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REPORT NUMBER 104-GTL-06-003SAFETY COMPLIANCE TESTING FORFMVSS NO. 104WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING 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.104-GTL-06-003N/A4. Title and SubtitleFinal Report of FMVSS 104 Compliance Testing of2006 FORD MUSTANG, PASSENGER CARNHTSA No. C602037. Author(s)Grant Farrand, Project EngineerDebbie Messick, Project Manager9. Performing 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.EnforcementOffice 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. Performing Organ. CodeGTL8. Performing Organ. Rep#GTL-DOT-06-104-00310. Work Unit No. (TRAIS)N/A11. Contract or Grant No.DTNH22-01-C-1102513. Type of Report and PeriodCoveredFinal Test ReportMay 4, 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-104-08 for the determination of FMVSS 104 compliance.Test failures identified were as follows:NONE17. Key WordsCompliance TestingSafety EngineeringFMVSS 10419. 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 Information Services (TIS)Room 2336 (NPO-405)400 Seventh Street S.W.Washington, DC 20590Telephone No. (202) 366-494721. No. of Pages 22. Price31

iSECTIONTABLE OF CONTENTSPAGE1 Purpose of Compliance Test 12 Compliance Test Procedure and Summary of Results 23 Compliance Test Data 34 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 Information Label5.7 Instrumentation Set-up5.8 Equipment Set-up5.9 Wiped Area Test5.10 Capability Test #1 Pre-Coated Windshield5.11 Capability Test #1 in Progress5.12 Capability Test #2 Pre-Coated Windshield5.13 Capability Test #2 in Progress5.14 Wiped Area Vellum Pattern5.15 Capability Test #1 & #2 Vellum Pattern6 Vehicle Owner’s Manual Information 25

11.0 PURPOSE OF COMPLIANCE TESTSECTION 1PURPOSE OF COMPLIANCE TESTA 2006 Ford Mustang Passenger Car was subjected to Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard (FMVSS) No. 104 testing to determine if the vehicle was in compliance withthe requirements of the standard. All tests were conducted in accordance with NHTSA,Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) Laboratory Procedure, TP-104-08 dated26 June 1996 and General Testing Laboratories, Inc. (GTL) Test Procedure, TP-104-08A dated 4 April 1997.1.1 The 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. 104 testing on May 4, 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. 104 tests on May 4, 2006. The selected portions of FMVSS No. 104 testsused were as amplified in the following subparagraphs. The test vehicle was positionedin the test system with three water spray nozzles suspended in line with the center ofthe longitudinal axis of the windshield and horizontal left/right center of the windshield toprovide an even distribution of spray to the entire windshield. The height of the nozzleswas approximately 22 inches above the glazing surface.2.1 WIPER FREQUENCY TESTThe wiper frequency test was performed with the engine operating and with a minimumof 50 cubic inches per minute of water from the spray nozzles. The wiper frequencywas measured at the low and high wiper speed settings with the engine operating at idleRPM and 2,000 RPM.2.2 WIPED AREA TESTThe test was conducted with the windshield wiper system operating at the high speedsetting, engine at idle RPM and the spray nozzles spraying water at a minimum of 50cubic inches per minute. The wiper blade wipe pattern was outlined on the glazingsurface and then transferred to a windshield pattern. The wiped area was determinedfor areas A, B and C from the windshield pattern.2.3 CAPABILITY TESTThe windshield glazing surface was coated with a mixture of water and fine grade testdust. Within 15 seconds following application of the water-dust mixture, the windshieldwiper and washing system was activated in the high speed mode for ten completecycles. The vehicle’s engine was operating at idle RPM. The cleared areas of thewindshield were marked on the inside windshield surface. After ten complete cycles thesystem was deactivated and the wiped area transferred to a windshield pattern.The glazing surface was cleaned and dried. The water dust mixture was re-applied andthe test repeated.The windshield patterns were used subsequently to determine the cleared areapercentages.2.4 SUMMARY OF RESULTSBased on the test performed, the test vehicle’s windshield wiping and washing systemappears to meet the requirements of FMVSS 104.

3SECTION 3COMPLIANCE TEST DATA3.0 TEST RESULTSThe following data sheets document the results of testing on the 2006 Ford Mustang.

4SUMMARY OF DATAFMVSS 104, WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMSVEH. MOD YR/MAKE/MODEL/BODY: 2006 FORD MUSTANG PASSENGER CARVEH. NHTSA NO: C60203; VIN: 1ZVFT80N265107331VEH. BUILD DATE:08/05 TEST DATE: MAY 4, 2006TEST LABORATORY:GENERAL TESTING LABORATORIESOBSERVERS: GRANT FARRAND, JIMMY LATANEWIPER TYPE:WASHER TYPE:2 SPEED ELECTRIC WITH DELAYHIGH PRESSURE ELECTRICWINDSHIELD AREAS: A = 938.5 in 2 B = 720.3 in 2 C = 234.5 in 2MANUFACTURER’S WINDSHIELD PATTERN USED: Yes XNoACCESSIBILITY:(1) Washer Control Accessible: Yes X No(2) Wiper Control Accessible: Yes X No(3) Washer Reservoir Filler Accessible: Yes X NoDESCRIBE UNUSUAL FEATURES OF WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS:PERFORMANCE:TEST PASS FAILWIPER FREQUENCYXWIPED AREAXWASHER CAPABILITYXRECORDED BY: DATE: 05/04/06APPROVED BY:

5FREQUENCY TEST DATAFMVSS 104 – WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMVEH. MOD YR/MAKE/MODEL/BODY: 2006 FORD MUSTANG PASSENGER CARVEH. NHTSA NO: C60203; VIN: 1ZVFT80N265107331VEH. BUILD DATE:08/05 TEST DATE: MAY 4, 2006TEST LABORATORY:GENERAL TESTING LABORATORIESOBSERVERS: GRANT FARRAND, JIMMY LATANEWater Hardness:7.0 grains/gallon (12 max.); Date Certified: 04/26/06Water Spray Flow Rate:65.0. in 3 /min. (specified range = 50 to 100 in 3 /min.)Ambient Air Temp.:71 ºF (50-100ºF); Water Temp.:63 ºF (100ºF max.)Manufacturer’s Recommended Engine Idle Speed:700 rpmRUN 1, MAXIMUM WIPER FREQUENCY TEST:TIME ENGINE SPEED TOTAL CYCLES AVG. CYCLES/MIN.(45 MINIMUM)1 ST 3 minutes 700214 71.3(idle ± 50 rpm)2 nd 3 minutes 2000(2000 rpm ± 50 rpm)217 72.3Frequency at least 45 cycles/minute regardless of engine speed: Yes X NoRUN 2, LOWER WIPER FREQUENCY TEST:TIME ENGINE SPEED TOTAL CYCLES AVG. CYCLES/MIN.(20 MINIMUM)1 ST 3 minutes 700148 49.3(idle ± 50 rpm)2 nd 3 minutes 2000(2000 rpm ± 50 rpm)148 49.3Highest and lower frequency differ by at least 15 cycles/minute, and lower frequency is at least20 cycles/minute regardless of engine speed: Yes X NoREMARKS:RECORDED BY: DATE: 05/04/06APPROVED BY:

6WIPED AREA TEST DATAFMVSS 104 – WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMVEH. MOD YR/MAKE/MODEL/BODY: 2006 FORD MUSTANG PASSENGER CARVEH. NHTSA NO: C60203; VIN: 1ZVFT80N265107331VEH. BUILD DATE:08/05; TEST DATE: MAY 4, 2006TEST LABORATORY:GENERAL TESTING LABORATORIESOBSERVERS: GRANT FARRAND, JIMMY LATANEAir Temperature in test area = 71 ºF (specified range of 50 to 100ºF)Air Velocity at windshield = .2 mph (specified range of 0 to 1 mph)Engine speed = 700 rpm (manufacturer’s recommended idle ± 50 rpm)Temperature of water spray = 63 ºF (100º F maximum)Water spray flow rate = 65 in 3 /min. (specified range of 50 to 100 in 3 /min.)Windshield wiper frequency = 71 cycles/min. (45 cpm minimum)TEST RESULTS:PERCENT WIPEDWINDSHIELD AREA ACTUAL REQUIRED PASS FAILA 94.5% 80% XB 98.6% 94% XC 100% 99% XREMARKS:RECORDED BY: DATE: 05/04/06APPROVED BY:

7CAPABILITY TEST DATAFMVSS 104 – WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEMVEH. MOD YR/MAKE/MODEL/BODY: 2006 FORD MUSTANG PASSENGER CARVEH. NHTSA NO: C60203; VIN: 1ZVFT80N265107331VEH. BUILD DATE:08/05; TEST DATE: MAY 4, 2006TEST LABORATORY:GENERAL TESTING LABORATORIESOBSERVERS: GRANT FARRAND, JIMMY LATANEAir Temperature in test area = 71 ºF (specified range of 70 to 80ºF)Washer reservoir fluid temperature = 74 ºF (specified range of 70 to 80ºF)Air Velocity at windshield = .2 mph (specified range of 0 to 1 mph)Engine speed = 700 rpm (manufacturer’s recommended idle ± 50 rpm)Number of windshield washer nozzles on the vehicle = 2Windshield washer system activation coordinated with components of the wiper system:Yes X NoTEST RESULTS:WINDSHIELDAREACLEARED AREA PERCENTAGESTEST 1 TEST 2 AVG REQ’D* PASS FAILA 96.2 95.8 96.0 75% XB 99.3 98.8 99.05 75% XC 100 100 100 75% X*NOTE FOR REFERENCE ONLY: SAE 942b, revised Jul72, recommends capability to clear80% of the total wash area and 90% of the wash area included in AREA C.REMARKS:RECORDED BY: DATE: 05/04/06APPROVED BY:

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 SYSTEM GTL N/A BEFORE USE BEFORE USEAIR VELOCITY OMEGA HHF-616 04/06 04/07METERCYCLE COUNTER GTL GTL BEFORE USE BEFORE USESOFT WATER N/A N/A 04/06 04/07TACHOMETER MONARCH ACT-3 04/06 04/07TEST DUST AC GM FINE CALIBRATEDDUSTCALIBRATEDBY VENDOR*EVENTRECORDERCOMPUTER GEO1 BEFORE USE BEFORE USE*AC Inspection #503, Batch #1943, Measured with particle size roller analyzer.

9SECTION 5PHOTOGRAPHS

2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.1NHTSA NO. C60203 LEFT SIDE VIEW OF VEHICLEFMVSS NO. 10410

2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.2NHTSA NO. C60203 RIGHT SIDE VIEW OF VEHICLEFMVSS NO. 10411

122006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.3NHTSA NO. C60203¾ FRONTAL VIEW FROM LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLEFMVSS NO. 104

2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.4NHTSA NO. C60203 ¾ REAR VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLEFMVSS NO. 10413

2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.5NHTSA NO. C60203 VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABELFMVSS NO. 10414

2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.6NHTSA NO. C60203 VEHICLE TIRE INFORMATION LABELFMVSS NO. 10415

2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.7NHTSA NO. C60203 INSTRUMENTATION SET-UPFMVSS NO. 10416

2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.8NHTSA NO. C60203 EQUIPMENT SET-UPFMVSS NO. 10417

2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.9NHTSA NO. C60203 WIPED AREA TESTFMVSS NO. 10418

2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.10NHTSA NO. C60203 CAPABILITY TEST #1 PRE-COATED WINDSHIELDFMVSS NO. 10419

2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.11NHTSA NO. C60203 CAPABILITY TEST #1 IN PROGRESSFMVSS NO. 10420

2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.12NHTSA NO. C60203 CAPABILITY TEST #2 PRE-COATED WINDSHIELDFMVSS NO. 10421

2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.13NHTSA NO. C60203 CAPABILITY TEST #2 IN PROGRESSFMVSS NO. 10422

2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.14NHTSA NO. C60203 WIPED AREA VELLUM PATTERNFMVSS NO. 10423

2006 FORD MUSTANG FIGURE 5.15NHTSA NO. C60203 CAPABILITY TEST 1 & 2 VELLUM PATTERNFMVSS NO. 10424

25SECTION 6OWNER’S MANUAL INFORMATION