1. Dangers of Defective Fuel Systems
(News/Automotive)

... a person survives the collision itself, they should not perish from a fuel fed fire.  This simple truth is often not always adhered to by auto manufacturers. Fuel fed fires usually originate ...

2. Ford Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer Suspension Recall
(News/Automotive)

... Mike Vaughn said the recall is unrelated to the recall of Firestone tires linked to 119 traffic deaths after the tires lost their treads or blew out.  Those tires were equipped on Explorers, the ...

3. Ford Cruise Control Deactivation Switch Recall
(News/Automotive)

... of certain unrepaired vehicles should bring them to dealerships to disconnect faulty cruise control switch systems that have been linked to engine fires.   The vehicles covered by the advisory include: ...

4. GM recalling 1.5 million cars over fire fears
(News/Automotive)

The possibility of engine fires has prompted General Motors to recall nearly 1.5 million passenger sedans manufactured between 1997 and 2003, the National Highway Traffic Safety Admission (NHTSA) announced ...