Ford EcoSport Safety Ratings

No matter what kind of car you drive around the Doylestown, Warminster, and Philadelphia areas, you need to know it's safe. Interior comforts and advanced technology are always nice, of course, but safety should be your primary concern. Fortunately, there's one crossover that might just be the perfect combination.

The Ford EcoSport is renowned for its efficiency, but this advanced crossover is also remarkably safe. With impressive crash test results and a plethora of innovative safety features, you can drive with peace of mind every time you're behind the wheel. Learn more about the Ford EcoSport safety ratings, and discover if they meet the needs of you and your family at Fred Beans Ford of Doylestown today!

NHTSA Rating

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conducts tests measuring the safety of most new vehicle models that hit the market. Simply put, they do this by crashing these cars into walls at high speeds and measuring the damage to their dummies inside. It's a bit more scientific than that, but being a dummy inside the EcoSport isn't so bad.

When it comes to side crashes especially, the EcoSport is the star of the show. In fact, it earned a full five stars in every category from side barrier tests to side pole ratings for both the front and rear seats. The rollover rating came in at four stars, which is something most crossovers can't surpass thanks to their top-heavy design. The EcoSport resulted in no tip when submitted to dynamic tip tests.

Safety Technology

Ford engineered the EcoSport with plenty of advanced technology, but you may be surprised to find out just how much of that technology was dedicated to safety. The EcoSport features the available Blind Spot Information System, which will alert you every time a vehicle is detected in your blind spot. Using this same technology, you can also utilize cross-traffic alert that will send you a warning if an oncoming car is detected when you're backing out of a parking spot.

Arguably more impressive is the emergency brake assist system. Should this system detect an imminent collision ahead or feel that you're not hitting the brakes hard enough, it will automatically apply maximum brake pressure to reduce the damage of the collision or possibly avoid it altogether.

Other Safety Features

In addition to the remarkable technologies in the EcoSport, this crossover also features an innovative air bag system. Known as the Personal Safety System, it features dual-stage driver and front-passenger air bags that will adjust inflation levels in accordance with the severity of the collision. Passengers up front also get the added benefit of knee air bags.

Your rear passengers are protected as well thanks to the Safety Canopy System side-curtain air bags. They come standard in every EcoSport model and offer added protection in the event of any side collision or rollover. Additionally, the rear outboard seating positions feature a LATCH system, so you can keep the little ones safe and secure.

Test Drive the Ford EcoSport

While the Ford EcoSport safety ratings are certainly impressive, there's so much more this crossover can offer. Head down to Fred Beans Ford of Doylestown to learn more. As a leading Ford dealer in the Philadelphia, Doylestown, and Warminster areas, you can be sure that our team will help you find out whether the EcoSport is right for you. Schedule your test drive today!