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 KZfaq was even around. Somehow it found it's way on here. So great to see people still enjoying it.

9 years later, still a great commercial with a touching story. And that 05 model is still beautiful

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.

Damn you Ford! Why couldn't all commercials be like this.

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!!

This video just made me so proud to own a 2005 Ford Mustang GT as a Army service member

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

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!

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.

I'd piss my pants if my father ever got me a Mustang! :D

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

that 69 Mustang is crazy thick tho 🔥🔥🔥

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!

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.

It' s not the best ford commercial ever, it's.....THE BEST COMMERCIAL EVER!!

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.

The greatest commercial ever made, made me cry seriously.

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!

RESPECT US SOLDIERS.... FROM ITALIAN AIRBORNE! MUSTANG!!!

I've seen this a bunch of times and it makes me tear up.....wow!

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.

This commercial is very good, and the 2 Mustangs look EXCELLENT! The Ford Five-Hundred was a nice touch too :) . Proud Ford driver!!!

it feels like I just watched a whole film length movie!

This is a great commercial and reminds me of how lucky I am to be a American. Thank You Ford Motor Car Company.

Loved this commercial! made me smile thinking I have a beauty myself! 2005 GT Premium!

This was uploaded on my 4th birthday! Now I'm 15 time flies...

Brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful.

Hats off to all the vets and current soldiers. Awesome commercial!

Great commercial, makes me love my Mustang even more!

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.

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

Awesome! This should be aired today as it is still current.

Bad part is, It was only broadcast once. Thank God for KZfaq, it will live on.

This is so heartwarming!!!!!!

48 people drive Prius's

Just don't forget to pay the notes son

When the 05 Mustangs came out, I wanted one and after seeing this commercial, I got one!

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!!

Semper Fi! Served in the Corps during the same years......Bought my first Mustang yesterday!

Time sure flies

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.

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!

Im proud to own one of these. Love my 05 GT convertible. ❤

man. that brought a tear to my eye. i say "amen"

My first car was/is (I still drive it) a 1985 Tbird... this commercial showed me why my family is a Ford family.

This is the best modern model looks like the 64-67 mustang

Well done; it could easily have been made naive and sentimental but it wasn't. Its quite touching actually.

“I don’t know what to say” “You don’t have to say anything son, we’re just glad your home “ “WTF…a V6!”

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..

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.

Brought tears to my eyes...

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.

Whoever produced this was no thirty-something. There is NO way to set the stage for someone viewing this for the first time. You just give them the link, & step back.There are so many underlining aspects of this. Show this to any Nam Vet and be prepared for the resonse. It would have made no difference what the car was, Vette, Cuda, Camaro, the message is the same. In all the world, there is no family like a Military family. Port Huron, MI says "God bless America"

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. :)

Was thinking Chevy should make a commercial like this but with an astronaut to advertise the new C8.

there are ninjas cutting onions under my eyes again.....

Great commercial. It honors for once those who deserve honor. Thanks.

If that commercial doesn't scream Americana, I don't know what dose. Great tribute to our Troops.

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.

I'm dreaming of buying a 2011 5.0 once i'm outta the military. I can't wait! I love this commercial.

Incredible! A fine message of recognition and even sold their fish.

Awesome! This family owns two Mustangs, One F150 and a Focus! :o) Well, I drive a Pontiac Grand Prix GT, but that was "before".

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!

the recruitment add in 1967: "Three things worth fighting for; The beach boys, apple pie, and the 67 mustang"

this really touched me.

wow that was a really well done commercial!!! makes me want to go out and buy one

Not me watching this while I’m Germany not able to get my mind off the mustang I bought before I came here lol

I'm crying rn X3 what a good commercial.

This is beautiful! :)

Awesome vid, wish there were more commercials like this honoring our troops.

Thats the best commercial I ever saw... wow

Life is good, with a mustang

Hell yeah, and Thank You for serving.

Jesus christ.. This is the best commercial ever.

Wow...just wow.... I may not be a Ford fan, but this was one brilliant ad. So what if it used underhanded pathos? It's still a wonderful thank-you to the troops.

Now that made me want a Mustang

This looks like it could be a movie premier or something along those lines.

Ford F-150 - best selling truck for 30 years running. Ford Explorer - best selling SUV on the planet. Need I say more?

this is such a serious commercial, very unlike ford today, the whole entire 5 minutes i was waiting for Sarcasm or something to jump out at me. If it was ford today it would be something like this: the dad is ripping the new mustang and completely forgot that his son is back from the war, which technically what the commercial was building up to in the first place

Touching. I thought the dad was going to give him his car. I was pleasantly surprised.

The music from 3:56 to the end makes this such a moment.

Best commercial ever

great commercial love watching it

this almost make me cry really good i love it

Awesome Commercial !!! GOD BLESS AMERICA , GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS !!!

this shouldnt be a commercial for ford this should be a commercial for America!!!!

@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'm a Chevy guy, But Great story Thank you Ford!!! Suppor our Troops!!

This is a great commercial...

- Everyone please openly show your support for America's brave men and women making great sacrifices year after year (and their families) for the sake of this great Nation! Hoorah! - Love that Mustang GT.

wow that was great! God Bless America! YEAH! I wish a safe return for everyone over there.

great commercial, i love ford, i always will, and thats the only thing i'll drive an american tradition, est. 1903

The first thing I bought when I got back the first time was a Mustang.

...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

in my country, a soldier came back from serving in irak and he died on his way home in a car accident :(