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RE&T: 2014 Source Book
Es
cape
Escape
Safety/Security
2014
Crash Test Ratings — IIHS
IIHS Ratings
The 2013 Escape was named a “Top Safety Pick” and
received the highest possible rating in each of the
following tests performed by the Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety (IIHS). It is expected 2014 Escape will
receive the same ratings.
Front Moderate Overlap Test
• Vehicle impacts a fixed barrier at 40 mph. Only
40% of the vehicle’s front surface makes
contact with the barrier
Front Small Overlap Test
• Vehicle impacts a fixed barrier at 40 mph. Only 25%
of the vehicle’s front surface makes contact with
the rigid barrier
Side Impact Test
• A 3300-lb. barrier moving at 31 mph strikes the
side of a stationary vehicle on the driver side at
a 90° angle
Roof Strength Test
• A metal plate is pushed against the corner of the
vehicle roof at constant speed
• The maximum force sustained by the roof
before 5" of crush is measured, and then compared
to the vehicle weight to determine a strength-to-
weight ratio
Rear Impact Test
• Vehicle’s front seat is mounted on a platform that is
accelerated forward
• This simulates the stationary vehicle being hit from
behind and tests for whiplash injury
2013 IIHS Top Safety Pick
IIHS Test
Test Evaluation Result
Front Moderate Overlap
G
Good
Front Small Overlap
Not tested
Side Impact
G
Good
Roof Strength
G
Good
Rear Impact
G
Good
Stability Control
Available
(1)
(1) Escape features standard AdvanceTrac with RSC.
