Glendale, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/11/2011 -- The 2012 Ford Focus is one of many Ford vehicles to be named a “Top Safety Pick” by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To earn the Top Safety Pick award, a vehicle must receive this highest rating of “good” in front, rear, side-impact, and rollover protection, as well as offer electronic stability control. The 2012 Ford Focus is available in Phoenix at Sanderson Ford.

The 2012 Focus is composed of strong, stiff, lightweight steel that helps minimize body weight. This steel also improves the vehicle’s dynamics and delivers enhanced crash performance. In addition to the steel, many safety features also come standard on the sedan and helped it earn the “Top Safety Pick” designation, while also giving drivers peace of mind.

The Focus features an advanced restraint system with innovative, next-generation airbags that offer improved chest protection. The new airbag also has a new curved-shape tether system that lessens the impact of the airbag by pulling in the lower section to create a pocket. Other standard safety features include AdvanceTrac Electronic Stability Control, BeltMinder front safety belt reminder, LATCH lower anchors and tether anchors for child safety seats, tire pressure monitoring system, SOS Post-Crash Alert System, front-seat side-impact airbags, dual-stage front airbags, and Safety Canopy side-curtain airbags.

In addition to safety, the Focus also offers many features that add to the sedan’s comfort and entertainment. To keep drivers and passengers comfortable, the Focus offers an air filtration system, full-floor center console with storage, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and power front windows with one-touch down. The entertainment system includes an AM/FM single-disc CD player, audio input jack, MP3 capability, four speakers, and speed sensitive volume control.

Visit Sanderson Ford online to view “Top Safety Pick” 2012 Focus inventory at http://www.sandersonford.com/New-Cars.aspx or to schedule a test drive. Also, follow Sanderson Ford on Twitter at http://twitter.com/SandersonFordAZ.

About Sanderson Ford
Sanderson Ford, located in Glendale, AZ, sells new and used Ford vehicles. In addition to a full line of Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs, Sanderson Ford also provides a large service department that is prepared to assist with any repairs or routine maintenance, as well as a knowledgeable parts department that offers one-stop shopping on all Ford parts and accessories. Sanderson Ford strives for 100 percent customer satisfaction with each visit. Visit Sanderson Ford online at http://sandersonford.com.