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Ford Taurus

2000-06 models

results also apply to: 2000-05 Mercury Sable

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

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Test details:

The Ford Taurus and the Mercury Sable were redesigned for the 2000 model year to provide more advanced occupant restraint features. The Sable was discontinued after the 2005 model year, and the 2006 Taurus was sold primarily to fleets. The Taurus was then discontinued after the 2006 model year.

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.

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Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.
Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot injury measures were low.
Power-adjustable brake and accelerator pedals that move back and forth are an option that allows drivers of varying heights to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel yet still reach the foot pedals.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags (optional).
Antilock brakes (optional)
Daytime running lights (optional on cars sold to fleets)

Tested vehicle specifications:

2000 Ford Taurus SES 4-door
Class: Large family car
Weight: 3,333 lbs.
Side airbags: front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags
Wheelbase: 108 in.
Length: 198 in.
Width: 73 in.
Engine: 3.0 L V6
EPA ratings: 19 mpg city | 28 mpg highway

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Last updated: October 6, 2006