Adaptive Safety System
Building on Ford's Personal Safety System,
this innovative technology uses information
from a suite of sophisticated vehicle sensors
to determine crash severity, occupant size,
position and seat belt status.
This information is processed using complex
computer algorithms to provide appropriate
levels of occupant protection using multiple
advanced safety features and enabling them
to work simultaniously to provide enhanced
occupant energy management.
Adaptive Airbag TethersThrough deployment of airbag
tethers, airbag shape and size is controlled to improve occupant
interaction.
Adaptive Load Limiting RetractorsAdaptive load limiting retractors are capable
of multiple levels to tailor their response to the specific needs of each occupant.
Adaptive Airbag Inflation Additional levels of airbag inflation are provided beyond standard dual-stage inflator technology through incorporating a variable time delay between the 1st and 2nd stage output.
Adaptive Steering Column A new steering column design provides two levels of energy absorption. When appropriate, a device pulls a pin in the column, allowing it to "stroke" forward at a different level of resistance.
Adaptive Airbag VentingWhen activated, this unique safety feature
diverts gas away from the airbag. This offers occupants a softer
airbag when required.
Enhanced Occupant Classification SystemIncorporated into the structure of the
passenger seat, this sensor is able to identify the following five stages of
occupant classification: empty seat, child presence, small adult presence, medium
adult presence and large adult presence.
Seat Track Position SensorDriver seat position is monitored
by this sensor and it is used to determine inflator output and
steering column energyabsorption level.
Ford Contact: Said DeepIllustration by : Stephen Garchar