Ford Pinto

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A subcompact car from the 1970s that had a design flaw where the fuel tank could explode in rear collisions, leading to deaths and injuries. Ford had conducted a cost-benefit analysis before deciding not to implement a safety shield.

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A subcompact car from the 1970s that had a design flaw where the fuel tank could explode in rear collisions, leading to deaths and injuries. Ford had conducted a cost-benefit analysis before deciding not to implement a safety shield.