Monday 8 August 2011

Crash Test 2003-08 Ford Crown Victoria / Towncar (Side) IIHS

Ford Crown Victoria 2003-08 models results also apply to: 2003-08 Mercury Grand MarquisSIDE IMPACT TEST WITHOUT OPTIONAL SIDE AIRBAGS OVERALL EVALUATION: Poor Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg Driver Marginal Poor Marginal Marginal Poor Rear passenger Good Good Good Acceptable Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories. Test details: The Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis were re-engineered for the 2003 model year. Two tests of the Crown Victoria were conducted, one a 2007 model equipped with optional side airbags, and one a 2006 model without side airbags. These vehicles are rated separately, except that the structural ratings and rear passenger injury and head protection ratings for both vehicles are based on both tests. Injury measures: Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would be likely in a crash of this severity. Serious skull fracture and/or brain injuries plus serious neck injuries would also be possible, as well as fractures of the pelvis and left femur. Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head protection: Driver — The dummy's head was hit by the window sill of the driver door, producing high head injury measures. Rear passenger — The dummy's head was hit by the pillar behind the rear passenger door ...

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