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Thanks for that info! I didn't realize stability control was federally required. A quick Google search and I learned it's been required since 2011 - for ten years.Apparently the "rear defrost" never materialized in any trim at any cost. I don't think it would be necessary.
Also things like curtain airbags, stability control, rear camera, TPMS, ABS - all of these are federally mandated and are on all new cars. That's why it's hardly worth mentioning.
I do think manufacturers should list these safety features, required or not. How many consumers are aware of this? Probably not many.
Same goes for things like the Ford 2.5 hybrid engine -- does it have four valves per cylinder or two? Does it have overhead cam? If so, single or dual? Ford doesn't say a word about this and it's the kind of detail I like to know. Strangely, Ford does emphasize that the 2.5 hybrid engine is an "Atkinson Cycle" engine. Who the hell knows what that is? I had to Google it, and when it comes to cars and engines I consider myself to be pretty knowledgeable.
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