Many shoppers are looking for SUVs they can trust, and Ford offers them. IIHS rates vehicles on various factors, and the 2026 Ford Explorer and the 2026 Mustang Mach-E have earned Top Safety Pick ratings. This means each model is rated "Good" in small overlap front, moderate overall front, and side testing. Each model also gets "Acceptable" or "Good" for headlights and pedestrian crash prevention availability.

