Ford Ranger extended cab
1999-2009 modelsresults also apply to: 1999-2009 Mazda B Series extended cab
SIDE IMPACT TEST NO SIDE AIRBAGS AVAILABLE
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Injury measures | Head protection | Structure/safety cage | |||
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| Head/neck | Torso | Pelvis/leg | |||
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Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Ford Ranger and Mazda B Series were redesigned for the 1998 model year. Extended cab models with four doors were introduced in the 1999 model year, and this version was used in the side impact test. The Mazda B Series was discontinued after the 2009 model year. Structure ratings are based on this test and on a later test of a 2010 Ranger model with side airbags. NOTE: the ratings are based only on the driver, and the side-facing rear jump seats weren’t tested because they are not recommended for safe transport.
Injury measures:
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would be likely in a crash of this severity. Serious neck injuries and a fracture of the pelvis would also be possible.
Rear passenger — No passenger dummy present - jump seats not recommended for safe transport.
Head protection:
Driver — Although the intruding barrier did not hit the dummy's head in this test, the head was not protected from contacts outside the vehicle. This indicates that only slightly different crash circumstances could produce a direct hit to a person's head.
Rear passenger — No passenger dummy present - jump seats not recommended for safe transport.
Left to right:
- View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.
- View of the vehicle after the crash with the driver door removed, showing the damage to the occupant compartment.
- Action shot taken during the side impact crash test showing the driver dummy's head leaning well outward and approaching the window sill.
- Smeared greasepaint shows where the dummy's shoulder and arm stub were struck by the sill and door trim panel, respectively. The vehicle offered no protection for the head.
Additional features:
- Antilock brakes (standard beginning with 2001 models; optional on 1999-2000 models). Note: rear-wheel antilock brakes standard on 1999-2000 models.
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2008 Ford Ranger XLT (2wd SuperCab)
- Class: Small pickup
- Weight: 3,536 lbs.
- Side airbags: none
- Wheelbase: 126 in.
- Length: 204 in.
- Width: 69 in.
- Engine: 3.0 L V6
- EPA ratings: 15 mpg city | 20 mpg highway
