Ford Ranger Among ‘Most Dangerous’ Pickup Trucks

[AzScorpion]

I'll admit I was surprised to see that the Ranger was ranked the second most dangerous pickup. I know we only represent a small percentage of owners out there but based on those who've been involved in some pretty bad ones here I thought it would rank a lot higher.

? They must of based their rankings from those blue ones? ?

https://fordauthority.com/2024/11/ford-ranger-among-most-dangerous-pickup-trucks/

According to a new study from iSeeCars, the Ford Ranger is one of the “most dangerous vehicles on the road,” and in fact, it landed as the second most dangerous pickup on that particular list with a fatal accident rate of 4.0 cars per billion vehicle miles driven, which is 1.7 times higher than average of 2.3, and higher than any pickup save for the Nissan Frontier, which came in at 5.0. The Ranger joins the Ford Mustang, which made this same list last year.

iSeeCars came up with these rates by looking at fatality data taken from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of model year 2018-2022 cars with car crashes that resulted in at least one occupant fatality.

“New cars are safer than they’ve ever been,” said Karl Brauer, iSeeCars Executive Analyst. “Between advanced chassis design, driver assist technology, and an array of airbags surrounding the driver, today’s car models provide excellent occupant protection. But these safety features are being countered by distracted driving and higher rates of speed, leading to rising accident and death rates in recent years. Most midsize trucks perform worse than the segment average, while most full-size trucks perform better. This suggests that, even in the truck category, the ‘larger vehicle wins’ trend seems to hold true.”

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[IdahoRanger]

Life is dangerous.

Cancer will get me someday.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

I'll admit I was surprised to see that the Ranger was ranked the second most dangerous pickup. I know we only represent a small percentage of owners out there but based on those who've been involved in some pretty bad ones here I thought it would rank a lot higher.

? They must of based their rankings from those blue ones? ?

https://fordauthority.com/2024/11/ford-ranger-among-most-dangerous-pickup-trucks/

Would like to see the math on this

 

[Grumpaw]

4 cars per billion vehicle miles....I have a better chance of an asteroid landing in by back yard, purple aliens crawling out of it, and presenting me with a bowl of Green Cheese Cheerio's topped with horse poo for a snack !!!

 

[Msfitoy]

It nearly killed my bank!

 

[AzScorpion]

Life is dangerous.

Cancer will get me someday.

Some most of the women I've dated were dangerous!

I'm surprised I survived that!

 

[Fordup]

So this must be why the insurance on my Ranger is much higher priced then my wife's Forester.

 

[FM AZ]

Luck me, I have the Ranger AND a Mustang. I must be living on borrowed time. Amazing my 88 Ranger never killed me.

 

[Markubis]

I blame the wonky shocks that come standard. My truck bounced all over the place before I replaced them.

 

[Superspirit]

Luck me, I have the Ranger AND a Mustang. I must be living on borrowed time. Amazing my 88 Ranger never killed me.

I'm in the same boat, but add in a teen in an escape.

 

[NotBudule2]

Oooo, my little Heisenberg !

 

[Tom_C]

I drove my moms ford maverick (not the truck) for years during highschool and college. I aint sceert. I should have been dead a dozen times already.

 

[dtech]

Yeah back in the day I was a passenger numerous times in a bud's pinto, I don't scare easily , bring on dem serpents.

 

[Radioman]

I don't put much credence in stories such as this. Today's vehicles are so much safer than the vehicles I had years ago.

 

[Grumpaw]

Yeah back in the day I was a passenger numerous times in a bud's pinto, I don't scare easily , bring on dem serpents.

At least the Pinto's had seat belts....
I grew up in cars and trucks where seat belts were far off dreams, and an air bag was your mother-in-law in the back seat.....

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