Ford and Toyota Trucks Lead IIHS Safety Awards for 2024
Which awards did the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra bring home from the IIHS?
December 24, 2024
The Ford F-150 crew cab and extended cab earned Top Safety Pick awards, while the Toyota Tundra crew cab achieved the higher-tier Top Safety Pick+ designation.
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) honored three pickup trucks with safety awards in their final ratings for 2024, showcasing the safety advancements made by Ford and Toyota in the truck category.
The Ford F-150 crew cab and extended cab earned Top Safety Pick awards, while the Toyota Tundra crew cab achieved the higher-tier Top Safety Pick+ designation.
The larger list of most recent additions bring the total number of 2024 Top Safety Pick+ award winners to 48 and the number of 2024 Top Safety Pick winners to 56.
Truck Safety Highlights
Toyota Tundra Crew Cab: Awarded Top Safety Pick+, excelling in all crash tests and pedestrian crash prevention evaluations, with only slight room for improvement in seat belt reminders.
Ford F-150 Crew Cab: Recognized with a Top Safety Pick, earning strong ratings across most categories but marked down for headlights.
Ford F-150 Extended Cab: Also a Top Safety Pick, this truck impressed with comprehensive crash prevention and crashworthiness performance.
IIHS Ratings for Award-Winning Safe Pickup Trucks
Below is a breakdown of the complete IIHS ratings for each truck:
Vehicle | Award | Small Overlap Front | Moderate Overlap Front | Updated Side | Headlights | Pedestrian Crash Prevention | Seat Belt Reminders | LATCH Ease of Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toyota Tundra Crew Cab | Top Safety Pick+ | Good | Good | Updated test | Good | Good | Acceptable | Acceptable |
Ford F-150 Crew Cab | Top Safety Pick | Good | Good | Updated test | Poor | Good | Good | Marginal |
Ford F-150 Extended Cab | Top Safety Pick | Good | Good | Updated test | Good | Good | Not Rated | Not Rated |
Key Criteria for 2024 IIHS Awards
Crash Tests: Vehicles must achieve Good or Acceptable ratings in small overlap front, moderate overlap front, and updated side crash tests.
Headlights: Consistent Good or Acceptable ratings across all trims.
Pedestrian Front Crash Prevention: Systems must demonstrate effective performance.
Additional Evaluations: While not mandatory for awards, seat belt reminders and LATCH ease of use are included in the ratings.
The awards emphasize safety as a critical factor for fleets and individual buyers alike, ensuring that top-performing trucks not only excel in utility but also in protecting drivers and passengers. With these accolades, Ford and Toyota reaffirm their dedication to enhancing safety in the truck segment.
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