Ford Mustang H1 Sales Jump 22%, Outsell Nearest Rival 7-to-1
Ford published the number itself on July 2, choosing to measure Mustang against one named rival, not the full field.
- First-half 2026 Mustang sales climbed 22% over the same months in 2025.
- Ford counted only the nearest non-premium rival, beaten seven sales to one.
- The comparison excludes premium sports cars and any rival outside that single matchup.
Why it matters: A carmaker's release picks its own best rival to beat; the choice is the claim.
Ford Motor Company (official Q2 2026 U.S. Sales Release, July 2, 2026) ↗ · Jul 12, 20267/12/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check