The 2026 Ford Mustang is certified across 12 configurations with Electric Drive Motor(s), 2.3L 4-Cylinder Engine, 5L 8-Cylinder Engine, 5.2L 8-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (A1) or Automatic 10-spd or Automatic (S10) or Manual 6-spd or Automatic (AM-S8). EPA classified under the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Subcompact Cars size category.
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Electric Drive Motor(s) | 0 | Permanent Magnet Motor | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity |
| Mustang Mach-E RWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Electric Drive Motor(s) | 0 | Permanent Magnet Motor | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity |
| Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Electric Drive Motor(s) | 0 | Permanent Magnet Motor | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity |
| Mustang Mach-E AWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Electric Drive Motor(s) | 0 | Permanent Magnet Motor | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity |
| Mustang Mach-E GT Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Electric Drive Motor(s) | 0 | Permanent Magnet Motor | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity |
| Mustang Mach-E Rally Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Electric Drive Motor(s) | 0 | Permanent Magnet Motor | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity |
| Mustang Subcompact Cars | 2.3L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Mustang Subcompact Cars | 5L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Mustang Subcompact Cars | 5L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Mustang Dark Horse Subcompact Cars | 5L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Mustang Dark Horse Subcompact Cars | 5L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Mustang GTD Subcompact Cars | 5.2L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (AM-S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Subcompact Cars
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Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Cross-reference fuel economy, safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall notices
Vehicle summary, key performance indicators, and primary reliability metrics.
EPA certified city/highway fuel economy, electric battery range, and annual fuel costs.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash tests, rollover risk, and active driver assistance.
NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected vehicle component.
Official safety recall notices, defect descriptions, and free dealer remedies.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2026 Ford Mustang
The 2026 Ford Mustang is certified with 2.3L and 5L and 5.2L 4-Cylinder / 8-Cylinder engine options across factory configurations.
Certified specifications reflect official EPA emissions and fuel economy filings under 40 CFR Part 600.
Yes. The 2026 Ford Mustang is available with Rear-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive configurations depending on trim package.
Drivetrain layout affects vehicle curb weight, traction capabilities, and EPA-certified fuel economy ratings.
Factory certification records list Automatic (A1) or Automatic 10-spd or Automatic (S10) or Manual 6-spd or Automatic (AM-S8) transmission architectures for the 2026 Ford Mustang.
Transmission specifications represent factory certified equipment tested for emissions and fuel economy compliance.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries under 40 CFR Part 600.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.