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Ford Earns Top Scores in Crash Tests

Have you crashed a Ford lately? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has, and came away singing Ford’s praises. The 2007 Ford Fusion midsize sedan and 2007 Ford Edge SUV got top scores in front- and side-impact crash testing by the insurance industry. The Edge also garnered the IIHS top rating for rear crash protection. […]

Have you crashed a Ford lately? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has, and came away singing Ford's praises. The 2007 Ford Fusion midsize sedan and 2007 Ford Edge SUV got top scores in front- and side-impact crash testing by the insurance industry. The Edge also garnered the IIHS top rating for rear crash protection. As AP reports:

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The crossover vehicles received the Institute's Top Safety Pick award, which recognizes vehicles that provide the best overall crash protection. The award applies to Edge and MKX vehicles made after January 2007 because Ford upgraded head restraints to improve rear crash protection.

Ford made changes to improve the Fusion's ability to withstand front and side crashes, and new institute testing gave it top scores of "good" in both scenarios. The Fusion, which has the same underpinnings as the Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ, received a "marginal" rating in rear protection.

It's good to see Ford win one for a change.