Page 12 of Ford Focus Brochure 2006 by Ford Motor Company Limited UK

focus technology 21 feel protected in the safest car in its class the ford focus boasts the best in class score when it comes to safety with a 100 occupant score for front and side impact resulting in an overall occupant protection score of 35 points and a 5-star euro ncap rating it s a record that is hard to beat the focus has also been awarded a 4-star child restraints rating and a 2-star pedestrian protection rating driving is always more enjoyable when you are protected so the ford focus s tough body structure is complemented by an intelligent protection system ips that includes up to six airbags four on studio front seat belt pyrotechnic pre-tensioners and loadlimiting retractors brake and clutch pedal intrusion protection system and a load-limiting steering column rigid body structure the ford focus has an advanced ultra-stiff body structure this exceptional rigidity delivers a range of benefits including stiffer mounting points on which to anchor the suspension for confidence-enhancing body control and a ring of protective steel to provide superior crash protection load-limiting steering column the load-limiting horizontal stroking steering column moves away from the driver during impact and has also been designed to provide superior protection for the occupant s head chest and legs in combination with the airbag and the seat belt system w child passenger safety the focus has achieved another high score when it comes to child restraint being awarded a 4-star euro ncap rating for child protection thorough testing of forward-facing and rearfacing child seats in conjunction with isofix anchorage points that ensure the seats are fully connected to the body structure of the car revealed that children were well-protected in both frontal and side impact tests cocooned in safety all-round airbags protect occupants from every angle front airbags and new 3d-shaped side airbags help protect occupants from upper body injuries curtain airbags descend from the headlining in the event of side impact to provide additional protection for front and rear seat passengers excludes studio note a child seat should never be placed on the front passenger seat when the ford vehicle is equipped with an operational front passenger s airbag the safest place for children is properly restrained on the rear seat u according to euro ncap test phase 15 tested by euro ncap in conjunction with a forward-facing britax romer duo plus and a rearfacing britax romer babysafe plus isofix child seat.

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