2019 Ford Explorer Safety Review

The Ford Explorer is capable of great things, from towing to off-roading to people-hauling. So, how secure can you feel when you get behind the wheel? In this 2019 Ford Explorer safety review, we want to delve into specifics for Hickory, Valdese, and Brookford shoppers.

From safety ratings to driver-assistance features, we’ll cover it all for you. Want to learn even more? Just reach out to our team at Cloninger Ford of Hickory—we look forward to working with you!

2019 Explorer Safety Ratings

The 2019 Explorer stands out for the safety ratings it achieved on key National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests. This midsize SUV has earned a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the organization, their highest recognition. It received perfect scores on both the frontal and side crash tests—a sign the Explorer has been engineered for safety.

This SUV also earned perfect scores of “Good” in four separate Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests. Moderate overlap front, side impact, rear crash protection, and roof strength all achieved perfect scores. This vindicates not only the Explorer’s sturdy build, but also its suite of passive safety features. Enjoy features like:

• Safety Canopy® System
• Personal Safety System™
• Front Passenger Knee Airbag

Active Safety Features & More

Inside the Ford Explorer, you’ll find essential features to help make your drive more secure. The standard rearview camera lets you see more of what’s happening around you as you back up. Standard MyKey® is another handy feature—you can set speed and audio limits for your teenage drivers.

Available driver-assist technologies make every journey safer. A BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) is equipped to alert you when another car is sensed in your blind spot. You can change lanes with even more confidence!

Meanwhile, Adaptive Cruise Control will help you keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. Forward Collision Warning with Brake Support can warn you if a front-end collision is predicted. It will even apply the brakes to help avoid or reduce the impact of the crash.

Safer Towing & Off-Roading

The 2019 Explorer is “Built Ford Tough”—in other words, it’s designed to tackle the most difficult tasks. Whether towing or off-roading, you’ll be pleased to see how this SUV helps keep you safe.

AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) comes standard to help you stay stable on the roads. It includes trailer sway control, which selectively brakes and adjusts power to keep your trailer stable, too. The Curve Control feature will slow you down as much as 10 MPH when you’re going too fast for curves in the road.

And Hill Descent Control™? This available feature comes in handy on steep grades. Whether you’re towing or descending from mountainous landscape, it will automatically engage your brakes to keep your speed under control.

Study Safety in the 2019 Ford Explorer

We hope Hickory, Brookford, and Valdese shoppers enjoyed this look at the Ford Explorer safety features. Now that you’ve read our review, are you ready to get behind the wheel?

Schedule a test drive at Cloninger Ford of Hickory today. You can test out your favorite driver-assist tech, from the rearview camera to BLIS®! See this midsize SUV in action here at our Ford dealer.