, a new lower level BLIS light pigtail is now released for service. It is not necessary to replace the exterior mirror assembly. Use part number SC3Z-14A411-B to resolve the concern.
11031300 2026 Some 2026 Mustang vehicles built on or before 01-Dec-2025 and equipped with a 5.0L or 2.3L engine may exhibit various drivability symptoms and/or have diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) related to throttle/pedal position circuits. This may be caused by a spread terminal at the PCM connector. Inspect for loose fitting terminals at C1551B for 2.3L vehicles, and C175B on 5.0L vehicles. Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram sections for circuit identification and wiring repair information. Wire terminal repair kit part DU2Z-14474-CA is recommended for this repair. For claiming, use causal part 14290 and labor operations 12651D, 12651D45 and 12651D45WR. Monitor Professional Technician System (PTS) for additional updates.
11031385 2024,2025,2026 Quality improvements include: -Enhanced center screen stability
11031626 2025,2026 Some 2025-2026 Bronco, Bronco Sport, F-Super Duty, Maverick, Mustang, Mustang Mach-E, Ranger and Transit vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition. This may be due to the software in the audio control module (ACM). To determine if it is a software concern, disconnect the vehicle's 12-volt battery cables for 10 minutes and reconnect. If the concern is still present, continue with normal diagnostics in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 415-00 Information and Entertainment System > General Information > Diagnosis and Testing and repair as necessary outside of this article. If the no audio/sound concern is resolved, engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition that is expected by September 2026. Replacement or reprogramming of the ACM and or audio digital signal processing module (DSP) may not resolve this condition at this time. Monitor Professional Technician System (PTS) for additional information and schedule service appointments for customers once the repair becomes available. If a customer's vehicle exhibits this concern, submit a Vehicle Concern Report.
11032693 2024,2025,2026 This bulletin supersedes 25-2621. Reason for update: add 2026 model year vehicles and Transit, update the causal part number (15604), update the Service Procedure, update the service labor operations for 2023 F-Super Duty, and add service labor operations for Transit. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a no crank/no start condition where the customer cannot start their vehicle. The vehicle may also exhibit a "No Key Detected" message displayed on the instrument panel cluster (IPC), and no key fob works in the back up slot. The remote keyless entry (RKE) functionality will work to lock/unlock the vehicle.
11032924 2024,2025,2026 2020-2026 Explorer/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport/Bronco, 2022-2026 Maverick, 2024-2026 Mustang/Ranger/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the turbocharger wastegate control actuator linkage for various reasons. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-04 Fuel Charging and Controls - Turbocharger - 2.0L/2.3L EcoBoost > Removal and Installation > Wastegate Control Actuator Linkage service procedure been added. In addition, the wastegate actuator rod (9E408), associated retention springs (9342) and retaining clips (00817) have been released as lower-level components to complete the repair without replacing the entire turbocharger wastegate actuator assembly.
11033575 2024,2025,2026 This bulletin supersedes 26-2112. Reason For Update: add 2026 model year vehicles, update LV fluid XT-10-QLVC and CXT-10-LV6 description to add "Transfer Case Fluid 4WD Only", and update Step 4 to inspect/replace 7H351 and 7B177 outside of this article. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: - No upshift past second gear - Unable to achieve third gear ratio - Illuminated MIL with DTCs P0757 and P2701 This may be due to a damaged one-way clutch (OWC).
11033831 2025,2026 Some 2025-2026 Mustang vehicles built on 01-Jun-2025 and through 25-Apr-2026 may exhibit a chirp and/or rattle noise from the left side of the instrument panel. This may be due to the heating, ventilation and air condition (HVAC) control module lower fastener making contact with the instrument panel frame directly behind the fastener. To correct the condition, remove the HVAC control module. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 412-00 > General Information > Removal and Installation > Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control Module. Installing the lower fastener without the module will show where it is making contact with the instrument panel frame. If contact is present, use flock tape (Rotunda part number 164-R4903) to insulate the instrument panel frame from the end of the lower fastener. Reinstall the HVAC module. For claiming, use causal part 19980 and labor operations 19700D and 19700D16.
11034218 2026 Certain 2025-2026 Model Year F-150, 2026 Model Year Mustang, Navigator, and 2026-2027 Model Year Expedition Vehicles Accelerator Pedal Inspection and Replacement
11035106 2026 Some 2025-2026 Bronco/Bronco Sport/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Maverick/Mustang/Mustang Mach-E/Ranger vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition. This may be due to the software in the audio control module (ACM). To determine if it is a software concern, disconnect the vehicle's 12-volt battery cables for 10 minutes and reconnect. If the concern is still present, continue with normal diagnostics in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 415-00 Information and Entertainment System > General Information > Diagnosis and Testing and repair as necessary outside of this article. If the no audio/sound concern is resolved, reprogram the ACM using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming, use causal part 18C869 and labor operations 10654C, 12651D and 12651D4.
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Buyer Identification

Special & Tuner Models

Dark Horse SC

Production
Not publicly published Completed 2026 Dark Horse SC production. Ford announced ordering and scheduled initial summer deliveries but not a completed production count.
Final 2026 Dark Horse SC production has not been published.
Identity Ford's road car developed alongside GTD and GT3 uses a hand-assembled supercharged 5.2-liter V8 rated at 795 horsepower and 660 lb-ft, a Tremec seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and track-focused chassis hardware.
Body / basis Street-production S650 performance fastback; not a track-only competition car.
Engine Hand-assembled supercharged 5.2-liter V8
Output 795 hp and 660 lb-ft
Transmission Tremec seven-speed dual-clutch
Timing Orders opened April 20, 2026; initial customer deliveries were scheduled for summer 2026.

Dark Horse SC Track Pack

Production
Not publicly published Completed 2026 Dark Horse SC Track Pack production. Ford documents the package but not a completed installation count.
Final Track Pack installations have not been published.
Identity The road-legal Dark Horse SC Track Pack combines the same 5.2-liter supercharged powertrain with carbon-ceramic brakes, Cup 2 R tires, rear-seat delete, 20-inch carbon-fiber wheels, and additional aerodynamic hardware.
Engine Supercharged 5.2-liter V8
Track Pack hardware Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires, rear-seat delete, and 20-inch carbon-fiber wheels

Mustang TLD Signature Edition

Production
Limited to: 550 Ford Motor Company Ford-announced limit for the 2026 Mustang TLD Signature Edition package. The 550-unit statement is an announced limit, not completed production.
Ford announced a limit of 550 units; completed production has not been published.
Identity An EcoBoost Premium fastback appearance collaboration with Troy Lee Designs, limited by Ford to 550 units.
Order code 54T
Identification Shadow Black paint, Carmine Red interior, serialized IP badge, unique graphics, GT hood/front fascia/grille, and Sinister Bronze details

Mustang GTD

Production
Not publicly published Completed 2026-model-year Mustang GTD production. Ford's application and production program spans model years; the source does not publish a final 2026 population.
Kept separate from the regular 2026 order-guide arrays; a final 2026-model-year population has not been published.
Identity Ford's separately ordered halo program uses a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 and GT3-derived architecture. It is not treated here as an ordinary 2026 engine choice.
Scope Separate application-based halo program, not a regular order-guide array

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Sources

  1. 2026 Ford Mustang official model page
  2. Ford Mustang GTD official performance page
  3. FuelEconomy.gov 2026 Ford Mustang configuration records
  4. Ford 795-horsepower Mustang Dark Horse SC order announcement
  5. Ford 2026 Mustang FX Package announcement
  6. Ford Division 2026 Mustang Order Guide, March 27, 2026 revision
  7. Ford Motor Company Q2 and first-half 2026 U.S. sales and production report
  8. Ford development of the 2026 Mustang RTR Package
  9. Ford Mustang TLD Signature Edition Package announcement
  10. 2026 Ford Mustang Owner Manual