ANCAP Crash Test - Ford Focus (LHD) without side - By: M Karmali

Ford Focus (LHD) without side curtain airbags 5 dr hatch - June 2008 Occupant Protection
32.46 out of 37
Pedestrian Protection Rating
15.41 out of 36
Category Small Cars Variant 5 dr hatch Engine Size 1.6 litre Kerb Weight 1250 Airbags Dual front & side airbags Tested Vehicles Built 2004 Crash Test Date June 2008 Tested By Euro NCAP

Important note: The left-hand-drive European model with side curtains was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page. Australasian models have 2 or 2.5 litre engines.

Model History and Safety Features

The Ford Focus was introduced in Australia and New Zealand during 2005. Side curtains became standard in New Zealand early in 2007. Curtains are standard on the Australian XR5 variant and became optional on all other Australian variants from mid-2007. Side (thorax) airbags for both front seats and an intelligent seat belt reminder for the driver seat became standard on all models from March 2008.

Dual front airbags and antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are standard equipment. Electronic stability control is standard or optional on all Australian variants but is only available on the Zetec variant in New Zealand.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. These seat belts also have load limiters. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

Occupant protection: 4 Stars

The Ford Focus scored 15.66 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver.

The vehicle scored 15.80 out of 16 in the side impact crash test.

Frontal offset crash test (v4.1)

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.66 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 4 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved rearwards by 51 mm. The brake pedal moved downwards 16mm. The steering wheel hub moved forwards 62mm, downwards 39mm and sideways 4mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 15mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash and could be opened with normal effort after the crash.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. There were no knee hazards.

Side impact crash test (v4.1)

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 3.80 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The side crash test rating is based on a Euro NCAP test of a vehicle with head-protecting side curtains. The base model Focus in Australia does not have side curtains but ANCAP was provided with evidence that the same results can be expected for this model. It was not eligible for the optional pole test which earned the curtain-equipped model an extra 2 points and a 5 star rating. A separate ANCAP rating is available for the curtain-equipped Focus.

Pedestrian protection rating

Tests on the bonnet showed that it offered good protection where a child's head might most likely strike it. It also protected adult heads, though less well. However, the protection offered at the bonnet's leading edge and by the Focus's bumper was found to be flawed. For more information visit Used Cars Australia

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