The Ford Ranger has significantly forthrighted its entry as a long-time winner in the pickup segment beyond any other by offering such five-star safety ratings for the world assessment programs.
These were clearly indications of the undeterred commitment Ford showed toward safety by strong engineering with sophisticated technologies in their protection of occupants and other vulnerable users.
Latin NCAP Five Star Badge
Ford Ranger manufactured in Argentina, received a five-star rating from Latin New Car Assessment Programme (Latin NCAP) in December 2024. This involved a complete set of safety aspects like 93.11% for protection of adult occupants, 89.80% for child occupant protection, and 74.77% for the pedestrian protection and vulnerable road users. Safety assist rated at 92.01%.
Among standard safety features worth mentioning are seven airbags more than one of which includes Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Structural soundness exists in tested crashes, with good chest protection in front impacts and full side coverage noted.
Marginal whiplash protection was noted under the latter. Performance of the Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system was good, also returning full scores on test performance.
Historic Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating
Having stepped into the history page of the world’s automotive industry, Ford Ranger became the first pickup to have received a five-star rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP).
For general security, it scored 89% overall, which is quite high for any vehicle type. Indeed, it achieved an 81% score in pedestrian protection, which at that time was the best recorded Figures from Euro NCAP. This points out how committed Ford is to improving future safety also for pedestrians.
Five-Star ANCAP Rating
In September 2022, the new Ford Ranger earned a five-star safety rating from Australasia’s New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) under its tough 2020-22 testing protocols. The Ranger did well in several areas: 84% adult occupant protection, 93% child occupant protection, 74% vulnerable road user protection, and 83% safety assist.
Standard safety features contributing to this score include nine airbags, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane-Keeping Assistance, and Blind-Spot Monitoring. All in all, these features make the candidate a relatively safe vehicle for a number of driving conditions.
Revolutionary Safety Engineering
Ford applies meticulous engineering and rigorous testing for this new model, as well as all other models entering into the Ford tenet of Safety under Fingertips. The internal points of crash forces are loaded using extensible load paths with high strength steels in the structure.
For example, adding side curtain airbags, side thorax airbags, and a driver’s knee airbag constitutes comprehensive occupant protection. Aside from that, they Feature Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Trailer Sway Control and Hill Descent Control as active measures available in the Ranger to help the driver retain control in varying conditions.
Conclusion
The Ford Ranger’s safety reputation as the gold standard for pickup trucks is buttressed by a string of five-star safety awards in many global assessment programs. Integrating safety features with strong engineering makes sure Ford prioritizes the health of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, while providing a standard high enough to put its competitors in the shade.