Crash Test 2007 - 2008 Lincon MKZ (Side Impact) IIHS

Lincoln MKZ
2007-08 models

results also apply to: 2006 Lincoln Zephyr
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Acceptable
Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Good Good Poor Good Acceptable
Rear passenger Good Acceptable Good Good

Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Test details:

The Lincoln Zephyr was introduced in the 2006 model year and renamed the MKZ beginning with the 2007 model year.
Injury measures:

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

Rear passenger — 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.
Head protection:

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

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

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2007
• 2008
• Lincon
• MKZ
• (Side
• Impact)
• IIHS

[Annihilator1111]

the 2007-2009 Lincoln MKZ was assembled in

Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

[Stevens2495]

go move to china if you dont like american cars.

[SteelCity1981]

That rear side curtain airbag would be pointless for anyone that is over 5'1, because your head would hit the C-pillar instead of the air bag. The dummy tested in the backseat was a 5'1 person.

[aera6413]

Probably to keep the price down to an affordable level, and move as many off dealer lots as they can.

[carexpertandy]

That's nice! Why didn't apply this with the Fusion?

[USFCARTWRIGHT]

another reason not to buy american cars :)

[alexkvaskov]

Not the best