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Ford F-150

2009-13 models
2013 Top Safety Pick 2013 Ford F-150

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics
Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right
Good Good Good Acceptable Acceptable Good

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

Good Good Acceptable Acceptable Marginal Marginal Poor Poor

Test details:

The Ford F-150 was redesigned for the 2009 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Ford as part of frontal crash test verification.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. The driver and passenger side curtain airbags deployed during the crash.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on both tibias and the left foot indicate that injuries to the lower legs and left foot would be possible.

Additional features:

  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover
  • Electronic stability control, includes roll stability control
  • Antilock brakes
  • Daytime running lights (optional on fleet vehicles only)

Tested vehicle specifications:

  • 2009 Ford F-150 XL (2wd SuperCrew)
  • Class: Large pickup
  • Weight: 5,199 lbs.
  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Wheelbase: 145 in.
  • Length: 232 in.
  • Width: 79 in.
  • Engine: Longitudinal 4.6-liter V8, 4-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive
  • EPA ratings: 15 mpg city | 20 mpg highway

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Last updated: November 5, 2012

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