Ford Mustang Adopts 1960s Digital Meter Cluster Design

Ford Mustang owners can now reskin their car's digital instrument cluster with a retro design inspired by the 1967-1968 Mustang's instrument cluster.

According to a brief announcement from Ford, the option is now rolling out to 2024 Ford Mustang models via over-the-air (OTA) software updates. This is another attempt by the automaker to maximize the array of screens on the seventh-generation Mustang; a graphic theme for the 12.4-inch instrument cluster that replicates the 1987-1993 Fox-body Mustang cluster will also be available on 2024 Mustang was made available at the time of its launch.

While the 2024 Mustang is not completely new, it is new enough to be considered a different generation, with the internal platform code changing from S550 to S650. In addition to a more elaborate screen setup, the updates include the introduction of the 500-horsepower Mustang Dark Horse, which was good enough to be named Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2024 finalist. An even more radical Mustang GTD is on the way.

The retro instrument cluster design follows the announcement this week of a limited 60th anniversary package celebrating 60 years of the Mustang name. The original Mustang was unveiled at the 1964 New York World's Fair, and the nameplate has been in continuous use ever since, as rivals such as the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger have come and gone.

The package is based on the 2025 Mustang GT Premium grade and features unique 20-inch wheels, side graphics, a special grille that mimics the original Mustang grille, and a dash plate. It will be available in coupe and convertible body styles.

Ford plans to build just 1,965 units in honor of the Mustang's first model year. Ford referred to the Mustang's first year as the 1964 1/2 model because it debuted outside of the normal model year changeover period and was titled as a 1965 model.