A viral video clip appearing to show rear-end crash tests conducted on various Ford vehicle models is actually CGI. We go step-by-step to show you how to VERIFY.
In 2022, there were an estimated 52.2 million vehicles sold in the U.S. According to a 2023 consumer study from analytics firm S&P Global, 81% of respondents said they were buyers who are willing to pay more for vehicles with higher safety ratings. Ninety-two percent of those surveyed said safety ratings are “somewhat” or “very important” when buying a vehicle.
A TikTok video with more than 10 million views appears to show the chances of survival in various Ford models as tractor-trailers slam into the cars from behind. For example, the video claims there would be a 0% chance of survival in a Ford Bronco, while there would be a 13% chance of survival in a Ford Taurus.
People in the comments questioned if the video shows an actual crash test.
THE QUESTION
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