Ford Mustang Safety

We don’t have to tell you the Ford Mustang is fun to drive. Did you know this muscle car also offers a bevy of active and passive safety features? Learn all about how it keeps you protected in Salisbury, Kannapolis, Lexington, and Mooresville in this Ford Mustang safety review from Cloninger Ford.

Preventing Collisions

We’ve all been there: You’re cruising down the road, when suddenly the vehicle ahead comes to a stop. Luckily, the Mustang horsepower is matched by impressive stopping power. Twin-piston front brakes come standard with 12.5-inch vented rotors, which help prevent overheating. GT models upgrade to larger 4-piston front brakes for even more help bringing you to a standstill.

When you opt for the Ford Safe and Smart™ Package, Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection offers even more assistance. This feature can help you discover potential collisions even sooner, even activating Automatic Emergency Braking if you don’t respond in time.

On the highway, Adaptive Cruise Control—another feature in this safety package—slows you down to keep a set distance from the traffic ahead. Once the congestion clears, this feature automatically resumes your set speed.

Keeping You on the Road

The Ford Safe and Smart™ Package also comes with a Lane-Keeping System to keep you on the right track. A gentle vibration of the steering wheel alerts you if it senses you beginning to drift out of your lane, so you can re-center the vehicle.

Standard features include AdvanceTrac® with Electronic Stability Control (ESC). This helps you retain traction on slippery surfaces, while using selective braking to keep you in control. Plus, you can turn this feature off if you need more tire spin to get out of muddy situations.

In the Event of an Impact

These safety features go a long way to keeping you safely on the road, but sometimes collisions are unavoidable. Luckily, the Mustang coupe has a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This title shows it’s been proven to keep you protected in the event of a collision.

This protection is due in part to airbags that protect you from every angle. In addition to front and side airbags, the Mustang also comes with an innovative Glove-Box-Door-Integrated Knee Airbag to protect your legs. Meanwhile, a Safety Canopy® system deploys overhead in the event of a rollover.

Bodies come in all shapes and sizes, and an airbag system should recognize that in order to provide the best protection. That’s why the Mustang uses a Personal Safety System™ for the driver and front passenger. This uses sensors to intelligently deploy airbags based on your size.

Test Drive the Ford Mustang Today

As you can see, driving around in the fun and powerful Mustang doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice safety. The Ford Mustang has plenty of features to keep you on the road, help prevent collisions, and keep you protected if an impact does occur.

See the legendary Mustang for yourself at Cloninger Ford. Our knowledgeable staff will be happy to show Salisbury, Kannapolis, Lexington, and Mooresville drivers around this retro-licious car. Contact us today to schedule your test drive!