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Some of APD's Ford Explorer SUVs going back into service
CBS Austin ^
| Oct. 3, 2017
| CBS Austin
Posted on 10/03/2017 4:47:28 PM PDT by bgill
Some of the Austin Police Department's Ford Explorer SUVs are going back into service.
APD took almost 400 of the patrol vehicles out of service due to carbon monoxide leaks. They say detectors inside the explorers went off 70 times. Several officers were sickened. In two months, 10 vehicles have been repaired. APD says it ran its own tests on the repaired vehicles, and they are now being transitioned back into service.
(Excerpt) Read more at cbsaustin.com ...
TOPICS: Business/Economy; Crime/Corruption; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: carbonmonoxide; fordexplorer
Austin PD had to take 400 new vehicles out of service back in July, though the problem had already been months old, because officers were getting sick and hospitalized from carbon monoxide poisoning. It has been months and months and Ford is just now admitting something is wrong and finally fixing the vehicles.
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posted on
10/03/2017 4:47:28 PM PDT
by
bgill
To: bgill
These were the Stingray-equipped units.
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posted on
10/03/2017 4:48:58 PM PDT
by
txhurl
To: bgill
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posted on
10/03/2017 4:50:59 PM PDT
by
Autonomous User
(During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.)
To: bgill
Fords?
I've owned quite a few, in fact more Fords than all other makes, combined.
Then, it occurred to me that every time I buy a UAW-built car, I'm contributing to the Dem party.
I now own a superb Honda (built in USA by skilled, non-UAW hands).
I was hoping for a good car; it happens to be the finest car I've ever owned.
Hopefully I did not take the thread too far sideways.
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posted on
10/03/2017 4:52:03 PM PDT
by
Seaplaner
(Never give in. Never give in. Never...except for convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
To: txhurl
the problem is aftermarket modifications not OEM
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posted on
10/03/2017 4:58:31 PM PDT
by
vooch
(America First Drain the Swamp)
To: bgill
ADP has 400 Ford Explorers? How many police officers do they have?
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posted on
10/03/2017 5:02:30 PM PDT
by
Tenacious 1
(You couldn't pay me enough to be famous for being stupid!)
To: bgill
It was my understanding that the aftermarket mods created this problem.
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posted on
10/03/2017 5:04:30 PM PDT
by
Tenacious 1
(You couldn't pay me enough to be famous for being stupid!)
To: Tenacious 1
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posted on
10/03/2017 5:08:12 PM PDT
by
Wyrd bið ful aræd
(Flag burners can go screw -- I'm mighty PROUD of that ragged old flag)
To: vooch
Probsbly driling mounting holes in/into things best left undrilled.
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posted on
10/03/2017 5:08:51 PM PDT
by
Secret Agent Man
( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
To: bgill
It was not a Ford caused problem. It was poorly sealed openings due to after sale equipment installation.
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posted on
10/03/2017 5:14:25 PM PDT
by
UB355
(Slower traffic keep right)
To: bgill
Well, they could always drive around with the windows open.
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posted on
10/04/2017 2:51:35 PM PDT
by
PAR35
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