A 2004 commercial for a Ford Mustang that aired during American Dreams Season 3-- featuring a young serviceman coming home from war, whose father gives him a car.
I wrote and produced this short branded film 13 years ago. It was directed by Michael Apted, a great talent and human being. It ran only once on TV during the 2004 Season Finale of American Dreams and was named the most liked commercial of the year by Ad Age. That was about 2 years before RUclips was even around. Somehow it found it's way on here. So great to see people still enjoying it.
On my way home from my first tour in Iraq is when I purchased my 67 Mustang. Like the father in the comercial, looking forward to purchasing it kept my mind off of the bad things while I was there. It also kept my mind clear the second time I was there. Owning a Mustang has been my dream since I was 14. To me, it's like owning a piece of America, driving it, is what it feels to be American.
my son was a USMC sniper who served in Iraq. when he came home we had a old Mustang waiting for him in the driveway too...what a great commerical...God Bless all the men and women who serve our armed forces. I pray for a safe and speedy home for you all ...God Bless
I remember seeing this commercial new, I was ecstatic over the new 2005 Mustang! I got to experience that feeling of keys to a Mustang in 2007. Best day ever!!
Being a fellow Mustang owner, as well as a proud American, this video really evokes a lot of emotion in me. Not only to the US soldier, but also to the Mustang I lost recently. This video makes me shed a tear every time I watch it. Just the strange connection a human being can have with a 'piece of machinery' can spark such emotion, as well as the theme behind this beautiful commercial. God Bless our troops, the Mustang, and Ford for coming up with it and all that it stands for!
I think I 've watched that commercial now a hundred times over the years and it still has not lost any of its charm to me! It actually made me buy my 2011 GT...
NBC debuted this at the end of the "American Dreams" Christmas show, where the son had been in Vietnam. I downloaded a copy from the Ford is website. It is absolutely brilliant and incredibly poignant. 10/10
This whole commercial made me sad. His mom and brother were late to pick him up, he seemed lonely at a party in his honor, and he doesn't have a close relationship with his father. He seemed sad throughout the whole commercial. A new car was nice, but a deeper relationship with his father would have been better.
Talk about giving me a sense of pride and joy for having served. Man... Thank you Ford Motor Co., I have and will continue to enjoy my Mustang for years to come.
Two generations of Devil Dogs and their Mustangs. I bought an old Cadillac when I came home. Lord willing, I'll have a son join the Corps one day, and I'd like to buy him a Cadillac, or Mustang, or who knows what else.
This is one of the best commercials I've ever seen. I have an 06' GT and I love them and I love Ford. Great commercial for a great car company. Good job Ford.
I have something similar same car but from 2007 with the black convertible top and all black interior and black leather seats easily the best car I’ve ever owned but it feels like more than I car it’s not just a car to me I’ve always liked mustangs so every time I drive it im incredibly happy
i drive an 05 Mustang. When I wanted to get a Stang build in the 60's I saw this and it changed my mind. It was modern with the body of the old skool ones. I wouldnt choose any European car over it... no matter how fast.
Sorry for your troubles, but each car can have its problems and all dealerships are different. You didn't have to take it to the same dealer for warranty service. Any Ford dealer will accept it. I wouldn't judge all "American" cars on that. I've owned all types, but the simplicity of the current mustangs and how solid they are have sold me. The engine bay harks back to the 60's when the normal human could work on his own car. I have a 66 too... solid.
I'm not an American or anything, but I always treat soldiers with the best respect possible., especially American soldiers. They do so much and give so much, it's only fair. On topic: Beautiful, beautiful cars. Unfortunately we don't get Mustangs over here but we do get Ford Falcons and Holden Commodores. They are Muscle car in spirit and are used for V8 Supercars. :)
If my dad ever gives me a brand new car like i will asked to trade the new card for his old mustang. That will be my american dream to own a muscle classic car!!
@mrsnake500 Thanks for sharing! This is one of the best commercials I have ever seen. I was one of those guys in 1968 that went overseas to jungleland. I had a mustang (66) in high school but got a differen car after a tree met that ne. I always wanted another one and got one in 2008 that is the same red as the one in this commercial. Just traded it in for a 2011 red one that has the old gt package and love it.
...I've always known this to have HEART... Real heart ! __-The Ole-Man is quite the soft & loving guy beneath the "Mans-Man" exterior~__-Great item for Gramps to share w/his grand son... -Yessir~ ___-W. Bill Springer, -Veteran
Awesome commercial well done ford motor company an ametican company saying thankyou to true american heros thankyou to all our troops and God bless you.
Soooo...so TRUE, "4doororphan", so TRUE! I dare say that YOU are a Viet Vet!! Because ONLY a Viet Vet can "feel" THIS! It brings me to tears EVERY time I see this! When I first saw this "commercial", it brought to me to serious tears! I thought, "Man! I wish I had a Dad like that!" LONG STORY SHORT...after I saw THIS commercial, I told The LORD, "Wish I had a Dad like that!" THE VERY NEXT DAY, I TOOK MY CAR TO A FORD DEALERSHIP NEARBY AND THEY WERE ABLE TO APPROVE MY TRADE IN FOR AN 2009!
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I wrote and produced this short branded film 13 years ago. It was directed by Michael Apted, a great talent and human being. It ran only once on TV during the 2004 Season Finale of American Dreams and was named the most liked commercial of the year by Ad Age. That was about 2 years before RUclips was even around. Somehow it found it's way on here. So great to see people still enjoying it.
where did you all get the old mustang? was it in a ford museum?
Freaking awesome man
I absolutely love it! Especially as a 2005 Mustang GT owner and Army service member
This is the greatest ford commercial ever made thank you for being a part of this!
Who is the main actor? He does an excellent job?
9 years later, still a great commercial with a touching story.
And that 05 model is still beautiful
Exactly still the best
Eh 2016 right hand drive convertible mustang is best because I can drive it here in england
Best model since the late 70's
Damn you Ford! Why couldn't all commercials be like this.
They are. cdheck out the New 2015 Mustang Comercial !
On my way home from my first tour in Iraq is when I purchased my 67 Mustang. Like the father in the comercial, looking forward to purchasing it kept my mind off of the bad things while I was there. It also kept my mind clear the second time I was there. Owning a Mustang has been my dream since I was 14. To me, it's like owning a piece of America, driving it, is what it feels to be American.
my son was a USMC sniper who served in Iraq. when he came home we had a old Mustang waiting for him in the driveway too...what a great commerical...God Bless all the men and women who serve our armed forces. I pray for a safe and speedy home for you all ...God Bless
I remember seeing this commercial new, I was ecstatic over the new 2005 Mustang! I got to experience that feeling of keys to a Mustang in 2007. Best day ever!!
Lucas Farlow are you taco bill?
2002 for me
This video just made me so proud to own a 2005 Ford Mustang GT as a Army service member
wow, I actually got teary eyed from this...especially when the father says "not mine, yours" and he opens the door....amazing short film.
dahm hit the feelings! beautiful commercial with beautiful mustangs forever ford!
“Mustangs?” Nope 👎 there was only 1 beautiful mustang and that was that 1969.
@@cosmiccloud9382 shut up 🤡
Being a fellow Mustang owner, as well as a proud American, this video really evokes a lot of emotion in me.
Not only to the US soldier, but also to the Mustang I lost recently. This video makes me shed a tear every time I watch it.
Just the strange connection a human being can have with a 'piece of machinery' can spark such emotion, as well as the theme behind this beautiful commercial.
God Bless our troops, the Mustang, and Ford for coming up with it and all that it stands for!
I think I 've watched that commercial now a hundred times over the years and it still has not lost any of its charm to me! It actually made me buy my 2011 GT...
NBC debuted this at the end of the "American Dreams" Christmas show, where the son had been in Vietnam. I downloaded a copy from the Ford is website. It is absolutely brilliant and incredibly poignant. 10/10
This whole commercial made me sad. His mom and brother were late to pick him up, he seemed lonely at a party in his honor, and he doesn't have a close relationship with his father. He seemed sad throughout the whole commercial. A new car was nice, but a deeper relationship with his father would have been better.
Maybe the father suffered from PTSD. So many Vietnam vets suffered from it & never got treatment from the military at the time.
Talk about giving me a sense of pride and joy for having served. Man... Thank you Ford Motor Co., I have and will continue to enjoy my Mustang for years to come.
It' s not the best ford commercial ever, it's.....THE BEST COMMERCIAL EVER!!
I'd piss my pants if my father ever got me a Mustang! :D
that 69 Mustang is crazy thick tho 🔥🔥🔥
The greatest commercial ever made, made me cry seriously.
I've seen this a bunch of times and it makes me tear up.....wow!
i love this commercial!! i remember watching it in '04 when my brother was over seas :)
Brought home our 2020 Mustang a couple weeks ago, love to see her sitting outside!
Two generations of Devil Dogs and their Mustangs. I bought an old Cadillac when I came home. Lord willing, I'll have a son join the Corps one day, and I'd like to buy him a Cadillac, or Mustang, or who knows what else.
This is one of the best commercials I've ever seen. I have an 06' GT and I love them and I love Ford. Great commercial for a great car company. Good job Ford.
I saw that about 3 years ago...it really is a great tribute, no matter how anyone feels about the cars themselves.
Awesome commercial. Just got an 05 mustang for my birthday, love the car. So fun to drive.
RESPECT US SOLDIERS.... FROM ITALIAN AIRBORNE!
MUSTANG!!!
This commercial is very good, and the 2 Mustangs look EXCELLENT! The Ford Five-Hundred was a nice touch too :) . Proud Ford driver!!!
This is a great commercial and reminds me of how lucky I am to be a American.
Thank You Ford Motor Car Company.
Brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful.
Loved this commercial! made me smile thinking I have a beauty myself! 2005 GT Premium!
Hats off to all the vets and current soldiers. Awesome commercial!
Semper Fi! Served in the Corps during the same years......Bought my first Mustang yesterday!
Great commercial, makes me love my Mustang even more!
Awesome! This should be aired today as it is still current.
When the 05 Mustangs came out, I wanted one and after seeing this commercial, I got one!
This was uploaded on my 4th birthday! Now I'm 15 time flies...
it feels like I just watched a whole film length movie!
This is so heartwarming!!!!!!
Time sure flies
I have something similar same car but from 2007 with the black convertible top and all black interior and black leather seats easily the best car I’ve ever owned but it feels like more than I car it’s not just a car to me I’ve always liked mustangs so every time I drive it im incredibly happy
Bad part is, It was only broadcast once. Thank God for RUclips, it will live on.
man. that brought a tear to my eye. i say "amen"
i drive an 05 Mustang. When I wanted to get a Stang build in the 60's I saw this and it changed my mind. It was modern with the body of the old skool ones. I wouldnt choose any European car over it... no matter how fast.
Brought tears to my eyes...
Im proud to own one of these. Love my 05 GT convertible. ❤
Most beautiful thing I've ever seen... God bless those brave men and women. And God bless Ford for bringing us all this beautiful car.
Greatest Mustang Commercial of all time Hell Yeah!! I got my 2005 RedFire Mustang GT in Nov. 04 She Is Still going strong at 56k miles!
My first car was/is (I still drive it) a 1985 Tbird... this commercial showed me why my family is a Ford family.
48 people drive Prius's
this really touched me.
My father owns a mustang, he had one way back when he was a kid. He bought the 2005 Mustang, in the same color as his long lost 69'.
Love it.
Great commercial. It honors for once those who deserve honor. Thanks.
Well done; it could easily have been made naive and sentimental but it wasn't. Its quite touching actually.
I have an 05 mineral grey GT to. My dad has a 69 gt:500 that Ive been waiting to drive, for the past 10 years.
Just don't forget to pay the notes son
I love this commercial.. I remember my mustang when I got back from Iraq. My lil bro hooked it up while I was gone. Best feeling in the world..
great commercial love watching it
This is the best modern model looks like the 64-67 mustang
This is beautiful! :)
there are ninjas cutting onions under my eyes again.....
wow that was a really well done commercial!!! makes me want to go out and buy one
Sorry for your troubles, but each car can have its problems and all dealerships are different. You didn't have to take it to the same dealer for warranty service. Any Ford dealer will accept it. I wouldn't judge all "American" cars on that. I've owned all types, but the simplicity of the current mustangs and how solid they are have sold me. The engine bay harks back to the 60's when the normal human could work on his own car. I have a 66 too... solid.
Awesome Commercial !!! GOD BLESS AMERICA , GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS !!!
I'm not an American or anything, but I always treat soldiers with the best respect possible., especially American soldiers. They do so much and give so much, it's only fair.
On topic: Beautiful, beautiful cars. Unfortunately we don't get Mustangs over here but we do get Ford Falcons and Holden Commodores. They are Muscle car in spirit and are used for V8 Supercars. :)
If my dad ever gives me a brand new car like i will asked to trade the new card for his old mustang. That will be my american dream to own a muscle classic car!!
Thats the best commercial I ever saw...
wow
I'm crying rn X3 what a good commercial.
this almost make me cry really good i love it
Best commercial ever
Awesome vid, wish there were more commercials like this honoring our troops.
That was awesome.
Outstanding
Hell yeah, and Thank You for serving.
I'm dreaming of buying a 2011 5.0 once i'm outta the military. I can't wait! I love this commercial.
If that commercial doesn't scream Americana, I don't know what dose. Great tribute to our Troops.
Awesome! This family owns two Mustangs, One F150 and a Focus! :o) Well, I drive a Pontiac Grand Prix GT, but that was "before".
Incredible!
A fine message of recognition and even sold their fish.
Life is good, with a mustang
This is a great commercial...
Now that made me want a Mustang
love this commerical
best commercial ever
great commercial, i love ford, i always will, and thats the only thing i'll drive
an american tradition, est. 1903
This looks like it could be a movie premier or something along those lines.
@mrsnake500 Thanks for sharing! This is one of the best commercials I have ever seen. I was one of those guys in 1968 that went overseas to jungleland. I had a mustang (66) in high school but got a differen car after a tree met that ne. I always wanted another one and got one in 2008 that is the same red as the one in this commercial. Just traded it in for a 2011 red one that has the old gt package and love it.
dat was soo cool. made me abite teary eyed
the recruitment add in 1967: "Three things worth fighting for; The beach boys, apple pie, and the 67 mustang"
wow that was great! God Bless America! YEAH! I wish a safe return for everyone over there.
Commercial Art!
Jesus christ.. This is the best commercial ever.
...I've always known this to have HEART... Real heart ! __-The Ole-Man is quite the soft & loving guy beneath the "Mans-Man" exterior~__-Great item for Gramps to share w/his grand son... -Yessir~ ___-W. Bill Springer, -Veteran
Was thinking Chevy should make a commercial like this but with an astronaut to advertise the new C8.
I'm a Chevy guy, But Great story Thank you Ford!!! Suppor our Troops!!
Awesome commercial well done ford motor company an ametican company saying thankyou to true american heros thankyou to all our troops and God bless you.
so, did you find the massive weapons?
Beautiful :')
Best Commercial EVER! :)
Not me watching this while I’m Germany not able to get my mind off the mustang I bought before I came here lol
Soooo...so TRUE, "4doororphan", so TRUE! I dare say that YOU are a Viet Vet!! Because ONLY a Viet Vet can "feel" THIS! It brings me to tears EVERY time I see this! When I first saw this "commercial", it brought to me to serious tears! I thought, "Man! I wish I had a Dad like that!"
LONG STORY SHORT...after I saw THIS commercial, I told The LORD, "Wish I had a Dad like that!" THE VERY NEXT DAY, I TOOK MY CAR TO A FORD DEALERSHIP NEARBY AND THEY WERE ABLE TO APPROVE MY TRADE IN FOR AN 2009!
in my country, a soldier came back from serving in irak and he died on his way home in a car accident :(