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Jun 9, 2001 | 11:06 PM

greenschuz

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Crash Test on Dateline Concern

I am looking to purchase a SC in the next few months, and was shocked at how poorly the F-150 held up in a crash test shown on Dateline NBC last week.

Is anyone else concerned about this? Is there any other supporting data out there about the SC that may make me feel like it is still a "safe" buy?

Jun 11, 2001 | 01:57 AM

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Crash Test on Dateline Concern

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 11-Jun-01 AT 02:58 AM (EST)[/font][p]First, that test is somewhat flawed when it comes to a truck due to barrier height, but that's another discussion. If you noticed the way the F-150 superCAB (not supercrew) deformed, it was the result of the 4th door (which, when latched, acts as a B-pillar) coming open. This left the entire side of the drivers compartment unsupported by any vertical structural member save the A and C pillars, and it consequently deformed in the center, right where the B-pillar should have been. This won't (at least not at that speed) happen on a screw, as there is a fixed B pillar in the center, regardless of whether the doors are open or closed. So, in short: no, I'm not worried (and I bought my screw AFTER I saw that crash test on dateline).

Jun 11, 2001 | 03:35 PM

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Crash Test on Dateline Concern

Thanks so much, that was a real help. It does make sense that the extra construction for the rear two doors on the SC would add to the stability and safety of the truck.

How do you like your new SC??