12-24-2010, 06:42 PM | #15 |
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http://jalopnik.com/5716931/man-arre...yline=true&s=i
This was at the top of the page when I opened it. Idiots will be idiots, but what would we have to give us such a good chuckle. At least he didn't roll over or Chevy may recall Corvettes as they'd have a rollover potential at 195.
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12-24-2010, 07:03 PM | #16 |
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I don't think that the government is the answer here... it never is.
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12-25-2010, 12:27 AM | #18 |
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Let's not blame the government for how Ford designs a car. The government's domestic role, for the most part, is to deter crime, injustice, and disorder. Deterrence only prevents those issues when those who would cause crime, injustice, and disorder decide in a cost-benefit analysis that the cost of crime, injustice, and disorder exceeds the benefit. Ford decided to go ahead with a product that would not pass more stringent testing. Blame Ford, not the US government.
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12-26-2010, 01:28 PM | #19 |
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Agreed. 100%
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12-26-2010, 02:50 PM | #20 |
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They are shocked real axles are rusting and breaking when they live in areas with heavily salted roads? Did these people ever bother to wash under the car and do basic work to prevent problems? I'm guessing not |
12-26-2010, 11:00 PM | #21 | |
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Win Win for me. Only now I wash underneath the car and am (in the process of) getting it undercoated so crap like snapped rear ends and suspension components are limited to Track Day. |
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12-27-2010, 12:19 AM | #24 |
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One has to ask how long the manufacturer should be responsible for parts that wear out as a result of normal wear, age, and salt corrosion. I can understand if this was happening to newer vehicles, but the Windstar has been out of production for nearly 10 years now.
Should Ford be required to retro fit all remaining Model T's and A's with seat belts and air bags? Should GM today be required to retrofit all remaining Corvairs with new suspensions? Can I sue if a 15 year old serpentine belt breaks, and the resulting loss of power steering causes an accident? If you are driving a car with 200K+ miles and the shocks are worn out, or the brakes are shot, is the manufacturer responsible for that? Where should the cutoff be? At some point, owners/drivers have to take on the responsibility for ensuring that their car is in good working order. The manufacturers can't drive the cars to the garage to ensure they are being properly maintained themselves, and it certainly isn't realistic to expect unlimited lifetime bumper to bumper warranties.
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12-27-2010, 12:37 AM | #25 |
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If I buy a car, never change the oil or take care of suspension upkeep..and the engine has a catastrophic failure and takes the front suspension with it...is it the companies fault? Or is it mine for failing to take care of my vehicle. |
12-27-2010, 12:42 AM | #26 |
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Depends. How good is you lawyer?
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Owner: Manufacturers fault! Manufacturer: *points to Federal Automobile Administation* FAA Model: Owner just got put in jail via it's belt and suspenders for GROSS NEGLIGENCE. But that's after 5 years of litigation and investigation. And all Auto Mechanics have to have minimum 3 years experience at 3/hr before they can even sign off a tire change. AND they have to take a government test on top of their licensing test to prove that they can change a tire. Again. Welcome to Government Oversight.. Aviation style. Owner = Airline Belt and Suspenders = Executives and Head Mechanics |
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12-27-2010, 02:59 AM | #28 |
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Theres a reason that Ford doesn't make vans anymore. (well, not minivans)
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