A month after the new-generation Mustang was revealed, Ford has confirmed it won’t be taking any more orders for the current model.
The order book for the 2022 Ford Mustang has now closed for good, with prospective buyers now being directed towards the new-generation model.
Ford initially paused orders for the Mustang back in July 2022, with the boss of the Blue Oval’s Australian arm last month suggesting the company could potentially begin taking new orders again in the future, as there was an expectation some customers may switch their order for the upcoming 2023 model following its unveiling last month.
“We felt the best approach for the customer was to just hold orders and let us work through the order bank. Then we’ll reassess opening up Mustang orders again, based on supply and demand,” Ford Australia President and CEO Andrew Birkic told Drive in September.
However, the possibility of order reopening appears to have been nixed, with a notice posted on the company’s website confirming its local allocation is now fully exhausted.
“Due to overwhelming interest in the current Mustang, our order bank is now at capacity,” Ford Australia announced.
“Therefore, we regret to inform customers that we are no longer taking any new orders for the current Mustang. Speak to your dealer about the all-new Mustang, due in Australia from late 2023.”
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While Ford says interest in the new-generation Mustang has been “extraordinary” since its debut last month, the order book for the sports car is yet to be opened.
Sharing its underpinnings with the current model, the upcoming Mustang will be offered with a familiar choice of a turbo four-cylinder or V8 engines, with six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmissions to also be made available to buyers.
Those with existing orders for the 2022 Ford Mustang are being directed to contact their dealership directly for order updates.
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