"Stay away from the Ford Ranger"
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"Stay away from the Ford Ranger"
http://www.forbes.com/2005/12/14/cx_...hisSpeed=35000
"A one-in-three chance of rolling over in a crash? Stay away from the Ford Ranger."
lol, when u hit 'next' above the picture, it says that
"A one-in-three chance of rolling over in a crash? Stay away from the Ford Ranger."
lol, when u hit 'next' above the picture, it says that
Last edited by SanityAside; 09-13-2006 at 06:24 PM.
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Yeah ive done some pretty risky moves in my truck and didnt get near being on 2 wheels, like 80mph quick lane changes, scary fast. lol.. now that was before my lower profile tires, traction bars, and upgraded sway bars. I think we all know the limits of our trucks, and dont need some a$$clown at Forbes telling us our trucks arent the safest vehicle.
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Originally Posted by Gearhead61
This is very true. If you've got a lifted truck, for gods sake don't drive it like a sports car.
That being said, and having rolled a ranger of my own, I'd say they're pretty damn safe even in a rollover.
That being said, and having rolled a ranger of my own, I'd say they're pretty damn safe even in a rollover.
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Originally Posted by rangererv
ya i read about that.
its how u drive.
the ranger is like seems to be a very common 1st car for kids...that doesnt help the rating cause everyone knows how you drive when you 1st get ur licence.
its all about who is behind the wheel.
its how u drive.
the ranger is like seems to be a very common 1st car for kids...that doesnt help the rating cause everyone knows how you drive when you 1st get ur licence.
its all about who is behind the wheel.
I rolled my first one onto it's side, but that was my fault, when I was 16. I hydroplaned and cut the wheel too hard in the opposite direction. we rolled it back over and drove it home.
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I knew a girl that rolled her ranger and killed her passenger, but he wasnt wearing a seatbelt so he was ejected and the truck rolled over him. Excessive speed was the main factor. She went off the shoulder and overcorrected. I've never come close to rolling mine and thats with a lift. I suppose if you dont get stupid you should be ok.
I'm curious as to how exactly they determine that a ranger will roll 1 in 3 times? What exactly are their test factors. They dont tell you how they came up with those numbers.....
I'm curious as to how exactly they determine that a ranger will roll 1 in 3 times? What exactly are their test factors. They dont tell you how they came up with those numbers.....
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I had an EDGE with cranked and leveled Tbars, plus taller tires (32s) which were only 10.50 wide and my truck was very solid. The only upgrade to the suspension I made was ProComp ES3000 shocks...which are nothing to write home about, and I never felt like my truck was tippy.
The Tacomas I have driven and ridden in felt much tippier and more bouncy...ie more likely to hit something and come unglued from the road.
whatever, like others said, it's amazing how many of these "reports" are utter biased bullcrap.
The Tacomas I have driven and ridden in felt much tippier and more bouncy...ie more likely to hit something and come unglued from the road.
whatever, like others said, it's amazing how many of these "reports" are utter biased bullcrap.