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1997 Ford Ranger Crash Test Ratings

Use our daily updated records to check 1997 Ford Ranger crash test results and safety reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has rated autos for front-impact, side-impact, and rollover safety for decades. Results are published on an intuitive 1-to-5 star scale.
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1997 Ford Ranger Research

1997 Ford Ranger

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Transmissions: 5-Speed Automatic; 4-Speed Manual; 0-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive; Rear Wheel Drive; Two Wheel Drive
Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant Not Tested

Ranger Crash Test Data

Frontal Impact Head Injury Criterion Chest Deceleration Femur Load
Driver's Side 724 HIC 53g 1285lbs | 1446lbs
Passenger's Side 711 HIC 53g 992lbs | 1324lbs
Side Impact Thoratic Trauma Index Pelvis Deceleration
Front Occupant n/a n/a
Rear Occupant n/a n/a

Ranger Rollover Ratings (5 star scale)

Rollover Resistance Rating Static Stability Factor Dynamic Test
Not Tested n/a n/a
 
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