{"id":13495,"date":"2026-01-09T14:45:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T14:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=13495"},"modified":"2026-01-09T14:46:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T14:46:47","slug":"safest-rated-ford-vehicles-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/safest-rated-ford-vehicles-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Safest-rated Ford vehicles for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What are the safest-rated Ford vehicles currently available?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your family\u2019s safety is always a top priority. When it comes to choosing a vehicle, peace of mind matters just as much as performance and style.&nbsp;That\u2019s&nbsp;why&nbsp;we\u2019re&nbsp;excited to share the safest-rated Ford vehicles for 2026.&nbsp;These&nbsp;models have earned top recognition from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).&nbsp;Keep reading&nbsp;with Sherwood Ford from Sherwood Park, AB,&nbsp;to learn about the safest-rated Ford vehicles for 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/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\">The safest-rated Ford vehicles to buy in 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ford continually advances safety technology across its lineup, from smart driver-assist systems to robust vehicle structures built to protect you and your passengers. Below are the standout Ford models that earned Top Safety Pick+, the highest safety rating awarded by the IIHS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2025\u20132026 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/new-ford-explorer-sherwood-park-ab\">Ford Explorer<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(Vehicles built after June 2025)\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consistently recognized for strong crashworthiness and advanced crash-avoidance features.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Offers comprehensive standard safety tech across trims.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Comfortable, family-friendly SUV built for confident daily driving.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile has-black-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:56% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-ford-explorer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/01\/06141043\/2026_Ford_Explorer_A_O-1024x334.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Ford Explorer front view\" class=\"wp-image-13481 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/01\/06141043\/2026_Ford_Explorer_A_O-1024x334.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/01\/06141043\/2026_Ford_Explorer_A_O-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/01\/06141043\/2026_Ford_Explorer_A_O-768x251.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/01\/06141043\/2026_Ford_Explorer_A_O.jpg 1410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline\"><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-ford-explorer\">Learn more about the Explorer<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2025 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/new-ford-mustang-mach-e-sherwood-park-ab\">Ford Mustang Mach-E<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All-electric SUV that combines innovation with top-tier safety.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Earned Top Safety Pick+ status thanks to excellent performance in crash tests and strong available safety systems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ideal for drivers who want electrified performance without compromising protection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767969422871\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What exactly is a \u201cTop Safety Pick+\u201d rating?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It\u2019s the highest safety award given by the IIHS. The IIHS Top Safety Pick+\u00a0designation is no small achievement. It means vehicles performed exceptionally well in rigorous crash tests and offered high-quality front crash prevention systems. For 2026 buyers, this translates to more confidence behind the wheel and greater peace of mind for families, commuters, and adventure seekers alike.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767969439569\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do these safety ratings apply to all trims of the Explorer and Mustang Mach-E?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ratings are based on specific configurations,\u00a0generally those\u00a0equipped with available safety tech. Ask your Sherwood Ford team for details on which trims include the full suite of safety features.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767969447596\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are newer 2026 models likely to keep these safety honors?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ford\u00a0builds on\u00a0proven engineering and safety systems year after year, so\u00a0the\u00a02026 iterations\u00a0of the Mustang Mach-E\u00a0are expected to continue\u00a0strong performance.\u00a0We\u2019ll\u00a0keep you updated as official ratings are released.\u00a0The 2026 Explorer has already been granted the highest safety achievement.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767969456297\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I test drive one of these safe-rated Ford vehicles?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Absolutely! Visit Sherwood Ford to experience these models firsthand and learn how their safety features work in real-world driving.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767969467335\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What safety features can I expect\u00a0on\u00a0these vehicles?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You\u2019ll\u00a0find features like automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and more,\u00a0depending on trim and packages.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/new-ford-explorer-sherwood-park-ab\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/01\/09144128\/2026_Ford_Explorer_A11_O-1-1024x334.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Ford Explorer side view with family\" class=\"wp-image-13498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/01\/09144128\/2026_Ford_Explorer_A11_O-1-1024x334.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/01\/09144128\/2026_Ford_Explorer_A11_O-1-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/01\/09144128\/2026_Ford_Explorer_A11_O-1-768x251.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/01\/09144128\/2026_Ford_Explorer_A11_O-1.jpg 1410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>2026 Explorer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/new-ford-mustang-mach-e-sherwood-park-ab\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/01\/09144209\/2025_Ford_MachE_Rally_A_O-1024x334.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E on a road\" class=\"wp-image-13499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/01\/09144209\/2025_Ford_MachE_Rally_A_O-1024x334.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/01\/09144209\/2025_Ford_MachE_Rally_A_O-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/01\/09144209\/2025_Ford_MachE_Rally_A_O-768x251.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/01\/09144209\/2025_Ford_MachE_Rally_A_O.jpg 1410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>2025 Mach-E<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find the safest-rated Ford vehicles of 2026 for sale at Sherwood Ford<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you want to drive the safest models, visit Sherwood Ford. We can get you behind the wheel to test out the latest safety features. Upgrade your ride\u00a0for added\u00a0peace of mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/sell-your-car-in-sherwood-park-ab\"><strong>Sell your car<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/car-loans-in-sherwood-park-ab\"><strong>Get credit approval<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/auto-loan-calculator-sherwood-park-ab\"><strong>Calculate payments<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-ford-model-research\"><strong>Ford model research<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are the safest-rated Ford vehicles currently available?&nbsp; Your family\u2019s safety is always a top priority. 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