In the Everest case the electronics malfunctioned so the auto door unlock all got damaged, so there was no escape route other than boot door, it was a near miss, still the customers of Australia are somehwhat fans of Ford cars and now they have started questioning it.
Yes, glad that the driver was able to escape. But its obivious to raise questions for two reasons:
1. The doors didn't unlock as the wining was damaged, but this shouldn't happen. The wiring system has to be fire proof or damage proof or implement such a system that the doors get unlocked under any circumstances.
2. If you closely observe the accident with the Everest, there are reports that there were a series of short explosions in the car and it took nearly 15 minutes to pacify the fire. Now this is really worrisome, and doubts the kind of material used in the cabin.
Is there a car manufacturer who gives commitment or assurance for 100% fool-proof electrical? Even if an accident like this happened, will they accept that there was a mistake in their part?
We have heard such incidents every now and then, and then forget to follow that up.
BTW, I heard from my friend (who is supplying electrical) that there is a huge possibility for a delay in launch as his company is sunk in the flood in Chennai. Not a good news to those who wait.
If its a major design and materials flaw, the manufacturer "has to" and will accept the fault on their side. As far as I believe, Ford is quite a listener to such cases and they do research the same.
Its better they delay for any reason, but they should make sure to deliver a safe and defect free car once launched.
