Ford’s Largest Safety Feature to Date

Safety is of utmost concern for new car buyers, and Ford has answered those concerns with a

brand new five row side curtain airbag. This airbag will be available on the 2015 Ford Transit

Wagon and is the first of its kind to hit the industry. This latest feature is a part of Ford’s Safety

Canopy System and is meant to protect the head and neck of those inside the Ford Transit

Wagon during rollover or side impact accidents that are the most common with larger size vans.

The advancement in airbag technology has allowed Ford to create this safety feature for new 15-

passenger vans, which will be available at Ford dealerships in Indianapolis later this summer.

A Larger Size

There are many differences in this new safety feature offered by Ford, but the largest difference

is the change in size of the airbag itself. The length of the new airbag measures 15 feet across

and the 3 feet high. This is in comparison to the 6.8 foot in length and 2 feet in height of the

airbag for the current Ford Fusion, making the new airbag more than twice the size of the current

Fusion’s airbag. In addition, the new airbag for the Ford Transit Wagon has a volume of 120

liters, in comparison to the Ford Fusion which has a volume of 42 liters.

The Main Purpose

The Ford Transit Wagon is a much larger vehicle than the standard, light duty vehicle, which

means that it is carrying much more weight and precious cargo. The consistent need for ongoing

safety features, not only from the industry regulations, but also for consumer safety, is what

prompted Ford to work with TRW Automotive, starting in 2011, to create the unique occupant

protection that saves space and lives. For the last 4 years, Ford has worked in collaboration with

TRW Automotive to provide the largest safety feature available today for new van owners.

A Standard Feature

The side curtain airbag will be a standard feature on the 2015 Ford Transit Wagon, which is

available in three different roof heights and two different wheelbases. The van, which can seat up

to 15 people, will replace the Ford E-Series Van and will have the highest level of safety features

available in a vehicle today. In the event of a crash in the Ford Transit Wagon, a succession of

sensors will detect the impact and trigger the airbag to activate. The entire process takes less than

one second to complete to ensure the safety of everyone inside the vehicle.

Consumers that are looking to replace their E-Series van or to acquire their very first 15

passenger van can rest assured that their safety was of utmost concern when creating the Ford

Transit Wagon with the industry’s newest airbag. The 15 passenger airbag is the first of its type

and is another testament to the quality products and dedication to its consumers that Ford has

always displayed. Anyone with questions regarding the new 15 passenger van or its safety

options can visit Bloomington Ford Lincoln online or call 1-866-322-8368.

About Bloomington Ford

Bloomington Ford Lincoln has been in business for the last 25 years, featuring new and used cars

for sale as well as a full service repair center. In addition to selling one of the industry’s top

brands, Bloomington Ford Lincoln also boasts one of the highest levels of customer service.

They offer a one-stop shop for all of your automotive needs and work with every customer in

order to meet their financial requirements while meeting the needs of their vehicle requirements.