Crash protection removed from Raptor?

[Kenny008]

Just a thought. Those crash bars were put in place to correct a design flaw. It's quite possible (even probable) that the original flaw has been corrected in other ways, not necessarily as visible as those bars. I know I'm an optimist, but I honestly think it is more probable that the crash bars are not needed in this vehicle, rather than Ford purposely sneaking the bars out, hoping no one would notice. Removing a known safety feature would really open them up to lawsuits in future accidents.

 

[df4801]

Good point Kenny,

Any lawyers on here??? Draft a letter to Ford putting them on notice about a potential safety issue. If the 2018's come out with the bar, then we will know what happened.

 

[Wilson]

Well if you are on hear stating you know it's a problem and you don't fix it your just as at fault for stupidity.

 

[FFCars]

it's not about the crumpling look at IndyCar's they are designed to crumple

Crumbling nose cone on an Indy car is one thing. Crumbling passenger compartment on a halo truck is another.

Have you watched the video?

 

[df4801]

Well if you are on hear stating you know it's a problem and you don't fix it your just as at fault for stupidity.

Well thats a pretty dumb comment.

First of all, how can I possibly know if its a problem or not?
Nobody has crash tested it yet. But Ford would know.

Second, the courts protect stupid people the most!

 

[Wilson]

Well thats a pretty dumb comment.

First of all, how can I possibly know if its a problem or not?
Nobody has crash tested it yet. But Ford would know.

Second, the courts protect stupid people the most!

Well I fixed the fuse becose I didn't want to crash now if ford recalls it they will pay me back. I didn't wait becose I didn't care I wanted to be safe. How dumb would it be to chance it? If I bought a new truck and it had a bad tire on it I'd pay for a new one.

 

[white_dc]

Not sure why you guys are complaining... Lots of 2015+ F150 owners have cut/removed theirs to fit bigger 35" tires.

Even if Ford put crash bars in, there will be a bunch of Raptor owners cutting them to run 37s.

 

[poofyo101]

So is the supercrew and supercab raptor both missing the bar?

 

[DrippinRaptor]

35" tire clearance/suspension articulation
#captain obvious

You seriously cannot be that dumb, right? Tell us it's just an act.

 

[RaptorEnthusiast]

Does the nonexistent crash bars apply to the gen 1s as well? Has there been any data collected on the gen 1 raptors in regards to crash safety?