In comparison, the 2008 Ford F-150 earned four stars in the four-wheel-drive rollover test.
The F-150's closest competitor, the redesigned 2009 Dodge Ram, also earned three stars in the four-wheel-drive rollover test. The Ram also scored five stars in front driver and passenger crash tests. It has not yet been tested for side impact results. Like the F-150, the Ram earned four stars in two-wheel-drive model rollover testing.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a five-star rating equals a 10 percent or lower chance of serious injury in a crash, while four stars equal an 11-20 percent chance of serious injury. A three-star rating translates to a 21-35 percent chance of serious injury in a crash.
Inside Line says: Truck buyers get some critical safety information, courtesy of the federal government. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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