There is no doubt that the Ford
Mustang has always been a “hot” car. But “hot” says more about it than just
its look. There have been many envious people envious who have decided to
“borrow” Mustangs from their owners since the car was launched in 1964. The National Insurance Crime Bureau, which is
best known for it’s “Hot
Wheels” report, which recounts the top ten most stolen cars in America.
Periodically, NICB issues a report on what stolen “classics” beginning with the
Ford
Mustang. Accurate data for auto theft dates back to 1981, the NICB report
focuses on the period from 1981 through 2011. During that three-decade era a
total of 411,155 Mustangs were taken from their owners. Here are the top ten model years stolen:
1. 2000,
with 7,085 thefts between 2001-2011
2. 1995,
with 6,790 thefts between 2001-2011
3. 1998,
with 5,394 thefts between 2001-2011
4. 2001,
with 5,103 thefts between 2001-2011
5. 2002,
with 4,226 thefts between 2001-2011
6. 2003,
with 3,996 thefts between 2001-2011
7. 1994,
with 3,949 thefts between 2001-2011
8. 2004,
with 3234 thefts between 2001-2011
9. 1996,
with 3,045 thefts between 2001-2011
10. 1989, with
2,629 thefts between 2001-2011
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| Everyone should make an effort to increase their car's anti-theft system, this however, might be a little excessive |
It’s surprising to see that nine out of the top ten model
years stolen were fourth generation mustang. 1989 was the only model year
representing the Fox-bodied style. Thanks to advancements in security and
electronics, the new cars we carry at Brighton
Ford, including the Mustang are much harder
to steal. No fifth generation Mustangs made the list which says that Ford’s
anti-theft advancements are working well.
Brighton ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of
I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives on
customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford, visit www.BrightonFord.com.
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