Are the 2004 and newer F150's Built Better than the Pre 2004 Models?
 

This is something i'm really interested in finding out.

All information helpful.

Yes.

Heck yes.

I recently watched that Ford video about how they make the F150 and why it's better than the competition.

Not counting the video, Is there anything else that you can share than can describe how the've improved?

safety....just watch

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...est+f150&hl=en

Thats an incredible video.

It would have been great to have a 2004 or newer f150 to compare it too.

Thanks.

2004 f150 going 40 mph

http://www.sceneoftheaccident.org/do...04%20F-150.mpg

The '04 and up F150's are tanks, their strength comes from the new crazy stiff frame.:rocker:

another video
04 f150 - 40 mph into barrier

HELL YEAH!!!

i like how from the beginning of the cab backl.....itsnt even hurt...the A-pillars dont get bend or anything at all...

GOOD JOB FORD :bows:

and if i get in a wreck....im jsut going over them haha

Thanks guys, you were a big help. :thumbsup:

Now I just save a few more bux for an 04 or newer F150. :devil:

Go here:
http://www.fordvehicles.com/trucks/f150/features/specs/

Click on strength demo. Go through all the demonstrations for strength, comfort, capability, power, design and safety. Click on the circles for more information.

hell yes

I agree. It's kind of reassuring to see something like this, especially after seeing the same types of videos when I had my '98 Super Cab and wondering if the truck would handle an accident. It's good to see the new SCabs are holding up better since that's what they always seem to use when comparing all the trucks for safety ratings.

I was tempted to get a good used 2003, but seeing the redesigned frame, I decided to get the '05 instead. This was back when I worked for the frame supplier that builds the frame for the Titan/Armada, QX56, so I did learn a little something about frames when working there. We crashed a few frames by accident on occasion, so I developed a little understand of what does what and why.

here is my 2nd F150 after a 55mph hit into a telephone pole.
https://www.f150online.com/galleries...212-159066.jpg
https://www.f150online.com/galleries...212-159067.jpg
https://www.f150online.com/galleries...212-159068.jpg

I was hit by a suburban and he knocked me into the pole. the pole hit just outside the frame rail. I did crush my left foot but I was able to get out and take one step.