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Ford Explorer and Ford Sport Trac Get Best Crash Test Ratings in 2006 with Mercury Mountaineer

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The Ford Motor Company proudly announced their high ratings on the Ford Explorer and Ford Sport Trac from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety relating to their frontal offset crash test results. The vehicles got the highest scores possible and with the NHTSA's crash test ratings for frontal and side impact crashes and this new rating supports the Ford Motor Companies' increased efforts and awareness to safety. Although the Ford Explorer has improved year over year for rollover statistics, it still maintains only three out of five stars.
 
The 2006 Ford Explorer and the 2007 Sport Trac earned the highest safety rating possible from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for frontal offset crash testing. Although the Ford Explorer still earns only three out of five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for its 23% rollover rate, this crash test rating is a positive sign for the automaker.

The Ford fullsize-SUV earn highest IIHS frontal crash test rating

marathonrally.com - 4/3/2006 6:57 AM

With 10 advanced safety innovations as standard equipment, Explorer, Mountaineer and Sport Trac offer the most active and passive safety features in their class. Four of these are new adaptive technologies specifically designed for Ford’s stringent internal safety targets.
 
"Ford Motor Company is building on a legacy of introducing industry-first safety technologies that help provide increased protection in accidents," Cischke said. "These vehicles offer impressive handling and braking combined with AdvanceTrac® with industry-exclusive Roll Sta
 
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