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Ford Focus 4-door

2012-13 models
2013 Top Safety Pick 2013 Ford Focus

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 Acceptable 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 Focus 4-door sedan and hatchback were redesigned for the 2012 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Ford as part of frontal crash test verification. The frontal ratings apply to both the sedan and hatchback versions of the Focus.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. The driver side curtain airbag deployed during the crash.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would be possible.

Additional features:

  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Electronic stability control
  • Antilock brakes

Tested vehicle specifications:

  • 2012 Ford Focus Titanium 4-door
  • Class: Small car
  • Weight: 3,009 lbs.
  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Wheelbase: 104 in.
  • Length: 172 in.
  • Width: 72 in.
  • Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
  • EPA ratings: 27 mpg city | 37 mpg highway

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Last updated: October 23, 2012

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