Fox Body Mustang Style Reborn: Ford’s 2026 FX Package Channels Retro Vibes on S650 GT

Fox Body Mustang Style Reborn: Ford’s 2026 FX Package Channels Retro Vibes on S650 GT

Fox Body Mustang Nostalgia Meets Modern Muscle

The Fox Body Mustang isn’t just a cult favorite—it shaped the street racing scene, pop culture, and the way we think of American muscle from the late ‘70s through the early ‘90s. Now, Ford is throwing a bone to the old-school crowd with the just-announced FX Package for the 2026 S650 Mustang GT Premium. But this isn’t some half-baked sticker job; we're talking genuinely retro style—right down to those wild white wheels—and factory-level upgrades that blend old-school charm with raw, modern performance.

The first thing that jumps out is the FX Package’s nod to 1980s and early ‘90s styling. You get white-painted wheels, just like those found on the famed 1993 Mustang Cobra, and white-accented grille nostrils when you spec the GT Performance Pack. Ford didn’t stop at the outside. Climb in, and you’re met with plaid-pattern seat inserts—a pattern you probably last saw in a mall parking lot before smartphones were a thing. Even the passenger-side dash badge sports a glitzy vintage Mustang GT font that screams retro cool without coming off as cheesy.

Vintage Looks, Serious Power, and Custom Touches

All the classic vibes would mean nothing if there wasn’t genuine muscle under the hood. The FX Package lands squarely on the GT Premium trim—coupe or convertible, your call—so the party starts with over 480 horsepower from Ford’s trusty 5.0-liter V8. You can stir your own gears with a 6-speed manual or opt for the 10-speed automatic, but either way, the powertrain stays true to the modern Mustang’s reputation for speed.

The details run deep. Fender badges get a white outline, coordinating with those unmistakable wheels. The new Adriatic Blue Metallic paint brings back memories of Fox Body teal, only slicker and more vibrant thanks to 21st-century paint tech. Even seatbelt colors can be customized—pick International Orange, Prime Blue, or a bold black-with-red stripe to match your vibe.

Ford says the FX Package will become available for order in June 2025, though they’re keeping the pricing cards close for now. Word on the street? Expect to pay about $2,000 on top of a normal GT Premium, a small price for the wave of nostalgia (and likely, bragging rights) that comes with it.

Fans who have seen the early images are already buzzing about seeing a piece of Mustang history rolling through town, this time with all the tech, safety, and brutal speed you’d expect from a modern pony car. If the Fox Body had a place in your heart—or your garage—this new package might be your ticket back to muscle car glory, only without the worry of leaky sunroofs and cranky cassette decks.