2016 Mustang Press Release - New Packages, Options & Features

2016 Model Year Mustang GT to Receive Hood Vent Turn Signals, a Nod to Car's Heritage, New Packaging OptionsDEARBORN, Mich., May 12, 2015 – For the 2016 model year, Mustang fastback and convertible welcome the return of the iconic California Special Package and Pony Package - two iconic Mustang trim levels made popular in the 1960s. Several other new options, including new stripes and wheels, allow owners to make their pony car as individual as they are.

Fans have been clamoring for the return of hood vent-integrated turn signals for years, and in a nod to heritage Ford is honoring the request, bringing back the popular feature as standard equipment for owners of the 2016 Mustang GT. First offered on the 1967 Mustang, secondary indicators in the hood vents would come to represent an iconic piece of pony car DNA. Now, this segment-exclusive feature will serve as an additional "heads-up" for Mustang GT drivers.

"Mustang enthusiasts are not shy about telling us what they want," said Melanie Banker, Mustang marketing manager, "and we're constantly exploring ideas together with our engineering team to develop new features we know our customers will love. These new hood vent indicators for the GT model are a perfect example of us communicating customer feedback to Mustang engineers and the team responding with an exclusive new feature for owners of the 2016 Mustang GT."

New stripes, wheels, trims allow for greater personalization
Several new packages and options will be available for 2016 Mustang GT and Mustang EcoBoost® when the cars arrive in dealerships in the third quarter of 2015. Returning to the sixth-generation Mustang are over-the-top racing stripes direct from the factory. Offered in black or silver, the stripes are available on most color and trim packages.

Last seen on the Boss 302, a painted black roof option is now available for the EcoBoost-equipped Mustang and Mustang GT.

Exclusive to Mustang EcoBoost Premium is a fresh take on the Pony Package. With unique 19- inch polished aluminum wheels, tri-bar pony logo on the grille, side stripe and chrome window surround, the fastback Mustang with Pony Package is sure to stand out from the crowd when it arrives in late 2015.

For customers after a stealthier look, Mustang GT will offer a Black Accent Package this fall.
Fastback and convertible Mustang GT models with this package will showcase special 19-inch black-painted alloy wheels, black decklid spoiler, dark taillamp trim, and 5.0 and pony logos in black.

Mustang GT Premium owners can order the California Special Package with a host of features including:Mustang drop-top aims for tip-top performance
Now, just like owners of the fastback model, customers of Mustang GT convertible equipped with manual transmission can order a Performance Package for 2016. Featuring increased structural bracing, as well as revised suspension components, brakes, wheels and tires, Mustang GT convertible equipped with Performance Package will be a force to be reckoned with – both on back roads and at the track. Features include:"Ford Mustang GT fastback with Performance Package has been very popular," said Banker.
"Customer feedback indicated a strong desire for the package on the convertible model as well,
and the 2016 Mustang GT delivers."

SYNC 3 links driver and Mustang more closely than ever
SYNC® 3, Ford's next-generation communications and entertainment system, is coming for Mustang equipped with Premium Package for 2016. With a faster, more intuitive, easier than ever to use interface, improved voice command and AppLink™ functionality, SYNC 3 now features the ability to update system software via any unlocked Wi-Fi network – bringing Mustang owners closer to their car than ever before.

Wut, no PP for the fastback anymore, only the vert?!?!?!?:tsk:

EDIT: Or I may reading that wrong...

Not surprised at all but was really hoping for HUD and digital speedometer

Yet no Performance Pack Auto GT when all the work is already done for the 50th LE model. It makes no sense not to offer it.

Thanks for sharing! looks like I didn't give up too much by getting 2015 instead of waiting it out

likeaboss said:

Yet no Performance Pack Auto GT when all the work is already done for the 50th LE model. It makes no sense not to offer it.

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I have a feeling they will when the 10 speed is introduced.

likeaboss said:

Yet no Performance Pack Auto GT when all the work is already done for the 50th LE model. It makes no sense not to offer it.

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Yah doesn't make much sense especially with the Euro model getting it with the auto.

I wish there was a spoiler delete for the blacked out package. I don't like spoilers but want the blacked logos and wheels, etc. Wonder what the dark taillight trim will look like.

kkakonn said:

Thanks for sharing! looks like I didn't give up too much by getting 2015 instead of waiting it out

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Agreed. Crisis averted. Lol. I personally don't like the now standard vent-signals. They eat up half the vent and I can't see both from the driver's seat.

Still nothing for the V6 even though it makes up 25% of the cars sold so far. I get they want to phase out the V6, but come on! Oh well I'll be getting that Tribar grill that goes on the Eco for my V6 lol

kevin4052002 said:

Agreed. Crisis averted. Lol. I personally don't like the now standard vent-signals. They eat up half the vent and I can't see both from the driver's seat.

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Love them...look really cool and just add another modern LED element to the car.

In fact, in the original release, the Japanese had some shots of the vents and I thought they had LEDS in them to light up white at night.

So I'm pretty good with these turn signals now in the '16 and the sync 3. Now I have to see the black out shots to see how that looks.

I wouldn't even buy a 2016, the 2017 will have Sync 4, 20 speed transmission, be 300 pounds lighter and offer the PP with the auto.

thehunterooo said:

I wouldn't even buy a 2016, the 2017 will have Sync 4, 20 speed transmission, be 300 pounds lighter and offer the PP with the auto.

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I hear it will have a 30 speed transmission... maybe you need to check your sources

That's it? All this buzz about the 2016 Model for this? LOL

Spartan said:

"These new hood vent indicators for the GT model are a perfect example of us communicating customer feedback to Mustang engineers and the team responding with an exclusive new feature for owners of the 2016 Mustang GT."

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"I want hood vent indicators" said no 2015 Mustang enthusiast ever :headbonk:

Nothing earth-shattering, but it all sounds good. I was hoping for lots of detailed photos though! C'mon Ford