[aneekr]

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Courtesy of your friendly neighborhood casualty insurance company, the following Ford vehicles earned the highest rating in the IIHS eval for 2010 (which now incorporates a roof strength test):

• Ford Taurus
  
• Lincoln MKS
  
• Volvo C30
  
• Volvo S80
  
• Volvo XC60
  
• Volvo XC90

[Michael Reynolds]

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"Honda and Ford would have to make only minor changes to achieve good ratings for roof strength, as the Accord and Fusion just missed the mark," Lund explains.

If it's an easy fix, I hope Ford makes it happen.

[BrewfanGRB]

Michael Reynolds, on Nov 18 2009, 03:10 AM, said:

If it's an easy fix, I hope Ford makes it happen.

I thought the exact same thing! Ultimately, to me, since it was only a bit away from a roof strength score to get a Top Pick, it's still bound to be a safe car, even in a roll over. But, regardless, a little bit of extra strength equals the ability to get the award and that's worth it. I only use the IIHS tests to evaluate the relative safety of a vehicle---they are challenging and getting a Top Pick means the car is well-rounded against all risks.

As an aside...yet another reason NOT to get rid of Volvo. Please, Alan, think carefully about this!

[BORG]

Look how many cars Chrysler has, Ford didn't do so great.

[mettech]

Congratulations to Subaru,

[Pioneer]

BORG, on Nov 18 2009, 07:11 AM, said:

Look how many cars Chrysler has, Ford didn't do so great.

Look at how many Toyoda didn't have. Ford did great.

[jpvbs]

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Not a single model from the world's biggest automaker by sales is represented among this year's winners. Toyota and its Lexus and Scion subsidiaries had a strong showing in 2009 with 11 winners but were shut out for 2010.

A little bad press for Toyota is always good to read. :happy feet:

[Noah Harbinger]

aneekr, on Nov 17 2009, 10:02 PM, said:

LINK, PDF

Courtesy of your friendly neighborhood casualty insurance company, the following Ford vehicles earned the highest rating in the IIHS eval for 2010 (which now incorporates a roof strength test):

• Ford Taurus
  
• Lincoln MKS
  
• Volvo C30
  
• Volvo S80
  
• Volvo XC60
  
• Volvo XC90

Pretty soon, Geely is going to be one of the top safety companies in the world...

[Michael Reynolds]

BORG, on Nov 18 2009, 04:11 AM, said:

Look how many cars Chrysler has, Ford didn't do so great.

That's great for Chrysler, too bad their inclusion of safety equipment (which is standard on every new Ford) is pretty haphazard. If you want a Sebring that IIHS has on their list, you have to spring for the Limited model and even then it's optional. Then you have the Jeep Patriot, which also made the list, but only with its optional side airbags.

[Deanh]

Michael Reynolds, on Nov 18 2009, 05:10 AM, said:

If it's an easy fix, I hope Ford makes it happen.

yep...we need to start up ANOTHER bitch fest about curb weight.....HERE is one reason for ever increasing poundage....the endless pursuit of appesing Insurance companies so they can lower premiums...oh wait ( or should i say weight? )

[Edstock]

And according to AUTOBLOG, tighter side-impact regs are coming.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/18/pole-da...h-test-w-video/

So, things might not be getting much lighter at current price-points. :censored:

[Deanh]

Edstock, on Nov 18 2009, 03:46 PM, said:

And according to AUTOBLOG, tighter side-impact regs are coming.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/18/pole-da...h-test-w-video/

So, things might not be getting much lighter at current price-points. :censored:

cant weight to see the unveiling of the 3800lb five star crash test focus..........

[Deanh]

love the sarcasm...........Not satisfied with cars that manage crash forces well enough to avoid spilling your drink, and engines that run so clean they'll barely asphyxiate ants, a new crash test is reportedly coming in the works from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Along with the test will come new dummies and new testing equipment, all of which means it's likely to have a big impact on future car designs. The side-impact pole test will simulate side collisions with objects like trees or telephone poles, a type of accident that current side-impact tests don't accurately simulate..........now lets have a reality check, what % of aaccidents CURRENTLY actually fit this bill???????? I would say MINUTE.....NHTSA is trying to justify their existance with absolute insanity.......the answer is NOT to get yourself into this type of situation in the first place, so put the cell phone away, stop texting, drop the Starbux, stop looking at the pretty nav screen and mandate better driver education....hint #1 through 3...dont tailgate, drive to the conditions and use your turn signals.....there we go, 3 little hints that would probably save a lot more accidents than improving already adequate safety features....( IMO of course ) next up, seatbelts and airbags on motorcycles....

This post has been edited by Deanh: 18 November 2009 - 04:05 PM

[Schpark]

Deanh, on Nov 18 2009, 03:00 PM, said:

next up, seatbelts and airbags on motorcycles....

There are already airbags on motorcycles.

[Deanh]

Schpark, on Nov 18 2009, 04:35 PM, said:

There are already airbags on motorcycles.

thorax, sidecurtain or rear passenger....I was being sarcastic but I know....not widespread yet...YET! point is, at least to me safety is just getting out of control....and i wonder if drivers drive as badly as they do due to a feeling of invincibility....

[Michael Reynolds]

Deanh, on Nov 18 2009, 12:01 PM, said:

yep...we need to start up ANOTHER bitch fest about curb weight.....HERE is one reason for ever increasing poundage....the endless pursuit of appesing Insurance companies so they can lower premiums...oh wait ( or should i say weight? )

Not necessarily, especially when done right:

http://www.iihs.org/...byclass.aspx?30

If you look at the vehicles that earned a 'Good' rating the weight was inline if not less (in some cases) with the Fusion's.

[Deanh]

Michael Reynolds, on Nov 18 2009, 06:09 PM, said:

Not necessarily, especially when done right:

http://www.iihs.org/...byclass.aspx?30

If you look at the vehicles that earned a 'Good' rating the weight was inline if not less (in some cases) with the Fusion's.

wait till they authorize the NEXT required test....lets face it. cars are NOT getting any lighter....and even if they have a semblence of doing so, it is reflected usually in substantial price increases.......

This post has been edited by Deanh: 18 November 2009 - 06:22 PM

[blksn8k2]

Speaking of stupid drivers, I got behind a car on the interstate last Sunday that was weaving back and forth in a surprisingly consistent pattern. He was at least staying within the lines of his lane. When I worked up enough nerve to pass him...you guessed it...he was texting!
Only two cars ahead of him I came up behind a female driver who literally ran into the grass of the median and then almost rolled trying to get back on the highway all the while throwing rocks and dirt all over highway. Who knows what the hell she was up to. :rolleyes:

[Deanh]

blksn8k2, on Nov 18 2009, 07:02 PM, said:

Speaking of stupid drivers, I got behind a car on the interstate last Sunday that was weaving back and forth in a surprisingly consistent pattern. He was at least staying within the lines of his lane. When I worked up enough nerve to pass him...you guessed it...he was texting!
Only two cars ahead of him I came up behind a female driver who literally ran into the grass of the median and then almost rolled trying to get back on the highway all the while throwing rocks and dirt all over highway. Who knows what the hell she was up to. :rolleyes:

I witness "how the hell did THAt moron get a licence to begin with " on a daily basis....

[jasonj80]

Deanh, on Nov 18 2009, 07:07 PM, said:

I witness "how the hell did THAt moron get a licence to begin with " on a daily basis....

I'm sure that some of them don't have one. Not like that little issue is going to stop them.




I wonder how the Edge and Flex will do, they weren't tested, Maybe Ford knows they wouldnt get the highest rating so they didnt pay to have them tested? I'm pretty sure had Ford known they would pass it would have paid to have the roof crush test done early.

I also wonder if Ford will fix this, they didn't fix the Escape, it scored poorly on the roof test as well and that was last year, but there were no changed for the 2010.