2010 Ford Mustang Scores 5-Star Safety Ratings

DEARBORN, Mich., May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

SUMMARY:
-- The 2010 Ford Mustang coupe has earned the U.S. government's top
5-star safety ratings, which includes 5-stars for driver and passenger
in front and side crash tests, as well as for rollover performance

-- Ford has more U.S. government 5-star ratings than any other automotive
brand

-- Mustang remains the number one selling sports car by a wide margin,
with
nearly a 40 percent share of the segment in April; May sales ahead of
projections

CONTEXT / BACKGROUND:
The 2010 Ford Mustang coupe has earned the U.S. government's top 5-star
crash-test rating, adding to widespread acclaim for the new car's unmistakable
design and upgraded performance that builds on the formula that's made it
America's favorite pony car for 45 years. Ford has more U.S. government
5-star-rated vehicles than any other brand and more Top Safety Pick ratings
from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety than any other automaker.

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DETAILS:
The new Mustang uses high strength steel in its body structure and uses ultra
high strength steel in the door intrusion beams for additional side impact
protection.

The Mustang's considerable body stiffness contributes to the coupe and
convertible's driving performance and has a parallel benefit in accident
protection. While the coupe's body structure is approximately 31 percent
stiffer than the previous Mustang platform, the convertible's is more than
twice as stiff - creating a structure that helps protect the cabin from
deformation and intrusion during an impact.

The front structure's crush zones are computer-designed to absorb energy in a
controlled manner and help dissipate it before it can reach the passenger
compartment. Ford engineers have run thousands of design iterations of the
Mustang's front rails to arrive at an octagonal shape that helps spread crash
forces evenly to help protect occupants.

AdvanceTrac(TM) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is now standard and
complements Mustang's all-speed traction control and anti-lock braking system
(ABS). Additional standard safety equipment includes: anti-lock brakes (ABS),
Beltminder(R) and the Personal Safety System(TM) - a system that includes
dual-stage driver and front passenger air bags, safety belt pretensioners and
State-of-the-art technology adds to the convenience and safety of the 2010
Mustang, from the availability of the latest version of Ford SYNC(R), with new
features 911 Assist(TM) and Vehicle Health Report, to standard AdvanceTrac(R)
Electronic Stability Control, which complements the all-speed traction control
and anti-lock braking system.

Sales Leader
Mustang remains the number one selling sports car by a wide margin, with the
new 2010 model driving showroom traffic. In April, Mustang had nearly a 40
percent share of the retail sports car segment.

QUOTES:

"The Mustang offers top safety ratings that, like its design and
performance, other sports cars cannot match."
- Sue Cischke,
Ford Group Vice President of Ford Sustainability, Environment and
Safety Engineering

"We've made many upgrades to the new Mustang that contributes not only
to the car's safety, but also to its driving enjoyment thanks to a
stiffer structure."
- Steve Kozak,
Ford Chief Engineer for Safety Systems

"Interest in the fast, fun and affordable Mustang remains outstanding.
The feedback from our dealers and customers is that we've taken the new 2010
Mustang to a new level of excellence."
- Steve Ling,
Ford Car Marketing Manager

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in
Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six
continents. With about 205,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the
company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The
company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For
more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com.

SOURCE Ford Motor Company

Wes Sherwood of Ford Motor Company, +1-313-390-5660, wsherwoo@ford.com