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Ford tests fuel leak in Spit device at Dearborn proving ground
Ford testers at the Dearborn proving ground evaluate a car crash into a barrier at 30 mph using the Spit device to spot fuel leaks. If more than five ounces of fuel were detected, it would complicate meeting a new 1976 federal safety standard aimed at preventing post-crash fires. The process, part of broader crash testing including barrier, pole, and rollover impacts, underscores safety feature evolution and industry compliance pressures.
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Edward S. Lechtzin
UPI
Detroit
Texas
Ford Motor Co
Dearborn
U.S
Ford
Jack Eckhold
Automotive Safety Office
Eckhold