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2018 Ford Escape

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2018 Ford Escape

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Crashworthiness

Small overlap front
Driver-side

A
Passenger-side

P
Moderate overlap front

G
Side

G
Roof strength

G
Head restraints & seats

G

Crash avoidance & Mitigation

Front crash prevention

Basic

with optional
equipment

Headlights

only certain
trims/options

Child Seat Anchors (LATCH)
ease of use

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Other model years
Small overlap front:
Driver-side
Small overlap front:
Passenger-side
Moderate overlap front
Side
Roof strength
Head restraints & seats
Power cloth seat
Front crash prevention
Headlights
Child seat anchors (LATCH)
ease of use

SE — cloth seats
Other safety features

The photos and videos shown here may be of a different model, model year or body type from the one selected. The ratings of one vehicle often apply to other models if they are built on the same platform. In addition, a test of a vehicle from one model year may apply to earlier or later model years if the vehicle hasn't been significantly redesigned.

Photos
Video

2017 Ford Escape driver-side small overlap test
Applies to 2017-18 models
2018 Ford Escape passenger-side small overlap test
Applies to 2013-18 models
2013 Ford Escape moderate overlap test
Applies to 2013-18 models

Model year	Small overlap front		Moderate overlap front	Side	Roof strength	Head restraints & seats	Front crash prevention	Headlights	LATCH ease of use
Model year	Driver	Passenger	Moderate overlap front	Side	Roof strength	Head restraints & seats	Front crash prevention	Headlights	LATCH ease of use
2018	A	P	G	G	G	G	Basic	A	M
2017	A	P	G	G	G	G	Basic	A	M
2016	P	P	G	G	G	G	Not available	P	M
2015	P	P	G	G	G	G	Not available		M
2014	P	P	G	G	G	G	Not available
2013	P	P	G	G	G	G	Not available
2012			G	G	M	G
2011			G	G	M	G
2010			G	G	M	G
2009			G	G	M	G
2008			A	G	M	A
2007			A	G P		A
2006			A	G P		A
2005			A	G P		A
2004			M	G P
2003			M	G P
2002			M	G P
2001			M	G P

Test details
Technical measurements

Applies to 2017-18 models

Structure and safety cage	A
Overall evaluation	A
Injury measures
Head/neck	G
Chest	G
Hip/thigh	G
Lower leg/foot	G
Restraints and dummy kinematics	A
Important: Frontal crash test ratings should be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

The Ford Escape was redesigned for the 2013 model year. Beginning with 2017 models, the driver door hinge pillar was reinforced and the front-end structure was modified to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes.

Structure

The driver space was maintained reasonably well, with maximum intrusion of the upper interior of 12 cm at the upper hinge pillar and 9 at the instrument panel. Lower interior intrusion measured 8 cm at the hinge pillar.

Injury measures

Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Restraints and dummy kinematics

The dummy’s head contacted the frontal airbag but started to slide off the left side because the seat belt allowed excessive forward excursion of the head and torso. The side curtain airbag deployed and has sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with side structure and outside objects. The side torso airbag also deployed.

Tested vehicle specifications

Tested vehicle	2017 Ford Escape SE 4-door 4wd
Weight	3,650 lbs.
Side airbags	front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase	106 in.
Length	178 in.
Width	72 in.
Engine	1.5 L turbocharged 4-cylinder
EPA ratings	22 mpg city / 28 mpg highway

How this test is conducted

Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side

Test ID	CEN1622
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	8
Footrest (cm)	4
Left toepan (cm)	3
Brake pedal (cm)	3
Parking brake (cm)
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	1
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column	2
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	12
Upper dash (cm)	9
Lower instrument panel (cm)	5

Driver injury measures

Test ID	CEN1622
Head
HIC-15	113
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.8
Extension bending moment (Nm)	14
Maximum Nij	0.17
Chest maximum compression (mm)	26
Femur (kN)
Left	0.5
Right	1.1
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	3
Right	1
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.47
Right	0.43
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.7
Right	2.2
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	51
Right	49

Test details
Technical measurements

Applies to 2013-18 models

Structure and safety cage	P
Overall evaluation	P
Passenger injury measures
Head/neck	G
Chest	G
Hip/thigh	P
Lower leg/foot	G
Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics	M
Driver injury measures
Head/neck	G
Chest	G
Hip/thigh	G
Lower leg/foot	G
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics	G
Important: Frontal crash test ratings should be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

The Ford Escape was redesigned for the 2013 model year. Although Ford reinforced the structure starting with the 2017 model year on the driver side to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes, no such changes were made on the passenger side.

Structure

The passenger's space was seriously compromised by intruding structure. Upper interior intrusion measured as much as 27 cm at the upper hinge pillar and 19 cm at the dashboard. Maximum lower interior intrusion measured 22 cm at the hinge pillar. The door sill was pushed in laterally 10 cm toward the passenger dummy.

Passenger injury measures

Measures from the dummy indicate that injuries to the right hip would be likely in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.

Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics

The dummy’s head contacted the frontal airbag but then rolled around the right side. The side curtain airbag did not deploy, leaving the dummy's head vulnerable to contact with side structure and outside objects.

Driver injury measures

Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

The dummy’s movement was well controlled. The dummy’s head loaded the frontal airbag, which stayed in front of the dummy until rebound.

Tested vehicle specifications

Tested vehicle	2018 Ford Escape SE 4-door 4wd
Weight	3,641 lbs.
Side airbags	front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase	106 in.
Length	178 in.
Width	72 in.
Engine	1.5 L turbocharged 4-cylinder
EPA ratings	22 mpg city / 28 mpg highway

How this test is conducted

Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side

Test ID	CEP1807
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	22
Footrest (cm)	14
Right toepan (cm)	12
Center toepan (cm)	10
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	10
Upper occupant compartment
Center dash (cm)	16
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	27
Upper dash (cm)	19
Right lower dash (cm)	16

Passenger injury measures

Test ID	CEP1807
Head
HIC-15	75
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.0
Extension bending moment (Nm)	9
Maximum Nij	0.20
Chest maximum compression (mm)	20
Femur (kN)
Left	3.4
Right	16.1
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	1
Right	12
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	1
Right	100
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.38
Right	0.77
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.3
Right	1.9
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	42
Right	41

Driver injury measures

Test ID	CEP1807
Head
HIC-15	34
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.7
Extension bending moment (Nm)	16
Maximum Nij	0.17
Chest maximum compression (mm)	34
Femur (kN)
Left	0.5
Right	0.5
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	2
Right	1
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.39
Right	0.30
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	0.5
Right	0.2
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	21
Right	34

Test details
Technical measurements

Applies to 2013-18 models

Structure and safety cage	G
Overall evaluation	G
Injury measures
Head/neck	G
Chest	G
Leg/foot, left	G
Leg/foot, right	G
Restraints and dummy kinematics	G
Important: Frontal crash test ratings should be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

The Ford Escape was redesigned for the 2013 model year. Two moderate overlap frontal tests of the Escape were conducted, one by the Institute and the other by Ford as part of frontal crash test verification. Ratings are based on both tests, but the vehicle specifications shown below are based on the Institute’s test.

Injury measures

In each test, measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Restraints and dummy kinematics

Dummy movement was well controlled in both tests. The driver side curtain airbag deployed during the crash. After the dummy moved forward into the frontal airbag, its head contacted the side curtain airbag.

Tested vehicle specifications

Tested vehicle	2013 Ford Escape SE 4-door 4wd
Weight	3,675 lbs.
Side airbags	front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase	106 in.
Length	178 in.
Width	72 in.
Engine	1.6 L turbocharged 4-cylinder
EPA ratings	22 mpg city / 30 mpg highway

How this test is conducted

Measures of occcupant compartment intrusion on driver side

Test ID	VTF1205	CEF1206
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	6	8
Left (cm)	8	12
Center (cm)	8	10
Right (cm)	8	7
Brake pedal (cm)	3	2
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	1	1
Right (cm)	1	1
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	1	3
Rearward (cm)	1	-1
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	1	1

Driver injury measures

Test ID	VTF1205	CEF1206
Head
HIC-15	223	212
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.1	1.1
Extension bending moment (Nm)	12	23
Maximum Nij	0.22	0.23
Chest maximum compression (mm)	24	26
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	0.6	0.4
Femur force - right (kN)	0.6	0.5
Knee displacement - left (mm)	1	0
Knee displacement - right (mm)	1	0
Maximum tibia index - left	0.27	0.26
Maximum tibia index - right	0.35	0.36
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	1.7	1.6
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	2.0	2.2
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	38	61
Right	85	85

Test details
Technical measurements

Applies to 2013-18 models

Structure and safety cage	G
Overall evaluation	G
Driver injury measures
Head/neck	G
Torso	G
Pelvis/leg	G
Head protection	G
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck	G
Torso	G
Pelvis/leg	G
Head protection	G
Side crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle categories.

The Ford Escape was redesigned for the 2013 model year. Side impact ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Ford as part of side crash test verification.

Injury measures

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Head protection

Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Tested vehicle specifications

Tested vehicle	2013 Ford Escape SE 4-door 4wd
Weight	3,803 lbs.
Side airbags	standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase	106 in.
Length	178 in.
Width	72 in.
Engine	1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder
EPA ratings	22 mpg city / 30 mpg highway

How this test is conducted

Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side

Test ID	VTS1203
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.	-19.5

Driver injury measures

Test ID	VTS1203
Head HIC-15	160
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.8
Compression (kN)	0.3
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	41
Lateral force (kN)	1.8
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	27
Average deflection (mm)	21
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	2.70
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.29
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	1.6
Acetabulum force (kN)	1.5
Combined force (kN)	3.0
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.5
L-M moment (Nm)	47
A-P moment (Nm)	-25

Passenger injury measures

Test ID	VTS1203
Head HIC-15	118
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.2
Compression (kN)	0.3
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	37
Lateral force (kN)	2.0
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	32
Average deflection (mm)	19
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	3.00
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.41
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	0.5
Acetabulum force (kN)	2.5
Combined force (kN)	2.6
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.3
L-M moment (Nm)	50
A-P moment (Nm)	18

Test details

Applies to 2013-18 models

Overall evaluation	G
Curb weight	3,612 lbs
Peak force	18,167 lbs
Strength-to-weight ratio	5.03
Tested vehicle	2013 Ford Escape SE 4-door 4wd
Roof strength test ratings can be compared across vehicle categories.

In the test, the strength of the roof is determined by pushing a metal plate against one side of it at a slow but constant speed. The force applied relative to the vehicle's weight is known as the strength-to-weight ratio. This graph shows how the ratio varied as the test of this vehicle progressed. The peak strength-to-weight ratio recorded at any time before the roof is crushed 5 inches is the key measurement of roof strength.

A good rating requires a strength-to-weight ratio of at least 4. In other words, the roof must withstand a force of at least 4 times the vehicle's weight before the plate crushes the roof by 5 inches. For an acceptable rating, the minimum required strength-to-weight ratio is 3.25. For a marginal rating, it is 2.5. Anything lower than that is poor.

How this test is conducted

Test details
Technical measurements

Applies to 2018 models

Dynamic rating	G
Overall evaluation	G
Seat/head restraint geometry	G
Important: Ratings for head restraints & seats should be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

Seat type

Power cloth seat

How this test is conducted

Geometry
Seat type	Power cloth seat
Backset (mm)	7
Distance below top of head (mm)	5
Seat design parameters
Pass/fail	Pass
Max T1 acceleration (g)	12.0
Head contact time (ms)	41
Force rating	1
Neck forces
Max neck shear force (N)	3
Max neck tension (N)	318

Details

Applies to 2017-18 models

System details

Optional Forward Collision Warning and Brake Support

Package name

Optional Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Collision Warning and Brake Support

Overall evaluation

Basic

with optional
equipment

1 point total

Forward collision warning

This system meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's criteria for forward collision warning.

1 point

Low-speed autobrake

Not available.

0 points

High-speed autobrake

Not available.

0 points

How this rating is determined

Test details
Technical measurements

Ratings are given for 3 different headlight variations available for this vehicle.

Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:
Trim level(s)	Titanium trim equipped with Titanium Technology package
Low-beam headlight type	HID projector
High-beam headlight type	HID projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
Automatically switches between low beams and high beams (high-beam assist)?	Yes
Overall rating	A

Low beams

On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on the sharp left and both right curves and inadequate on the gradual left curve.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams

On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual right and gradual left curves and inadequate on the sharp right and sharp left curves.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and all 4 curves.

How this test is conducted

Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:
Trim level(s)	SE trim equipped with SE Technology package Titanium trim
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
Automatically switches between low beams and high beams (high-beam assist)?	No
Overall rating	M

Low beams

On the straightaway, visibility was fair on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams

On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.

How this test is conducted

Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:
Trim level(s)	S trim SE trim
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
Automatically switches between low beams and high beams (high-beam assist)?	No
Overall rating	P

Low beams

On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on the sharp left curve and inadequate on the gradual left and both right curves.

The low beams created some glare.

High beams

On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual left curve and inadequate on the sharp left and both right curves.

How this test is conducted

Trim level(s)	Titanium trim equipped with Titanium Technology package
Low-beam headlight type	HID projector
High-beam headlight type	HID projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2017-18 models	A

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	95.6 m	None
Straightaway left edge	49.7 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	61.6 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	48.1 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	51.5 m	None
150m radius left curve, left edge	45.6 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	143.3 m
Straightaway left edge	129.8 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	66.5 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	65.7 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	54.0 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	53.2 m

Trim level(s)	SE trim equipped with SE Technology package Titanium trim
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating Applies to 2017-18 models	M

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	90.5 m	None
Straightaway left edge	49.5 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	49.8 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	45.0 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	41.9 m	None
150m radius left curve, left edge	39.6 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	172.8 m
Straightaway left edge	113.2 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	58.3 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	55.5 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	46.5 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	46.3 m

Trim level(s)	S trim SE trim
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating Applies to 2017-18 models	P

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	95.5 m	36.1 %
Straightaway left edge	52.9 m	36.1 %
250m radius right curve, right edge	45.3 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	49.1 m	8.9 %
150m radius right curve, right edge	41.9 m	None
150m radius left curve, left edge	45.0 m	14.1 %

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	165.4 m
Straightaway left edge	136.4 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	61.9 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	66.1 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	51.2 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	52.0 m

Details
Technical measurements

Applies to 2015-18 models

How this rating is determined

Overall evaluation

Vehicle trim	SE
Seat type	cloth

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor and the ability to borrow lower anchors from the other seating positions.

Note: When anchors are borrowed, they aren't available to use in their designated positions.

	Good
	Acceptable
	Marginal
	Poor
	Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
	Tether anchor
	Lower anchors
	Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
	No hardware available

Details by seating position

1
1	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	difficult to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	Can be borrowed from 1 and 3
3
3	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors

Seat position 21

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	7
Clearance angle (degrees)	62
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	21
Clearance angle (degrees)	63
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No

Seat position 22

Lower anchor A
Lower latch is shared for this seat position
Lower anchor B
Lower latch is shared for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No

Seat position 23

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	19
Clearance angle (degrees)	64
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	21
Clearance angle (degrees)	46
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No

1	Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
2	Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover
3	Driver knee airbag: a separate airbag in the lower instrument panel designed to minimize knee injuries in frontal crashes
4	Electronic stability control, includes roll stability control
5	Antilock brakes
6	Daytime running lights

2018 Ford Escape

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Applies to 2017-18 models

Structure

Injury measures

Restraints and dummy kinematics

Tested vehicle specifications

Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side

Driver injury measures

Applies to 2013-18 models

Structure

Passenger injury measures

Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics

Driver injury measures

Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Tested vehicle specifications

Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side

Passenger injury measures

Driver injury measures

Applies to 2013-18 models

Injury measures

Restraints and dummy kinematics

Tested vehicle specifications

Measures of occcupant compartment intrusion on driver side

Driver injury measures

Applies to 2013-18 models

Injury measures

Head protection

Tested vehicle specifications

Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side

Driver injury measures

Passenger injury measures

Applies to 2013-18 models

Applies to 2018 models

Seat type

Applies to 2017-18 models

System details

Package name

Overall evaluation

Forward collision warning

Low-speed autobrake

High-speed autobrake

Low beams

High beams

Low beams

High beams

Low beams

High beams

Applies to 2015-18 models

Overall evaluation

Details by seating position

Seat position 21

Seat position 22

Seat position 23

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