hence "Built Ford Tough".
Super Duty Crash tests?
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Super Duty Crash tests?
The other day I was looking at the Super duty brochure and noticed the steel rails are the thickest in its class. Since the frame is stronger than before, I wanted to see what the crash test results are for the Super Duty line up. I began looking in the Internet and looked in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). For about 10 mins I could not find any crash test info done on the Super Dutys or even Chevy Heavy Duty line up and Dodge as well. I only saw the F-150, Chevy 1500, and Dodge 1500. Does anybody know why this is? Also does anyone know where I can find info on crash tests for Super Duty?
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Doesn't really answer your question, but is good proof of how tough these trucks are... check out the gallery of Fredvon4... The picture titled "Rain, 65 MPH, passing, hydroplane, no shoulders, pictures tell the story, 2 souls, seatbelts and air bags, walked away, buying another soon!"
I feel pretty safe. But I too would be interested in how the SD stacks up against the competition
I feel pretty safe. But I too would be interested in how the SD stacks up against the competition
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The major week spot is the roof. Roll over pictures are really scary. The body just cant support all of the weight from the truck.
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I imagine it'd be pretty good- a super duty is about the biggest thing out there. I know it's not all about size in a crash, but a lot of it is, and I'd rather be driving a super duty than a mini in a crash against anything.
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Ditto on what south_paw said...be wary of the roofs! I've personally seen two SuperCabs (extended cabs for those not in on the Ford nomenclature,) that had rolled, and their roofs were almost completely caved in.
One lost control after veering onto a dirt shoulder, then overcorrected and flipped it at 60+. Dang thing musta came straight down on the roof as it was almost level with the tops of the doors.
The other rolled while trying to drive across a steep sidehill on the side of a bridge abutment. It did a slow roll onto the pass. side roof, and then landed on it's tires. The pass. side of the roof didn't cave in too much, but the drivers side was crunched down to the seat headrest.
I think the SuperCab's are more prone to the roof caving due to the fact that there is no pillar in the door frame, it's basically just one big opening from the windshield to the back glass.
BUT...other than that, they are hell for stong vehicles. I feel really sorry if someone runs out in front of me because they're going to get creamed!
One lost control after veering onto a dirt shoulder, then overcorrected and flipped it at 60+. Dang thing musta came straight down on the roof as it was almost level with the tops of the doors.
The other rolled while trying to drive across a steep sidehill on the side of a bridge abutment. It did a slow roll onto the pass. side roof, and then landed on it's tires. The pass. side of the roof didn't cave in too much, but the drivers side was crunched down to the seat headrest.
I think the SuperCab's are more prone to the roof caving due to the fact that there is no pillar in the door frame, it's basically just one big opening from the windshield to the back glass.
BUT...other than that, they are hell for stong vehicles. I feel really sorry if someone runs out in front of me because they're going to get creamed!
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Originally Posted by FordGuy0131
The other day I was looking at the Super duty brochure and noticed the steel rails are the thickest in its class. Since the frame is stronger than before, I wanted to see what the crash test results are for the Super Duty line up. I began looking in the Internet and looked in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). For about 10 mins I could not find any crash test info done on the Super Dutys or even Chevy Heavy Duty line up and Dodge as well. I only saw the F-150, Chevy 1500, and Dodge 1500. Does anybody know why this is? Also does anyone know where I can find info on crash tests for Super Duty?
Thanks,
FordGuy0131
Thanks,
FordGuy0131
