Safety Features of the 2014 Ford Focus

The 2014 Ford Focus is packed with features that make it an attractive vehicle for people who are in the market for a new automobile. Safety has become a big concern for drivers over the past few years and the Ford Focus does not skimp on safety features.

The Ford Focus' safety features include dual-stage front airbags, front-seat side-impact airbags, the Safety Canopy side-curtain airbags on the first and second rows of seating, the Belt-Minder® front seat belt reminder, three-point safety belts at all seating positions, height-adjustable front safety belts, the Personal Safety System™, child safety door locks in the vehicle's rear, the LATCH system of tether anchors and lower anchors for child safety seats, the AdvanceTrac® electronic stability control, a tire pressure monitoring system and an airbag for the driver's knee. 

One of the most popular safety features on the 2014 Ford Focus is the parking assist feature that endeavors to start automating the job of parallel parking. The sensors that are mounted on the automobile automatically control and guide the car into parking spaces as the driver stays in charge of controlling and applying the brakes and pumping the gas pedal. 

The 2014 model of the Ford Focus adds two more sensors to what is offered on the prior models. These new sensors have been conveniently placed at the rear of the car. They help the driver with automated perpendicular parking.

 

These new sensors make it possible for the Ford Focus to take advantage of a revolutionary system that warns drivers about pedestrians and cars that are crossing the street behind them as they back up their vehicles. There's even another features that automates part of backing out from the perpendicular space. 

The MyKey system is another safety feature that parents are going to love. This system restricts drivers from turning up the stereo to maximum volume and driving at top speed. It also makes everyone in the car put on their seat belts before it will allow them to listen to the music player or radio. The MyKey system can also block the deactivation of the safety technology systems on the 2014 Ford Focus. This system goes a long way towards making parents more comfortable letting young drivers use their brand new Fords. 

These new safety features on the 2014 Ford Focus are exemplary of the increasing trend to automakers endeavoring to develop and install advanced technology systems on their vehicles. A decade ago, the new technology that was being developed for cars seemed to focus overwhelmingly on the entertainment systems. Now, the safety features are at the forefront due to the recent advancements and miniaturization of low cost, electronic control systems and radar unit. These new safety features have made great headway in preventing collisions. The 2014 Ford Focus is a very safe car with many fine safety features to help drivers avert disaster.

Ford has innovated when it comes to rolling out new technology in recent years. The Sync system is updated on this new Ford Focus, and many other features stand out. However, the safety features are the selling points for this slickly-designed automobile. It's hard to think of a safer car in this class. 

Drivers who are looking for a safe vehicle that can be enjoyed by those with families as well as those who want a sporty car with a good deal of pep should visit the friendly folks at the Fred Beans Ford of Mechanicsburg dealership to take the 2014 Ford Focus for a test drive.