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My 2003 died protecting us today

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Old 11-23-2014, 09:52 PM
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My 2003 died protecting us today

Today we had to say goodbye to our F-150. On the way to visit family, my wife hit a patch of ice, which spun the truck around, sending us down the embankment sideway and rolling over pretty violently. The roads were deceptively clear and the vehicles in front of us showed no sign of trouble. The truck is a total loss, however, my wife, two young children and myself were able to walk away, albeit sore and bruised along with some cuts from the glass. I loved that truck, but it did its duty and protected us. I have a newfound respect for my F-150.






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Old 11-23-2014, 10:08 PM
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Sorry for the loss of your truck but it's great your family was not injured.
 
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Old 11-24-2014, 12:20 AM
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ouch! sorry for the loss but glad your family is all good!
 
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Old 11-24-2014, 01:33 AM
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All the important parts were saved, Trucks are replaceable.

It's still a bummer about the truck, but you couldn't ask for more from it!
 
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Old 11-24-2014, 11:12 PM
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RIP KR

in other news welcome to the forums, we'll still be here when you buy your next F150
 
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:51 AM
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Glad you're ok!!

The trucks replaceable family's not

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Old 11-25-2014, 10:34 AM
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Glad everybody made it fine =)

Make sure you break off a piece of your truck to keep in the garage as memorabilia

Good job F-150!
 
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Old 11-25-2014, 12:19 PM
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Sorry about your truck. In that second pic, it kind of looks like a first gen Escape now.
 
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Old 11-25-2014, 12:26 PM
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As devastated as I'd be with my truck gone, ya can't buy a new family, and that's what's truly important. Glad you all made it out alright!
 
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Old 11-25-2014, 01:24 PM
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sorry about the truck. glad you all are ok though
 
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Old 11-26-2014, 12:46 AM
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Sorry bro, trucks are like family too...
 
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Old 11-26-2014, 07:38 AM
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Seriously....no one?




That'll buff right out

No but glad your truck saved you. Time to look for a new one.
 
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Old 12-23-2014, 09:02 PM
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Thanks for all the thoughts guys. Sorry I did a post and run but had a lot going on as you can imagine. Started looking for a new one. Here's a video I made of before and after. Thanks again guys and I'll be back in action soon.
 

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