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Here is the official story from Ford.http://www.at.ford.com/news/cn/Pages/Sketch%20to%20Design%20The%201994%20Ford%20Mustang.aspx

" While acknowledging the tragic loss of life, it's important to remember that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigated the Ford Explorer and found it just as safe – or just as dangerous, as the case may be – as any other sport utility vehicle of the same era, which, importantly, was before stability control had hit the market in real numbers (and long before it became federally mandated, which was only recently). Independent tests were also carried out, none of which found the Ford Explorer to be particularly unsafe. Vehicles with high ground clearance and four-wheel drive are often afflicted with a higher center of gravity, making them easier to roll than passenger cars that sit closer to the ground. For what it's worth, Firestone did recall 14.4 million tires, including the ones fitted as standard equipment on many Ford Explorers built between 1991 and 2000, due to "a safety-related defect" (read: tread separation). But it isn't Firestone that the Miller boys' video targets, it's the Ford Motor Company. In response to a query from The Huffington Post, Ford spokesperson Marcey Evans said that the automaker was "familiar with this tragic accident and our sympathy goes out to the family involved." Evans added, "We believe it would be inappropriate for us to comment further at this time as the family has brought a lawsuit against Ford, which is coming up for trial later this year." " Source : Autoblog

At least it's classier than the Camry wannabe Taurus .

Can't wait to see the next generation Expedition's engine lineup .

Congratulations and I hope you enjoy your gorgeous Focus . Oh by the way, what are your first impressions about the car especially the new myFord touch .

CR's video review of the new explorer : Video Review

Motortrend publishes another article about the Explorer :

Glad to hear that the current Falcon will last till 2016 . Imho Ford of Australia should have been exporting LHD Falcons to the Middle Eastern market and Europe . To increase their sales and make a good business case for Ford to keep the new Falcon's chassis RWD/AWD .

The FPV GTE is way better than the Taurus SHO . I hope Ford allows Ford of Australia to continue building a new RWD Falcon in 2014 .

Hmmmmm :dry: .

Well said .

Congratulations . And I hope you enjoy your Escape Hybrid ( The Most Fuel-Efficient SUV on the Planet ) :happy feet: .

You lucky Australians .

Is Ford going to show the MCE MKS in the 2010 LA auto show ?

Well said and to sum up your replay , Lincoln will offer world class luxury with Ford's reliability . :beerchug: .