With Burning Teslas In the News Ford Recalls Almost 140,000 Escapes 293
An anonymous reader writes "Tesla received a lot of attention over the Model S fires recently, but they're not the only car company having issues with spontaneous combustion. Ford has issued a recall on almost 140,000 Ford Escapes for potential engine fires. With little media attention on the recall, Musk might have a point about the unfair treatment Tesla gets in the news."
Better Outcome (Score:5, Funny)
With little media attention on the recall, Musk might have a point about the unfair treatment Tesla gets in the news.
Well you haven't factored in that with a name like "Escape", you know the outcome of any fires will be fine. No such assurance strapping yourself into something named after a guy who lit 200 lightbulbs from a power source 26 miles away [badassoftheweek.com].
Re:"Spontaneous"? (Score:4, Funny)
The Ford was smoking crack.
Spontaneous combustion (Score:5, Funny)
Yes I want a car with a spontaneous combustion engine! It might not take me to my destination when I want it to, but it will be very exciting to drive.
Re:Fire vs. Potential Fire (Score:5, Funny)
It isn't? Tesla needs to get their priorities straight!
Re:Well, when you're in the news... (Score:5, Funny)
I'm sure the headline will be reprinted as "In the news: 140,000 Escape Burning Teslas, Ford Recalls". And I hear those SpaceX rockets catch fire every time they're launched!
Re:Happily parked? (Score:4, Funny)
Damn those Pesky Facts!