The Ford Mustang GT And Mach 1 Lose 10 Horsepower Each For 2022 - Jalopnik

Ford Authority reports that a bulletin sent to Ford dealers details changes for the 2022 Mustang, mainly a loss of power for two of its V8 models.

Stricter emissions regulations, specifically ​​Low Emission Vehicle (LEV III) regulatory emissions requirements are the culprit behind the loss.

A Ford spokesperson confirmed to Road & Track that these requirements are behind the reasons for the slight loss of power and torque on the Mustang for 2022.

Changes were made to meet more stringent LEV III regulatory emissions requirements that resulted in a horsepower and torque reduction for the 5.0-liter V-8 engine,” Ford spokesperson Claire Carroll confirmed in a statement to R&T.