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Ford's glovebox knee airbag in the Mustang

New innovative knee airbag design for Ford Mustang means more room for front seat passengers.

Autocar Professional BureauBy Autocar Professional Bureau calendar 13 Aug 2015 Views icon3963 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp
Ford's glovebox knee airbag in the Mustang

In the event of a collision, a tiny gas generator inside the glovebox lid inflates the bladder in just 20 milliseconds, pushing the lid exterior outwards to provide leg protection.

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