Report: Ford Is Working on Off-Road 'Mustang Baja'Michael Simari - Car and DriverFord is still reportedly working on an off-road-ready Mustang Baja, according to a video report from Automotive News.There's no word on when it might arrive, but the Mustang is expected to be reworked before the end of this decade, which could include a new Baja variant.We first heard reports of a possible Mustang Raptor back in 2023, and Ford's CEO has since expressed an interest in building an off-road supercar.Ford recently pulled the covers off the Mustang Dark Horse SC convertible, the latest variant in the iconic pony car's lineup. Now, a report from Automotive News has emerged suggesting that Ford may take the Mustang in an entirely new direction with an off-road variant tentatively called "Baja."Greg Pajo - Car and DriverThis is not the first time we've heard talk of an all-terrain Mustang, but the rumor mill on such a vehicle had recently gone quiet. However, in a recent video discussing Ford's future product plans, AN stated that Ford has shown dealers "an off-road Mustang called Baja" that is "as far as we know…still in the works at some point."AdvertisementAdvertisementThat is the extent of the details we have on this potential off-road Mustang, but this is just the latest in a line of rumors about Ford developing a sporty off-roader to complement its line of Raptor-branded trucks and SUVs. We first reported a possible Mustang Raptor back in 2023, which we had expected to arrive at some point in 2026.Ford has been competing in the Dakar Rally with the Raptor T1+.FordClearly, those plans shifted. A Mustang Baja was then reportedly shown at a private dealer meeting in 2024, and we've heard whispers of an off-road Mustang prototype lurking deep within Ford's walls. In 2025, Ford CEO Jim Farley publicly stated his desire for an off-road-ready supercar. That vehicle was described as a "stand-alone supercar," with Farley's comments coming after the automaker entered the grueling Dakar Rally with the purpose-built Raptor T1+. While a Mustang Baja wouldn't quite fill that role, it shows that Ford has still been continuously pondering an off-road two-door vehicle.If and when an off-road Mustang shows up, we think it will come in the most extreme form possible, presumably packing a V-8 engine and possibly motivated by the 795-hp supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 found in the Dark Horse SC. The biggest changes versus its roadgoing brethren would likely be the inclusion of all-wheel drive, larger and knobbier tires, and a unique suspension setup with Fox Live Valve dampers, as seen on vehicles such as the F-150 Raptor and Ranger Raptor.Given that the Mustang is expected to be redesigned by the end of this decade, we would expect a Mustang Baja to arrive as part of that update. Details are thin for now, but more news on an off-road Mustang may emerge in the next couple of years.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029