Ford has confirmed that its new universal EV platform will not be applied to the next generation of the Mustang Mach-E, raising concerns about the model's future. During a media campaign promoting the platform, Ford directly addressed numerous fan questions, with one asking if the new architecture would underpin the Mach-E's successor. Ford's answer was clear: "No, this platform will not apply to the Mustang Mach-E. We developed the new chassis system entirely from scratch to maximize vehicle performance."

This decision comes after Ford discontinued the F-150 Lightning, leaving the Mustang Mach-E as the company's only electric vehicle remaining in the US market. The current version of the Mach-E is expected to remain in production until at least 2027.

According to Ford Authority, Ford CEO Jim Farley previously admitted the company approached the development of its first-generation electric vehicles, including the Mustang Mach-E, "the wrong way." This sentiment underscores the strategic shift towards a more optimized foundation for future EVs.

Mustang Mach-E EV at a dealership in Kansas, US. *Photo: Rusty Eck Ford*

Ford will first use the new universal EV chassis on a small pickup model recently spotted during road tests in the US. The company will then deploy this platform across many other Ford models, indicating a broader strategy for its next generation of electric vehicles.

If Ford were truly committed to the long-term future of the Mustang Mach-E and developing a second generation, using the new platform would be the obvious choice. Should the company decide to maintain the Mach-E until 2030 or beyond without this update, the model will quickly become outdated compared to Ford's own second-generation electric vehicles.

Furthermore, some sources suggest Ford will revive the Escape crossover as a pure electric vehicle by the end of this decade, using the new UEV platform. This move is expected to further diminish the Mach-E's market appeal, potentially displacing it in Ford's EV lineup.

Globally, Ford reported losses of 3 billion USD for its first-generation electric vehicle lineup by the end of Q3/2025 and decided to write off 19 billion USD in EV assets by the end of Q4. This decision included canceling the pure electric successor to the F-150 Lightning, a three-row electric vehicle, and the next-generation Ford E-Transit.

By My Anh