5G Ranger accident statistics: bad news for ranger

[Hootbro]

Is that because you divided the risk by the amount of wives you have over the course of miles driven to dates with all of the wives?

No, she is short and I make fun of that.

She will probably run me over in my Ranger though to just prove me wrong about my assumptions here.

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[Rangerjimm]

It should bother those of us with kids.

Said by a 2024 Tacoma owner.

 

[SeaBea]

Yikes of course this is posted the day after I put my order in. I found this as well which doesn’t seem too promising. https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/Ford/ranger-crew-cab-pickup/2023

That's for the 2023 Ranger, redesigned for 2024.

 

[RANGER/HOBB]

For those who are worried so much and can’t drive; I hear hiding in the basement in a fetal position works fairly well……….🫵

 

[joordan]

The Australian ANCAP is the only people publishing ratings for the 6th Gen Ranger at this time. They gave it a five star rating.

https://www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings/ford/ranger/58f98d

EU did the same

https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/ford/ranger/48750

 

[nappy]

it's even worse than this data shows with so many that remove their front crash bars so they can fit bigger wheels.

 

[stemplar]

EU did the same

https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/ford/ranger/48750

WOw, I just watched the video for the crash tests and the side impact test shows airbags deploying from the seat in the center of the cabin, I guess so one occupant doesn't slam into another. Are these airbags in the north american model ranger too? Or is it just an EU thing?

 

[joordan]

WOw, I just watched the video for the crash tests and the side impact test shows airbags deploying from the seat in the center of the cabin, I guess so one occupant doesn't slam into another. Are these airbags in the north american model ranger too? Or is it just an EU thing?

Cannot tell, but in EU is pretty standard nowadays. You can check on the seat yourself

 

[Johnny 5]

I drove a 79' Ford Pinto, even after the notorious gas tank explosions. I compensated by leaving a lot of room between me and the car in front of me so I could slow the car down behind me by hitting my brakes a lot earlier. Stay safe.

 

[Arsenall11]

It’s amazing the populations survived the car rides in the 80s and 90s!

 

[CACTUSGREYFX4]

I drove a 79' Ford Pinto, even after the notorious gas tank explosions. I compensated by leaving a lot of room between me and the car in front of me so I could slow the car down behind me by hitting my brakes a lot earlier. Stay safe.

I too survived a Pinto too. Once had a front end accident with it cost me a rad and bumper but where I hit the Ford F150 I sliced him right in half. Cab was separated from the box

 

[Dingus83]

It’s amazing the populations survived the car rides in the 80s and 90s!

Exactly, have people here complaining about lack of air vents for the rear. Worried their kids will get too hot? The cab is small AF, I rode around in a wagon in the 80's rear facing 3rd row, talk about no air flow and top notch safety. They need to quit crying, babying their kids.

 

[NigelPeloquin]

Yeah, I saw this article too, and it’s definitely concerning for Ranger fans. I’ve always liked the Ranger, but reading stuff like this makes you wonder about its safety in real-world crashes. I’ve had some close calls in a pickup, and it definitely makes you appreciate solid safety features. A few years back, I was in a fender-bender, and while my truck held up pretty well, it was a reminder how important it is to stay up-to-date on safety ratings. As for the 6th gen, it’d be interesting to see how it compares, especially with new features that could improve crash safety. If you're really worried about safety, it might be worth talking to a Tulsa Car Accident Attorney to get their take on what this could mean for future claims or accidents.

 

[stemplar]

Exactly, have people here complaining about lack of air vents for the rear. Worried their kids will get too hot? The cab is small AF, I rode around in a wagon in the 80's rear facing 3rd row, talk about no air flow and top notch safety. They need to quit crying, babying their kids.

Given your childhood experiences and seeing how happy you seem to be, it's clear none of us should have rear ac vents that the rest of the world gets in their rangers. Thanks for clearing that up for us.

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