{"id":12282,"date":"2024-12-11T18:46:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T18:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=12282"},"modified":"2024-12-11T18:46:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T18:46:43","slug":"which-ford-model-was-rated-the-safest-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/which-ford-model-was-rated-the-safest-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Ford model was rated the safest in 2024?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The safety rating and features of the Ford Explorer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When it comes to safety, Ford has consistently raised the bar, providing drivers with vehicles that protect their loved ones on every journey. So, which Ford model was rated the safest in 2024? The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/new-ford-explorer-sherwood-park-ab\">Ford Explorer<\/a><\/strong> earned the prestigious Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Let\u2019s explore the safety rating and features of\u00a0the Ford Explorer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Our New Ford Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/ford-build-and-price\"><strong>Factory Order Your New Ford<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why the Ford Explorer is a Top Safety Pick+<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The IIHS Top Safety Pick+ is one of the most coveted honors in the automotive industry. To achieve this rating, a vehicle must perform exceptionally well in crashworthiness tests, crash avoidance, and mitigation evaluations. The 2024 Ford Explorer aced all four IIHS crashworthiness tests, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Small overlap front test<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moderate overlap front test (original test)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moderate overlap front test (updated test)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Side (updated test)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These impressive results demonstrate the SUV\u2019s ability to protect passengers in a variety of collision scenarios, making it one of the safest vehicles on the road.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advanced safety features in the Ford Explorer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond its robust structural design, the 2024 Ford Explorer offers a suite of advanced safety features designed to help prevent accidents before they happen:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Cruise control<\/strong>: Offers adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality for safer highway driving.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/how-does-blind-spot-information-system-with-trailer-coverage-work-edmonton-ab\/\">Blind Spot Information System (BLIS\u00ae)<\/a><\/strong>: Helps monitor surrounding traffic and alert drivers to vehicles in their blind spots.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/what-is-a-ford-lane-keeping-system\/\">Lane-keeping system<\/a><\/strong>: Detects unintentional drifting and provides gentle steering assistance to keep the vehicle centered in its lane.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>360-degree camera with split-view display<\/strong>: Enhances visibility around the vehicle, making parking and navigating tight spaces safer.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2024\/12\/11184022\/2025_Ford_Explorer_ST_A_O-1024x334.jpg\" alt=\"Ford Explorer models side by side by a lake\" class=\"wp-image-12285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2024\/12\/11184022\/2025_Ford_Explorer_ST_A_O-1024x334.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2024\/12\/11184022\/2025_Ford_Explorer_ST_A_O-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2024\/12\/11184022\/2025_Ford_Explorer_ST_A_O-768x251.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2024\/12\/11184022\/2025_Ford_Explorer_ST_A_O.jpg 1410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why car safety ratings matter<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For families and individuals alike, a vehicle\u2019s safety ratings are a crucial consideration. The Ford Explorer model\u2019s IIHS recognition reflects its commitment to safeguarding occupants and providing peace of mind for drivers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/does-the-2025-ford-explorer-offer-hands-free-driving\/\">Ford Explorer hands-free driving<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The safety rating and features of the Ford Explorer&nbsp; When it comes to safety, Ford has consistently raised the bar, providing drivers with vehicles that protect their loved ones on every journey. 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