2026 Ford Mustang Fox Body Details
Carlisle, PA – Ford has unveiled latest 2026 Mustang FX Package and yes it has grabbed attention of many Mustang lovers. Some of they are not happy as this is not long-rumored Fox Body (2026 ford mustang fox body) revival which we all are dreaming of.
Instead, this an very carefully designed third-generation Mustang (1979-1993). Ford has transformed S650 GT Premium into tribute to it’s old gasoline fox body Mustang.
How Fox Body DNA Infiltrated the S650
Ford’s design team, led by Senior Designer Stefan Taylor, in the 2021 started working on the 1980s-inspired racing wheels. he said “We started looking at wheel trends… this ’80s-inspired racing wheels coming back.” He also told that company is not copying exact Fox Body but still positive about bringing it back someday.
FX Package Exterior Specification & Fox Body Heritage
| Feature | FX Package Execution | Fox Body Heritage Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Signature Paint | Adriatic Blue Metallic (New for ’26) | 1980s/90s Teal Paint Options (e.g., Reef Blue) |
| Period White | Oxford White (Exact Match) | Original Fox Body Oxford White |
| Wheel Design (19″) | 5-Spoke (Std) / Turbofan-Saucer (PP) | Classic Fox Body Alloys (e.g., 10-holes, TRX) |
| Grille Nostrils | Painted Oxford White | Fox Body GT Grille Styling |
| Badging Font | “Mustang GT” Wordmark (Wheels/Dash), White-Outline 5.0/GT | 1987-1993 Fox Body Badge Fonts |
Performance & Engine
New FX Package is going to offer 5.0L Coyote V8 (480+ horsepower) with the choice of 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic. Best thing is it will be available in Fastback Coupe and Convertible and can be ordered with or without the GT Performance Package (enhancing brakes, suspension, diff, wheels).
is ford bringing back the fox body mustang?
Overall, 2026 Mustang FX Package is an complete package but Ford is not resurrecting the Fox Body chassis at least for now. Instead, we have got factory-sanctioned, deeply researched and well engineered third-generation Mustang which has some design elements like Fox Body.
Design elements like white wheels undeniably vibrant and does catch boxy soul of 1980s icon. For those whose hearts beat for the Fox, the FX offers a design that has the spirit and performance of ford mustang fox body in 2026.
