2014 Ford Fiesta Earns Four-Star NHTSA Safety Rating
The 2014 Ford Fiesta has earned a four-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The American automaker’s compact model received four stars in the front and rollover crash tests, but only received two stars in the side-impact crash test. The four-star overall safety rating applies to both the hatchback and sedan models. The highest rating from NHTSA’s crash test is five stars.
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The 2014 Ford Fiesta also received good ratings in all crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) but only received a marginal rating in the small overlap front crash test.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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