The National Highway Transportation
Safety Administration's recent crash testing has yielded Ford-friendly results:
2013 Ford models have been awarded five stars overall.
The 2013 Ford Taurus and 2013 Ford
Explorer, according to the NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program, have earned the
top scores for overall vehicles. The assessment takes into consideration
frontal and side impacts and the vehicle's resistance to rollovers. Though Ford
models have always been commended for their comfort, style, and safety, this is
the first time that these models have made such high marks.
Ford attributes the coveted
five-star ratings to the redesign of the passenger airbag and the new restraint
systems. The Explorer, in addition, has added a new airbag on the passenger
side at knee height. Both models come with airbags on both the driver and front
passenger, and both are dual-stage.
Especially in the northeast, having
a vehicle that is suited to the ever-changing weather conditions is important.
In the NJ area, weather has been harsh so far this winter. There's ice on the
roads in the early morning, and the winter season hasn't been light on
precipitation. Plus, in the summer, you want a vehicle that's great for heading
down the shore and taking camping trips.
You
should never compromise safety, no matter what you want your car to do. For New
Jerseyans that are looking for vehicles that suit their lifestyle and location,
have plenty of style, and don't skimp on the safety, there are plenty of Ford dealers in NJ that will point
them in the direction of the highly-ranked 2013 Explorer or Taurus models.Labels: NJ Ford Dealers