Randall Reed’s Prestige Ford in Garland, Texas (serving greater Dallas, Rockwall, Mesquite, Richardson, Plano) knows how much the metroplex loves Ford truck. If you are in the market for a truck that has style, function, technology and good safety rating, then the 2019 Ford F-150 is likely the perfect match!
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released its test results and the 2019 Ford F-150 is the only truck to earn its top-tier good rating in all categories. Among 11 pickups, F-150 is also on top as the best performer in passenger-side small overlap front crash testing.
“F-150’s smart engineering, plus the innovative combination of its high-strength steel frame and high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy body continues to demonstrate enduring customer benefits – from repeated class-leading crash test performance to best-in-class towing and payload,” said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford executive vice president, Product Development and Purchasing.
How Ford Prepared
To tackle crash forces in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety small overlap front crash test, Ford created a system of innovations that work together to help achieve this result. These include a patented extruded aluminum roof crossmember and additional frame crossmember that work to improve crash resilience. Other smart innovations include nylon hinge pillar reinforcements that save weight, and in conjunction with specially designed wheel blockers, work to control crash forces while also providing additional safety.
This resulted in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration testing that awarded F-150 crew cab a five-star overall vehicle score and a five-star rating for driver and passenger for all crash test modes.
Ford F-150
The 2019 Ford F-150 is enhanced with a 3.3-liter V6 with 6-speed automatic remains the standard powerplant. The 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6, 5.0-liter V8, 3.0-liter Power Stroke® turbodiesel V6 and 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 are all paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Click to view the 2019 F-150 Tech Specs.
The Ford F-150 continues to be one of America’s best-selling truck. If you’re in the market for a new truck that is built Ford Tough, then visit Prestige Ford (serving Rockwall, Rowlett, Plano, Wylie, Garland) today. Or shop online at Prestigeford.com.