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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
• Vehicle impacts a fixed barrier at 40 mph
• Only 40 percent of the vehicle's front surface
makes contact with the barrier
Side Impact Test
• A 3300-lb. barrier moving at 31 mph strikes the side
of a stationary vehicle
Roof Strength Test
• A metal plate is pushed against the corner of the
vehicle roof at constant speed
• The maximum force sustained by the roof before
5" of crush is measured, and then compared to the
vehicle weight to determine a strength-to-weight
ratio
Rear Impact Test
• Vehicle's front seat is mounted on a platform and
accelerated forward
• This simulates the stationary vehicle being hit from
behind and tests for whiplash injury
(1) Mustang features standard AdvanceTrac electronic stability control.
January 2012
Mustang
Safety/Security
Crash Test Ratings cont'd
Side Impact – Coupe
Side Impact – Convertible
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2013
2012 Mustang IIHS Results
IIHS Test Test Evaluation Result
Frontal Offset
Roof Strength
Rear Impact
Stability Control
G
Good
A
Acceptable
G
Good
Not Tested
G
Good
Available
(1)
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