2017 Ford F-150 Safety Features and Systems
Safety is important for every vehicle owner. Ford has always been at the forefront of safety technologies and systems. Previous Ford models has helped the truck earn a reputation as one of the safety vehicles ever produced. The 2017 Ford F-150 safety features and systems are ready to carry this reputation forward.
2017 Ford F-150 Standard and Available Safety Features
Every 2107 Ford F-150 starts with a stellar collection of standard safety features. The truck offers automatic crash notifications, full-length side curtain airbags, trailer sway control, stability and traction control and antilock brakes.
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As you move up in the F-150 lineup, more and more safety systems are added. Higher trim levels can be equipped with a variety of sensor and camera systems. This list includes lane departure warnings, rear cross-traffic alerts, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warnings with brake priming, adaptive cruise control with collision mitigation, rear parking sensors and both rearview and surround-view camera.
F-150 models also offer the Ford MyKey system, which allows drivers to set limitations on learning drivers. MyKey can be used as an important safety tool for younger drivers.
Ford F-150 Safety Test Results
The 2017 Ford F-150 scored well in both of the major safety tests. Government safety testing gave the F-150 the highest possible score of five stars. The IIHS awarded the truck the highest possible score of “Good” in all of the organization’s safety tests.
2017 Ford F-150 models will be arriving at dealerships everywhere soon. When the truck makes its appearance, be sure to head on down to Akins Ford to take one for a test drive. While you wait, take a look at our selection to learn more about everything we have to offer here at Akins Ford.
