Even at the height of its planned EV pivot, Ford reiterated time and time again that it remained dedicated to building V8 engines as long as it possible could, given the future of regulations revolving around emissions and fuel economy standards. In fact, we heard this from Ford Performance Chief Engineer Carl Widmann back in 2021, and CEO Jim Farley last July, just as the all-new 2024 Ford Mustang debuted with an available Ford V8 powerplant. In a recent interview with Autocar, Farley once again touched on the future of the Ford V8 as well, saying that he’ll go so far as to fight to keep them around even while others are moving on.
Farley stated that he intends to continue making and selling Ford V8 engines “as long as God and the politicians let us,” more specifically, promising that he will fight not only for the future of the V8 in general, but also, the manual transmissions that enthusiasts prefer to pair them with. Farley added that he believes Ford is better positioned than some of its rivals to do so, given the fact that it’s also working on an array of EVs that will help offset ever-increasing emissions and fuel economy standards.
Based on Ford’s most recent contract agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, we already knew that The Blue Oval would continue building V8s through at least 2028, but it certainly seems like we’ll continue to be able to buy them for far longer, based on these comments.
However, Farley also recently stated that a pure-EV version of the existing Mustang coupe will never happen, though he did admit that a hybrid was quite likely to arrive at some point in the future. The automaker plans to add a hybrid powertrain option to its entire ICE-focused Ford Blue lineup by 2030, which also seems to confirm that a partially-electrified Mustang is a given, too.
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Well done, Farley.
You have me as a customer for an S650 GT.
Best thing Farley has said in years.
With a y luck all the EPA regs are rolled back and the majority of the department shuttered next go around.
Sure he will. Just like his push back on electric that everyone but the Bidumb administration could see was stupid. How much money did Ford waste on that boondoggle?
Looking green, going green is a vote getter. Politicians want to look good unless you own a Mustang or Camaro.
All good thoughts, Mr. Farley. Thank you!
Farley is flat out lying. He was saying the complete opposite not long ago.
I won't hold my breath for Farley to follow through on this!
A hybrid V8 Mustang that could get real world 30 mpg would be nice. A hybrid Ecoboost that got 35 mpg would be nice. With electric assist you have even more power than the ICE alone. My RAV4 hybrid is proof hybrid is better than ICE alone. I think a hybrid Mustang is definitely coming if a few years.
If that's your desire, carry on.
I see the addition of extraneous applications as the more expensive items to be maintained & repaired & adding to the initial cost.
My druthers would be car reminiscent of a '66 Lemans in simplicity & efficiency.
Jim Farley they you need to get the pricing in line and stop the production of electric vehicles can you not see the American people don't want them we don't care what joe and his ho wants ,its time Ford, GM ,And stallantis started listening to the people because you are going to put yourself out of business. People can't afford 100k trucks and 85 k cars that's not worth it .
How about we remove the idiots making the EPA and CAFE regulations? Why does everyone avoid the real problem???
Huzzah!