Crash Test 2008 Ford Taurus X (Side Impact) IIHS

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Ford Taurus X 2008 models results also apply to: 2005-07 Ford Freestyle 2008 Top Safety Pick 2008 Ford Taurus X:good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH OPTIONAL HEAD CURTAIN AIRBAGS FOR ALL THREE ROWS OF SEATS AND OPTIONAL FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED TORSO AIRBAGS OVERALL EVALUATION: Good Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg Driver Good Acceptable Acceptable Good Acceptable Rear passenger Good Good Good Good Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories. Test details: The Ford Freestyle was introduced in the 2005 model year. The vehicle was re-engineered with a new engine for the 2008 model year and renamed the Ford Taurus X. In addition, electronic stability control was added as a standard feature beginning with the 2008 models. The engineering changes do not affect side impact performance. Side airbags were made standard in all 2007 Freestyle models manufactured after September 2006 (side airbags were optional in 2005-07 models built in September 2006 or earlier). Note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door. Beginning with 2008 models, all Taurus X models also have standard side airbags. Injury measures: Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and a fracture of the pelvis would be <b>...</b>

Keywords

Crash, Test, 2008, Ford, Taurus, (Side, Impact), IIHS, Freestlye

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