A New Mustang May Rewrite Ford's Legacy

Is the idea of a Mustang sedan, which has been a topic of debate, ever likely to come true?

Ford may be moving forward with the possibility of bringing its controversial four-door Mustang model to life. The automaker based in Dearborn has recently renewed its focus on producing affordable vehicles, rather than just SUVs.

But instead of concentrating on bringing back some of its previously popular models, such as the Fusion andFocus, Ford might be moving ahead with its four-door Mustang concept.

A lengthy and disputed rumor might soon come true.

According to CarScoops, who learned from CEO Jim Farley, Ford is aiming to return to manufacturing budget-friendly vehicles. More intriguingly, the initial model to debut from this effort might be a new high-performance, rear-wheel-drive sedan.

Even though Farley didn't share any details, everything suggests the four-door Mustang rumor.

In 2022, Ford started suggesting the idea, which seems to be an effort to grow theMustanglineup. This desire to broaden the lineup is what ultimately resulted in the development of the Mustang Mach-E.

With the Mach-E at the forefront of the strategy, the plan was to unveil a sedan, a concept that Ford's chief designer, Chris Stevens, hinted at through some sketches. The Dearborn-based automaker took the idea very seriously, reportedly presenting some visualizations to dealerships in private.

Nevertheless, following some reported intense criticism from dedicated fans, Ford set aside the four-door 'Stang concept. Now, several years later, it might become an essential element of the company's upcoming budget-friendly vehicle project.

Ford hasn't finished its transition to electric vehicles yet

In recent months, Ford has essentially acknowledged that it placed excessive emphasis on electric vehicles. The investments were so significant that the Dearborn-based company reportedly incurred substantial financial losses, with figures reaching into the billions.

Therefore, the motivation behind Ford revising its strategy to focus on cost-effectiveness. However, although the company has slowed down its electric vehicle initiatives, they are not completely abandoning them.

Rumors suggest that the four-door Mustang might launch as a budget-friendly electric vehicle. Considering all factors, this makes sense since the Mustang Mach-E has been one of the brand's top-performing models and a notable success in the electric vehicle market.

The business could easily modify the Mach-E by reducing its roof and side profile to produce a four-door version.

About the Author: Chris Chin serves as an associate editor for Gear Patrol, focusing on vehicles such as cars, trucks, and any other four-wheeled machines. With more than ten years of experience in news and review writing, he sees himself primarily as a car enthusiast, particularly drawn to classic and European models. His everyday vehicle is a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL that has accumulated almost 250,000 miles, with 87,000 of those driven by him.

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