sullynd Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I don't think it's unusual for an average person to continue driving a car while its malfunctioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I don't think it's unusual for an average person to continue driving a car while its malfunctioning. I'm tempted to insert a misogynistic comment here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I'm tempted to insert a misogynistic comment here... I guess I just assume the worst of everyone. Really though, in the case of "what's the worst that could happen if I keep driving" "Inferno" is probably not on most people's lists. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I don't think it's unusual for an average person to continue driving a car while its malfunctioning. An average person, yes but a journalist reviewing a car is someone critiquing the cars presentation and performance. How can that assessment be done on an atypical example presenting so many electrical faults? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrewfanGRB Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 So now it is the journalists fault? And now you are assuming he was going to write a hatchet review-you are sounding like this is a conspiracy. The vehicle caught fire and was completely destroyed. There is no such thing as a one off instance in the mass production of the automobile. If it happened once it will happen again. For Chrissakes. "There is NO SUCH THING as a one off instance.." "It happened once it WILL happen again". I'm sorry, was your alleged experience in fire investigations supposed to make us take absolutist statements MORE seriously? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) For Chrissakes. "There is NO SUCH THING as a one off instance.." "It happened once it WILL happen again". I'm sorry, was your alleged experience in fire investigations supposed to make us take absolutist statements MORE seriously? This from Ford Australia Facebook site: Dan Ballantyne Read the report just released on why that particular Everest caught fire. It was an isolated incident for that vehicle only and no other Everest or Ranger will 'burn'. Incorrect battery fitment and the test driver ignored warning signs. Haters gonna hate, this is one awesome 4wd. This was a one off, we don't exactly know the details regarding the battery fitment issue I can only assume that one of the leads weren't tightened properly causing faults and high resistance leading to under hood fire. I'd say the whole thing was completely avoidable had the journalist returned the Everest to the dealership for a quick check over.. Edited December 13, 2015 by jpd80 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Well I'm wondering if this was an early build then and I still don't buy that it was a one off. If the guy who was building this unit and screening down the lead he was doing others as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Well I'm wondering if this was an early build then and I still don't buy that it was a one off. If the guy who was building this unit and screening down the lead he was doing others as well. Who said the battery fitment was done incorrectly at the factory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Simple as someone left the lights on overnight, killed the battery and someone put in a replacement that wasn't right battery.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Ok I give up on this. I'm coming at it from a different perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) Bump Edited December 14, 2015 by kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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