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Ford Explorer

2011-13 models

2013 Ford Explorer

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

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

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

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Test details:

The Ford Explorer was redesigned for the 2011 model year and now shares the same basic design as the Ford Flex. 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. The driver side curtain airbag deployed during the crash.

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: head curtain airbags for all three rows of seats and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover
Passenger knee airbag: a separate airbag in the lower instrument panel designed to minimize knee injuries in frontal crashes (beginning with 2013 models)
Inflatable seat belts (optional in second row outboard seats)
Electronic stability control, includes roll stability control
Antilock brakes

Tested vehicle specifications:

2011 Ford Explorer XLT 4wd
Class: Midsize SUV
Weight: 4,765 lbs.
Side airbags: head curtain airbags for all three rows of seats and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 113 in.
Length: 197 in.
Width: 79 in.
Engine: 3.5 L V6
EPA ratings: 17 mpg city | 23 mpg highway

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Last updated: July 24, 2012