Crash test results a blow to Ford's new aluminum F-150 - Fortune
A crash test of Ford’s new all-aluminum, F-150 extended cab model didn’t turn out well, according to results published by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety . When the truck hit a 5-foot rigid barrier at 40 miles-per-hour — a setup meant... The poor results were specific to the extended cab version only. The better-selling F-150 crew cab received a top safety pick award from the insurer-funded group after the same tests showed the smaller cab better preserved survival space for the driver. “Ford added structural elements to the crew cab’s front frame to earn a good small overlap rating and a top. To license a Fortune cover, order reprint or e-print copies of an article or cover, or license an accolade, please contact PARS International at www. Source: fortune.com
