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Ford Ka 2000-2003 ANCAP Crash Test


Ford Ka 2000-2003 3 door hatch ANCAP Crash Test

Ford Ka 2000-2003 3 door hatch
Occupant Protection Score
16.61 out of 32
Pedestrian Protection Rating
8.64
MakeFord
ModelKa 2000-2003
CategoryLight
Body Type3-door hatchback
Tested Vehicles Built2000
Airbags (if supplied)Driver's airbag
Engine size1.3 L
Kerb Weight900 kg
Test Date27 November 2000
Tested ByEuro NCAP

The Ford Ka did not perform well in the offset crash test (score 5.67 out of 16 )

Although the passenger compartment held its shape well firewall and footwell deformation increased the risk of injuries. The driver's contact with the airbag was stable despite moderate steering wheel movement. Protection from serious leg injury was poor for the driver.

The vehicle performed better in the side impact crash (score 10.95 out of 16) but there was a moderate risk of life threatening chest injury for the driver.

Important note: The 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.

Safety features

Dual airbags are standard in Australia but a passenger airbag is only available as an option in Europe and New Zealand. The cars tested by Euro NCAP did not have a passenger airbag.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats. This feature improves the fit of the seat belt. In Australia pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts. These reduce slack in the event of a crash. The cars tested by Euro NCAP had webbing grabbers. The seating capacity is four so there are only two seat belts for the rear seat.

Structure

Offset crash test

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test, except for movement of the firewall, footwell and brake pedal. The steering column moved up 10cm. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 21cm. The width of the driver's doorway shortened by 4cm. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash high manual effort was required to open the driver's door.

Side impact crash test

The centre pillar and the side doors were pushed inwards moderately.

Restraints

Offset crash test

The steering wheel moved well out of position but the airbag still cushioned the head effectively. There were several hard areas under the dash that could cause severe injuries if contacted by the knees.

Side impact crash test (no front passenger)

The chest took most of the load in side impact and there was a moderate risk of serious injury. The head had a glancing blow on the central door pillar, but this was not judged to be severe. The armrest collapsed on impact saving the abdomen from further injury.


Modifiers - Offset test scores

HeadSteering col. movement - 1
ChestNo deductions
Upper legVariable & conc. loading - 2 pt deduction driver L & R
Lower leg1 pt deduction
Foot scoreNo deductions
Note:

Steering column and pedal movements are measured relative to the driver's seat.



Injury Measurements

Refer to the information sheet "How the tests are done"

Offset Crash Test
at 64 km/h
(v4.1)

Side Impact
Crash at
50 km/h
(v4.1)
 

Driver

Passenger

Driver

Head

HIC376.8326-
Acceleration (g for 3ms)48.5543.0349.34 
Head Injury Criterion (HIC) is a measure of the potential for head injury. At a HIC of 1000 one in 6 adults will suffer from life-threatening injury to their brain.

Neck

Shear (kN)0.250.79-
Tension (kN)0.580.8-
Extension (Nm)26.028.99-

Chest

Acceleration (g for 3ms)---
Compression (mm)30.0130.0140.42
Viscous Criterion (m/s)0.160.080.43
Chest compression of 75 or more, or chest acceleration of 90 or more indicates poor protection from serious chest injury.

Abdomen

Force (kN)  1.18

Pelvis

Force (kN)  3.67

Upper Legs

Force Left (kN)3.91.28 
Force Right (kN)6.060.87 
Knee Disp. Left (mm)1.185.49 
Knee Disp. Right (mm)2.443.81 
An upper leg axial force of 10.9 or more indicates poor protection from serious upper leg (femur) injury.

Lower Legs

Force Left (kN)1.851.28 
Force Right (kN)2.61.36 
Index (upper/lower) Left0.38/1.230.26/0.48 
Index (upper/lower) Right0.9/0.760.24/0.25 
A lower leg index of 1.2 or more indicates poor protection from serious lower leg (tibia) injury.

Bonus points (maximum 5):

Pole test:Not eligibleSeat belt reminders:none

Pedestrian rating

Child head impacts2.64Upper leg impacts0
Adult head impacts6Lower leg impacts0
Total8.64 

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