[lincolnftw]

Are there any video's showing the 2013 MKZ doing different types of crash tests? Most interested in seeing how well it does with the small overlap test since Fords and Lincolns don't seem to do that well with this test, hopefully they improved on safety for 2013+ vehicles.

 

[RothC]

07-12 mkz's got an overall marginal rating for this test, see the video and the impact of it on the dummy

now someone correct me if im wrong but the fusion and mkz have always been based off of eachother and if this is still the case for 2013 and up then this test on the 2013 mkz should be better going off of how the 2013 fusion did...

 

[RothC]

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[FLM89]

IIHS tested the MKZ and they did make structural changes to improve occupant protection in small overlap crash tests.

SMALL OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION:

Test details:

The Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ were redesigned for the 2013 model year. Beginning with 2013 Fusion models built after early December 2012, structural changes were made to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door). The tested Fusion and all 2013 MKZ models were built after the structural changes were in place.
Structure — The driver space was maintained reasonably well, with maximum intrusion of the lower interior of 16 cm and maximum intrusion of the upper interior of 9 cm.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — The dummy’s head barely contacted the frontal airbag before sliding off the left side and leaving the head vulnerable to contact with forward structure. The side curtain airbag deployed and had sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with side structure and outside objects.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.


Watch crash test footage for this vehicle on YouTube Tested model year and trim level only; see "Tested vehicle specifications" below Left to right:

• 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 dummy’s head contacted the frontal airbag but then slid off the left side. The side curtain airbag extended far enough forward toward the A-pillar to protect the head from contact with forward side structure.
• Except for door hinge pillar deformation, intrusion into the driver's space was reasonably well controlled, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.

Additional features:

• Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
• Driver and front passenger knee airbags: separate airbags in the lower instrument panel designed to minimize knee injuries in frontal crashes
• Electronic stability control
• Antilock brakes
• Daytime running lights (optional on vehicles sold to fleets)

 

[RothC]

IIHS tested the MKZ and they did make structural changes to improve occupant protection in small overlap crash tests.

SMALL OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION:

Test details:

The Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ were redesigned for the 2013 model year. Beginning with 2013 Fusion models built after early December 2012, structural changes were made to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door). The tested Fusion and all 2013 MKZ models were built after the structural changes were in place.
Structure — The driver space was maintained reasonably well, with maximum intrusion of the lower interior of 16 cm and maximum intrusion of the upper interior of 9 cm.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — The dummy’s head barely contacted the frontal airbag before sliding off the left side and leaving the head vulnerable to contact with forward structure. The side curtain airbag deployed and had sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with side structure and outside objects.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.


Watch crash test footage for this vehicle on YouTube Tested model year and trim level only; see "Tested vehicle specifications" below Left to right:

• 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 dummy’s head contacted the frontal airbag but then slid off the left side. The side curtain airbag extended far enough forward toward the A-pillar to protect the head from contact with forward side structure.
• Except for door hinge pillar deformation, intrusion into the driver's space was reasonably well controlled, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.

Additional features:

• Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
• Driver and front passenger knee airbags: separate airbags in the lower instrument panel designed to minimize knee injuries in frontal crashes
• Electronic stability control
• Antilock brakes
• Daytime running lights (optional on vehicles sold to fleets)

As bad as that may seem, the 2013 and up Ford Escape did a horrible job on this test, A-pillar and roof caved in a bit which could possibly kill the driver. Ford/Lincoln seriously needs to improve on this. Maybe reinforcing the A-pillar and frame from a-pillar to front is what they need to do?

what should be done?

 

[golfball]

Did it not rate A? Isn't A good?

Many cars fail the small overlap test. It's a new test that started in 2012. Manufacturers are still adjusting to it from a structural design point of view.