FORD INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE AIRBAG DESIGN ON NEW 2015 MUSTANG
June 20, 2014 by Ford![FORD INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE AIRBAG DESIGN ON NEW 2015 MUSTANG](images/articleimages/ford-mustang-airbag-design-01-400.jpg)
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Since the glove box-integrated airbag extends straight out from the instrument panel, it doesn't have to travel as far as a conventional airbag, which deploys toward the floor before curving upward. Since the glovebox door distributes the impact load over a larger area than a traditional airbag, it is able to operate at a lower inflation pressure. The resulting design is 65 percent lighter with an inflator that is approximately 75 percent smaller than a conventional knee airbag inflator, while providing comparable protection to the passenger. The improved packaging of the system is more discreet, with no visible seams or airbag cover. This has given designers more flexibility to move the dashboard closer to the windshield, enhancing the feeling of roominess in the cabin. In developing the new Mustang passenger knee airbag, Ford has been granted 15 U.S. patents already, with more patents filed. The active glove box knee airbag is among a number of technology features on the all-new Mustang, including: ◾Eight airbags, twice as many as the current model. Along with the glove box knee airbag for front passenger, the new Mustang fastback and convertible have driver and passenger front and seat-mounted side airbags, as well as a driver knee airbag. The fastback adds two side curtain airbags, while the convertible gets a seat-mounted head airbag on each side ◾Additional crash sensors are located on the front, sides and center of the car to control the deployment of airbags and safety belt pretensioners. The new Mustang now has two front sensors – two per side – and a roll rate sensor in the restraint control module, all of which contribute to a more adaptive safety system to protect occupants in different types of crashes ◾Also new to Mustang are safety belt pretensioners added to the belt anchor side that further tighten the belt around front seat occupants, keeping them in a more secure spot early in the event of a crash ◾Tri-bar signature lighting and high-intensity-discharge headlamps for improved visibility of the road ahead during nighttime driving ◾Industry-exclusive Ford MyKey® allows parents to limit top speed and audio system volume, and to set limits to prevent the disabling of driver-assist features 'The new Mustang has increased ability to adapt safety systems to a variety of potential situations,' said Jeff Rupp, Mustang safety systems manager. 'For example, we've added new anchor-side safety belt pretensioning capability and a steering column that can adapt stiffness properties.' 2015 Ford Mustang The all-new Mustang is the most advanced version yet of the pony car. The sleek new design of Mustang fastback and convertible is backed up by world-class performance from a range of available engines, including a new turbocharged EcoBoost® 2.3-liter and an upgraded 5.0-liter V8 with more than 420 horsepower. In addition to state-of-the-art connectivity systems, Mustang makes advanced driver-assist systems available – including track apps, launch control and more.
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