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Ford Taurus

2010-13 models
2013 Top Safety Pick 2013 Ford Taurus

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics
Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right
Good Good Good Good Good Good

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

Good Good Acceptable Acceptable Marginal Marginal Poor Poor

Test details:

The Ford Taurus was re-engineered and restyled for the 2010 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Ford as part of frontal crash test verification.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. After the dummy moved forward into the airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury.

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

Additional features:

  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover
  • Electronic stability control
  • Antilock brakes
  • Daytime running lights (optional on vehicles sold to fleets)

Tested vehicle specifications:

  • 2010 Ford Taurus Limited 4-door 4wd
  • Class: Large family car
  • Weight: 4,253 lbs.
  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Wheelbase: 113 in.
  • Length: 203 in.
  • Width: 76 in.
  • Engine: 3.5 L V6
  • EPA ratings: 17 mpg city | 25 mpg highway

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Last updated: April 25, 2012

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