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Re: [RC] new Fords versus older Fords - crash safety - Sarah WI saw the news report too .. and actually, the truck only failed the corner impact crash test, but was above standard on the front and side impact tests. They've redesigned the frame with more support structures to prevent a fatal corner crash, however, they will continue to make the non-reinforced version of the truck under the name "F150 Heritage" and it will be the obviously cheaper model. Sarah Lansing, MI --- Carol Stiles <cstiles@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Just saw a news report on Ford pick-ups pre-2000 I believe, and the crash tests were very dismal. In fact, they proved to be fatal. Please check out the NTSB website before buying a used Ford. They have since re-inforced the frame on the newer models to withstand impacts better, but seeing the picture of that crumpled Ford 150 on TV was really scary. It wouldn't be the first time Ford has put out a car it knew was dangerous, ie. the 1960's Pinto and Mustang that didn't have firewalls between the gas tank and passengers. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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