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We also dive into the downfall of the modern Mustang, why it’s lost its edge, and what’s really behind Ford’s decline as a brand.Alex Flores Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ydbt4lifeAlex Flores Youtube Channel:  @YDBT4LIFE  JOIN THE STREET ALPHA FAM: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5xkl31kHBnpjS4OB6RABA/joinFOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcastTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcastSPONSORS:MINTY DETAILING: https://www.instagram.com/mintydetailing/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/street-alpha/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy"},"annotations":[{"startTime":3605.733,"endTime":3612.636,"type":"car","title":"Ford Mustang","url":"/cars/ford/mustang","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/1966_Ford_Mustang_coupe_white_001.jpg","quote":"...EAKER_00]: Okay. 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