Focus Coupe received the highest possible ratings in frontal crash testing performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the U.S.
2008 Focus received the highest possible ratings in frontal offset and rear-impact testing from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). 2009 Focus is anticipated to receive the same ratings and has not yet been side-impact tested.
Ford Focus is significantly less expensive to repair than 19 other small cars, including the Toyota Prius according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
MyKey™, another innovation from the company that introduced SYNC®, allows parents to limit speed and audio volume to encourage teens to drive safer.
Harris Interactive Survey shows that many parents would allow teens to drive more often if their vehicle was equipped with MyKey – helping young drivers build road safety experience.
MyKey will debut as a standard feature next year on the 2010 Focus coupe and will quickly be offered on many other Ford and Lincoln models.
The 2009 Ford Flex, Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKS earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) ‘Top Safety Pick’ award with their outstanding safety features, surpassing their closest rival Honda.
In addition to electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes, standard safety features on Flex, MKS, Fusion and Milan include:
Six Standard Air Bags and Ford’s Personal Safety System®: Safety features include six air bags (dual-stage driver and front-passenger air bags, thorax side air bags for front-seat occupants and side-impact air curtains), safety belt pretensioners, seat weight-sensing system for the front passenger seat and crash-severity sensing.
Ford’s BeltMinder®, a safety belt reminder technology for the driver and front passenger that takes over after the initial safety belt reminder stops chiming.
LATCH: The Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren system provides convenient mounting points for compatible child seats.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: This system warns a driver if one or more tires are underinflated. An active pressure sensor with a radio transmitter is mounted inside each tire. A receiver in the vehicle monitors each transmitter, and if tire pressure is not within specific limits, it will activate a visual warning light.
Safety is a top purchase consideration, second only to fuel efficiency, so the top safety ratings and competitive fuel economy of Flex, MKS, and Fusion are a winning combination for consumers.
The Edge – what can one say about this crossover vehicle with its sporty, sleek design and remarkable flexibility it’s a real crowd pleaser. Boasting sedan-like handling, a sophisticated 6 speed automatic transmission and a lively Duratec V6 engine, fun to drive is a definite understatement.
Seating for up to 5 adults or almost 70 cu. ft. of available cargo space mean the Edge is not only a great weekend-getaway CUV but also a great all round family vehicle. An optional rear seat DVD entertainment system features an 8-in. color LCD screen, remote control, and 2 wireless headsets. The standard center console offers versatility with movable dividers giving you loads of storage possibilities and also includes an audio input jack for personal MP3 players.
The driver-centric interior styling puts the wheel mounted cruise control and secondary audio controls within easy reach. Standard on every Edge is Sirius satellite radio with 100% commercial free sports, news, music and entertainment programming. As well to ensure driver and front passenger are warm and comfortable on those chilly morning commutes the Edge comes with standard heated front bucket seats.
“Ford is a leader in safety and fuel economy - not even Toyota or Honda can match the new Escape’s safety and fuel efficiency ratings.”
The 2009 Ford Escape and Escape Hybrid are now ranking above the small SUVs offered by Toyota and Honda in Safety and Fuel Efficiency ratings respectively.
“We’ve devoted many hours to analyzing and developing the body structure, safety belts and air bags of Escape for better performance in front and side impact crashes,” said Steve Kozak, chief engineer for safety systems, Ford Motor Company. “We’ve taken our compact SUVs to the next level of safety and have achieved better ratings than fierce competitors such as Toyota.” (more…)
The Edge
