- Ford deletes standard frunk on 2026 Mach-E, now a paid option.
- Front seat map pockets are also removed from every 2026 trim.
- Pricing holds steady or drops slightly for select 2026 models.
Storage rarely tops a buyer’s wish list when choosing a car, even though it often becomes one of the most important features in everyday use. From road trips to grocery runs, clever storage can make daily life a bit more convenient, even if it never makes the spec sheet highlights.
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Now, for 2026, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is dropping two of its most important storage spaces. According to Ford, the larger of the two wasn’t getting much use from buyers, or so the company claims.
That space is the frunk, or front-trunk, that electric vehicles like the Mach-E are often known for. Since there’s no combustion engine there, automakers often use the space for additional storage. In the 2026 Mustang Mach-E, it’s technically available, but only as an option that’ll cost buyers more atop the base price.
What Did It Really Save?
Speaking recently with The Electric Duo on YouTube, Mustang Mach-E brand manager Teddy Ankeny said Ford found owners weren’t using the frunk as much as expected. Cutting it out as a standard feature allows the brand to save some cash that is allegedly passed on to buyers.
For example, the GT trim is roughly $1,000 cheaper than it was for 2025. That said, the base price of the car is still $37,795, which is the same.
What Else Is Missing?
Importantly, the frunk isn’t the only omission from the car. Ford Authority reports that the front seat map pockets are also gone. For the 2025 Mach-E, they were standard across all trims. For 2026, they’ve been deleted outright, with no option to add them back at any price.
Ford hasn’t offered a public explanation, but the direction of travel is pretty clear. Saving cash, especially on an EV like this, is key for a brand like Ford.
That said, it’s worth noting that the automaker did make one big change that added something. As we’ve already covered, the rear doors now have real, genuine handles. Granted, they’re not manual handles; they still require an electric latch to function, but it’s an addition in a group of subtractions.
It’ll be interesting to see how buyers react over the next year. Carscoops reached out to Ford for comment, but didn’t receive one as of this writing.
