Crash Test 1999 - 2009 Ford Ranger / Mazda B-Series (Frontal Offset) IIHS

Ford Ranger 1999-2009 models results also apply to: 1999-2009 Mazda B Series FRONTAL OFFSET TEST OVERALL EVALUATION: Acceptable Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right Acceptable Good Good Acceptable Marginal Marginal Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. Test details: The Ford Ranger and Mazda B Series were redesigned for the 1998 model year. Extended cab models with four doors were introduced in the 1999 model year. Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. After the dummy moved forward into the airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury. However, there was too much forward tipping of the driver seat and too much upward movement of the steering wheel. Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on both tibias indicate that lower leg injuries would be possible.

Added 16 Oct 2026