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A used Mustang is not one car. Across recent model years the lineup has cycled through engines, transmissions, special editions, and entire trim names, so two cars with the same badge and similar mileage can be genuinely different machines. Here is what actually matters when you are shopping one, and how our remarketing program puts them on the lot in Gower. Where do the used Mustangs at Dennis Sneed Ford come from? Most come directly from Ford. Dennis Sneed Ford is a Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer nationally, purchasing 1,100+ late-model Ford and Lincoln vehicles straight from Ford each year. That sourcing channel is why late-model used Mustangs turn up here more regularly than at most dealerships our size. Remarketing is how off-lease, factory, and program vehicles come back through Ford and get placed with dealers who buy at volume. For a car like the Mustang, where the specific build matters enormously, having vehicles sourced rather than simply traded in means more variety across engines, transmissions, and trims. What should you check first on a used Mustang? Check the engine, the transmission, and whether a performance package was fitted, before you look at mileage. Those three decide what the car actually is. A four-cylinder automatic and a V8 manual with a performance package are the same nameplate and nothing alike to own. What to check Why it matters EcoBoost or V8 The single biggest difference in character, running cost, and value Manual or automatic Manuals are a smaller share of the market and hold interest differently Performance package Brembo brakes, a TORSEN differential, and chassis hardware, or none of it Summer tires Performance-package cars often wear them; they are not a year-round tire Appearance packages Wheels, badging, stripes, and roof finish vary widely and are hard to change later History report We provide free Autocheck and Carfax on our used inventory The one people miss: a performance package is not a badge on the back. It brings brakes, a differential, springs, bracing, and sway bars, and it is the single largest mechanical difference between two otherwise identical cars. Confirm it on the window sticker rather than the listing description. Summer tires are worth a specific conversation Performance-package and Dark Horse cars are commonly fitted with summer tires, which are excellent in warm weather and genuinely poor below about 45 degrees. If you are buying in Missouri and the car is your only vehicle, factor a second set of wheels and tires into the decision, or plan not to drive it in winter. This is not a defect and it is not a reason to avoid those cars. It is just something a lot of buyers discover in December rather than at purchase. Which used Mustang should you look for? For most buyers, a V8 GT with the equipment you actually want, or an EcoBoost if the car is a daily driver. The used market tends to price manual V8 cars and special editions differently from ordinary automatics, so the right answer depends as much on how you will use it as on what is available. Daily driver: an EcoBoost with the automatic. Easier to live with and cheaper to run. You want the V8 sound: a GT. It is the most common V8 and the widest selection. You want a manual: V8 cars only in recent years, so that narrows the search considerably. You want track capability: look for a performance package rather than a trim badge. You want a convertible: availability is narrower on the used market than it is new, so be patient or order. One note on trim names: the Mustang lineup has changed repeatedly across recent model years, and names have moved between trims, packages, and special editions. Match the badge to the specific model year in front of you rather than assuming it means the same thing across the generation, and read the window sticker rather than the listing title. Should you buy used or order new? Order new if you want a specific combination, because the Mustang is a configuration-heavy car and the exact build you want may simply not exist on the used market. Buy used if what you want is available and the model year suits you, since Mustangs are plentiful enough that waiting is rarely necessary. The honest framing: on a Mustang, the used-versus-new question is usually settled by whether the specific car you want exists. A used GT in the right color with the right transmission and the right package is a good buy. A used GT that is close but wrong on two of those three is worth thinking harder about, because you will live with those compromises for years. We factory-order, and we will tell you plainly which route makes more sense for what you are after. Search Used Inventory Search New Mustang Inventory Value Your Trade What is a manufacturer buyback Mustang? A manufacturer buyback is a vehicle originally sold as new, repurchased by Ford because of a warranty concern, repaired by Ford, and released for resale. It may carry a branded title. It is not a salvage or rebuilt-title vehicle, and it was not in an accident, flooded, or declared a total loss by an insurer. Dennis Sneed Ford is one of a limited number of Ford dealers nationally that participates in this program. We say the branded title part plainly because it is the most important thing to understand before buying one, and it is why these are offered at a discount. We provide a free Autocheck and Carfax on every one so you can see the history yourself. The vehicle comes with the balance of the original factory warranty or a 12-month/12,000-mile warranty, whichever is longer. It is not right for every buyer — if you plan to trade in a few years, factor the branded title into that decision. Full detail is on our manufacturer buyback program page. Where can you see used Mustangs near Kansas City? At Dennis Sneed Ford in Gower, MO — 1046 S.W. Highway 169, about 45 minutes north of the Kansas City metro on US-169 and roughly 30 minutes south of St. Joseph. Call 816-409-1975 to check what is on the lot before you drive up. Roughly 60% of our business comes from the Kansas City metro — Liberty, Smithville, Kearney, Overland Park, Lees Summit, and the surrounding suburbs, along with St. Joseph, Maryville, and Savannah to the north. Used Mustang availability changes constantly, and on a car this configuration-dependent a phone call beats a guess. THE SNEED DIFFERENCE 30 years. Family-owned. Sourced, not accumulated. Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer in the country — 1,100+ late-model Ford and Lincoln vehicles purchased directly from Ford each year. Ford Credit Partners in Quality — one of roughly 111 dealers nationally recognized for the highest customer satisfaction and loyalty. One of a limited number of Ford manufacturer buyback dealers nationally, with free Autocheck and Carfax provided. We will read you the window sticker on any Mustang on the lot before you spend a Saturday driving up. Used Ford Mustang questions, answered Does Dennis Sneed Ford have used Ford Mustangs for sale? Availability changes constantly. As a Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer nationally we purchase 1,100+ late-model Ford and Lincoln vehicles directly from Ford each year, which gives us a sourcing channel most dealerships our size do not have, so late-model used Mustangs turn up here regularly. Call 816-409-1975 to check current inventory. What should I check before buying a used Ford Mustang? Check the engine, the transmission, and whether a performance package was fitted, before mileage. A four-cylinder automatic and a V8 manual with a performance package share a nameplate and almost nothing else. Also confirm whether the car wears summer tires, which are common on performance-package cars and are not suitable for winter driving. Verify all of it on the window sticker rather than the listing description. How can I tell if a used Mustang has a performance package? Look for Brembo brakes, a TORSEN differential, front tow hooks, a strut-tower brace, and staggered wheels with summer tires. A performance package is a mechanical package rather than an appearance one, adding brakes, a differential, heavy-duty front springs, bracing, and an upsized rear sway bar. The window sticker confirms it definitively. Do used Mustangs come with a manual transmission? Some do, and in recent model years manual transmissions have been offered on the V8 cars rather than the turbocharged four-cylinder. That narrows the search considerably if a manual gearbox is a requirement. Confirm the transmission on the specific vehicle rather than assuming it from the trim. What is a manufacturer buyback Ford Mustang? It is a vehicle originally sold as new, repurchased by Ford because of a warranty concern, repaired by Ford, and released for resale. It may carry a branded title. It is not a salvage or rebuilt-title vehicle and was not in an accident, flood damaged, or declared a total loss by an insurance company. It comes with the balance of the original factory warranty or a 12-month/12,000-mile warranty, whichever is longer. How far is Dennis Sneed Ford from Kansas City? Dennis Sneed Ford is at 1046 S.W. Highway 169, Gower, MO 64454, about 45 minutes north of the Kansas City metro on US-169 and roughly 30 minutes south of St. Joseph. From the Northland the drive is closer to 30 minutes. Call 816-409-1975 for hours and directions. Keep researching the Mustang If you are weighing used against new, the complete 2026 Ford Mustang buyer's guide covers all five series and every engine. Our EcoBoost vs GT vs Dark Horse comparison breaks down the engine decision, the trims guide covers the series and packages, the fastback vs convertible comparison handles body style, and the colors guide has all ten with paint codes. For the model overall, start at the Ford Mustang at Sneed Ford. Search Used Inventory Manufacturer Buyback Program Call 816-409-1975 Carey Sneed Dennis Sneed Ford · Gower, MO · 30 Years Family-Owned Carey Sneed represents the second generation at Dennis Sneed Ford, a Ford Credit Partners in Quality dealer and one of the Top 5 Ford remarketing dealers in the country. Meet the Sneed Ford team → Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Specifications referenced are for the current model year and verified against Ford's published Mustang specifications; earlier model years differ in equipment, trim availability, and ratings. Used vehicle equipment, configuration, and availability vary by individual vehicle and change daily. Manufacturer buyback vehicle terms, warranty coverage, and title status vary by vehicle — confirm the specifics of any individual vehicle before purchase. 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Three of the five 2026 Mustang series are offered as a convertible, and two are not. That alone narrows the decision faster than anything else — but the trade between fastback and drop-top goes further than the roof. Trunk space, rear-seat usability, weight, and even which stripes you can order all change. Here is what each one actually costs you. Which 2026 Mustangs are available as a convertible? Three: the Mustang EcoBoost Convertible, the EcoBoost Premium Convertible, and the GT Premium Convertible. There is no GT convertible and no Dark Horse convertible, so getting a V8 with a folding top means stepping up to GT Premium. This is the single most useful thing on this page, and it catches people out constantly. If you have decided you want a V8 and you want the top down, the standard GT is not an option — it is built as a fastback only. GT Premium is the only V8 convertible in the lineup. The Dark Horse is fastback only as well, so the performance flagship and the drop-top are mutually exclusive. Series Fastback Convertible EcoBoost Yes Yes EcoBoost Premium Yes Yes GT Yes No GT Premium Yes Yes Dark Horse Yes No What does the convertible give up to the fastback? Mostly cargo and rear-seat space. The fastback holds 13.5 cubic feet in the trunk against the convertible's 11.4, and offers 82.8 cubic feet of passenger volume against 79.2. Rear shoulder room drops considerably, from 52.2 inches to 44.6. Measurement Fastback Convertible Trunk volume 13.5 cu ft 11.4 cu ft Passenger volume 82.8 cu ft 79.2 cu ft Rear shoulder room 52.2 in 44.6 in Rear hip room 47.4 in 43.7 in Rear headroom 34.8 in 35.7 in Rear legroom 29.0 in 29.2 in Maximum seating 4 4 The counterintuitive one: rear headroom is actually better in the convertible — 35.7 inches against the fastback's 34.8. The fastback's sloping roofline takes more headroom than a folding top does. Rear shoulder room is where the convertible genuinely loses, by nearly eight inches, because the top mechanism eats into the body sides. The rear seat does not fold Worth knowing before you buy: the fastback's rear seat is a split-bench that folds, which lets you pass long items through from the trunk. The convertible's does not. So the 11.4 cubic foot trunk is a hard limit rather than a starting point, and there is no pass-through for anything long. If you regularly carry anything bigger than luggage — golf clubs at an angle, a bike wheel, boxes — that difference matters more than the two cubic feet on paper suggests. Is the convertible heavier? Yes, by roughly 150 to 180 pounds depending on the series. An EcoBoost fastback comes in around 3,588 lbs against about 3,741 for the EcoBoost convertible. A GT Premium fastback runs roughly 3,827 to 3,832 lbs, with the convertible at about 3,991 to 4,012. That weight comes from the structural reinforcement a convertible needs once the roof stops contributing rigidity, plus the top mechanism itself. It is not enough to change the character of the car, but it is real, and it is why convertibles generally feel a touch softer over broken pavement. Exterior dimensions are otherwise identical. Both body styles ride on a 107-inch wheelbase, measure 189.4 inches long and 55 inches tall, and span 75.4 inches wide excluding mirrors. What does the convertible add? Beyond the obvious, the convertible comes with a fully-lined cloth top with electromechanical drive and a single center latch, and on EcoBoost models it adds active noise cancellation as standard. Spoiler delete is standard on the convertible. Fully-lined cloth top with electromechanical operation and a center latch, so it is a one-handle release rather than a two-corner job. Active noise cancellation comes standard on EcoBoost and EcoBoost Premium convertibles, offsetting some of the extra road noise a soft top lets in. Spoiler delete is standard, which suits the shape — the convertible's rear deck reads cleaner without one. Better rear headroom, as covered above. Safety equipment differs slightly The two body styles are protected differently, which follows from the structure. The fastback gets side-curtain airbags covering both rows and side-impact airbags for the first and second rows. The convertible, having no roof rail to mount curtains in, gets driver and passenger head side airbags along with first-row side-impact airbags. Both carry the same full complement of front, knee, and glove-box-integrated airbags. Are there options you cannot get on the convertible? Yes. Over-the-Top racing stripes are not offered on the convertible, and the black painted roof included with the Mustang Nite Pony Package obviously does not apply. Several appearance items are fastback-only, including the unique rear window graphic in the FX Package. Most of the mechanical options carry across. The GT Performance Package is available on the GT Premium convertible, where it substitutes a spoiler delete for the fastback's performance raised rear wing. The RTR Package is fastback-only, but that is an EcoBoost package and the EcoBoost convertible cannot take it regardless. Given how many Mustang options exclude each other, call 816-409-1975 before you settle on a build. We will confirm the combination can actually be ordered. Which one should you buy? Buy the fastback if you use the back seat or the trunk with any regularity, if you want a Dark Horse or a standard GT, or if you want Over-the-Top stripes. Buy the convertible if open-air driving is the point — the cargo and rear-seat compromises are real but modest, and the driving experience is genuinely different. You want a V8 convertible: GT Premium. It is the only one. You want the Dark Horse: fastback, no choice. You carry passengers in back with any regularity: fastback, for the shoulder room. You use the trunk for more than luggage: fastback, mainly because the rear seat folds. You want stripes: fastback. Over-the-Top is not offered on the convertible. The top coming down is the whole reason you are buying: convertible, and do not overthink the 2.1 cubic feet. One honest note for Missouri buyers. A convertible is a seasonal pleasure here — genuinely excellent from April through October and less relevant in January. If the Mustang is your only car, the fastback is the more practical year-round answer. If it is a second car that exists to be enjoyed, that argument matters a lot less. Search Mustang Inventory Value Your Trade Call 816-409-1975 THE SNEED DIFFERENCE We will confirm the build before you commit Dennis Sneed Ford has been family-owned in Gower, MO for 30 years, about 45 minutes north of the Kansas City metro and 30 minutes south of St. Joseph. Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer in the country — 1,100+ late-model Ford and Lincoln vehicles purchased directly from Ford each year. Ford Credit Partners in Quality — one of roughly 111 dealers nationally recognized for customer satisfaction and loyalty. We factory-order — tell us the series, body style, and packages you want and we will confirm the combination can be built. Mustang fastback vs convertible questions, answered Which 2026 Ford Mustangs come as a convertible? Three models: the Mustang EcoBoost Convertible, the EcoBoost Premium Convertible, and the GT Premium Convertible. There is no GT convertible and no Dark Horse convertible, so a V8 with a folding top requires stepping up to GT Premium. How much trunk space does the Mustang convertible lose? The convertible holds 11.4 cubic feet against the fastback's 13.5, a difference of 2.1 cubic feet. More significant for most buyers is that the convertible's rear seat does not fold, while the fastback's split-bench rear seat does, so there is no pass-through for longer items. Is the Mustang convertible heavier than the fastback? Yes, by roughly 150 to 180 pounds depending on the series. An EcoBoost fastback weighs about 3,588 lbs against roughly 3,741 for the EcoBoost convertible, and a GT Premium fastback runs about 3,827 to 3,832 lbs against roughly 3,991 to 4,012 for the convertible. The additional weight comes from structural reinforcement and the top mechanism. Does the Mustang convertible have less headroom? No, it actually has slightly more in the rear — 35.7 inches against the fastback's 34.8, because the fastback's sloping roofline takes more headroom than a folding top does. Where the convertible loses is rear shoulder room, at 44.6 inches against 52.2, since the top mechanism occupies space in the body sides. Can you get racing stripes on a Mustang convertible? Over-the-Top racing stripes are not offered on the convertible; they are a fastback-only option. Several other appearance items are also fastback-specific, including the unique rear window graphic included with the FX Package and the painted black roof in the Mustang Nite Pony Package. Is there a Dark Horse convertible? No. The Mustang Dark Horse is offered as a fastback only. The same applies to the standard GT. The three convertible models for 2026 are the EcoBoost Convertible, the EcoBoost Premium Convertible, and the GT Premium Convertible. Keep researching the 2026 Mustang Once the body style is settled, the engine and trim are the next calls. Our EcoBoost vs GT vs Dark Horse comparison breaks down what each engine gives you, the trims guide covers all five series and the package restrictions, and the colors guide has all ten with swatches and paint codes. The complete 2026 Ford Mustang buyer's guide pulls it together, and the Ford Mustang at Sneed Ford is the place to start on the model overall. Search Mustang Inventory Contact Sneed Ford Call 816-409-1975 Carey Sneed Dennis Sneed Ford · Gower, MO · 30 Years Family-Owned Carey Sneed represents the second generation at Dennis Sneed Ford, a Ford Credit Partners in Quality dealer and one of the Top 5 Ford remarketing dealers in the country. Meet the Sneed Ford team → Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Specifications verified against Ford's published 2026 Mustang specifications and window stickers on our own inventory. Curb weights vary by series, transmission, and equipment. Body style, package, and option availability changes through the model year, and several options cannot be combined. 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The 2026 Mustang comes in ten exterior colors, three of them new this year. But on this car the paint is only where it starts — seat belts, brake calipers, stripes, and interior themes are all part of the same decision, and some combinations cannot be ordered together. Here is the whole palette, with swatches and paint codes. What colors does the 2026 Ford Mustang come in? The 2026 Ford Mustang is offered in ten exterior colors: Adriatic Blue Metallic, Avalanche Gray, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Molten Magenta Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat, Oxford White, Race Red, Shadow Black, Vapor Blue Metallic, and Blue Ember Metallic. The first three are new for 2026, and Blue Ember Metallic is exclusive to the Dark Horse Appearance Package. Adriatic Blue Metallic NEW Paint code B2 Avalanche Gray NEW Paint code DR Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat NEW Paint code NL Race Red Paint code PQ Molten Magenta Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Paint code DT Vapor Blue Metallic Paint code K1 Blue Ember Metallic DARK HORSE Paint code E1 Carbonized Gray Metallic Paint code M7 Shadow Black Paint code G1 Oxford White Paint code YZ About these swatches Screen swatches are approximations, not paint matches. Tri-coat and tinted clearcoat finishes in particular shift substantially with light and angle, and no flat color chip can show that. Use these to narrow the list, then come look at the real thing — especially Orange Fury and Molten Magenta, which are the two that photograph least like they look in person. What are the new 2026 Mustang colors? Three colors are new for 2026: Adriatic Blue Metallic, a deep saturated blue; Avalanche Gray, a light neutral gray; and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat, a vivid metallic orange. They join the returning Race Red, Shadow Black, Oxford White, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Vapor Blue Metallic, and Molten Magenta Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. Orange Fury is the one that will divide people, and it is the same tri-coat Ford introduced on the Maverick this year. Adriatic Blue Metallic is the quieter addition and probably the more popular one long term — a deep blue that reads almost black in low light and opens up considerably in sun. What blue colors does the 2026 Mustang come in? Three: Adriatic Blue Metallic, a deep saturated blue that is new for 2026; Vapor Blue Metallic, a lighter silvery blue; and Blue Ember Metallic, which is available only with the Dark Horse Appearance Package. Antimatter Blue and Grabber Blue are not part of the 2026 palette. Blue is where Mustang shoppers get tripped up most, partly because the nameplate has cycled through so many of them. If you have been searching for a specific blue and coming up empty on 2026 inventory, it is worth checking whether that color is still offered at all. Blue What it looks like Availability Adriatic Blue Metallic (B2) Deep and saturated; nearly black in low light New for 2026, across the lineup Vapor Blue Metallic (K1) Lighter, silvery, cooler cast Across the lineup Blue Ember Metallic (E1) Deep blue with warm depth in direct light Dark Horse Appearance Package only On Antimatter Blue and Grabber Blue: both were Mustang colors in recent years and both still turn up on color charts and in search results. Neither is part of the 2026 palette. If you want one, you are shopping used — and we can help you find one. Which 2026 Mustang colors have restrictions? Blue Ember Metallic is the main one — it can only be ordered with the Dark Horse Appearance Package, which also brings a black-painted roof, blue seat accents, Notorious Blue brake calipers, and a distinctive hood graphic. Some color and package combinations also exclude certain stripe and appearance options. The Mustang has more ordering restrictions around color than anything else we sell. Appearance packages, stripe options, seat belt colors, and interior themes all interact, and several combinations simply cannot be built together. Rather than publish a grid that goes stale the first time Ford adjusts production, we will check a specific combination for you while you are on the phone. Call 816-409-1975. Color on a Mustang is not just paint Beyond the exterior, the 2026 Mustang lets you choose seat belt color, brake caliper color, interior theme, and stripe treatment. Seat belts come in Race Red, Black with Red Stripe, International Orange, and Prime Blue on select models, and brake calipers are offered in Black, Red, or Notorious Blue. Seat belts New for 2026, Black with Red Stripe, International Orange, and Prime Blue join the previously available Race Red. A Hyper Lime belt comes with the RTR Package's Lime interior. Availability depends on the interior theme you choose, and a few combinations are excluded. Brake calipers Three colors are available across the lineup — Black, Red, or Notorious Blue — with specific colors tied to particular models and appearance packages. The RTR Appearance Package adds Hyper Lime calipers, which are exclusive to it. Interior themes Six themes: Black Onyx, Space Gray, Carmine Red, Emberglo, Black and Blue, and Black Blue Dinamica. The last two are exclusive to the Dark Horse and the Dark Horse Appearance Package. Carmine Red and Emberglo are offered on Premium models with the appropriate seating material. Stripes and appearance packages Over-the-Top racing stripes are available on fastbacks in several treatments, and hood accent stripes come with the Dark Horse. The Bronze Appearance Package, Mustang Nite Pony Package, and the new FX Package each change wheels, badging, and grille finish. Note that Over-the-Top stripes are not offered on the convertible. Which Mustang color should you choose? Practically: Shadow Black and the darker colors look sharpest clean and show every speck of dust. Oxford White and Avalanche Gray hide road grime best. Tri-coat and tinted clearcoat finishes involve extra layers, which makes body shop color matching more involved after a scrape. You want to be seen: Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat or Race Red. Nothing else in the lineup competes. You want it to age well: Carbonized Gray Metallic or Avalanche Gray. Both hide dust and light swirl marks. You want classic Mustang: Race Red, Oxford White, or Shadow Black. You want something people will ask about: Molten Magenta Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. You keep it garaged and clean: Shadow Black. Nothing looks better washed, and nothing looks worse dirty. You want the rarest one: Blue Ember Metallic, which requires a Dark Horse with the Appearance Package. Search Mustang Inventory Value Your Trade Call 816-409-1975 THE SNEED DIFFERENCE We will tell you what can actually be built together Dennis Sneed Ford has been family-owned in Gower, MO for 30 years, about 45 minutes north of the Kansas City metro and 30 minutes south of St. Joseph. Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer in the country — 1,100+ late-model Ford and Lincoln vehicles purchased directly from Ford each year. Ford Credit Partners in Quality — one of roughly 111 dealers nationally recognized for customer satisfaction and loyalty. We factory-order — tell us the color, interior, stripe, and package combination you want and we will confirm it can be built before you commit. 2026 Ford Mustang color questions, answered What colors does the 2026 Ford Mustang come in? Ten: Adriatic Blue Metallic, Avalanche Gray, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Molten Magenta Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat, Oxford White, Race Red, Shadow Black, Vapor Blue Metallic, and Blue Ember Metallic. Adriatic Blue Metallic, Avalanche Gray, and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat are new for 2026, and Blue Ember Metallic is exclusive to the Dark Horse Appearance Package. What are the new colors on the 2026 Ford Mustang? Three: Adriatic Blue Metallic, a deep saturated blue; Avalanche Gray, a light neutral gray; and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat, a vivid metallic orange. They bring the 2026 palette to ten available colors. Does the 2026 Ford Mustang come in blue? Yes, in three blues. Adriatic Blue Metallic is a deep saturated blue that is new for 2026, Vapor Blue Metallic is lighter and more silvery, and Blue Ember Metallic is available only with the Dark Horse Appearance Package. Antimatter Blue and Grabber Blue are not part of the 2026 palette. What is the paint code for Adriatic Blue Metallic on the Mustang? Adriatic Blue Metallic carries paint code B2 on the 2026 Ford Mustang. Codes for the rest of the palette are DR for Avalanche Gray, M7 for Carbonized Gray Metallic, DT for Molten Magenta Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, NL for Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat, YZ for Oxford White, PQ for Race Red, G1 for Shadow Black, K1 for Vapor Blue Metallic, and E1 for Blue Ember Metallic. The code is printed on the door jamb sticker of any specific vehicle. Can you get Blue Ember Metallic on any Mustang? No. Blue Ember Metallic is exclusive to the Mustang Dark Horse with the Dark Horse Appearance Package, which also includes a black-painted roof, additional blue seat accents, Notorious Blue brake calipers with a Grabber Blue logo, and a distinctive hood graphic. What seat belt colors are available on the 2026 Mustang? Race Red was already available, and Black with Red Stripe, International Orange, and Prime Blue are new for 2026 on select models. A Hyper Lime belt comes with the RTR Package when ordered with the Lime interior. Availability depends on which interior theme you choose, and some combinations are excluded. Keep researching the 2026 Mustang Once the color is settled, the trim and the engine are the next two calls. Our 2026 Mustang trims guide covers all five series and the packages that trip people up, and the EcoBoost vs GT vs Dark Horse comparison breaks down what each engine actually gives you. The complete 2026 Ford Mustang buyer's guide pulls it all together, and the Ford Mustang at Sneed Ford is the place to start on the model overall. Search Mustang Inventory Contact Sneed Ford Call 816-409-1975 Carey Sneed Dennis Sneed Ford · Gower, MO · 30 Years Family-Owned Carey Sneed represents the second generation at Dennis Sneed Ford, a Ford Credit Partners in Quality dealer and one of the Top 5 Ford remarketing dealers in the country. Meet the Sneed Ford team → Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Color names and paint codes verified against Ford's published 2026 Mustang information. Swatches shown are approximate screen representations and are not accurate paint matches; metallic, tri-coat, and tinted clearcoat finishes vary considerably with light and viewing angle. Color, stripe, seat belt, caliper, and interior availability varies by series and package and changes through the model year, and some combinations cannot be ordered together. 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