Kansas City, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/24/2011 -- Car shoppers have a number of priorities when purchasing a new vehicle and safety is typically high on the list. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives consumers an unbiased opinion on the safest cars on the road. Matt Ford Sales is proud to show consumers Ford’s 10 models chosen as Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

To qualify for Top Safety Pick status, a vehicle must achieve a rating of “good” in frontal, side, rear and rollover crash tests, as well as in roof strength evaluations. Ford currently has 10 vehicles on the road that have earned Top Safety Picks including the Ford Taurus, Ford Fusion, 2012 Ford Focus (two models), Ford Fiesta (two models), Ford Edge, Ford Explorer, Ford Flex and the Ford F-150.

Due to Ford’s commitment to safety, the automaker insures that every Ford vehicle is equipped with top of the line safety features. Driver-aided and safety technologies in Ford vehicles included options such as adaptive cruise control, collision warning with brake support, Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert, a tire pressure monitoring system, and MyKey. Ford vehicles also have award-winning technology such as the inflatable rear safety belts found in the 2011 Ford Explorer.

In addition to the impressive safety ratings, Ford also offers customers best in class fuel economy to help save money at the gas pump. Ford offers three vehicles that receive over 40 mpg highway, including the 2012 Ford Focus SE, 2012 Fusion Hybrid and the 2011 Fiesta SE.

To learn more about Ford’s Top Safety Pick lineup, stop in to Matt Ford Sales to speak to a knowledgeable sales associate or to take a test drive. You can also visit Matt Ford Sales online to view the current inventory at http://www.mattford.com.

About Matt Ford Sales
Matt Ford Sales is proud to serve the Kansas City, MO area. Carrying a full line of new and used Ford cars, Matt Ford Sales offers the best selection when it comes to purchasing a vehicle. The knowledgeable, Blue Oval Certified service department at Matt Ford Sales is prepared to assist with repairs and routine maintenance and the Parts Department offers one-stop shopping on a full selection of Ford parts and accessories. Matt Ford strives for 100 percent customer satisfaction for every visit.