Applies to 2005-07 models
| Overall evaluation | G |
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| Structure and safety cage | A |
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| Driver injury measures |
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| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | A |
| Pelvis/leg | A |
| Head protection | G |
| Rear passenger injury measures |
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| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis/leg | G |
| Head protection | G |
| Side crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle categories.
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The 2007 Mercury Montego is a twin of the tested vehicle.
The Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego were introduced in the 2005 model year. The cars were re-engineered with a new engine for the 2008 model year and renamed the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable. In addition, electronic stability control was introduced as an option beginning with the 2008 models. The engineering changes do not affect side impact performance.
Side airbags were made standard in all 2007 Montego models and in 2007 Five Hundred models manufactured after September 2006. Beginning with 2008 models, all Taurus and Sable models also have standard side airbags.
Two tests of a 2006 Five Hundred were conducted, one with optional side airbags for the driver and rear passenger, and one without. These vehicles are rated separately, except that the structural ratings for both vehicles are based on both tests.
Injury measures
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries, as well as a fracture of the pelvis, would be possible 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 and a side airbag that deployed from the seat.
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 | 2006 Ford Five Hundred SEL 4-door |
| Weight | 3,717 lbs. |
| Side airbags | optional front and rear head curtain airbags and optional front seat-mounted torso airbags |
| Wheelbase | 113 in. |
| Length | 201 in. |
| Width | 74 in. |
| Engine | 3.0 L V6 |
| EPA ratings | 21 mpg city / 29 mpg highway |
How this test is conducted
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CES0528 | CES0613 |
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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. | -11.5 | -10.5 |
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Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CES0528 |
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| Head HIC-15 | 273 |
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| Neck |
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| Tension (kN) | 0.7 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.0 |
| Shoulder |
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| Lateral deflection (mm) | 48 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 2.0 |
| Torso |
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| Maximum deflection (mm) | 46 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 39 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 4.29 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.87 |
| Pelvis |
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| Iliac force (kN) | 2.2 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 3.5 |
| Combined force (kN) | 5.5 |
| Left femur |
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| L-M
force
(kN) | 0.7 |
| L-M
moment
(Nm) | 34 |
| A-P
moment
(Nm)
| 26 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CES0528 |
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| Head HIC-15 | 316 |
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| Neck |
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| Tension (kN) | 0.5 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.6 |
| Shoulder |
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| Lateral deflection (mm) | 13 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.2 |
| Torso |
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| Maximum deflection (mm) | 34 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 26 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.98 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.64 |
| Pelvis |
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| Iliac force (kN) | 0.7 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 3.3 |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.7 |
| Left femur |
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| L-M
force
(kN) | 0.6 |
| L-M
moment
(Nm) | 81 |
| A-P
moment
(Nm)
| 12 |