Ford Motor Company is giving consumers the opportunity to get in touch with their “Mustang side” through a new “’10 Unleashed” campaign, part of its 2010 Mustang launch.

Through August 15, consumers will have the opportunity of living out their ultimate experience behind the wheel of a ’10 Mustang – whether drifting in Japan like world champion Vaughn Gittin, Jr. or customizing a new Mustang using Ford Racing Performance Parts.

“During its 45 years, Mustang has touched people’s lives in so many different ways, and we’ve enjoyed hearing those stories leading up to the introduction of the new ’10 Mustang,” said Allison Revier, Ford Mustang brand manager. “Now, it’s time to look forward and create new stories to fill the next chapter in the history book of America’s favorite musclecar.”

Consumers are asked to submit their own Mustang dream experience in 250 words or less via Ford’s “The ’10 Unleashed” site at www.the2010mustang.com/. Written submissions will be judged based on creativity, uniqueness, and execution of idea. Winning submissions will be selected every few weeks, and winners will be able to turn their Mustang experience into reality.

In all, Ford will have 10 once-in-a-lifetime experiences, some created by Ford and some created by consumers. Recently, Ford Racing and Falken Tire Mustang drift racer Vaughn Gittin, Jr. was selected to live out his ultimate experience of traveling to Japan with a new ’10 Ford Mustang and experiencing his sport amongst those who originated it on the streets and tracks all over the country. Video documentaries of Mustang experiences are available at www.the2010mustang.com/.