richy Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 The new listings for the IIHS top pics are out and even though almost every other Ford is on the list, the Edge and MKX are not. I wonder why? http://www.iihs.org/ratings/default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 The new listings for the IIHS top pics are out and even though almost every other Ford is on the list, the Edge and MKX are not. I wonder why? http://www.iihs.org/ratings/default.aspx Only got Acceptable on roof strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richy Posted December 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Only got Acceptable on roof strength. That's kinda what I assumed. Maybe the BAMR? The MKT also has that roof as well so maybe that isn't it. Here's hoping I never roll it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Here's hoping I never roll it.[/color] That is always a hope of mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crabman Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Yep, keep the wheels down and the point is moot. To be honest the current roof strength is far beyond what any of us who remember watching Neil take one giant leap for mankind on tv had before basically up til just recently. This isnt to thumb my nose at safety but honestly I'm not losing sleep. These are pretty safe vehicles based on current crash stats and frankly having grown up in an age when riding in the back of the truck was considered completely safe I cant help but find this a yawn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 If you have to flip /roll over, you certainly cant beat the view through the BAMR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 At least until the glass shreds yours eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I equate the new safety ratings to the nuclear overkill capability. Even a 3 star vehicle is so much safer than the best vehicles 10-20 years ago. The chances of having the type of accident where having a 5 star versus 4 star vehicle makes any significant difference in survivability or extent of injuries is so minuscule that i don't worry much about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragster13 Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 One thing I never worry about when I order a new vehicle is what is it going to be like on its lid. I would be more worried about if the motor decides to sit in the front seat with me or if the rear deck lid turns into a dashboard. By the way it is rated good on other lists including Truck Trends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 The new listings for the IIHS top pics are out and even though almost every other Ford is on the list, the Edge and MKX are not. I wonder why? http://www.iihs.org/ratings/default.aspx Try and figure this one out. The MKS, which the wife drives, has a BAMR, and it made the list , go figure ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey87 Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Try and figure this one out. The MKS, which the wife drives, has a BAMR, and it made the list , go figure ???? OK, I admit it: I'm the last one in on the joke. Since I first discovered this board, 4 - 6 weeks ago, it has driven me nuts what BAMR stands for. I deduced that MR stood for 'moonroof', but kept getting stalled with the 'BA', but steadfastly refused to look it up. Until this morning. Hilarious!!! It certainly is that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Try and figure this one out. The MKS, which the wife drives, has a BAMR, and it made the list , go figure ???? Roof crush is determined by the strength of the pillars, it has nothing to do with the roof itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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