In the Euro NCAP testing, all-new Ford Ranger pickup obtains the world's first 5-star rating for security affairs. Ford Ranger is considered able to deliver security for adult passengers, children and even pedestrians.
Ford Rangers make history. When the car is usually considered a newfangled saloon cars with the highest security level, now Ford Ranger align the car after it scored double cabin 5 star rating on safety testing in Europe. This is the first degree received by a certain model car pickup.
In safety tests, the Ford Ranger got a score of 89 and became the first pickup who score that high. For the protection of pedestrians, the Ford Ranger also gets high enough score that is 81.
"Vehicle safety is a core value at Ford Motor Company and the independent test results confirm that not only Ranger to be ranked highest in its class, but also one of the vehicles with the highest score ever assessed by Euro NCAP," said Stephen Odell, Chairman and CEO , Ford of Europe in the description, Thursday (27/10/2011).
"No one wants to be involved in an accident, but if the worst happens, the new Ranger is proven to provide exceptional protection for passengers of all ages as well as pedestrians," he added.
Beginning in 1997 and supported by several governments, automotive companies, consumers and insurance organizations, Euro NCAP is an independent authority of the largest and most respected in crash testing in Europe.
"With a good pedestrian protection, the Ford Ranger is undoubtedly increase the level of safety in a pick-up truck category, which until now has not been proven the safest," added the secretary general of Euro NCAP Michiel van Ratingen.
High level of security that is owned by the Ford Ranger is obtained thanks to the application of high strength steel throughout the body. Before the production, generation of new Ranger has been tested with virtual testing up to 9,000 tests and 110 tests performed in real time as well as 410 other testing to create a car that is completely safe for all.
"The new Ranger we do a lot of crash simulations before us to ensure all parts of the components of optimal vehicle safety," said Ford's chief engineer, Digital Innovation, Ford Asia Pacific and Africa Adam Frost.
"This is supported by a comprehensive crash test program. The end result is a world-class we are all very proud," he said again.
In Europe, besides airbags in front, side airbags are standard tools are applied. Other safety technologies including three-point seatbelts for all seating positions, with pre-tensioners and load limiters for front seats, as well as Ford BeltMinder technology which helps remind front seat occupants to wear their seatbelt.
Meanwhile, to maintain the safety of road users Ford created the structure of the front of the car in such a way that if there is an expected collision will not create pedestrian who was hit badly injured.
In addition, this car has also been applying the feature Electronic Stability Program (ESP) which uses sophisticated sensors to continuously monitor the behavior of the vehicle and help the stability and control.
Adaptive Load Control provides additional stability guarantees when dealing with heavy payloads. When driving downhill, Hill Descent Control to make sure the brake can be applied to control the vehicle at the specified speed. Or when stopped on a hill Hill Launch Assist helps the driver to bring mobi-line crept up without fear of car slid backwards even when the charge is full.
Trailer Sway Control feature monitors the behavior of vehicles and trailers that may be in tow by the appearance of this car to feel the sway of the trailer and find ways to cope with braking to reduce its impact.
