Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2012-18 models
Tested vehicle: 2013 Ford Focus SE 4-door
The Ford Focus was redesigned for the 2012 model year. The small overlap frontal ratings also apply to the 4-door hatchback version of the Focus, also redesigned for the 2012 model year.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics The dummy’s head contacted the frontal airbag but slid off the left side, leaving the head vulnerable to contact with forward side structure. The side curtain airbag deployed but does not have sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with forward side structure and outside objects. The side torso airbag also deployed. | |
Action shot taken during the small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was not maintained well.
The dummy’s head contacted the frontal airbag but then slid off the left side. The side curtain airbag did not extend quite far enough forward toward the A-pillar to protect the head from contact with forward side structure.
Despite considerable intrusion by the door hinge pillar, risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.
Technical measurements for this test
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2012-18 models
Tested vehicle: 2012 Ford Focus Titanium 4-door
The Ford Focus 4-door hatchback was redesigned for the 2012 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Ford. The moderate overlap frontal ratings also apply to the 4-door sedan version of the Focus, also redesigned for 2012.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Leg/foot, left | |
| Leg/foot, right | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Technical measurements for this test
Side: original test
Rating applies to 2012-18 models
Tested vehicle: 2012 Ford Focus SE 4-door with standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
The Ford Focus 4-door was redesigned for the 2012 model year. The side ratings also apply to the 4-door hatchback version of the Focus, also redesigned for the 2012 model year.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbags.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.
Technical measurements for this test
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2012-18 models
Tested vehicle: 2012 Ford Focus SE 4-door
Rating also applies to the 4-door hatchback (5-door) version.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 2,985 lbs |
| Peak force | 16,059 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 5.38 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Manual cloth seats
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
Technical measurements for this test
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.