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SAFETY
Rated Safest 7 Passenger Crossover
What does it take to earn the distinction of being rated the safest 7-passenger
crossover in America? It takes earning full 5-star crash test ratings from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).* It also takes achieving
the designation of "Top Safety Pick" from the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS). When you consider how well Taurus X is designed, built, and
equipped for safety, chances are you won't want any other full-size crossover
for your family.
*Star ratings are part of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation's Safercar.gov
Program (www.safercar.gov).
NHTSA 5 Star Safety
With its strong body design and impressive list of passive safety features, the
Taurus X has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA)
highest 5-star rating for not only the front crash test (driver and passenger)
but also the side crash test (front and rear outboard passengers). That's
complete 5-star protection. Star ratings are part of the U.S. Dept. of
Transportation's Safercar.gov Program (www.safercar.gov).
IIHS "Top Safety Pick"
Being named the "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(IIHS) isn't like getting your name picked out of a hat. It's a distinction that
must be earned. Taurus X achieved the highest ratings in all three IIHS
categories: a 40-mph frontal offset crash test that assesses structural design;
a side-impact crash test that simulates getting struck by an SUV or pickup
truck; and a rear crash-protection test that focuses on whiplash prevention.
IIHS criteria for "Top Safety Pick" are quite demanding. And Taurus X, equipped
with numerous safety features including standard AdvanceTrac® Electronic
Stability Control System, is more than up to the challenge.
Safety Features Standard
Taurus X comes with dual-stage front airbags, front seat side airbags for the
driver and front passenger, plus the Safety Canopy® System with rollover sensor
and side curtain airbags - that's a total of six airbags. Taurus X also comes
with AdvanceTrac® Stability Control, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, Tire Pressure
Monitoring System, and many more safety features.
SPACE Architecture
SPACE Architecture™ stands for Ford's patented Side Protection And Cabin
Enhancement architecture. This advanced engineering feature utilizes advanced
crash force management techniques designed to help channel impact forces around
and away from the passenger cabin. It also provides a raised mounting point so
you can sit higher for a more commanding view of the road.
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