Ford Is Intercepting Cop-Spec Explorers Over Engine Fire Risk

[TK4]

Prolonged idling at the Timmy's drive-thru appears to be a contributing cause -

MSN

 

[TwistedKestrel]

"And we should also make clear that while consumer versions of the Explorer are also equipped with the exact same powertrains, they’re not being recalled."

Awesome

 

[bitzz]

So... the fire is the problem... not the rod coming out the side of the motor, that ignites the fire. A fire is insured, a rod failure isn't... so as long as the car is totaled in the fire, Ford wins. YEP the fire is the problem.

 

[Relax]

Talk about a 4 letter word that begins with F

 

[TwistedKestrel]

I guess it is a little funny to me - I was always surprised by how many Explorer STs I saw in the wild. Now I will be looking at them differently

 

[sburns]

Ford Exploders - their new lineup.