If you’re looking for hybrids with some of the latest safety features to help you stay safe on the roads, look to Ford trucks. The Dearborn-based automaker has a trio of hybrid trucks available for drivers to choose from – the Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner. Each model uses a similar platform and they each have similar safety features too, including:
Anti-Lock Brakes
These help the vehicle stop quickly when the driver slams on the brakes or tries to stop on a slippery road. They prevent the need to pump the brakes in an emergency because they pump themselves. And since they don’t lock up (hence the name), you don’t have to worry about losing control of the wheels or the brakes when you need them the most.
Side Airbags
In addition to side-impact airbags, these three models have side-curtain airbags, too. Those are great for passengers in the back for more than one reason. They inflate in the event of an accident, helping prevent injuries. But they also help keep flying glass out of the passengers’ eyes if another car hits your car.
Ford is also working on safer seatbelts and other features to ensure your family’s safety. The only thing you have to do is buy one and then, as the new slogan says, “Drive One.”
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