Strange--and not a good sign. The all-new Ford F-150 and Dodge Ram 1500 pickups actually tested a bit worse than last year's models, in terms of NHTSA rollover testing; at least that was true for 4WD models.
Speaking of rollovers... Weak roof pillars have also long been an issue of severe criticism with pickups and SUVs. Have these new trucks improved in that area? Don't know.
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estreka says:
12:20 PM, 12/22/08
Actually, I believe Ford has been strengthening their pillars (in large part due to the Explorer rollovers). But with every gain, there is a loss. Added integrity actually induces more rollovers because of the increased weight.
I hadn't a clue as to why the Ram scored low.
billt9 says:
09:01 PM, 12/22/08
7. What is a Static Stability Factor (SSF) and how is it computed?
SSF=T/2H, where T is the "track width" of the vehicle and H is the "height of the center of gravity" of the vehicle.
http://www.safercar.gov/portal/site/safercar/menuitem.13dd5c887c7e1358fefe0a2f35a67789/?vgnextoid=5278e66aeee35110VgnVCM1000002fd17898RCRD#ssf
billt9 says:
09:03 PM, 12/22/08
The article also notes The Test does not take into account stability control.
So basically these trucks are safer and less prone to rollover, but does not compute as so on The Test.
The word of the law, not the intent.