Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-08 Thread Michael Canfield
Well, the headlight switch didn't cause this one. Mike On May 8, 2013 1:35 AM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: After all these years Ford still can't make a car that doesn't burn to the ground. On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 7:29 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Yep.

Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-08 Thread Randy Bennell
The only issue of that nature that I recall in recent years related to the cruise control on F150 trucks. 'I bought 2 of the repair harness parts and installed them myself as it was relatively cheap and much faster to do it myself. The dealer wanted me to book an appointment so they could cut

Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-08 Thread Rich Thomas
That limo was a 99 so who knows what state of repair it was in. Some independent player buys some old limo, goes into bidness on the cheap... --R On 5/8/13 11:34 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: The only issue of that nature that I recall in recent years related to the cruise control on F150 trucks.

Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-08 Thread Randy Bennell
Has there been any indication of what might have caused the fire? I am guessing it started in the passenger compartment where th ladies were or they would have been able to get out before it caused them much trouble. Does Ford make the Limo or is it farmed out to some aftermarket outfit?

Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Randy, do you see potential here for major lawsuits? On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Has there been any indication of what might have caused the fire? I am guessing it started in the passenger compartment where th ladies were or they would have been

Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-08 Thread Dieselhead
Has there been any indication of what might have caused the fire? I am guessing it started in the passenger compartment where th ladies were or they would have been able to get out before it caused them much trouble. Does Ford make the Limo or is it farmed out to some aftermarket outfit? If

Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-08 Thread Dan Penoff
There is a livery (LWB) version of the Town Car which is made by Ford (Lincoln) but anything stretched is done by aftermarket coach builders. Sent from my iPad On May 8, 2013, at 12:19 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Several (many) aftermarket fab shops make limos.

Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-08 Thread Randy Bennell
No, sadly, I wonder what those girls were doing in the back of that limo? I suspect they likely caused the fire. Randy On 08/05/2013 11:24 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Randy, do you see potential here for major lawsuits? On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca

Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-08 Thread Greg Fiorentino
: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 10:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo After all these years Ford still can't make a car that doesn't burn to the ground. On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 7:29 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote: Yep. Sure enough a Lincoln Town

Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-08 Thread WILTON
AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo The only issue of that nature that I recall in recent years related to the cruise control on F150 trucks. 'I bought 2 of the repair harness parts and installed them myself as it was relatively cheap and much faster to do it myself. The dealer

Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-08 Thread Peter Hertzing
Vic to be one of the safest cars on the road. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Brian Toscano Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 10:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo After all

Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-08 Thread Brian Toscano
Head light switches, Brake switches, general engine fires, gas tanks, ... Ford sells automobiles not safety. - McNamara when questioned about seat belts On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 6:57 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote: Well, the headlight switch didn't cause this one. Mike On May

Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-07 Thread Brian Toscano
After all these years Ford still can't make a car that doesn't burn to the ground. On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 7:29 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote: Yep. Sure enough a Lincoln Town Car. Mike On May 5, 2013 8:04 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Ford town car clay On

[MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-05 Thread Gerry Archer
Can anyone identify the make of this limo from what's left of the back end? Chrysler? Gerry http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2319768/Five-dead-limousine-bursts-flames-San-Francisco-highway.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-05 Thread clay
Ford town car clay On May 5, 2013, at 1:59 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: Can anyone identify the make of this limo from what's left of the back end? Chrysler? Gerry http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2319768/Five-dead-limousine-bursts-flames-San-Francisco-highway.html

Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-05 Thread Michael Canfield
Yep. Sure enough a Lincoln Town Car. Mike On May 5, 2013 8:04 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Ford town car clay On May 5, 2013, at 1:59 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: Can anyone identify the make of this limo from what's left of the back end? Chrysler? Gerry