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To: TommyDale
Why bother to even mention the term 'SUV'?

It should be "Ford Explorer" up there instead of SUV. Many SUVs are fairly safe, but the Ford Explorer, like the old F-150, is a deathtrap in an accident like this. But to Ford's credit, they're fairly safe now after the recent redesign.

46 posted on 05/11/2004 11:40:11 AM PDT by antiRepublicrat
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To: antiRepublicrat
"Many SUVs are fairly safe, but the Ford Explorer, like the old F-150, is a deathtrap in an accident like this."

I don't know of any vehicles (except NASCAR racing) that are designed to provide safety at 90+MPH. This is a case of driver negligence and stupidity, not an unsafe vehicle.

51 posted on 05/11/2004 11:58:59 AM PDT by TommyDale
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To: antiRepublicrat

What is it about the old F-150 to which you refer?


101 posted on 08/12/2004 8:33:40 AM PDT by Old Professer (The harbor master is largely unconcerned with the direction of the tide - only its amplitude.)
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To: antiRepublicrat
Many SUVs are fairly safe, but the Ford Explorer, like the old F-150, is a deathtrap in an accident like that...

Bull Shot! I was travelling left lane of three, on I-95 below Frederickburg, VA, at 80 mph with traffic. I was driving a 83 Ford Explorer XLT with Firestone tires. I had a tire failure on the left rear. Upon sensing a flat, I drove right, through HEAVY traffic, and slowed as I headed over. I wallowed some, and had to dance thru busy traffic, but safely made it to the side... I have a 98 Explorer, now, as well as a 300ZX... It probably wouldn't handle a 90 mph wreck too well, either!!!

You probably idolize Ralphie Nader, too. I owned a Corvair!

It was the DRIVER, and no amount of blame needs go elsewhere!!!

126 posted on 09/27/2004 8:13:57 AM PDT by pageonetoo (I could name them, but you'll spot their posts soon enough.)
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To: antiRepublicrat

I am so glad I traded in my deathtrap Escape and got an ultra-safe F-150.


127 posted on 09/27/2004 8:21:14 AM PDT by rabidralph (Doing the gloating that Republicans won't do.)
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