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Ford Leads All Automakers With Most 'Top Safety Picks,' Besting Honda in IIHS Crash Tests.

Article from: Science Letter Article date: October 7, 2008

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has earned more "Top Safety Pick" ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) than any other automaker with a total of 16 to date (see also Ford Motor Company).

Ford surpassed its closest rival Honda this week when four of its 2009 models -- Ford Flex, Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKS and Mercury Milan -- achieved "Top Safety Pick" ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The Flex, Ford's all-new head-turning crossover, the new Lincoln MKS ...

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