Crash Test 2001 - 2004 Ford Escape / Mazda Tribute (Side Impact) IIHS

Ford Escape
2001-04 models

results also apply to: 2001-04 Mazda Tribute
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH OPTIONAL SIDE AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good
Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Good Acceptable Good Good Acceptable
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 Escape and Mazda Tribute were introduced in the 2001 model year.

Two tests of a 2003 Escape were conducted, one with an optional side airbag for the driver, and one without. A third test of an Escape, a 2005 model, was conducted because the side airbags were changed beginning with 2005 models to include protection for the rear passenger. These vehicles are rated separately, except that the injury and head protection ratings for the rear passenger are based on both tests of the 2003 models. Structural ratings for the three vehicles are based on all three tests.
Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummies in the two tests of the 2003 model, taken together, indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection:

Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side airbag that deployed from the seat.

Rear passenger — In both tests of the 2003 model, the dummy's head was hit by the pillar behind the rear passenger door. This pillar is required by federal standard to provide some protection for occupants' heads.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2001
• 2004
• Ford
• Escape
• Mazda
• Tribute
• (Side
• Impact)
• IIHS

[SuperchargedMustang5]

Why can't we just take cars for what they are instead of hating them

[Intechdude300]

kinda funny seeing the GMminivans9968 comments removed on so many car videos on here LOL

[DGKBrooks]

ha wow that would of happened to me if i hadn't sped up in my tribute(yes i sped up instead of slammed on my brakes). looks like i would of been fucked up.

[mac10guy]

thats what happened to the escaped i backed into because the other driver drove behind me when i was backing up and i was only going 5 mph too

[alexkvaskov]

Lol, whatever. How did you actually find that vid?

[alexkvaskov]

Where would I find it?

[alexkvaskov]

They are quite far from being the best

[alexkvaskov]

Well, like I said in my channel description, I am not a Ford fan, but I don't hate them.

[alexkvaskov]

Nice one, Ford