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Lee Iacocca's Pinto: A fiery failure

RS
By:
Robert Sherefkin
June 16, 2003 05:00 AM
Pinto problems

  • Rushed into production

  • Fuel systems ruptured in collisions, led to fires

  • Criminal, civil lawsuits

    • Ford Motor Co. cannot afford another Pinto. Neither can the auto industry.

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