Ensuring Safety with Advanced Features in the Explorer

2023 Ford Explorer Interior

 

Adventurous families in Nebraska City and beyond adore the 2024 Ford Explorer for its robust towing capabilities, state-of-the-art driver-assist technologies, and spacious, comfortable interior with three rows of seating. What’s more, the comprehensive safety features in the Explorer and its overall ratings promise a sense of security on any road in Lincoln. Curious about the safety assurance in the Explorer? Find all the answers to your Explorer security-related queries in this comprehensive guide from Woodhouse Ford South of Plattsmouth!

 

 

2024 Safety Features in the Explorer

The 2024 Ford Explorer is equipped with an array of advanced safety features, providing residents of Blair with a considerable amount of safety assurance in the Explorer. Depending on your chosen trim level, you can benefit from a variety of safety features in the Explorer, including:

  • Auto High-Beam Headlamps
  • AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
  • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children)
  • Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+, including BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane-Keeping System, Pre-Collision Assist® With Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Adaptive Cruise Control, and more
  • Safety Canopy®
  • SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
  • Rear Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera
  • Reverse Brake Assist

Safety Assurance in the Explorer: NHTSA and IIHS Ratings

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducts stringent Frontal Crash Ratings, which are widely regarded in the industry. Vehicles are assessed on a scale from 1 star to 5 stars, with 5 stars signifying the highest level of injury protection. Here are the NHTSA’s 2024 Ford Explorer safety ratings:

  • Overall Side: 5 stars
  • Side Barrier Rating Driver: 5 stars
  • Side Barrier Rating Passenger Side Seat: 5 stars
  • Side Pole Barrier Combined (Front): 5 stars
  • Side Pole Barrier Combined (Rear): 5 stars
  • Overall Rollover Rating: 4.5 stars

As showcased above, you can see that the Explorer Frontal Crash Rating is exceptional across all categories, which is reflected in its rollover rating of 4.5 / 5 stars—a near-perfect score. The safety assurance in the Explorer is also evident in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) ratings, which puts new vehicles through a series of comprehensive crash tests.

Crashworthiness

  • Small overlap front – driver side: Good
  • Small overlap front – passenger side: Good
  • Moderate overlap front – original test: Good
  • Roof strength: Good
  • Head restraints and seats: Good

Crash Avoidance and Mitigation

  • Headlights: Acceptable
  • Front crash prevention – vehicle to vehicle: Superior

Enjoy Peace of Mind With a New Explorer from Woodhouse Ford South of Plattsmouth

Thanks to its exceptional crash ratings and advanced technologies, you can enjoy a sense of safety assurance in the Explorer no matter where you journey. Want to make this trusty adventure machine your own? Woodhouse Ford South of Plattsmouth invites you to browse and test drive our new Explorer inventory in Plattsmouth! To take the next step, reach out to us online or give us a call at 531-217-5011 today.

 

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