Euro NCAP Crash Test Results

Test results and safety ratings

Ford Ranger 2008

2.5TDCI double cab , 4-door pick-up

Test Date: Nov 2008

	Crash Star Rating
	Front-impact score Side-impact score Seat belt reminder Total score	3 (0.0%) 16 (0.0%) 0 19
	Pedestrian Star Rating
	Pedestrian-test score	11 (0.0%)

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The Ranger did not achieve the minimum number of points in this test to get a three star rating, even though it scored enough points overall. The impact overloaded the structure and the passenger compartment became unstable. The car was penalised for that and for the following: collapse of the A-pillar and the extent of rearward movement of the steering wheel; the risk posed to the driver's lower legs by upward movement of the brake pedal; rupture of the footwell and rearward displacement of the pedals, which exceeded 400mm. There was insufficient pressure in the airbag to prevent the head from contacting the steering wheel. Protection of the driver's chest was rated as weak, mainly due to the threat posed by the extent of structural collapse. Values from the left knee of the driver dummy indicated a high risk of injury and protection was rated as poor. Deformation of the footwell and movement of the pedals resulted in poor protection of the driver's lower legs, feet and ankles. Ford had not tested a left hand drive Ranger at 64km/h so Euro NCAP was unable to confirm that it would provide a similar level of protection to the car tested. In side impact the car scored maximum points. A head-protecting airbag is not available for the Ranger so no pole test was performed. In pedestrian protection tests the front edge of the bonnet scored no points for the protection it offered to pedestrians' legs. The bonnet surface was rated as predominantly poor for the protection it offered the head of a struck child.