The Ford Pinto Controversy

This chapter investigates the safety issues surrounding the Ford Pinto, highlighting a journalist's role in uncovering secret crash tests that revealed the car's tendency to catch fire in low-speed collisions. It examines the corporate decisions that prioritized sales over safety, detailing potential fixes that were ignored due to budget constraints. The discussion also includes nostalgic reflections on vintage Pinto advertisements and the humorous quirks of the automotive marketing from that era.