2012 Ford Focus Airbag System

FoMoCo released details of their newly developed airbag system which is designed for better protection for the driver and passenger with the least side effects.

The new driver-front airbag with enhanced chest protection technology uses a reconfigured curve-shaped tether system that pulls in the lower section to create a “pocket” to help lessen the impact of the airbag on the driver’s chest and ribs in frontal crashes.

The front passenger’s airbag also has an adaptive venting technology that diverts some of the gas from the airbag inflators through vents outside of the airbags. It can match the deployment force with occupant size via some restraints control module.

“This is our most advanced airbag system ever in a Ford car, and is designed to enhance protection for front occupants in the most common types of crashes,” said Sue Cischke, Ford group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering. “Each of these airbags uses innovative technologies to help customize airbag protection to the occupant.”