Ford Ranger Safety

Have you had your eye on the latest pickup truck from Ford? In this article, we at Cloninger Ford want to help you explore the Ford Ranger safety features and ratings. Dive into the details and discover how safe you can feel when you get behind the wheel.

We’ll cover driver-assistance features, plus the latest ratings from organizations like the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Before you choose your next truck, explore these qualities in depth with us!

Ford Ranger Safety Ratings

As you drive down the streets of Kannapolis, Mooresville, Lexington, and Salisbury, you can do so secure in the Ford Ranger safety ratings! This truck scored a perfect rating of “Good” in five crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS.

What do those ratings mean? They’re a strong indication that the Ranger is designed from the ground up to help protect passengers in accidents. From the roof strength to head restraint tests, this truck earned perfect scores on some of the most important measures of vehicle safety.

Of course, ideally, you’d want to prevent an accident in the first place. Next, we’ll cover driver-assistance features in the Ranger that can help do just that.

Active Safety with Ford Co-Pilot360™

Ford Co-Pilot360™ is a comprehensive suite of driver-assist technologies found on many Ford models. It makes an appearance on the Ford Ranger as well—standard on the XLT and Lariat and available on the XL trim level. The suite includes features such as:

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Trailer Coverage
• Forward Collision Warning with Brake Support
• Lane-Keeping System

With systems like these, you can drive with more awareness. Keep your distance from the vehicle ahead of you—and get an alert if a frontal collision is predicted. If you can’t respond in time, brake support can help slow you down and avoid or mitigate an accident.

You’ll like the auto high-beam headlamps, too. They dim as oncoming cars approach and help you avoid blinding other drivers.

Safety as You Test This Truck’s Limits

From towing to hauling to off-roading, the Ford Ranger can do a lot. You’ll want a truck that’s equipped to keep you safe in all the above situations.

Whether you’re towing a boat or camper down the highway, you’ll appreciate Trailer Coverage as part of the BLIS® system. It can monitor the blind spots alongside your trailer, too, so you can change lanes with a little extra confidence.

Trail Control™ is another useful feature offered by this Ford truck. Billed as cruise control for the trails, it lets you navigate more easily (and safely) off the road. You handle steering, and this system will take care of the rest!

Experience the Ford Ranger Today

Now that you’ve read up on the Ford Ranger safety features, are you ready to test this truck out? If so, just set up a test drive at Cloninger Ford, our dealer serving Mooresville, Kannapolis, and Lexington.

We’ll get you behind the wheel of the Ranger to explore the roads of Salisbury! Ask us your questions and confirm that this pickup truck is exactly what you’ve been searching for.