The concept of a hybrid Ford Mustang is one that has existed for quite a few years now, with more than one report indicating that such a thing was on the way to becoming a reality on multiple occasions. The arrival of a Ford Mustang hybrid seems even more likely to happen after the automaker announced that its entire Ford Blue (ICE) lineup would be adding an electrified option of some sort by 2030, but it’s also worth remembering that The Blue Oval itself promised us a Ford Mustang V8 hybrid roughly seven and a half years ago, too.
Back in January 2017, FoMoCo announced that it would be investing $700 million in the Flat Rock Assembly plant in Michigan – where the Ford Mustang is built – and adding 700 direct new jobs. The automaker stated that the reason behind this investment was to create a factory “capable of producing high-tech electrified and autonomous vehicles – plus the iconic Ford Mustang and Lincoln Continental,” the latter of which has since been discontinued. However, it also added that it intended to build “a hybrid version of the iconic Mustang that will deliver V8 power and even more low-end torque. The Mustang Hybrid, built at the Flat Rock Plant, debuts in 2020 and will be available in North America to start.”
This plan obviously never came to fruition, and we’re still awaiting the arrival of a Ford Mustang hybrid model of any kind, let alone one that’s paired with a V8. However, the tea leaves continue to suggest that such a thing is inevitable, including a tidbit in the automaker’s most recent contract agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, which states that a “new product will be added” to the assembly lines at the Flat Rock plant in the near future.
Hybrid variants of both the V6- and V8-powered Ford Mustang were also originally slated to debut alongside the all-new S650 generation model, but those plans were ultimately nixed. Since then, Ford CEO Jim Farley has stated that a hybrid Mustang is more likely to happen than an EV, and the automaker has shown dealers a host of other potential future pony car variants, all while Ford Performance is testing hybrid engines. All of this may indicate that we’ll finally see a Ford Mustang hybrid of some kind in the near future, though as we’ve already learned, those plans are certainly subject to change.
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A V8 hybrid AWD Mustang is what I’ve been waiting for!
A hybrid V-8 would add weight and cost while attracting few buyers, in my opinion. V-8 fans aren’t worried about the small improvement in MPG, and it would lack the utility of the F-150 hybrid. A lower priced 4-cylinder hybrid that actually gets good mileage would at least expand the possible pool of buyers.
I’m a Mustang fan, but I worry about its future. It’s a great car that has been priced out of reach of many buyers, and it’s built at a severely underutilized plant. Running Flat Rock at a fraction of its capacity is a money-losing proposition.
I’m specifically looking to trade my mustang due to MPG, and that Ford still can’t paint an aluminum hood and hit have the pain bubble.
Ford Authority did published tbe Ford patent for a hybrid Mustsng. This will be a parallel hybrid, identical to the Chevy Corvette E-Ray, with two electric motors driving the front wheels while the V8 engine and transmission drive only the rear wheels. It will make this Mustang the only all wheel driven pony car. As a note on history, the very first hybrid car was also a parallel system, with the same setup, and was built over 100 years ago by a famous German Electrical Engineer (his original profession): Ferdnand Porsche.
“”..Ford CEO Jim Farley has stated that a hybrid Mustang is more likely to happen than an EV.” He forgets that an EV does exists and has very good sales numbers. It is the Mustang Mach-E.
He’s obviously referring to the coupe specifically.
Mach E= MINO- Mustang in Name Only
What would really be nice would be a Ford Falcon sedan. A RWD based AWD four door performance car with ecoboost options such as the 2.3L Ecoboost, 3.0L Ecoboost and 3.5L Ecoboost with a whole lot of aftermarket support from Ford Racing, Steeda and Roush. I’d honestly prefer a car like that. Honestly, I’d rather see it with a modern day Barra I-6T with alot of FRPP, Steeda and Roush support but that would be a dream come true
The new mustang is ugly and a hybrid would probably kill off the brand.
If people want a hybrid, they can buy a prius