The leading cause of death in SUV accidents is rollovers.
The Ford Explorer was the replacement for its predecessor, the Bronco II. As an alternative to the larger Explorer, the Ford Escape was designed to entice a younger crowd into buying a Ford SUV. The Escape is smaller than the Explorer and doesn't come with as large a price tag.
The Ford Escape has been the focus of many recalls, including seat belt buckle covers that may not latch correctly, faulty O-rings that posed a potential fire hazard, issues with steering control, stuck throttles and incorrect 4x4 hubs that could cause the loss of stability of the vehicle.
Alongside the Ford Explorer, the Ford Escape also has a roof that does not compare to those that are being manufactured by European auto manufacturers. The risk of serious spinal or brian injury or death is increased by the vehicle's weak roof design.
The leading cause of death in SUV accidents is rollovers. Because of the speed involved in the accidents, untested environments, such as uneven or slick surfaces and the actual design of the vehicles themselves, crash and rollover tests do not meet real world circumstances. The current standards are simply not enough to replicate what happens on the highways that we drive on.
Faulty design is a leading contributor to rollover accidents, some even single car accidents. Here's a list of some safety issues that are common with SUVs, trucks and vans:
- Weak roof structure - does not prevent roof crush - allows driver/passenger ejection
- High center of gravity
- Faulty Seat Belts
- Seat back failures
- Narrow wheelbase
- Top heavy design with high center of gravity
- Weak window glass that allows driver/passenger ejection
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