The 2024 Ford Mustang will reportedly not be available with AM radio, following in the footsteps of the Ford F-150 Lightning that’s also not available with what has long been a standard feature on almost all new vehicles.
Word of the AM radio receiver not being found in the 2024 Mustang came after members of the Mustang7G forum got their hands on the order guide for the new pony car. Interestingly, Ford hasn’t provided an official explanation as to why AM radio has been dropped.
Ford Authority notes that the most likely explanation is that Ford simply doesn’t believe enough 2024 Mustang owners will use AM radio to justify the cost of sourcing and fitting AM radio receivers. Thanks to the rise in popularity of music streaming services, as well as satellite radio, fewer people listen to AM radio nowadays.
When Ford dropped AM radio from the 2023 F-150 Lightning, it said it was doing so because the AM radio frequencies could interfere with its all-electric powertrain. We suspect that the car manufacturer also viewed it as a small and easy cost-saving measure that could be made.
Read: This Is The Price List And Order Guide For The 2024 Ford Mustang
The Price List and Order Guide that was leaked for the 2024 Mustang last week confirmed that prices for the new model start at $30,920 for the 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder model and rise to $41,495 for the entry-level Mustang GT and $57,970 for the Mustang Dark Horse. All models also have a $1,595 destination and delivery fee.
The order guide also revealed some of the options that are available. For example, Ford is offering a GT Performance Package priced at $4,995. It includes 19-inch aluminum wheels, Brembo brakes, front tow hooks, a Torsen differential, a K-Brace, unique chassis tuning, and some other tweaks. A $4,500 Dark Horse Handling Package is also offered across all Mustang variants.
