What Are the Safest Cars for Families?


When your family grows, so does your need for a vehicle that protects everyone on board. Drivers regularly ask our team which vehicles rank among the safest cars for families, and we're always happy to walk them through the Ford lineup and its impressive slate of safety-focused SUVs, trucks and cars.

Numerous 2026 Ford models earned 5-Star Overall Safety Scores from the NHTSA thanks to their performance across a battery of demanding crash and safety tests. Every vehicle in the lineup also comes equipped with Ford Co-Pilot360™ technology. Discover the model that fits your family and budget at Bommarito Ford in Hazelwood, the No. 1 volume Ford store in the St. Louis area for over 44 years.

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Ford Bronco Sport

What Is Ford Co-Pilot360™?

Ford Co-Pilot360™ is a comprehensive suite of driver-assist and safety technologies that helps make new Ford SUVs some of the best cars for families on the road. One of its standout systems is BlueCruise, which blends Speed Sign Recognition, Lane Centering, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and more to enable hands-free driving on select highways.

Whether you're eyeing a new Bronco Sport or checking out a new Explorer near St. Louis, you'll benefit from the latest Ford safety innovations. If towing and outdoor adventures are part of your routine, you'll appreciate available features in the new Ford F-150 like BLIS® with Trailer Coverage and Pro Trailer Backup Assist™.

Additional Ford Co-Pilot360™ features your new Ford may include are:

  • BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Evasive Steering Assist
  • Rear View Camera
  • Active Park Assist 2.0
  • Auto High Beam Headlights
  • Hill Descent Control™

Ford NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Ratings

  • 2026 Ford Bronco Sport
  • 2026 Ford Escape
  • 2026 Ford Expedition
  • 2026 Ford Explorer
  • 2026 Ford F-150
  • 2026 Ford Mustang
  • 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford Mustang Mach-e