
{"id":21898,"date":"2025-05-05T13:56:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T13:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/akinsford\/?p=21898"},"modified":"2025-05-05T13:56:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T13:56:44","slug":"will-there-be-a-2025-ford-mustang-mach-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/will-there-be-a-2025-ford-mustang-mach-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Will There Be a 2025 Ford Mustang Mach 1?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ford Mustang Mach 1 Discontinued and Replaced by Dark Horse Model<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you a die-hard<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/new-ford-mustang-winder-ga\"> Ford Mustang<\/a><\/strong> fan in the Winder, GA, area? At Akins Ford, we\u2019re just as passionate about iconic American muscle cars as you are. One of the biggest questions we\u2019re hearing lately is: Will there be a 2025 Ford Mustang Mach 1? In this blog, we\u2019ll dive into what\u2019s happening with the legendary Mustang Mach 1, what you need to know about its replacement\u2014the Mustang Dark Horse, and how you can find the perfect Mustang at Akins Ford.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/new-vehicles-winder-ga\"><strong>View our inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/contact-akins-ford-in-winder-ga\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Happened to the Mustang Mach 1?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Mustang Mach 1 has been an icon in the brand&#8217;s performance lineup for decades, combining track-ready capability with classic styling cues. First introduced in 1969, the Mach 1 made a modern comeback in recent years, offering aggressive styling, MagneRide\u00ae suspension, a naturally aspirated 5.0L V8, and enhanced handling features. However, as Ford pushes the Mustang into its seventh generation, the Mustang Mach 1 has been discontinued for the 2024 model year and beyond.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s right\u2014the Mustang Mach 1 is discontinued, with no 2025 version planned. While this news may be disappointing to longtime fans, Ford has something fresh and formidable in store to fill its place.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enter the Mustang Dark Horse: A New Era of Performance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/05\/05135155\/2025_Mustang_Dark_Horse_B4_O.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse front view on a road\" class=\"wp-image-21900 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/05\/05135155\/2025_Mustang_Dark_Horse_B4_O.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/05\/05135155\/2025_Mustang_Dark_Horse_B4_O-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the 2024 Ford Mustang, Ford introduced an all-new model called the Mustang Dark Horse, and it&#8217;s more than just a replacement for the Mach 1\u2014it&#8217;s a step forward. Designed as the most track-capable 5.0-liter Mustang ever, the Mustang Dark Horse features a specially tuned version of the Gen-4 5.0L Coyote V8 engine, delivering incredible horsepower. It also offers advanced cooling systems, Brembo\u2122 brakes, a TREMEC 6-speed manual transmission (or optional 10-speed auto), and uniquely aggressive styling.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Mustang Dark Horse is essentially the spiritual successor to the Mach 1, offering even more power, technology, and performance upgrades. It\u2019s built for serious driving enthusiasts who want a modern Mustang that\u2019s just as capable on the track as it is on the street.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/05\/05135250\/2025_Mustang_Dark_Horse_B1_O.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse steering wheel\" class=\"wp-image-21901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/05\/05135250\/2025_Mustang_Dark_Horse_B1_O.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/05\/05135250\/2025_Mustang_Dark_Horse_B1_O-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/05\/05135321\/2025_Mustang_Dark_Horse_B_O.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse wheel and tire\" class=\"wp-image-21902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/05\/05135321\/2025_Mustang_Dark_Horse_B_O.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/05\/05135321\/2025_Mustang_Dark_Horse_B_O-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/05\/05135336\/2025_Mustang_Dark_Horse_B2_O.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse seating side view\" class=\"wp-image-21903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/05\/05135336\/2025_Mustang_Dark_Horse_B2_O.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/05\/05135336\/2025_Mustang_Dark_Horse_B2_O-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/the-difference-between-mustang-fastback-and-convertible-models\/\">Ford Mustang Fastback versus Convertible models<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find Your Next Mustang at Akins Ford in Winder, GA<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you&#8217;re still searching for a pre-owned Mustang Mach 1 or you&#8217;re ready to experience the cutting-edge Mustang Dark Horse, Akins Ford has you covered. We proudly serve the Winder, Athens, and Atlanta areas with a wide selection of new and used Ford Mustang models. Our team is here to help you compare trims, explore financing options, and schedule a test drive when you\u2019re ready.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Explore our current Mustang inventory online, or visit us in person to speak with a Ford performance specialist. And if you\u2019re after something rare like a used Mach 1, we\u2019ll do our best to help you locate one or recommend a worthy alternative.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/what-features-do-the-premium-2025-mustang-trim-levels-add\/\">Ford Mustang Premium trim level features<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"Checkmark above #1 volume F-series dealer in the nation based on 2023 Ford retail sales report\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume F-series dealer in the nation<\/strong> based on the 2023 Ford retail sales report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"checkmark above #1 volume Ford dealer in the Southeast based on 2023 Ford retail sales report\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume Ford dealer in the Southeast<\/strong> based on the 2023 Ford retail sales report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"Checkmark above #1 volume Ford dealer in the nation for the month of June 2024\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume Ford dealer in the nation <\/strong>for the month of June 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"checkmark above #1 volume Ford dealer in Georgia based on 2023 Ford retail sales report\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume Ford dealer in Georgia<\/strong> based on the 2023 Ford retail sales report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ford Mustang Mach 1 Discontinued and Replaced by Dark Horse Model&nbsp; Are you a die-hard Ford Mustang fan in the Winder, GA, area? 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