2002 FORD EXPLORER: THE COMPACT SUV SAFETY LEADER GROWS STRONGER
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 11, 2001 – The 2002 Ford Explorer today was named a “Best Pick” for offset frontal crash testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The Explorer is building on its heritage as an SUV safety leadership:
Explorer is named a “Best Pick” by the IIHS for frontal offset crash performance.
Explorer leads its class in U.S. government front crash performance with a 4-star driver and 5-star passenger rating.
The 2002 Explorer is a good road companion to other vehicles on the road. Its front bumper has been lowered more than 2 inches to enhance compatibility. To accomplish this and still provide necessary ground clearance, Explorer’s frame essentially was inverted with diagonal top beams tracing downward to meet lower beams.
Four-wheel-drive Explorer models are equipped with a patented new ControlSlip rear driveshaft. In the event of a frontal impact, the driveshaft is designed to telescope, not buckle. This movement helps the vehicle further absorb impact forces and manage energy.
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