Accident Avoidance and Protection

The Lincoln MKX offers exclusive AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control (RSC) active safety system. The system provides better control as the crossover is driven in a spirited manor. Decoupling RSC from traditional yaw control allows each system to work most efficiently, providing improved side-slip control and enhanced roll stability control.

"Lincoln MKX's confident handling helps drivers avoid accidents, especially when paired with our innovative active-safety technology," says Stephen Kozak, Ford Safety chief engineer. "If an accident should occur, Lincoln MKX also has Ford's comprehensive set of passive safety features."

Lincoln MKX has six standard air bags, including front, side-impact front and side-curtain air bags. The steering wheel, knee bolster and glove box are all energy-absorbing components. The driver seat uses a seat position sensor while the passenger seat uses an occupant classification sensor - both are equipped with load-limiting safety belts and pretensioners.

Multiple layers of protection for occupants in side impacts include solid unibody construction with crossmember ladder frames, a reinforced greenhouse, energy-absorbing side door trim, seat-mounted side air bags and Safety Canopy system with rollover detection and extended-duration side curtain air bags.

Lincoln MKX goes on sale in late 2006. It will be manufactured at Ford's Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada.

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