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REPORT NUMBER <strong>103</strong>-GTL-06-002SAFETY COMPLIANCE TESTING FORFMVSS NO. <strong>103</strong>WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING ANDDEFOGGING SYSTEMSFORD MOTOR CO.2006 FORD MUSTANG, PASSENGER CARNHTSA NO. C60203GENERAL TESTING LABORATORIES, INC.1623 LEEDSTOWN ROADCOLONIAL BEACH, VIRGINIA 22443JUNE 16, 2006FINAL REPORTPREPARED FORU. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONNATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONENFORCEMENTOFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLIANCE400 SEVENTH STREET, SWROOM 6111 (NVS-220)WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590
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1. Report No. 2. Government Accession No.<strong>103</strong>-GTL-06-002N/A4. Title and SubtitleFinal Report of FMVSS <strong>103</strong> Compliance Testing of2006 FORD MUSTANG, PASSENGER CARNHTSA No. C602037. Author(s)Grant Farrand, Project EngineerDebbie Messick, Project Manager9. Per<strong>for</strong>ming Organization Name and AddressGeneral Testing Laboratories, Inc.1623 Leedstown RoadColonial Beach, Va 2244312. Sponsoring Agency Name and AddressU.S. Department of TransportationNational Highway Traffic Safety Admin.En<strong>for</strong>cementOffice of Vehicle Safety Compliance (NVS-220)400 7 th Street, S.W., Room 6111Washington, DC 2059015. Supplementary NotesTechnical Report Documentation Page3. Recipient’s Catalog No.N/A5. Report DateJune 16, 20066. Per<strong>for</strong>ming Organ. CodeGTL8. Per<strong>for</strong>ming Organ. Rep#GTL-DOT-06-<strong>103</strong>-00210. Work Unit No. (TRAIS)N/A11. Contract or Grant No.DTNH22-01-C-1102513. Type of Report and PeriodCoveredFinal Test ReportMay 18-19, 200614. Sponsoring Agency CodeNVS-22016. AbstractCompliance tests were conducted on the subject, 2006 Ford Mustang Passenger Car inaccordance with the specifications of the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance TestProcedure No. TP-<strong>103</strong>-13 <strong>for</strong> the determination of FMVSS <strong>103</strong> <strong>compliance</strong>.Test failures identified were as follows: None17. Key WordsCompliance TestingSafety EngineeringFMVSS <strong>103</strong>19. Security Classif. (of this report)UNCLASSIFIED20. Security Classif. (of this page)UNCLASSIFIEDForm DOT F 1700.7 (8-72)18. Distribution StatementCopies of this report are available fromNHTSATechnical In<strong>for</strong>mation Services (TIS)Room 2336 (NP0-405)400 7 th St., S.W.Washington, DC 20590Telephone No. (202) 366-494721. No. of Pages 22. Price30
iSECTIONTABLE OF CONTENTSPAGE1 Purpose of Compliance Test 12 Compliance Test Procedure and Results Summary 23 Compliance Test Data 44 Test Equipment List 85 Photographs 95.1 Left Side View of Vehicle5.2 Right Side View of Vehicle5.3 ¾ Fontal View From Left Side of Vehicle5.4 ¾ Rear View From Right Side of Vehicle5.5 Vehicle Certification Label5.6 Vehicle Tire In<strong>for</strong>mation Label5.7 Close-up View of Defroster Control Setting on Dash5.8 Instrumentation Set-up5.9 Windshield, Pre-Test Frosted State Test #15.10 Defrosted Area at 20 minutes Test #15.11 Windshield Vellum Pattern, Test #15.12 Windshield Pre-Test Frosted State Test #25.13 Defrosted Area at 20 minutes Test #25.14 Windshield Vellum Pattern, Post Test #26 Copy of Owner’s Manual Defroster Instructions 24
11.0 PURPOSE OF COMPLIANCE TESTSECTION 1PURPOSE OF COMPLIANCE TESTA 2006 Ford Mustang Passenger Car was subjected to Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard (FMVSS) No. <strong>103</strong> <strong>testing</strong> to determine if the vehicle was in <strong>compliance</strong> withthe requirements of the standard. All tests were conducted in accordance with NHTSA,Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) Laboratory Procedure, TP-<strong>103</strong>-13 dated26 June 1996 and General Testing Laboratories, Inc. (GTL) Test Procedure,“Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems – Passenger Vehicles, MulitpurposeVehicles, Trucks and Buses”.1.1 TEST VEHICLEThe test vehicle was a 2006 Ford Mustang Passenger Car. Nomenclature applicable tothe test vehicle are:A. Vehicle Identification Number: 1ZVFT80N265107331B. NHTSA No.: C60203C. Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANYD. Manufacture Date: 08/051.2 TEST DATEThe test vehicle was subjected to FMVSS No. <strong>103</strong> <strong>testing</strong> on May 18-19, 2006.
22.0 GENERALSECTION 2COMPLIANCE TEST PROCEDURE AND SUMMARY OF RESULTSThe 2006 Ford Mustang 2-door passenger car, NHTSA No. C60203 was subjected toFMVSS No. <strong>103</strong> tests on May 18-19, 2006. Photographs of the test vehicle are shownin Figures 5.1 through 5.4. The manufacturer’s certification and tire in<strong>for</strong>mation labelsare shown in Figures 5.5 and 5.6. The test instrumentation and instrument panel setupsare depicted in Figures 5.7 and 5.8. Figures 5.9 through 5.14 depict the <strong>windshield</strong> preand post test defrost conditions.2.1 TEST PROCEDUREPrior to test the test vehicle was inspected <strong>for</strong> completeness, systems operability, andappropriate fuel and liquid levels, i.e., oil and coolant to include antifreeze protection.The vehicle was then photographically documented as required by the DOT/NHTSA testprocedure. The <strong>windshield</strong> patterns <strong>for</strong> areas A, B and C had been furnished prior to<strong>testing</strong> and these areas were outlined on the <strong>windshield</strong> with a marker. The vehicle wasthen installed in the cold chamber and pre-conditioned <strong>for</strong> a 14-hour minimum, 0º ±5º Ftemperature soak <strong>for</strong> the first test run. After the pre-condition, the hood was raised toassure engine coolant and lubricant were stabilized within the test temperature range<strong>for</strong> a minimum of 2 hours.At the end of the 2-hour minimum stabilization period, the entire <strong>windshield</strong> was sprayedevenly with 0.010 ounces of water per square inch of glass area. Refer to Section 3,Compliance Test Data, <strong>for</strong> test specifics such as total amount of water sprayed, spraygun identification, and air pressure regulation. The vehicle soak continued <strong>for</strong> anadditional 30 minutes minimum but <strong>no</strong> more than 40 minutes after the <strong>windshield</strong> wassprayed.At the conclusion of the additional soak time the vehicle’s engine was started andoperated at a target speed of 1500-1600 rpm or at the manufacturer’s specification ifdifferent as <strong>no</strong>ted on data sheets. The defroster blower was turned on to the highspeed setting with the heater selector in the de-ice (defrost) position, and thetemperature control in the maximum temperature position. All doors and windows wereclosed. The heater air intake was fully open and the vehicle’s hood closed. At <strong>no</strong> timeduring the test were the <strong>windshield</strong> wipers used.
3SECTION 2 continuedAt start of <strong>testing</strong> and during test, at each 5-minute interval after engine start, coldchamber, engine coolant, heater coolant in and defroster air left/defroster air righttemperatures were recorded. Likewise at each 5-minute interval the boundary of thedefrosted area was marked on the inside surface of the <strong>windshield</strong>. The test was run<strong>for</strong> a maximum of 40 minutes from engine start, or until such time as 100 percent<strong>windshield</strong> clearance was achieved. Photographs were made of the <strong>windshield</strong> at thepre-test frosted state and 20-minute and 25-minute intervals. Post test actions includedplacing a vellum pattern on the <strong>windshield</strong> and tracing the <strong>windshield</strong>’s 5-minute intervaldefrosted area boundary lines onto the vellum pattern.After the traces were obtained, the <strong>windshield</strong> was again thoroughly cleaned and thevehicle engine coolant and lubricant stabilization period at 0º ±5º F temperaturecommenced <strong>for</strong> a repeat of the procedure discussed. The <strong>windshield</strong> patterns <strong>for</strong> bothtests were used subsequently to determine the cleared area percentages.2.2 SUMMARY OF RESULTSBased on the test per<strong>for</strong>med, the test vehicle appears to be in <strong>compliance</strong> with therequirements of FMVSS <strong>103</strong>.
4SECTION 3COMPLIANCE TEST DATA3.0 TEST RESULTSThe following data sheets document the results of <strong>testing</strong> on the 2006 Ford Mustang.
5SUMMARY DATA SHEETFMVSS <strong>103</strong>, WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMSVEH. MOD YR/MAKE/MODEL/BODY: 2006 FORD MUSTANG PASSENGER CARVEH. NHTSA NO: C60203; VIN: 1ZVFT80N265107331VEH. BUILD DATE:08/05 TEST DATE: MAY 18-19, 2006TEST LABORATORY:GENERAL TESTING LABORATORIESOBSERVERS: GRANT FARRAND, JIMMY LATANEWINDSHIELD AREA: 1730 in 2 AREA C =234.5 in 2 AREA D =234.5in 2 AREA A=938.5 in 2MANUFACTURER’S WINDSHIELD PATTERN USED: Yes XNoENGINE THERMOSTAT NOMINAL REGULATING TEMPERATURE: 200 ºFHEATER-DEFROSTER SYSTEM INCLUDES AIR CONDITIONER: YES X NODESCRIBE UNUSUAL FEATURES OF DEFROSTING SYSTEM:NONEDESCRIBE UNUSUAL FEATURES OF TEST CAR:NONEDESIGNATIONTEST1TEST2AREA PERCENT DEFROSTEDAVG REQ’D PASS FAILCRITICAL AREA C AT 20MINUTES100% 100% 100% 80%MINIMUMPASSENGER AREA D AT 25 100% 100% 100% 80%MINUTESMINIMUMTOTAL AREA A AT 40 MINUTES 100% 100% 100% 95%MINIMUMPASSPASSPASSREMARKS:RECORDED BY: G. FARRAND DATE: 05/19/06APPROVED BY:D. MESSICK
6FMVSS <strong>103</strong> TEST DATA RECORD – TEST RUN NO. 1VEH. MOD YR/MAKE/MODEL/BODY: 2006 FORD MUSTANG PASSENGER CARVEH. NHTSA NO: C60203; VIN: 1ZVFT80N265107331VEH. BUILD DATE:08/05; TEST DATE: MAY 18-19, 2006TEST LABORATORY:GENERAL TESTING LABORATORIESOBSERVERS: GRANT FARRAND, JIMMY LATANEIf 1 st Test Run, chamber conditioned 22 hours @ 0º ±5º F (14 hrs. min.)Cold Soak Period:22 HOURSTime engine coolant and lubricant remained stabilized at 0º F: 17 hrs. 30 minutesWater Spray Gun and Nozzle Type: BINKS #66Spray Gun Pressure: 50 psi (50 psi ± 3 psi)Water used: 17.3fluid oz. (0.010 ounces per square inch of <strong>windshield</strong> area)Soak Period Between Ice Application and Test Start: 35 minutes (30 to 40 minutes)Engine Speed: 1500 (Target engine speed 1500 to 1600 rpm)Wind at specified location in front of <strong>windshield</strong>: .6 mph (0 to 2 mph)Number of Vehicle Occupants: 1 (2 maximum)Describe window openings, if any:NONETIME FROMSTART(minutes)MOTORVOLTAGE(volts)TESTROOMENGINEWATERTEMPERATURE, ºF DEFROSTED AREA, %HEATER DEFROSTER AIRWATER IN DRVR PSGR A C D0 13.4 -4.0 -4.0 -4.0 -4.0 -4.0 0% 0% 0%5 14.6 -4.0 -3.5 89.2 62.8 62.5 2% 0% 0%10 14.6 -3.0 0 129.7 95.2 96.2 44.0% 44.4% 54.2%15 14.6 -2.0 3.9 155.2 118.1 120.7 95.8% 98.9% 99.4%20 14.6 0 7.3 170.4 132.3 136.6 100% 100% 100%REMARKS:RECORDED BY: G. FARRAND DATE: 05/18/06APPROVED BY: D. MESSICK
7FMVSS <strong>103</strong> TEST DATA RECORD – TEST RUN NO. 2VEH. MOD YR/MAKE/MODEL/BODY: 2006 FORD MUSTANG PASSENGER CARVEH. NHTSA NO: C60203; VIN: 1ZVFT80N265107331VEH. BUILD DATE:08/05; TEST DATE: MAY 18-19, 2006TEST LABORATORY:GENERAL TESTING LABORATORIESOBSERVERS: GRANT FARRAND, JIMMY LATANEIf 1 st Test Run, chamber conditioned N/Ahours @ 0º ±5º F (14 hrs. min.)Cold Soak Period:20.5 HOURSTime engine coolant and lubricant remained stabilized at 0º F: 16 hrs.minutesWater Spray Gun and Nozzle Type: BINKS #66Spray Gun Pressure: 50 psi (50 psi ± 3 psi)Water used: 17.3 fluid oz. (0.010 ounces per square inch of <strong>windshield</strong> area)Soak Period Between Ice Application and Test Start: 35 minutes (30 to 40 minutes)Engine Speed: 1500 (Target engine speed 1500 to 1600 rpm)Wind at specified location in front of <strong>windshield</strong>: .6 mph (0 to 2 mph)Number of Vehicle Occupants: 1 (2 maximum)Describe window openings, if any:NONETIME FROMSTART(minutes)MOTORVOLTAGE(volts)TESTROOMENGINEWATERTEMPERATURE, ºF DEFROSTED AREA, %HEATER DEFROSTER AIRWATER IN DRVR PSGR A C D0 13.4 -4.0 -4.0 -4.0 -4.0 -4.0 0% 0% 0%5 14.9 -4.0 -3.6 94.2 63.2 63.2 2.8% 0% 0%10 14.9 -3.0 -0.7 131.8 95.9 98.7 48.5% 50.1% 58.6%15 14.9 -1.9 2.2 156.1 118.7 122.1 96.7% 100% 100%20 14.9 0 3.5 171.4 134.0 137.9 100% 100% 100%REMARKS:RECORDED BY: G. FARRAND DATE: 05/19/06APPROVED BY: D. MESSICK
8SECTION 4INSTRUMENTATION AND EQUIPMENT LISTTABLE 1 - INSTRUMENTATION & EQUIPMENT LISTEQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION MODEL/SERIAL NO.CAL. DATE NEXT CAL.DATETIMER ACCU-SPLIT ACT2 04/06 04/07TEMPERATURE OMEGA 43P 04/06 04/07READOUTTEMPERATURE OMEGA CT91 04/06 04/07RECORDERSPRAY GUN BINKS 6655 BEFORE USE BEFORE USEAIR VELOCITY OMEGA HHF-616 04/06 04/07METERAIR PRESSURE BINKS 0-160 05/06 05/07GAGESCALE METTLER 200A4M 05/06 05/07TACHOMETER MONARCH ACT-3 04/06 04/07GRADUATED PHOTAX N/A N/A N/ABEAKEREVENTCOMPUTER GEO1 BEFORE USE BEFORE USERECORDERDATA LOGGER FLUKE 7471026 12/05 12/06
9SECTION 5PHOTOGRAPHS
2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.1NHTSA NO. C60203 LEFT SIDE VIEW OF VEHICLEFMVSS NO. <strong>103</strong>10
2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.2NHTSA NO. C60203 RIGHT SIDE VIEW OF VEHICLEFMVSS NO. <strong>103</strong>11
122006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.3NHTSA NO. C60203¾ FRONTAL VIEW FROM LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLEFMVSS NO. <strong>103</strong>
2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.4NHTSA NO. C60203 ¾ REAR VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLEFMVSS NO. <strong>103</strong>13
2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.5NHTSA NO. C60203 VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABELFMVSS NO. <strong>103</strong>14
2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.6NHTSA NO. C60203 VEHICLE TIRE INFORMATION LABELFMVSS NO. <strong>103</strong>15
2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.7NHTSA NO. C60203 CLOSE-UP VIEW OF DEFROSTER CONTROLFMVSS NO. <strong>103</strong> SETTING ON DASH16
2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.8NHTSA NO. C60203 INSTRUMENTATION SET-UPFMVSS NO. <strong>103</strong>17
2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.9NHTSA NO. C60203 WINDSHIELD, PRE-TEST FROSTED STATEFMVSS NO. <strong>103</strong> TEST #118
2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.10NHTSA NO. C60203 DEFROSTED AREA AT 20 MINUTES TEST #1FMVSS NO. <strong>103</strong>19
2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.11NHTSA NO. C60203 WINDSHIELD VELLUM PATTERN, TEST #1FMVSS NO. <strong>103</strong>20
2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.12NHTSA NO. C60203 WINDSHIELD PRE-TEST FROSTED STATEFMVSS NO. <strong>103</strong> TEST #221
2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.13NHTSA NO. C60203 DEFROSTED AREA AT 20 MINUTES TEST #2FMVSS NO. <strong>103</strong>22
2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.14NHTSA NO. C60203 WINDSHIELD VELLUM PATTERN, POST TEST #2FMVSS NO. <strong>103</strong>23
24SECTION 6OWNER’S MANUAL DEFROSTER INSTRUCTIONS