Modern cars are subject to strict quality control, where dedicated inspectors ensure that each car on the production line complies with the required standards. Despite the stringent auditing and monitoring procedures before and during assembly, and the use of barcodes for recording and tracking all components before assembly, all these measures did not guarantee the desired compliance with production specifications.
In a peculiar incident covered by several American media outlets, Ford Mustang initiated investigations to rectify and reduce the increasing manufacturing errors. This came after a report from a U.S. car dealer who imported a new 2024 Ford Mustang GT Premium. They discovered a difference in the front seats. This new version came with perforated leather seats adorned with white Recaro logos, but to their surprise, the driver's seat had microsuede inserts, leather bolsters, and a blue Recaro logo. It was revealed that this distinct seat belonged to the Dark Horse variant, which is a higher-specification version compared to the GT Premium.
Despite the recent manufacturing errors that have plagued Ford, the Mustang will undoubtedly remain one of the most prominent and top-selling sports coupes in the history of the automotive industry. It is celebrated for its exceptional performance, robust sports design, unique engine sound, high reliability, and competitive pricing compared to its rivals.
The fully redesigned 2024 Ford Mustang made its debut during a special event at the Detroit Auto Show in September 2022 and achieved relatively good sales figures. However, it appears that it may face some challenges such as manufacturing defects, production costs, and future plans for transitioning to clean energy in compliance with global regulations.