Its fuel-tank design attracted both media and government scrutiny after several deadly fires occurred when the tanks ruptured in rear-end collisions. A subsequent analysis of the overall …

Oct 18, 2025 · While the automaker recovered in subsequent decades, the Pinto scandal is frequently invoked in critiques of corporate ethics, regulatory capture, and the sometimes …

May 10, 2025 · The Ford Pinto remains one of the most compelling case studies in engineering ethics, not just for its flawed fuel tank design, but for what it reveals about the complex balance …

Aug 28, 2024 · The Ford Pinto scandal of the 1970s stands as a pivotal moment in consumer advocacy and automotive safety. This compact car, introduced by Ford Motor Company in …

The Pinto, a subcompact car made by Ford Motor Company, became infamous in the 1970s for bursting into flames if its gas tank was ruptured in a collision. The lawsuits brought by injured …

The California Courts of Appeal determined that Ford Motor Company was responsible for the death and injuries sustained in an accident involving a Ford Pinto that was rear-ended and …

Apr 14, 2025 · Small, efficient Japanese and European cars were invading the market, and Ford—proud maker of land yachts and fuel-guzzling behemoths—was suddenly behind the …

Oct 19, 2025 · A viral video has brought back one of the more notorious chapters in automotive history—the Ford Pinto scandal. It has raised fresh questions about how carmakers weigh …

The improvements to the 1977 and subsequent model-year Pintos and the recall of the earlier ones should have solved Ford's Pinto fuel system problems. In September 1978, however, an …

Jul 21, 2025 · The case of Grimshaw v. Ford Motor Co. is a product liability lawsuit from the 1970s that involved the Ford Pinto, an automobile with a known design flaw. The case …