2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC 7DCT 7-sp DCT

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim: Dark Horse SC
Body style: Fastback
Engine: 5.2L supercharged V8 (795 hp)
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic

United States factory flagship configuration. Track and appearance packages are not separate powertrain configurations.

Configuration-specific ownership

Maintenance for this exact configuration

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Service topics: 6
Factory intervals: 5
Fitment-scoped: 6
Exact references: 1

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Engine oil filter
Exact reference available
Only the engine and model-year applications marked in Ford's current chart are shown.
Applies to: 2026 · US
Dark Horse SC 5.2L supercharged V8
Motorcraft FL-500S
Applies to: 2026 · 5.2L supercharged V8 (795 hp) · Dark Horse SC · US
Source: Ford — 2026 Mustang Owner's Manual, edition 202604 · PDF page 353 / printed page 349 — Motorcraft Parts, 5.2L engine · checked 2026-09-01
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementMotorcraft FL-500S
  Qty. 1 · Engine oil filter · catalog-listed
  Ford's 2026 5.2L Motorcraft table lists FL-500S; this row is scoped to the Dark Horse SC configuration.
  Catalog: Ford — 2026 Mustang Owner's Manual, edition 202604 · PDF page 353 / printed page 349 — Motorcraft Parts, 5.2L engine · checked 2026-09-01
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Cabin air filter
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 2026 · US
Published interval: 20,000 mi · normal service
Source: Ford — 2026 Mustang Owner's Manual · Scheduled Maintenance — Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Other Maintenance Items · checked 2026-08-05
Engine air filter
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 2026 · US
Published interval: 30,000 mi · normal service
Source: Ford — 2026 Mustang Owner's Manual · Scheduled Maintenance — Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Other Maintenance Items · checked 2026-08-05
Spark plugs
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 2026 · US
Published interval: 100,000 mi · normal service
Source: Ford — 2026 Mustang Owner's Manual · Scheduled Maintenance — Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Other Maintenance Items · checked 2026-08-05
Transmission fluid
Sourced interval available
The normal schedule calls for both automatic fluid/filter service and manual transmission fluid at this interval.
Applies to: 2026 · US
Published interval: 150,000 mi · normal service
Source: Ford — 2026 Mustang Owner's Manual · Scheduled Maintenance — Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Other Maintenance Items · checked 2026-08-05
Dark Horse SC dual-clutch side filter and fluid top-off
Applies to: 2026 · dual-clutch · Dark Horse SC · US
Published interval: 20,000 mi · replace side filter and top off fluid
Source: Ford — 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC Scheduled Maintenance · Other Maintenance Items — Dark Horse SC · checked 2026-08-05
Dark Horse SC dual-clutch fluid and side filter
Applies to: 2026 · dual-clutch · Dark Horse SC · US
Published interval: 40,000 mi · normal service
Source: Ford — 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC Scheduled Maintenance · Other Maintenance Items — Dark Horse SC · checked 2026-08-05
Brake fluid
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 2026 · US
Published interval: 36 months · time-based maximum
Source: Ford — 2026 Mustang Owner's Manual · Scheduled Maintenance — Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Other Maintenance Items · checked 2026-08-05

Sources

Ford From the Road — 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC 795-horsepower specification

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