Airbag Count: 9 Airbags
The 2026 Everest features a comprehensive 9-airbag system. This includes the unique "center airbag" between the front seats to prevent occupants from colliding in a side impact. It also features curtain airbags that extend all the way to the third row, ensuring safety for every passenger.
ABS with EBD: Yes (with Emergency Brake Assist)
Standard across all trims, the ABS system is complemented by Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist. This ensures that in a panic-stop situation, the vehicle applies maximum braking pressure even if the driver doesn't press the pedal hard enough, significantly shortening stopping distances.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Yes (with Trailer Sway Control)
The ESC system in the Everest is highly advanced, featuring Trailer Sway Control. If the system detects the trailer beginning to oscillate, it automatically applies the brakes to individual wheels and reduces engine torque to pull the trailer back into line, making towing much safer.
Hill Start Assist: Yes (with Hill Descent Control)
Hill Start Assist prevents the vehicle from rolling back on slopes. Additionally, 4WD models come with Hill Descent Control, which acts as an "off-road cruise control" for steep declines. It allows the driver to set a speed via the steering wheel buttons, and the vehicle manages the braking automatically.
ISOFIX: Yes (Standard on Outboard Seats)
The Everest is highly family-oriented, offering ISOFIX anchor points on the second-row outboard seats. Some regions also include top-tether points for the third row, allowing for a variety of child seat configurations. The wide door openings make installing bulky car seats much easier than in smaller crossovers.
NCAP Safety Rating: 5-Star (ANCAP/Euro NCAP)
The Ford Everest carries a maximum 5-star ANCAP safety rating. It achieved high scores across all four key areas of assessment: Adult Occupant Protection (86%), Child Occupant Protection (93%), Vulnerable Road User Protection (74%), and Safety Assist (86%).
