Is Ford Mustang FWD or RWD?
The gasoline-powered Ford Mustang is rear-wheel drive (RWD) in its current lineup, and Ford does not offer a factory front-wheel-drive (FWD) version of the traditional Mustang. The Mustang Mach-E, Ford’s electric Mustang, can be configured with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, but not front-wheel drive.
Overview: the two Mustang families
To understand the drivetrain layout, it helps to separate the two main branches of the Mustang family: the traditional gasoline models and the electric Mach-E. Each branch uses different drive configurations depending on model and year.
Gasoline Mustang lineup: traditional RWD
The classic Mustang lineup built its reputation on rear-wheel-drive dynamics, with performance variants tuned around a rear-drive platform. Here are the main gasoline variants and their basic drive layout.
- Mustang EcoBoost (2.3L) — Rear-wheel drive (RWD).
- Mustang GT (5.0L V8) — Rear-wheel drive (RWD).
- Mustang Mach 1 — Rear-wheel drive (RWD).
- Mustang Shelby GT500 — Rear-wheel drive (RWD).
Conclusion: All current gasoline-fueled Mustangs are rear-wheel drive, with no factory front-wheel-drive option in Ford’s gasoline lineup.
Electric Mustang: Mach-E drive layouts
The Mustang Mach-E represents Ford’s move into electrified performance and offers different drivetrain configurations that affect traction and handling.
Mach-E drive configurations
The Mach-E is available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, depending on the trim and battery configuration. This reflects the electric platform’s flexibility without introducing a front-drive setup.
- Mach-E RWD — Single-motor rear-wheel-drive configuration.
- Mach-E AWD — Dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration.
Conclusion: The Mach-E can be RWD or AWD, but it is not front-wheel drive, and it sits alongside the traditional Mustang as part of Ford’s broader lineup.
Summary
In summary, the gasoline Ford Mustang remains rear-wheel drive across its current model lineup. The electric Mustang Mach-E offers either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, expanding the brand’s drivetrain options while maintaining no factory front-wheel-drive configuration in the Mustang family as of 2025.
