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History
The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Ford Mustang page on 3 August 2016, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
The Ford Mustang is an American automobile manufactured by Ford. It was originally based on the platform of the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car. The original 1962 Ford Mustang I two-seater concept car had evolved into the 1963 Mustang II four-seater concept car which Ford used to pretest how the public would take interest in the first production Mustang. The 1963 Mustang II concept car was designed with a variation of the production model's front and rear ends with a roof that was 2.7 inches shorter. Introduced early on April 17, 1964, and thus dubbed as a "1964½" by Mustang fans, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker's most successful launch since the Model A. The Mustang has undergone several transformations to its current sixth generation.
The Mustang created the "pony car" class of American automobiles, affordable sporty coupes with long hoods and short rear decks and gave rise to competitors such as the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, AMC Javelin, Chrysler's revamped Plymouth Barracuda, and the first generation Dodge Challenger. The Mustang is also credited for inspiring the designs of coupés such as the Toyota Celica and Ford Capri, which were imported to the United States.
Background
The Ford Mustang was brought out five months before the normal start of the 1965 production year. The early production versions are often referred to as "1964½ models" but all Mustangs were advertised, VIN coded and titled by Ford as 1965 models, though minor design updates for fall 1965 contribute to tracking 1964½ production data separately from 1965 data (see data below). with production beginning in Dearborn, Michigan on March 9, 1964; the new car was introduced to the public on April 17, 1964 at the New York World's Fair.
Executive stylist John Najjar, who was a fan of the World War II P-51 Mustang fighter plane, is credited by Ford to have suggested the name. Najjar co-designed the first prototype of the Ford Mustang known as Ford Mustang I in 1961, working jointly with fellow Ford stylist Philip T. Clark. The Mustang I made its formal debut at the United States Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, New York on October 7, 1962, where test driver and contemporary Formula One race driver Dan Gurney lapped the track in a demonstration using the second "race" prototype. His lap times were only slightly off the pace of the F1 race cars.
An alternative view was that Robert J. Eggert, Ford Division market research manager, first suggested the Mustang name. Eggert, a breeder of quarterhorses, received a birthday present from his wife of the book, The Mustangs by J. Frank Dobie in 1960. Later, the book's title gave him the idea of adding the "Mustang" name for Ford's new concept car. The designer preferred Cougar (early styling bucks can be seen wearing a Cougar grille emblem) or Torino (an advertising campaign using the Torino name was actually prepared), while Henry Ford II wanted T-bird II. As the person responsible for Ford's research on potential names, Eggert added "Mustang" to the list to be tested by focus groups; "Mustang," by a wide margin, came out on top under the heading: "Suitability as Name for the Special Car." The name could not be used in Germany, however, because it was owned by Krupp, which had manufactured trucks between 1951 and 1964 with the name Mustang. Ford refused to buy the name for about US$10,000 from Krupp at the time. Kreidler, a manufacturer of mopeds, also used the name, so Mustang was sold in Germany as the "T-5" until December 1978.
Mustangs grew larger and heavier with each model year until, in response to the 1971–1973 models, Ford returned the car to its original size and concept for 1974. It has since seen several platform generations and designs. Although some other pony cars have seen a revival, the Mustang is the only original pony car to remain in uninterrupted production over five decades of development and revision.
| Title & Subtitle | Details |
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Illustrated Mustang Buyer's GuideAll models from 1964½, including Shelby, Boss and 5.0 Liter | Year & Type: 1989 Nonfiction Author: Peter Sessler Publisher: Motorbooks Dimensions: 7.375" x 9.25" softcover Content: 192 pages with black & white photographs ISBN: 0-87938-371-2 Topic: Ford Mustang Availability: Reference Desk |
| The Mustang | Year & Type: 2001 Nonfiction Author: David Newhardt Publisher: MBI Publishing Company Dimensions: 8.25" x 9" softcover Content: 95 pages with color photographs ISBN: 0-7603-1389-X Topic: Ford Mustang Availability: Reference Desk |
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| 24 January 2018 | Hot Lap Video Release – Steph VS Justin Drag Race AmericanMuscle |  Article Page |
| 24 September 2018 | AM Hot Lap | AWE Tuning AmericanMuscle.com | Article Page |
| 15 January 2019 | Mustang News | 2020 Shelby GT500 AmericanMuscle.com |  Article Page - 41 photos |
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Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden WCS & NGMC Spring All Make & Model Carshow View photo of Ford Mustangs - 3,736KB |
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Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Pop's Productions Father's Day Car Show and Swap View photo of Ford Mustangs - 3,194KB |
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Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Pop's Productions Father's Day Car Show and Swap View photo of Ford Mustangs - 3,460KB |
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Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden Massive Speed Cruise Jam 4 View photo of Ford Mustangs - 4,226KB |
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Dave Green's 1979 Indy Pace Car Mustang & Boss 429 with matching ads Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden June 2011 Meeting of C.A.R.S. in Miniature View photo of Ford Mustangs - 3,988KB |
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Photo by "IFCAR"
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2004 Photo by "IFCAR" View photo of Ford Mustang - 131KB |
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2005 Photo by Jim Campbell November 2, 2005 View photo of Ford Mustang - 48KB |
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Ford Mustang Shirt
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Photo ©2017 Bill Crittenden Green Street Cruise Night: 5 June 2017 View photo of Ford Mustang Pins - 3.0MB |
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Specially split Ford Mustangs show its patented changes over half a century "...replicas of Ford Mustangs from 1965 and 2015 -- split down the middle to show how the iconic car has changed over 50 years." at the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum View Split 1965/2015 Ford Mustang - 275KB |
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| classified date 1990 | On-Site Air Bag Investigation 1990 Ford Mustang National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |  PDF - 24.5MB - 155 pages |
| classified date 1990 | Airbag Investigation 1990 Ford Mustang National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 20.8MB - 125 pages |
| classified date 1990 | Calspan On-Site Air Bag Deployment Investigation Fleet - 1990 Ford Mustang LX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 24.1MB - 111 pages |
| classified date 1994 | Calspan Remote Air Bag Deployment Investigation Vehicle - 1994 Ford Mustang National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 7.7MB - 20 pages |
| classified date 1996 | On-Site Air Bag Investigation 1995 Ford Mustang National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 207MB - 257 pages |
| April 1998 | Remote Air Bag Deployment Report Vehicle - 1998 Ford Mustang National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 788KB - 9 pages |
| June 1998 | Redesigned Air Bag Special Study (RABSS) SCI Technical Summary Report RABSS Vehicle - 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 164KB - 10 pages |
| August 1998 | Remote, Redesigned Air Bag Special Study 1998 Ford Mustang National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 452KB - 9 pages |
| November 1998 | Remote, Redesigned Air Bag Special Study 1998 Ford Mustang GT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 264KB - 9 pages |
| December 1998 | On-Site Air Bag Investigation Vehicle - 1995 Ford Mustang National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,656KB - 21 pages |
| classified date 1999 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 1999 Ford Mustang, 2-door coupe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 44.7MB - 128 pages |
| September 1999 | On-Site Redesigned Air Bag Investigation Vehicle - 1998 Ford Mustang National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 325KB - 12 pages |
| March 2003 | Case Report 1998 Ford Mustang National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 6,221KB - 104 pages |
| 22 September 2003 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS No. 110(Indicant): Tire Selection and Rims 2003 Ford Mustang Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1.6MB - 24 pages |
| classified date 2004 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 2002 Ford Mustang GT, 2-door coupe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 5.4MB - 113 pages |
| May 2004 | On-Site Child Air Bag-Related Fatality Investigation Vehicle - 1994 Ford Mustang National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 636KB - 19 pages |
| 30 November 2004 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 214: Side Impact Protection (Indicant) 2005 Ford Mustang Two-Door Coupe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Part 1 PDF - 8.7MB - 136 pages Part 2 PDF - 1.1MB - 137 pages |
| classified date 2006 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 2002 Ford Mustang, 2-door coupe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 6.7MB - 104 pages |
| January 2006 | Calspan On-Site Child Air Bag Related Fatality Crash Investigation Vehicle: 1995 Ford Mustang National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 208KB - 19 pages |
| April 2006 | On-Site Child Air Bag-Related Fatality Investigation Vehicle - 1995 Ford Mustang National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 508KB - 16 pages |
| June 2006 | Child Safety Seat Investigation / Vehicle to Vehicle 2006 Ford Mustang National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 3,228KB - 22 pages |
| 16 June 2006 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS No. 103: Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems 2006 Ford Mustang, Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1.2MB - 30 pages |
| 16 June 2006 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 104: Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems 2006 Ford Mustang, Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1.3MB - 31 pages |
| 27 October 2006 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 225: Child Restraint Anchorage Systems (Lower and Tether Anchorages) 2006 Ford Mustang, Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 4.9MB - 83 pages |
| 22 August 2007 | Vehicle Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 208, Occupant Crash Protection; FMVSS 212, Windshield Mounting; FMVSS 219, Windshield Intrustion (Partial); FMVSS 301, Fuel System Integrity 2007 Ford Mustang Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 16.3MB - 314 pages |
| 19 September 2007 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 201: Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, Upper Interior Head Impact Protection 2007 Ford Mustang, 2-Door Coupe Deluxe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 4.5MB - 164 pages |
| 3 March 2008 | NHTSA Recall 08E019000 Intercontinental Auto Parts ALG 44/1, Purolator F10024, 1978-1980 Ford Bronco, 1977 Ford Country Squire, 1977-1980 Ford E-Series, 1978-1982 Ford F-Series, 1980 Ford Fairmont, 1979-1980 Ford Granada, 1977, 1979-1980 Ford LTD, 1980 Ford Mustang, 1975 Ford Pinto 1979 Ford Ranchero, 1977-1980 Ford Thunderbird, 1980 Lincoln Versailles, 1975 Mercury Bobcat, 1977, 1979-1980 Mercury Capri, 1977, 1979-1980 Mercury Colony Park, 1977-1980 Mercury Cougar, 1977, 1979-1980 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1979-1980 Mercury Monarch, 1980 Mercury Zephyr FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
| 6 March 2008 | 08E-019 To: Daniel C. Smith, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration From: Intercontinental Auto Parts | PDF - 696KB - 10 pages |
| 12 March 2008 | Aftermarket Fuel Filter/Leak To: William Billich, Intercontinental Auto Parts From: George H. Person, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 113KB - 3 pages |
| 14 March 2008 | Safety Recall Notice to Customers Intercontinental Auto Parts | PDF - 222KB - 3 pages |
| 23 April 2008 | Vehicle Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 208, Occupant Crash Protection; FMVSS 212, Windshield Mounting; FMVSS 219, Windshield Intrustion (Partial); FMVSS 301, Fuel System Integrity 2007 Ford Mustang Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 9.5MB - 168 pages |
| 30 April 2008 | 08E-019—Intercontinental Auto Parts, Inc. First Quarterly Campaign Report (2008-1st Quarter) Intercontinental Auto Parts | PDF - 24KB - 1 page |
| 3rd Quarter 2008 | Intercontinental Auto Parts 573.7 Third Quarterly Report Intercontinental Auto Parts | PDF - 40KB - 1 page |
| 4th Quarter 2008 | Intercontinental Auto Parts 573.7 Fourth Quarterly Report Intercontinental Auto Parts | PDF - 40KB - 1 page |
| 29 January 2009 | 08E-019—Intercontinental Auto Parts, Inc. Quarterly Campaign Reports Intercontinental Auto Parts | PDF - 24KB - 2 pages |
| March 2009 | Calspan On-Site Rollover Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2009 Ford Mustang National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 732KB - 15 pages |
| January 2010 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2007 Ford Mustang Convertible National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,763KB - 28 pages |
| Model | 5.0 GT |
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| 0-60 mph* | 8.0 seconds |
| 80-0 mph* | 312 feet |
| Cornering Capability* | 0.736g |
| Interior Noise @ 70mph* | 76 dBA |
| Fuel Economy* | 15.5 mpg |
2006 Specifications
Full 2006 Mustang Specifications via AmericanMuscle
| V6 | GT | |
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| Engine Type | V6 SOHC | V8 3-valve |
| Engine Displacement | 4.0L | |
| Fuel Mileage with Manual Transmission | 19 mpg city/28 mpg highway | 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway |
| Fuel Mileage with Automatic Transmission | 19 mpg city/25 mpg highway | 18 mpg city/23 mpg highway |
| Type & Item # | Name | Details |
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| Die Cast - Hot Wheels R0947-B9A0B G2 | '62 Ford Mustang Concept | 2010 New Models, small scale, red |
| Die Cast - Fresh Cherries 73600L | 1977 Ford Mustang II | Small scale, avocado green |
| Model Kit - Monogram 2297 | Ford Motorsport Mustang IMSA Racer | 1:24 scale, #16 |
| Model Kit - Monogram 2946 | '91 Mustang GT Convertible | 1:24 scale  |
| Die Cast - Hot Wheels T9866-09GN | '92 Ford Mustang | HW Racing '11, small scale, blue w/white stripes "Hot Wheels" #8 |
| Model Kit - AMT 6178 | 1994 Ford Mustang GT | 1:25 scale  |
| Die Cast - GMP 13007 | 1994 AER/Ron Fellows Ford Trans-Am Mustang | 1:18 scale, #4 Production: 1,500 |
| Die Cast - Hot Wheels 54375-0711 | Mustang Cobra | Sweet Rides, small scale, silver & blue Nestle Crunch #12 |
| Die Cast - Hot Wheels 54375-E910 | Mustang Cobra | Sweet Rides, small scale, silver & blue Nestle Crunch #12 Race & Win! Online |
| Die Cast - Motor Max 73601 | 1998 Mustang | Super Wheels, small scale, dark green |
| Die Cast - GMP 13011 | Gentilozzi Homelink Mustang | 1:18 scale, #1, Production: 1,000 |
| Die Cast - GMP 13014 | Brian Simo #2 1999 Valvoline Mustang | 1:18 scale, #2, Production: 1,000 |
| Die Cast - Matchbox K9479-0910 | Ford Mustang GT Concept | MBX Metal, 1:62 scale, yellow w/gray stripes |
| Die Cast Model Kit - Beanstalk Group 20030 | Mustang GT Concept | 1:18 scale, red convertible |
| Die Cast Model Kit - Beanstalk Group 20035 | Mustang GT Concept | 1:18 scale, silver coupe |
| Die Cast - Hot Wheels G6725-0715 (C4982) | 2005 Ford Mustang GT | 2005 First Editions/Realistix, small scale, dark red |
| Die Cast - Hot Wheels J8021-1716 | 2005 Ford Mustang GT | 2005 First Editions/Realistix, small scale, yellow w/black hood |
| Die Cast - Shelby Collectibles DC0750001 | 2007 Shelby G.T. 500 | 1:18 scale, 2005 Prototype red w/white stripes |
| Die Cast - Hot Wheels L9915-0918A | '07 Shelby GT-500 | 2008 New Models, small scale, red w/white stripes |
| Die Cast - Shelby Collectibles DC8500KR02 | 2008 Shelby GT500KR | 1:18 scale, 2005 Prototype yellow w/black hood |
| Die Cast - Hot Wheels N4047-0919E | 2010 Ford Mustang GT | 2009 New Models, small scale, red |
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