Ford Escort
1997-2002 modelsresults also apply to: 1997-99 Mercury Tracer
MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage | Injury measures | Restraints/dummy kinematics | |||
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| Head/neck | Chest | Leg/foot, left | Leg/foot, right | ||
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer were redesigned for the 1997 model year. Note: 2001-02 model Escort sedans were sold when new only to fleets, and the Tracer was discontinued after the 1999 model year.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the B-pillar.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, chest, and right leg 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 likely. Head acceleration from the B-pillar hit was low.
Left to right:
- Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
- The door sill crushed, but the driver's upper interior survival space was maintained reasonably well. There was virtually no movement of the steering wheel.
- Even in the highest position, the head restraint isn't high enough to effectively protect an average-size male.
- High forces indicating the likelihood of injury were recorded on the dummy's right leg during the offset test.
Additional features:
- Built-in child restraints (optional, 1997 models only)
- Antilock brakes (optional)
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 1997 Ford Escort LX 4-door
- Class: Small car
- Weight: 2,538 lbs.
- Side airbags: none
- Wheelbase: 98 in.
- Length: 174 in.
- Width: 66 in.
- Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
- EPA ratings: 26 mpg city | 34 mpg highway
