Police Crown Vic (the TRUTH...)

drudis · 09-15-2003, 09:09 AM

(They had sharp heavy objects WELDED together, to intentionally rupture the
tank...)

Setting the Record Straight on Crown Vic Police Cars

DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 12, 2003 (FCN) -- Ford Motor Company is sending
notification to more than 30,000 law enforcement customers nationally in
response to the manipulated crash tests the city of Dallas conducted this summer
involving Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (CVPI) vehicles.

Crown Victoria Trunk Pack
The notification is aimed at reassuring police departments around the country
that the Trunk Pack is effective in reducing the risk of fuel tank puncture
following high-speed, high-impact rear crashes.

"Several important facts were not included in Dallas' announcement and the
subsequent media reports," said Sue Cischke, vice president, Environmental &
Safety Engineering, Ford Motor Company.

Dallas officials stated that the Trunk Pack offered by Ford "failed" to protect
the fuel tank in 75 mph crash tests.

"In conducting the Dallas test, the Trunk Pack was loaded with atypical items
and police equipment was specially altered and deliberately positioned to
puncture the Trunk Pack," Cischke said. "In short, the test did not simulate
what would happen in the real world."

Dallas crash tests on the Trunk Pack included nonstandard items like a crowbar
welded to a floor jack and a wrecking bar.
As an example, Ford found that a crowbar was welded onto a 2-ton mechanics floor
jack with four high-strength welds (see photo). The sharp edge of the crowbar
was pointed toward the fuel tank. Additionally, the jack-handle sleeve was
welded into the upright position and pointed at the fuel tank.

"There is no conceivable functional reason for welding a crowbar to a jack in
this fashion," Cischke stated.

The Trunk Pack also was loaded with a wrecking bar. Prior to the Trunk Pack
development, the Blue Ribbon Panel and the Arizona Department of Public Safety
conducted a survey of 80 law enforcement agencies to determine what type of
equipment police officers typically carry in their trunks.

Only one agency out of 80 reported carrying any kind of bar -- in this case a
pry bar -- in their trunks. Dallas, however, included two bars, a crow bar and a
wrecking bar, in its tests. The sharp edge of the wrecking bar was pointed
toward the fuel tank.

"Ford Motor Company believes that our law enforcement customers should be
informed about the circumstances of the Dallas Trunk Pack testing," said
Cischke. "We hope this explanation has served this purpose."

Ford conducted both laboratory and 75 mph crash tests with the Trunk Pack and
representative police equipment determined by the panel's survey. During that
testing, there was no fuel tank puncture resulting from the trunk equipment.

"Ford stands by its Trunk Pack as an effective tool that reduces the risk of
fuel tank punctures from police equipment," Cischke concluded.

joe4speed · 09-15-2003, 09:59 AM

Uh oh... someone's in trouble!

Do you have the pics for this report too?

Fox Body · 09-15-2003, 11:43 AM

Man, I knew those tests were CRAP! Some charges need to be brought up against those liars....

69fastback · 09-15-2003, 11:57 AM

that is really a same. I don't understand why people would do that.

mustangII460 · 09-15-2003, 05:37 PM

Intresting. Curious, what make up were the Dallas Officials? Lawyers, or some kind of city officials.

cyberstang5.0 · 09-16-2003, 07:13 AM

That crap pisses me off

People already look down on Ford because Firestone screwed over Ford, now this?

Some one better get their *** fired for this!!!!

95mustanggt · 09-16-2003, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mustangII460
Intresting. Curious, what make up were the Dallas Officials? Lawyers, or some kind of city officials.

Lawyers and GM or Dodge Owners.

Does Ford have some kind of contract with Dallas? Maybe they are trying to bust the contract?

RBatson · 09-19-2003, 12:17 PM

Thats some dirty ****! If I were FOMOCO, Dallas would have a REAL lawsuit on thier hands... guess they figured there wouldn't be any evidence left after the explosion.

09-15-2003, 09:09 AM	#1
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Police Crown Vic (the TRUTH...) (They had sharp heavy objects WELDED together, to intentionally rupture the tank...) Setting the Record Straight on Crown Vic Police Cars DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 12, 2003 (FCN) -- Ford Motor Company is sending notification to more than 30,000 law enforcement customers nationally in response to the manipulated crash tests the city of Dallas conducted this summer involving Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (CVPI) vehicles. Crown Victoria Trunk Pack The notification is aimed at reassuring police departments around the country that the Trunk Pack is effective in reducing the risk of fuel tank puncture following high-speed, high-impact rear crashes. "Several important facts were not included in Dallas' announcement and the subsequent media reports," said Sue Cischke, vice president, Environmental & Safety Engineering, Ford Motor Company. Dallas officials stated that the Trunk Pack offered by Ford "failed" to protect the fuel tank in 75 mph crash tests. "In conducting the Dallas test, the Trunk Pack was loaded with atypical items and police equipment was specially altered and deliberately positioned to puncture the Trunk Pack," Cischke said. "In short, the test did not simulate what would happen in the real world." Dallas crash tests on the Trunk Pack included nonstandard items like a crowbar welded to a floor jack and a wrecking bar. As an example, Ford found that a crowbar was welded onto a 2-ton mechanics floor jack with four high-strength welds (see photo). The sharp edge of the crowbar was pointed toward the fuel tank. Additionally, the jack-handle sleeve was welded into the upright position and pointed at the fuel tank. "There is no conceivable functional reason for welding a crowbar to a jack in this fashion," Cischke stated. The Trunk Pack also was loaded with a wrecking bar. Prior to the Trunk Pack development, the Blue Ribbon Panel and the Arizona Department of Public Safety conducted a survey of 80 law enforcement agencies to determine what type of equipment police officers typically carry in their trunks. Only one agency out of 80 reported carrying any kind of bar -- in this case a pry bar -- in their trunks. Dallas, however, included two bars, a crow bar and a wrecking bar, in its tests. The sharp edge of the wrecking bar was pointed toward the fuel tank. "Ford Motor Company believes that our law enforcement customers should be informed about the circumstances of the Dallas Trunk Pack testing," said Cischke. "We hope this explanation has served this purpose." Ford conducted both laboratory and 75 mph crash tests with the Trunk Pack and representative police equipment determined by the panel's survey. During that testing, there was no fuel tank puncture resulting from the trunk equipment. "Ford stands by its Trunk Pack as an effective tool that reduces the risk of fuel tank punctures from police equipment," Cischke concluded. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

09-15-2003, 09:59 AM	#2
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Uh oh... someone's in trouble! Do you have the pics for this report too? __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

09-15-2003, 11:43 AM	#3
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Man, I knew those tests were CRAP! Some charges need to be brought up against those liars.... __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

09-15-2003, 11:57 AM	#4
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	that is really a same. I don't understand why people would do that. __________________ 428 Cobra Jet SOHC 5.4 3V F-150 96 mystic cobra 91 GT

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mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Intresting. Curious, what make up were the Dallas Officials? Lawyers, or some kind of city officials.

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