Ford Escape | 2013 | Side Crash Test | NHTSA High Speed Camera | CrashNet1

Crash test dummies representing an average-sized adult male and a small-sized adult female are placed in the driver and rear passenger seats (driver’s side), respectively, and are secured with seat belts. The side crash rating represents an intersection-type collision by having a 3,015-pound barrier moving at 38.5 mph (62km/h) into a standing vehicle. The moving barrier is covered with material that is crushable to replicate the front of a vehicle. Overall: 4 Stars Frontal: 4 Stars Side: 5 Stars Rollover: 4 Stars Overall vehicle score and frontal crash ratings should ONLY be compared to other vehicles of similar size and weight. Side crash rating results can be compared across all classes because all vehicles are hit with the same force by the same moving barrier or pole. -- Thumbs up for the crash test dummies! Do you think this vehicle is safe? Would you buy it? More crash tests every week. Favorite this video and subs