Product specifications
Mustang
Safety/Security
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January 2012
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RE&T: 2013 Source Book
Mustang
2013
(1) Mustang features standard AdvanceTrac electronic stability control.
IIHS Ratings
The 2012 Mustang received the following ratings in
each of the tests performed by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety (IIHS). It is expected the 2013
Mustang will receive the same ratings.
Frontal Offset Test
• Vehicleimpactsafixedbarrierat40mph
• Only40percentofthevehicle’sfrontsurface
makes contact with the barrier
Side Impact Test
• A3300-lb.barriermovingat31mphstrikestheside
of a stationary vehicle
Roof Strength Test
• Ametalplateispushedagainstthecornerofthe
vehicle roof at constant speed
• Themaximumforcesustainedbytheroofbefore
5" of crush is measured, and then compared to the
vehicle weight to determine a strength-to-weight
ratio
Rear Impact Test
• Vehicle’sfrontseatismountedonaplatformand
accelerated forward
• Thissimulatesthestationaryvehiclebeinghitfrom
behind and tests for whiplash injury
2012 Mustang IIHS Results
IIHS Test Test Evaluation Result
Frontal Oset
Good
Side Impact – Coupe
Acceptable
Side Impact – Convertible
Good
Roof Strength
Not Tested
Rear Impact
Good
Stability Control Available
(1)
Crash Test Ratings cont’d
G
G
G
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