NCAP 5-Star Crash Test/Rollover Ratings

2009 Explorer 4-DR. w/SAB

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
*****
Side Driver
*****
Side Passenger
*****
Rollover
***
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2009 Explorer Sport Trac 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 Explorer 4-door SUV

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

1 — Manual - power cloth seats.

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4-door SUV

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

1 — Manual - power cloth seats.

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.