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Safety panel probes faulty Ford transmissions deaths rise
DETROIT AP Dozens of motorists have been run over and crushed by Ford cars in a suspected defect linked to automatic transmissions shifting from park to reverse. Six killed, 39 injured. NHTSA opened a probe of 5.3 million 1973–78 Ford models and related Lincolns Mercury and trucks with C-6 or FMX transmissions, after 114 accidents cited. Ford documents show 171 accidents, 72 injuries and five deaths alleged since 1966. Investigation covers Torinos Elites Thunderbirds LTD IIs Montegos Cougars F series and Econolines Broncos with 351 cid engines.
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