2005 Ford Mustang Preview Update

Both the 500- and 1,000-watt systems have an in-dash six-CD changer/MP3 player and each door has its own subwoofer in a ported enclosure that allows them to produce

The 1,000-watt Shaker Audiophile system adds a dual 500-watt ported subwoofer enclosure in the trunk that takes up less space than the previous model. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada)

more "thump" than if they were housed in the bare door. The 1,000-watt Shaker Audiophile system adds a dual 500-watt ported subwoofer enclosure in the trunk."Its sound can be heard, as well as felt, with two door-mounted subwoofers and, in the case of the 1000-watt system, an extra two subwoofers, in the trunk," said George Kawwas, electrical systems supervisor.

Safety Features Add to Security

Auto theft by towing has become an increasing concern, so the new Mustang is available with a new active anti-theft package that includes an inclination sensor that

To prevent towing theft, the new Mustang is available with a new active anti-theft package that includes an inclination sensor that detects changes in the car's angle after it has been parked. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada)

detects changes in the car's angle after it has been parked. If the sensor detects the angle has changed, it will sound the vehicle's alarm. Then, there is an intrusion sensor that also detects window breakage during "smash-and-grab" thefts. Ford's SecuriLock is standard on the all-new Mustang in order to stop thieves from hot-wiring the ignition. The car will only start and run when the electronic code in the ignition key matches a code programmed into the vehicle.

The powered windows are equipped with a "global open and close" feature that allows the driver to hold down on the unlock button to lower all windows while turning and holding the key in the lock raises them.