Carrying Cargo

In this manual: Carrying Cargo
Introduction — 1Quick Reference — 1Child restraint systems — 1Seat belts — 1Supplemental Restraint System. Function Description. Driver Airbag. Passenger Airbag — 1Supplemental Restraint System. Occupant Classification System. Side Airbags. Driver and Passenger Knee Airbag — 1Restraint System. Side Airbags - Coupe. Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator — 1Pedestrian Protection — 1Keys and remote transmitters — 1MyKey™ — 1Doors and Locks. Locking and Unlocking — 1Doors and Locks. Keyless Entry — 1Safety — 1Steering wheel — 1Wiper/Washer System — 1Lighting — 1Windows and Mirrors — 1Instrument cluster. Displays — 1Instrument cluster. Warning lights and displays. Audible warnings and messages — 1Information Displays — 1Air conditioning — 5Seats — 1Auxiliary Power Outlets — 1Storage Area — 1Starting the Engine. General Information. Keyless Start System. Steering Wheel Lock — 1Starting the Engine. Starting the Gasoline Engine — 1Starting the Engine. Engine Block Heater — 1Fuel and Refueling. Safety Information. Fuel Quality — 1Fuel and Refueling. Running the Fuel System Dry — 1Fuel and Refueling. Catalytic Converter. Refueling. Fuel Consumption — 1Transmission — 1Rear axle — 1Brakes — 1Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Parking Aid. Function Description. Rear Parking Aid — 1Parking Assist. Rear View Camera — 1Cruise control — 1Driver Assistance — 1Carrying Cargo — 1Towing — 1Convertible Top — 1Driving Notes — 1Emergency equipment. Hazard warning lights. Fuel shut-off — 1Emergency equipment. Jump-starting the vehicle — 1Emergency Equipment. Accident Notification System. Transporting the Vehicle. Towing Points — 1Fuses — 1Maintenance — 12Vehicle Care. Exterior Cleaning — 1Vehicle Care. Interior Cleaning — 1Vehicle care. Cleaning leather seats. Repairing minor paint damage. Cleaning alloy wheels. Cleaning the convertible top. — 1Wheels and tires — 10Technical data — 1Audio System. General Information. Audio Unit - Vehicles Equipped with Premium AM/FM/CD. Digital Broadcasting — 1Audio System. USB Port — 1SYNC™ 3 — 14Appendices. Electromagnetic Compatibility — 1Appendix. License Agreement — 1Appendix. Type Approvals — 1
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Carrying cargo in the Ford Mustang (VI Gen) requires special care. This chapter contains safety and loading information for the trunk and passenger compartment. It includes, for example, properly securing the load and avoiding obstructed vision caused by luggage.

General Information

WARNINGS

Use tie-down straps for loads that meet an approved standard, e.g. DIN.

Make sure all loose items are properly secured.

Place luggage and other items as low and as far forward as possible in the luggage or cargo compartment.

Never drive with the trunk lid or cargo area door open. Otherwise, exhaust fumes can enter the vehicle.

Do not exceed the maximum permissible front and rear axle loads for your vehicle. See the Vehicle Identification Sticker.

Do not place any objects against the rear windows.

Note: Take care not to damage the interior trim when loading long objects such as pipes, timber or furniture.

The guidelines for transporting luggage in the Ford Mustang (VI Gen, 2014–2023) emphasize safety and vehicle protection. The 2014–2023 Ford Mustang provides clear recommendations for securing items safely to minimize the risk of damage and injury.

Using approved tie-down straps and placing luggage correctly is especially important. The Ford Mustang VI Generation shows that sporty design and practical everyday usability are not contradictory.

These guidelines underline the Ford Mustang (VI Gen, 2014–2023) commitment to being a reliable companion, including when transporting luggage and equipment.

Test yourself

A quick Ford Mustang quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.