[Ramius]

They're talking about Crown Vics that are rear-ended on the side of the road by people doing 70+. Many of the accidents are at 80+.

How, exactly, is it *assumed* that this should be a survivable accident? This is going to be a catastrophic event regardless of any "design" problem.

[Poohbah]

"Hey, my car got hit by a Hellfire missile and exploded into flames! It's defective!"

[Boiler Plate]

Actually a classmate of my wife was killed here in MD when his car spun out and hit a telephone pole when it was backwards. The ford exploded as described, however it was a freak accident and I do not recall any other incidents.

[pepsionice]

If I was going to be in a accident, and given a choice of vehicle...its either the Crown Vic or a Volvo...its that simple. Ford is correct in their action. Make the cops go to GM...where the same kind of lawsuit will occur in five years with them.

[freedumb2003]

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