Ford Mustang Scores J.D. Power Award For Initial Quality Study

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The researchers at J.D. Power and Associates have awarded the 2010 Ford Mustang highest ranking vehicle in its Midsize Sporty Car segment. News of the award followed the release of the company's 2010 Initial Quality Study Results. The 2010 Mustang received a Power Circle Rating of 5 (the highest available) in all categories: overall quality, overall mechanical quality, powertrain quality-mechanical, interior quality-mechanical, features & accessories quality-mechanical.

If you've purchased a new car recently, you've probably received a J.D. Power questionaire in the mail. The study is based on responses from more than 82,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2010 model-year cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles. All were surveyed after 90 days of ownership.

Excluding luxury makes, Ford was the No. 1 brand in this year's study, which measured 228 potential problems during the first three months of ownership of 2010 model-year vehicles. Ford, including Volvo, had 12 models rank in the top three in their segments -- more than other automakers.

The Dodge Challenger came in 2nd place, followed by the Chevrolet Camaro, then the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Having spent quite a bit of time behind the wheel of the 2010 lineup, I think these results are pretty fitting. Ford created a winner in the new Mustang. See all the results here.