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Overall NCAP Score
4★
2 tested configuration(s)
Frontal Crash Rating
4★
35 mph head-on barrier impact
Side Crash Rating
5★
Side barrier & pole impact
Rollover Resistance
3★
25.6% dynamic rollover risk
Laboratory Crash Test Evaluation

Executive Safety Findings

NHTSA has evaluated 2 variants of the 2023 Ford Ranger under the New Car Assessment Program. Tested models earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Calculated rollover risk is rated at 25.6% (3★).

Laboratory Testing Standard: NHTSA 5-Star ratings represent controlled laboratory barrier impacts. Crash test stars compare vehicles within the same weight class (±250 lbs) for frontal impact evaluations.
Certified Safety Attributes
  • • NCAP Tested Variants: 2 certified configuration(s).
  • • Forward Collision Warning: Not Evaluated.
  • • Lane Departure Warning: Optional.
  • • Crash Imminent Braking: Not Evaluated.
  • • Dynamic Brake Support: Not Evaluated.
Laboratory Test Breakdown

NHTSA Test Category Breakdown for 2023 Ford Ranger

Laboratory barrier crash test scores and rollover resistance evaluations

Overall Vehicle Score
4★
Combined laboratory rating synthesizing frontal crash, side crash, and rollover resistance.
Frontal Barrier Crash
4★
Evaluates head, neck, chest, and femur injury risk in a 35 mph head-on collision into a rigid barrier.
Side Barrier & Pole Impact
5★
Simulates a 38.5 mph angled intersection collision and a 20 mph direct side impact into a rigid telephone pole.
Rollover Resistance
3★
Calculated rollover risk of 25.6% based on center-of-gravity height and track width.
Multi-Variant Results

NCAP Crash Test Ratings by Tested Variant (2)

Detailed laboratory breakdown across frontal driver/passenger, side barrier/pole, and rollover resistance

Tested Drivetrain / Variant Overall Score Frontal Impact Front Driver Front Pass. Side Impact Side Barrier Side Pole Rollover Rating Rollover Risk %
(Super Crew) PU/CC 4WD NHTSA ID: #17335 25.6%
(Super Crew) PU/CC RWD NHTSA ID: #17334 29.2%
Crash Avoidance Systems

Official NHTSA Active Safety & Driver Assistance Evaluations

NHTSA-verified advanced crash avoidance and driver assistance technology equipment status for 2023 Ford Ranger

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Not Evaluated
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Optional
Crash Imminent Braking (CIB) Not Evaluated
Dynamic Brake Support (DBS) Not Evaluated
Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: Crash Test Ratings & Safety Features for the 2023 Ford Ranger

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Ford Ranger

What is the overall safety rating for the 2023 Ford Ranger?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 Ford Ranger achieved an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

The Overall Vehicle Score synthesizes laboratory crash barrier performance across frontal collision, side impact, and static rollover evaluations.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP)

How did the 2023 Ford Ranger perform in frontal and side crash tests?

In laboratory testing, the 2023 Ford Ranger scored 4★ for Frontal Barrier Crash (35 mph head-on impact) and 5★ for Side Crash (barrier and pole impacts).

Frontal crash ratings evaluate head, neck, chest, and leg injury protection compared to vehicles of similar weight; side ratings evaluate barrier intersection impact and telephone pole intrusion.

Source: NHTSA NCAP Laboratory Crash Tests

What is the rollover risk for the 2023 Ford Ranger?

NHTSA rates the 2023 Ford Ranger at 3★ for Rollover Resistance, with a calculated rollover probability of 25.6%.

Rollover resistance is determined by the vehicle's Static Stability Factor (track width divided by twice the center-of-gravity height) and dynamic steering maneuver performance.

Source: NHTSA NCAP Rollover Testing

What active safety and driver assistance features are recorded for the 2023 Ford Ranger?

NHTSA NCAP records evaluate recommended crash avoidance technologies including Forward Collision Warning (Not Standard), Lane Departure Warning (Not Standard), and Crash Imminent Braking (Not Standard).

NHTSA evaluates whether crash avoidance systems meet federal performance specifications on test tracks.

Source: NHTSA Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Registry
Official US Government Data Provenance

Crash test star ratings and driver assistance evaluations on this page are published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.