Fire Risk Mustang Fuel Tank Placement

[Twisted]

I think everyone should take a look at this.

http://www.blueovalnews.com/2003/mustang_safety/index.htm

Makes me want to run out and get a fire suppression system and a fuel cell.

http://www.blueovalnews.com/2003/mustang_safety/door/

 

[billyfe390]

Kinda scary but that can happen with any car that has a fuel tank mounted behind the rear axle.

 

[StangLou]

Lol anyone remember the pinto

KABOOM!!!

Seriously though, that can happen in any rear gas tank mounted car

 

[Premium Speed]

I think everyone should take a look at this.

http://www.blueovalnews.com/2003/mustang_safety/index.htm

Makes me want to run out and get a fire suppression system and a fuel cell.

same thing goes for 80% of passenger cars with a similar setup.....they are still alot safer than they used to be

 

[Twisted]

The doors jam shut

I understand all rear mounted tanks are at risk, but they have been doing that since 1979 on our chassis. You think Ford would fix it once it was determined a danger. The tank leaks 1 gallon or more after impact.

Additionally the doors jam shut at a 35mph impact.
http://www.blueovalnews.com/2003/mustang_safety/door/

 

[mransr]

ahh...it must be spring time...the 'exploding Mustang BON article" has resurfaced yet again ...


cars can be dangerous, some more than others...but the Mustang is consistantly the 'Top of it's Class' in government crash testing...