The Amazing Race Features the 2012 Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang one of America’s most beloved and famous cars made a celebrity appearance on The Amazing Race one of America’s most watched reality T.V. shows. The Mustang made an appearance as a roadblock challenge in the 10^th leg of the race that required contestants to do three specific maneuvers with the car at the Ford Proving Grounds in the town of Lommel, Belgium.

The fist maneuver contestants had to perform showcased the power of the 2012 Ford Mustang. Contestants had to get the car to 100 mph on a short runway and then hit the brakes while skidding to a directional stop.

The second test showed the maneuverability of the Mustang. Contestants had to navigate a slalom course and come to a complete stop in a specified position all in under 16 seconds. This challenge caused a little trouble for some of the contestants, but eventually all contestants passed the stage.

The final challenge with the Ford Mustang was a celebratory one. Contestants were required to do two victory donuts in their Mustangs. This challenge let the powerful V8 engines of the Ford Mustang roar as contestants revved their engines in victory formation.

The 2012 Mustang was also used as a reward for the team that won the 10^th leg of the race. Andy and Tommy finished the 10^th leg first and were each awarded a fully customizable 2012 Mustang for their efforts. As a challenge and a reward the 2012 Mustang made a memorable appearance on one of America’s favorite reality T.V. shows.

Ford Uses New Eco-Friendly Foam

Ford Motor Company has been an industry leader at introducing ideas that prove a car’s environmental impact isn’t limited to what comes out the tailpipe. Ford’s most current addition has been the introduction the SoyFoam that is now replacing the foam material that is used in its headrests.

The SoyFoam is up to 24% more renewable than the previously-used Petroleum-based Formula. It has helped Ford reduce its annual petroleum oil usage by more than 3 million pounds. It has also helped Ford reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by more than 15 million pounds

It was first introduced in the seating of the 2008 Ford Mustang. Now it is used in the seating, back, and headrests with 25 percent of the polyol replaced with soy.

More than seventy-five percent of Ford’s, North American vehicles feature bio-foam in the head restraints, including the
Ford F-150, Ford Taurus,Ford Explorer, and Ford Fusion. All Ford vehicles built in North America use bio-foam content in the seat cushions and backs and now, in its headrests.

Ford continues to research the use of other renewable sources for foam, including palm, rapeseed and sunflower oil in markets around the world where those commodities are locally available and cost effective.

Over the past several years Ford has concentrated on increasing the use of non-metal recycled and bio-based materials whenever possible, provided these materials are environmentally favorable and meet all performance and durability requirements. Examples include soy foam seat cushions and gaskets, wheat straw-filled storage bins, recycled resins for underbody systems, recycled yarns on seat covers and natural-fiber plastic for interior components.