Model history and safety features

The tested model of Ford Fiesta was introduced in Australia during 2009. This 5 star rating only applies to the Fiesta 5 door hatch when fitted with head-protecting side airbags, a driver knee airbag and electronic stability control (ESC). Dual front airbags and antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are standard. Side airbags (with chest and head protection), a driver knee airbag and ESC are standard on the Zetec and optional on the other variants. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats. The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

Safety Features

These specifications are subject to change. Please check with manufacturer for the latest specifications.

Driver airbag

Standard

Passenger front airbag

Standard

Side airbags, front seats - head protection

Standard

Side airbags, rear seats - head protection

N/A

Driver knee airbag

N/A

Antilock (ABS) brakes

Standard

Electronic brake distribution

Standard

Electronic stability control

(ESC, VSC, DSC, ESP, VSA)

Standard

Active head restraints - front seats

N/A

Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver

Standard

Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger

Standard

Full ANCAP report

Download the ANCAP report (PDF) Published: Jan 30 2009 http://www.ancap.com.au/PDF.aspx?pdf=307 (PDF)

Ford Fiesta safety ratings

Feb 2009 - Current (front, side, head & knee airbags)

About this test

The 1.25 litre left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

About the test vehicles

Variant:

5 door hatch LHD

Engine:

1.25 litres

Kerb weight:

1063 kg

Category:

Small Car

Vehicles built:

2008

Airbags:

Frontal, Side, Head & Knee Airbags

See the 11 vehicles that match this test on Rightcar

Driver safety

Good score: 34.44 out of 37

5 stars. The Fiesta scored 14.90 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious chest and leg injury for the driver. The vehicle scored 15.55 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. There was a slight risk of serious abdomen injury for the driver. A further two points were scored in the optional pole test.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.51 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.39 pts. The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved forwards by 3mm. The clutch pedal moved downwards 41mm. The steering wheel hub moved 65mm forward and 29mm downward. The front ("A") pillar moved 4 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort. The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. The knee airbag protected the driver's knees and legs. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.

Side impact crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 pts, abdomen 3.55 pts, pelvis 4 pts. The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.

ACCEPTABLE

Pedestrian safety

Scores:

The bumper scored maximum points for its protection of pedestrians' legs. In most areas where a child's head might strike, the bonnet was rated as fair. However, protection was predominantly poor in those areas around the base of the windscreen likely to be struck by an adult's head. Child head impacts 8.37 Adult head impacts 4 Upper leg impacts 2.02 Lower leg impacts 6 Total (out of 36) 20.39