Ford has had this fuel tank design since the introduction of the Fox platform in 1979-1980.
Why is this a problem now?
The newest article claims that Ford argues that there is no Gov't std for fuel tank spillage. This is probably why NHTSA didn't get involved.
BON "journalists" then argue that the law is about having a reasonably safe vehicle.
Then everyone foams at the mouth over the term "reasonable."
I believe the statistics point to a reasonably safe vehicle. 50 people in 14 years probably died from distracted drivers in Mustangs. How many have died from drag racing in those same years?
The pictures also show that the mustang is safe at a 50 mph collision. I wonder how many other cars could look like that after the same crash?
Doors sticking shut at 35 mph crash:
Even if you put a convertible on a lift the doors stick shut.
I'd like to see other convertibles performance before i have an apoplectic breakdown about the mustang.
Doors sticking shut is a serious issue and should be looked into; however, the performance of other convertibles should not be altogether ignored or dismissed.
My main point about vehicle safety has always been: YOU are the single biggest factor in a vehicles safety. How you drive the car, your skill, preparedness, etc are the essential factors in vehicle safety.
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