Crash Test Results
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Crash Test Results
Did any of you happen to catch that story on the crash tests performed on the f-150?
It seems that the governments test went well
and the vehicle, a supercrew, was given a passing grade. This test was head on into a barrier at a speed I can't recall.
The Insurance Institute also ran a test, where they took a supercab and ran in into a barrier, but only on the drivers side, at a speed I can't recall. This truck was recked
to the point of being scary.
Keep in mind these were two differn't tests on two similar but differn't trucks.
Any one else catch it?
It seems that the governments test went well
and the vehicle, a supercrew, was given a passing grade. This test was head on into a barrier at a speed I can't recall.
The Insurance Institute also ran a test, where they took a supercab and ran in into a barrier, but only on the drivers side, at a speed I can't recall. This truck was recked
to the point of being scary.
Keep in mind these were two differn't tests on two similar but differn't trucks.
Any one else catch it?
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I seen the story on it on CNBC Friday night as it was only a couple weeks after the one on dateline failed so badly and now the goverment one comes out with a 5 star passing grade.
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2000 F150 XLT Reg. cab
4.6 Triton Engine
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sliding rear window
automatic keyless entry
white styleside short box
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I dunno. I kinda liked the IIHS testing as opposed to the NHTSA (government) testing. This actually provoked thoughts of trading my F-150 away to a ...ahem... Tundra.
I slapped myself silly and then let others slap me around too.
As far as comparing the two tests, make your own judgement.
IIHS on F-150: http://www.hwysafety.org/vehicle_rat.../html/0110.htm
NHTSA on F-150: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap/cars/1604.html
Regardless of your thoughts on my Tundra-trade thing, it is thought provoking. Shouldn't we demand a safe truck? The IIHS test shows severe injury (if not fatal).
I imagine Ford will probably make some changes to get past this bad press.
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I slapped myself silly and then let others slap me around too.
As far as comparing the two tests, make your own judgement.
IIHS on F-150: http://www.hwysafety.org/vehicle_rat.../html/0110.htm
NHTSA on F-150: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap/cars/1604.html
Regardless of your thoughts on my Tundra-trade thing, it is thought provoking. Shouldn't we demand a safe truck? The IIHS test shows severe injury (if not fatal).
I imagine Ford will probably make some changes to get past this bad press.
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'99 Ford F-150 Lariat, 4WD, SCab, ORP, LS/3.73, Tow Pkg, 5.4L* Superchip
* K&N FIPK GEN II
'99 Chrysler 300M, PHP, Sunroof, Premium Infinity Sound, 3.5L* Borla Cat-Bak
* K&N Filtercharger
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