ANCAP crash test results

Ford Focus (LHD) (New Zealand) | 2007 on

Front+side+head airbags

Occupant protection score: 33.46 out of 37

Important note:

The left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

Model History and Safety Features

The Ford Focus was introduced in New Zealand during 2005. Side curtains became standard in New Zealand early in 2007.

Dual front airbags and antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are standard equipment. Side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard on all variants in New Zealand. Electronic stability control is standard on the Zetec variant in New Zealand. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. These seat belts also have load limiters. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

Occupant protection:

The Ford Focus scored 15.66 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver. The vehicle scored 15.80 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further two points in the optional pole test.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.66 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 4 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved rearwards by 51 mm. The brake pedal moved downwards 16mm. The steering wheel hub moved forwards 62mm, downwards 39mm and sideways 4mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 15mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash moderate manual effort was required to open the driver’s door.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. There were no knee hazards.

Side impact crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 3.80 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.

Injury measurements

Body region		Offset crash test at 64 km/h (v4.1)		Side impact crash test at 50 km/h (v4.1)
		Driver	Passenger	Driver
Head HIC		280	158	65
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		39.9	31.3	27.9
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.61	0.43	-
- Tension (kN)		1.23	0.68	-
- Extension (Nm)		14.0	13.3	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		-	-	-
Compression (mm)		24.38	19.83	23.01
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.07	0.04	0.18
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.820
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	1.950
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	0.14	1.96
	Right	0.14	0.36
Knee displ (mm)	Left	0.00	1.52
	Right	0.00	0.00
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	1.35	1.62
	Right	1.49	1.58
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.35/0.27	0.19/0.14
	Right	0.38/0.20	0.24/0.2

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: 2 pts

Seat belt reminders: 0 (see table below for details)

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	No deduction
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score		Score 4 points

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest

No deduction

Safety features

These specifications are subject to change. Please check with manufacturer for the latest specifications.

Driver airbag	S
Passenger front airbag	S
Side airbags, front seats - chest protection	S
Side airbags. front seats - head protection	S
Side airbags. rear seats - head protection	S
Driver knee airbag	X
Front seat belt pretensioners	S
Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake distribution	S/S
Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSC, ESP, VSA)	V
3 point centre rear seat belt	S
Active head restraints - front seats	X
Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver	S
Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger	S
Rear seat belt status indicator	X

Key:
S = standard on all variants
O = optional on base variant. May be standard on higher variants
V = not available on base variant but standard or optional on higher variants
X = not available on any variant

 

Pedestrian protection rating:

Child head impacts	9.41
Adult head impacts	4
Upper leg impacts	2
Lower leg impacts	Zero
Total (out of 36)	15.41

 

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Page created: 14 June 2007