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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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My F150 saved my dad's and my life

The truck held strong and saved out lives the cop told us both at the hospital.

2005 f150 2wd screw/ lariat
275/65/18 tires
2.5 front spacer
fx4 rear blocks

haven't been able to post due to legal crap (can't post pictures yet)

I was completely stopped at a traffic light on memorial day behind a honda truck, when a lady fell asleep at the wheel up hill and slammed into us at 55-60mph (what the report says no skid marks) I saw her 4 door Chevy sedan come over the hill and only had time to turn toward my father right before the first explosion. she slammed right into us, slamming us into the truck in front of us who slammed into a full size van air bags deployed slamming into me was able to ground myself and get 911 on the line and get an ambulance for my father.

The only good thing is the fire station which we had just passed was only .5 mile away

the truck saved out lives the screw cabin can held strong have a good bit of damage as you can imagine with the type of impact.

THANK YOU FORD FOR SAVING MY LIFE
 
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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Glad to hear that you are okay and that the ford did its job. Post up some pics if you can.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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Glad that you guys are ok. Sounds like my truck is setup exactly like yours, but my tires are a little different. Good story, and cant wait to see the pics.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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I got the address and an email address to the CEO and VP of Ford up in Deerborn so we are still working on a letter of great thanks from a 20year old eagle scout, D1 track runner and my dad with 29.5 years of military service. Riding in a AMERICAN made truck
 
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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Thats great. Let us know if they reply back to you.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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Glad to hear that both of yall are ok.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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how are you two, you mentioned the hospital
 
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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Glad you are both are ok. I knew I bought the right truck, I just hope I never have to test it out that way.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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Glad you both are alright! Always good to hear good stories!
 
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 03:35 AM
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That's why Ford has a five star crash rating for both driver and passenger. I hope to see the pictures soon...








 

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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:24 AM
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That is part & parcel for why my family is safely inside a Ford. Can't argue with 5 star safety ratings...and bigger mass always wins the battle IMO.

how is your pops? you mentioned a Hospital visit
 
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:45 AM
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Glad to hear that you & your dad are ok! That's why I drive a Ford Truck! No Toyota's for me!......
 
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 06:01 AM
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hope the hospital visit was just routine


glad everyone is still alive
 
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 06:25 AM
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this is why i love American vehicles, not made from cheap crap. my wife rides in a volvo (ford) and i rock the 150

from one veteran eagle scout to another veteran-eagle pair...glad to hear ur ok
 
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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Glad to hear everyone is alright. I guess Mike Roe aint just BSing us in the commercials.
 
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