In this day and age, drivers are constantly barraged with distractions. These gizmos and gadgets signaling us from all angles make it just that more difficult to keep our eyes on the road. Have you ever caught yourself looking down into your lap or into your hand and realized you could've easily just hit something in that five seconds of inattentive driving? What if you were on the other end? Minding your business when suddenly an impact occurs. In any situation, may it be distracted drivers, a deer, icy roads, etc. you would want to know that you and your family are protected, right?
Well, the new F-150 SuperCrews are built to keep your mind at ease. These trucks have earned a 5-star rating from the federal government and IIHS. One might say, "Well all modern vehicles nowadays come with great safety advantages." Here is how the F-150 SuperCrew stands out among its competition...
The F-150 SuperCrew comes standard with a military-grade, aluminum body and a high-strength steel frame. While this provides a stronger, lighter truck, it also is a lot safer upon impact. The aluminum body is designed to crumple, like an accordion, in a frontal collision leaving the cab intact. The engine block also drops straight down meaning it will not move into the cab, potentially injuring you and your passengers. Take a look at the photo, the cab is virtually unharmed!
But what about the truck bed? Some may think, "Well it's far away from the cab, so does it really matter? Of course it does! When you see a F-150 driving ahead of you, notice the design of the tailgate. Sure it's cool looking, but the point of the ridges and grooves is for safety! They create a more rigid tailgate because the grooves absorb impact better than just a flat design, Simple enough, right?
There are some awesome technological advances that come with not only the F-150, but span across the entire line of Ford vehicles. Like I said above, cell phones have become one of the the most distracting things drivers have on the road. MyFord Touch and the all-new Sync 3 utilize Bluetooth so you can enjoy a hands-free connection with your phone! (I love this feature for calling mom!) This is available as an option on the XLT trim and above (for trucks).
You can also get BLIS Blind Spot monitoring! Read all about that on our post here: Tech Talk: BLIS
Ford also offers plenty of safety features available on most lines as options for you as well. Find out more about what you can get with your new truck here: Safety First With Ford
Whether you're thinking about a new truck, new car, or a new SUV, you deserve the best safety features out there. Here at Victory we will give that to you and explain everything you need to know! Stop out today and get on the road with peace of mind!
