Ford Mondeo
Overall: 35.13 out of 37
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| Variant: 5 dr hatch |
| Kerb Weight: 1600 kg |
| Year: 2007 |
| Engine: 2 litre diesel |
| Category: Large Car |
| Airbags: Dual front + side + head airbags |
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The diesel 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.
The tested model of Ford Mondeo was introduced in Australia during 2007. This updated ANCAP rating applies to all Mondeo variants, including the wagon and all engines.
Dual front airbags, side airbags, head-protecting side curtains and a driver knee airbag are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.
Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A horizontally stroking steering column is designed to reduce injury risk. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.
 5 Stars. The Ford Mondeo scored 15.32 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the passenger. The vehicle scored 15.81 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 earned in the optional pole test.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.72 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.60 pts.
The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved rearwards by 35 mm and upwards 5 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 73mm forward, 6mm downward 6mm and 9mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 6 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors opened with normal effort
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. There were no knee hazards. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 pts, abdomen 3.81 pts, pelvis 4 pts.
The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.
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Offset Crash Test at 64km/h |
Side Impact Crash Test at 50km/h |
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Driver
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HIC |
186 |
239 |
39 |
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Acceleration |
35 |
40.6 |
22 |
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Shear |
0.3 |
0.47 |
None |
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Tension |
1.02 |
0.9 |
None |
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Extension |
6.5 |
15.5 |
None |
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Acceleration |
None |
None |
None |
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Compression |
19.31 |
23.95 |
16.74 |
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Viscous Criterion |
0.06 |
0.08 |
0.1 |
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Force |
None |
None |
1.07 |
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Force |
None |
None |
1.47 |
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Force Left |
1.01 |
0.17 |
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Force Right |
1.4 |
0.18 |
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Knee Displ. Left |
0.4 |
0.1 |
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Knee Displ. Right |
0.4 |
0.3 |
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Force Left |
2.44 |
2.08 |
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Force Right |
2.37 |
0.9 |
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Index Left (Up/Low) |
0.49/0.25 |
0.41/0.4 |
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Index Right (Up/Low) |
0.36/0.2 |
0.26/0.15 |
Pole Test: 2 points Seat Belt Reminders: 2
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No deduction |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
Variable & Conc. loading |
No deduction |
| Lower Leg |
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No deduction |
| Foot Score |
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4 points |
| Head |
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None |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
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None |
| Lower Leg |
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None |
| Foot Score |
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None |
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The bumper scored maximum points for the protection offered to pedestrians' legs and the bonnet was rated as predominantly fair for its protection of children's heads. However, most of the front edge of the bonnet was rated as poor as was the bonnet in the area where an adult's head might hit.
Child head impacts 7.59
Adult head impacts 4.07
Upper leg impacts 0.01
Lower leg impacts 6
Total (out of 36) 17.67
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Version 3, Published on: 26-Feb-10
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