NCAP 5-Star Crash Test/Rollover Ratings

2009 Escape 4-DR. w/SAB

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
*****
Side Driver
*****
Side Passenger
*****
Rollover
***
NCAP 2009 Ford Escape front crash test photoNCAP 2009 Ford Escape side crash test photo

2009 Escape Hybrid 4-DR. w/SAB

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
*****
Side Driver
*****
Side Passenger
*****
Rollover
***

IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2009 Ford Escape 4-door SUV

2009 Ford Escape 4-door SUV Good performance in front, side and rear tests.

Moderate Overlap
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Left Leg Injury
A Right Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
Small Overlap (Driver)
Not tested.
Small Overlap (Passenger)
Not tested.
Side Rating
G Overall
A Structure
Driver
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
A Pelvis/Legs Injury
Rear Passenger
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report »
Rear Rating1
G Overall
G Geometry
G Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »
Rollover Rating2
M Overall
Full IIHS Rollover Safety report »

1 — Manual - power cloth seats.

2 — Curb weight from 2009 Ford Escape XLS 4-door 4wd. Rating does not apply to the hybrid (gas-electric) versions of these models. Rating of the hybrid versions is Poor.

Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.