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According to new government crash and rollovers tests, two 2005 Ford vehicles, the two-door Focus and Ranger 4x4 pickup, were the worst performers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), when a Focus was hit in the side in a 38.5 mph test the rear passenger was at risk of serious head injury. The Focus, receiving three out of five starts for rear passenger protection, the lowest ratings among cars tested, was tested without side air bags, which a Ford Motor Co. website lists as a $350 option on the vehicle.
The Ranger 4x4 earned two stars in NHTSA rollover ratings, the lowest of the ten 2005 pickups tested. The Ranger has a 30.6 percent chance of rolling over in a crash, considering the vehicle''s height and weight and its performance in a 35 to 50 mph test with a sharp turn, according to the NHTSA. Ford said it would study the new data but stands by the safety of the Focus and Ranger when compared to similar vehicles.
The NHTSA released crash test results for seven passenger cars, one pickup and one SUV and rollover ratings for one crossover vehicle and ten pickups. The agency chose the tested vehicles based on popularity and other factors.
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