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EcoBoost Durability Testing
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Quality/Reliability/Durability
Extensive durability testing helps ensure EcoBoost engines will
excel in all conditions. Testing includes:
Start-up tests, with a wide variety of fuels, were made in
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conditions ranging from -40°F to 110°F
Peak power testing for hundreds of hours to ensure durability
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and reliability goals
ENGINEERING INSIGHT: Durability Testing
Mustang is sold in a multitude of countries. That's one reason it's tested at the extremes of climate and endurance — from corrosion
testing with Arizona salt spray booths to snow ingestion testing in Minnesota. Additional testing includes:
Water spray jets that seek out water leaks and water ingestion testing that measures the engine's ability to resist stalling in extreme
situations
Selected vehicles coming off the assembly line go through a comprehensive 30-mile test-drive, including a water test and a review
of sheet metal, paint, interior trim and functional items
Hill-climb test includes a 20% test grade for 30 feet. More severe testing runs the vehicle on a 30% incline for 36 feet. In
comparison, the grade standard for highways is 6%. In naturally occurring terrain, even the steepest of ski slopes is about a 37%
incline
The chuckhole testing road is 240 feet long, with potholes varying in shape and depth from 1 to 4 inches. Holes are strategically
placed 20 feet apart and run 90 degrees to the direction of travel — much worse than a typical commute
NOTE: For product features, please see Models & Packages and/or the Dealer Ordering Guide for availability.
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 Engine Durability
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2018 Mustang
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