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Ford Unleashes Line-Lock on Mustang EcoBoost, Debuts Industry-First Cluster Animation of Wheel Burning Rubber
  • State-of-the-art electronic line-lock will be a standard feature on all Mustangs, including 2.3-liter EcoBoost-equipped models; previously available only on V8 Mustang GT
  • Drivers with available new 12-inch, all-digital instrument cluster will see on the display an industry-first animation of a spinning alloy wheel creating a cloud of smoke when line-lock is engaged
  • Video showcasing the track feature and starring Vaughn Gittin Jr. introduces powerful new Mustang EcoBoost with line-lock to random pedestrians near Irwindale Speedway in California
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DEARBORN, Mich., June 29, 2017 – More rubber meets the road later this year when Ford expands the availability of electronic line-lock on 2018 Mustang. The track-exclusive feature – previously available only on V8-powered Mustang GT – will be standard on all pony cars, including those equipped with 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engines.

The feature is available with either the 10-speed SelectShift® automatic or six-speed manual transmission.

On models equipped with an available 12-inch, all-digital instrument display, drivers will see an industry-first, video-game-like animation of a spinning alloy wheel kicking up a cloud of smoke to indicate when the electronic line-lock feature is activated.

“Burnouts just never get old, no matter how old you are and how many times you’ve done them,” said Vaughn Gittin Jr., Formula Drift Champion. “Who would have thought that we would see an EcoBoost Mustang producing 15 seconds of fury like this? You’ve got to love these rad things Ford is doing.”

To introduce the new updates to the world, Vaughn randomly recruited pedestrians in Southern California to join him at Irwindale Speedway, where he put them behind the wheel of a new Mustang to lay rubber.

Electronic line-lock is traditionally used by drag racers ahead of the starting line to heat up the tire rubber for improved traction when the start light goes green. The feature leverages state-of-the-art software technology that also allows amateur race car drivers, particularly those competing in bracket racing, to achieve more consistent performance times.

Using steering wheel-mounted thumb switches, a driver toggles through a menu on the instrument cluster to activate electronic line-lock. Once engaged, the system builds pressure on the front brake calipers. Another button press holds the pressure for up to 15 seconds, allowing the driver to hit the throttle and spin the rear wheels while the car stays in place.

“We introduced line-lock on EcoBoost Mustangs because we didn’t want those customers to miss out,” said Mark Schaller, Ford Mustang marketing manager. “The number of people choosing EcoBoost power continues to grow globally, and with the increased torque and new features coming on the new Mustang, customers will not be disappointed.”

Electronic line-lock is one of many changes fans will see when the newest version of the iconic pony car races into showrooms later this year, offering:
  • A sleeker design featuring a more athletic stance, with new front and rear end for a leaner, meaner look
  • More advanced technology, including the available 12-inch, all-digital instrument cluster that can be customized, MyMode with memory function that remembers driving preferences, and new driver-assist features such as Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection for increased confidence behind the wheel
  • Improved performance with powerful engine upgrades, plus an all-new available 10-speed automatic transmission for quicker shift times and improved fuel economy, as well as available MagneRide™ suspension for optimum handling, and available active valve performance exhaust for Mustang GT for more control

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Looks like Ecoboost PP and probably all GTs? That new pony button on the 18 looks cool as hell! That dash makes me want to trade in RIGHT NOW! Digital speedo display! FORD RELEASE THE HP NUMBERS!
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My 16 base GT has line-lock & I've never used it. Spinning is rough on the gear.
 

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Those are the most beautiful people I've seen randomly picked up off the street that somehow can drive stick shift.
 

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It should've been standard on the EB from the start, PP models at least....But that's okay because I can do burnouts the old-fashioned way without any assists. :D

I like that wing though, very mini-350 like. And the digital cluster isn't too shabby either.
 

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This is a smart move by Ford because it actually puts less stress on the car. Otherwise, you eat up your rear brakes along with the tires. The burnout graphic on the display is pretty cool.
 

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I'm in the no line lock user club too but my tires were so worn when I got the car it didn't even cross my mind.
 

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I just cant wait for the digital dash swap into pre '18s to come around.
 

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Orange Fury with the spoiler is a pretty good looking combo.
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