2014 Ford Taurus
large car / 4-door sedan
Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2013-19 models
Tested vehicle: 2017 Ford Taurus SE 4-door
The Ford Taurus was redesigned for the 2010 model year. Beginning with the 2013 model year, the side curtain airbags were lengthened to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
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 maintained reasonably well.
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.
Intrusion of the door hinge pillar, parking brake pedal, and instrument panel contributed to a significant risk of injury to the left lower leg.
Technical measurements for this test
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2010-19 models
Tested vehicle: 2010 Ford Taurus Limited 4-door 4WD
The Ford Taurus was re-engineered and restyled for the 2010 model year. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Ford.
| 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 2010-19 models
Tested vehicle: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO 4-door 4WD with standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
The Ford Taurus was re-engineered and restyled for the 2010 model year. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Ford.
| 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 | |
Technical measurements for this test
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2010-19 models
Tested vehicle: 2010 Ford Taurus SEL 4-door
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 3,972 lbs |
| Peak force | 16,759 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 4.22 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Power leather seats with 4-way head restraints
| 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.