The Blue Oval has just started the first deliveries of the fully electric Mustang Mach-E, and the plans are in motion for the company to ramp up its EV expansion. It will do it with a raft of interesting models, including the battery Transit van or the upcoming zero-emissions F-150 pickup truck. Also, if a recent (and quite frankly) wild rumor pans out, the regular Mustang is also going down the same route.
While that might take a while, the internal combustion engine (ICE) has its days numbered, whether we like it or not. There are plenty of hints just about everywhere, from startups trying to change the entire world to legacy automakers promising an onslaught of electrified models in the (very) near future.
Now, this rumor might not bode well at all with traditional Ford Mustang fans. But we’re not going to be very surprised if one day the Blue Oval will come out officially and say the era of the ICE-powered Mustang has ended. At least, according to the rumor mill, there’s enough time for mental preparation.
According to Autoline Network’s “Autoline Daily” series on YouTube, the seventh-generation Ford Mustang shouldn’t be expected until December 2028. That’s a bombshell in its own right, and one that should naturally be taken with a healthy dose of salt.
After all, the extremely popular S550 iteration has been around for more than half a decade already and went through a facelift exactly when it was supposed to. Still, the source is corroborating this idea with a different report coming from the AutoForecast Solutions channel that claims the two-door will follow in the footsteps of the Mustang Mach-E in arriving to the market with a fully electric powertrain.
You can check out Autoline’s video from the 4:31 mark and the AutoForecast footage (both are embedded below) from the 5:52 mark to see for yourself what they separately have to say about Ford's plans.
As far as we’re concerned, if we interpret their reports correctly, the seventh-generation delay to 2028 might be owed to the fact the Mustang could completely ditch ICE powertrains from the lineup, needing the extra time to morph into a battery-powered sports car.
Also, if that happens, the Flat Rock Assembly Plant will also need time to retool for possible EV production, something that hasn’t yet been announced by the company.
While that might take a while, the internal combustion engine (ICE) has its days numbered, whether we like it or not. There are plenty of hints just about everywhere, from startups trying to change the entire world to legacy automakers promising an onslaught of electrified models in the (very) near future.
Now, this rumor might not bode well at all with traditional Ford Mustang fans. But we’re not going to be very surprised if one day the Blue Oval will come out officially and say the era of the ICE-powered Mustang has ended. At least, according to the rumor mill, there’s enough time for mental preparation.
According to Autoline Network’s “Autoline Daily” series on YouTube, the seventh-generation Ford Mustang shouldn’t be expected until December 2028. That’s a bombshell in its own right, and one that should naturally be taken with a healthy dose of salt.
After all, the extremely popular S550 iteration has been around for more than half a decade already and went through a facelift exactly when it was supposed to. Still, the source is corroborating this idea with a different report coming from the AutoForecast Solutions channel that claims the two-door will follow in the footsteps of the Mustang Mach-E in arriving to the market with a fully electric powertrain.
You can check out Autoline’s video from the 4:31 mark and the AutoForecast footage (both are embedded below) from the 5:52 mark to see for yourself what they separately have to say about Ford's plans.
As far as we’re concerned, if we interpret their reports correctly, the seventh-generation delay to 2028 might be owed to the fact the Mustang could completely ditch ICE powertrains from the lineup, needing the extra time to morph into a battery-powered sports car.
Also, if that happens, the Flat Rock Assembly Plant will also need time to retool for possible EV production, something that hasn’t yet been announced by the company.