Ford's lifted Mustang project appears to be alive, with a new report suggesting it could be called the Baja.
According to Automotive News, Ford has kept developing the unusual variant after showing it to dealers in 2024.
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The automaker hasn't publicly acknowledged the project, so details should be treated with caution.
Early reports described a V8 Mustang with all-wheel drive, a 10-speed automatic, raised ride height, underbody protection, and long-travel suspension.
None of these specifications have been confirmed by Ford, and changes are possible between a dealer preview and production.
A Shift from Rear-Wheel Drive
If the all-wheel-drive claim proves true, it would mark a major departure, as every current gas-powered Mustang sends power to the rear wheels only.
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The Baja name hints at its intended mission, similar to the Porsche 911 Dakar or Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato.
It would be a performance coupe with extra clearance, tougher suspension, and protection for dirt roads and desert trails.
Ford has shown willingness to expand successful nameplates, as seen with the Mustang Mach-E and the upcoming Bronco Filson.
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In that context, a lifted Mustang Baja doesn't seem out of place.
