With a 5-star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and having received the highest rating of “Good” in four crash safety tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), it’s safe to say that the Ford Escape is…well, safe.
The reason for such high safety ratings is because the Ford Escape features a comprehensive suite of safety and driver assistance systems that make the Ford Escape one of the safest vehicles on the road. Ford MyKey, a safety system that limits audio volume levels and speeds of travel for teenage drivers, comes standard with the Ford Escape, as does a rearview camera. Airbags in front and rear and side are included, as well as anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and traction control. Power side view mirrors feature integrated blind spot monitors, the tires feature individual pressure monitoring, and AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control and Curve Control is also included as standard.
Available safety features on the Ford Escape, depending on the model selected, include blind spot monitoring with cross traffic alert, a 180-degree front camera to extend the driver’s field of vision, HID headlamps and a lane-keeping system. Intelligent all-wheel drive is also available, as is an enhanced active park assist system that uses side parking sensors to help detect the proximity of the Ford Escape from vehicles or items around it, to help make parking that much easier.
Another standard feature on the Ford Escape is Ford’s Personal Safety System. This suite of airbags, seatbelt use sensors, front crash severity sensors, restraint system warning, and a front passenger sensing system provides an additional level of protection to occupants of the Ford Escape should a collision prove inevitable. The range of systems analyzes occupant positions in the cabin as well as crash severity, then activates the proper safety devices to better protect the driver and passengers, and reduce injuries.
Call the Metro Ford team at 305-751-9711 or stop by the dealership in Miami, Florida to find out more about the safety features available with the Ford Escape.
