Ford’s latest FX package taps deep into retro appeal with ‘80s design details, teal paint, and plaid seats for a full throwback effect
June 7, 2025 at 10:28
- Ford’s FX Package revives Fox Body styling with retro paint, badges, and interior accents.
- New Adriatic Blue paint mirrors the famous teal from Fox Body-era Mustang models.
- Available only on GT Premium trims with the 5.0-liter V8 in coupe and convertible forms.
If you’re going to dip into Mustang nostalgia, you might as well go full throttle. After all, few cars have survived seven generations of changing trends, questionable design choices, and midlife crises quite like the Ford Mustang. And when it comes to standout versions across those decades, the Fox Body almost always finds its way into the conversation.
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So naturally, Ford figured it was time to summon the ghost of Mustangs past for the current S650 generation, rolling out a new FX appearance package aimed squarely at fans of the 1980s and 1990s. Ford hasn’t said why they didn’t just outright call it the Fox Package, but it sure feels like a missed opportunity.
Available on the soon-to-be-released 2026MY GT Premium trim, in either coupe or convertible form, it layers on vintage-inspired details inside and out, aiming to bring some of that retro swagger to the modern Mustang.
A Whiteout of ’80s Attitude
Visually, the FX package goes heavy on the Oxford White accents, which really should’ve been called Vanilla Ice for the sake of historical accuracy. That includes the 19-inch wheels in either a standard five-spoke design or a more intricate setup for Performance Package cars, like the one featured in Ford’s press shots.
More white? You got it. The package brings back white emblems and badges, along with white taillight surrounds. Performance Package models get white grille nostrils, while the standard cars settle for Dark Carbonized Gray inserts. There’s even a gloss-white “MUSTANG” wordmark on the rear window, written in a font straight out of the 1987–1993 era. All that’s missing is a cassette tape and a pair of legwarmers.
Of course, to really sell the FX package, you’ll want to spec it out properly. The car shown here wears Adriatic Blue Metallic, a new-for-2026 color that channels the Fox Body’s famously teal vibe. Ford is also bringing back Orange Fury Metallic Tricoat, which is fine, but let’s be real; you’re going for the teal.
Plaid Seats and Retro Gauges
Inside, the nostalgia continues, which makes sense for a car that’s already a rolling tribute to itself. The FX Package adds plaid seat inserts, just like classic Foxes, paired with leather-trimmed bolsters available on both the standard seats and optional Recaro sport buckets. Additional throwback touches include City Silver and Adriatic Blue contrast stitching across the seats, dashboard, door panels, steering wheel, and center console.
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White interior accents and badges are sprinkled throughout the cabin, finished in a custom typeface designed to mirror the Fox Body’s branding. Even the seatbelts get a splash of personality, with available colors including International Orange, Prime Blue, or black with a red stripe.
For the final nostalgic flourish, owners should switch the digital gauge cluster to the retro-themed Fox Body layout. It replicates the look of the 1987–1993 Mustang’s gauges, with white daytime lettering that glows green at night.
Pricing and Availability
Ford hasn’t dropped pricing yet, but we should know more when the 2026 Mustang lineup officially launches later this month. The FX package will only be available on GT Premium models, all of which come with the 480-horsepower (or 486 with the Active Valve Dual Exhaust) naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8. Buyers can pick between a six-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic.
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To get a rough idea of where pricing might land, the 2025 GT Premium coupe starts at $51,080 and the convertible from $56,580, before destination. We’ll see if Ford decides to bump those for 2026. But given Mustang sales are down 18 percent so far this year compared to the same period in 2024, perhaps tacking on another price hike might not be the smartest move right now.