Brooklyn, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/12/2011 -- Safety is becoming an increasingly important factor when purchasing a new car. With this in mind, Ford is bulking up its safety technologies on its 2011 models. Bay Ridge Ford of Brooklyn is proud to offer customers a great selection of Ford’s safe rated vehicles.

To earn a “Top Safety Pick” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) a vehicle must score the highest possible rating of ‘good’ in each of the crash test categories, which include offset frontal, side, rear-impact and roof strength rollover. In addition a vehicle must possess certain safety technologies, such as electronic stability control.

So far Ford’s lineup features 10 Top Safety Picks. The Top Safety Picks include the Ford Edge, Ford Explorer, Ford Fiesta (two models), Ford Flex, Ford Fusion, Ford F-150, Ford Taurus, and the 2012 Ford Focus (two models). Ford vehicles come with a multitude of standard safety features, with optional features also available. From its Blind Spot Information System to its industry first inflatable rear seat belts in the 2011 Ford Explorer, Ford continues to develop new safety technologies.

To learn more about Ford Top Safety Picks visit Bay Ridge Ford to speak with a knowledgeable sales person, or view the Brooklyn dealership’s inventory online at http://bayridgeford.com/NewFordCars.aspx.