Ford Pinto
The Ford Pinto, and the resulting lawsuits, serve as a cautionary tale for consumers and automakers alike. The Ford Pinto case is one of deception, lawsuits, and, unfortunately, death. You see, the Pinto was manufactured with a defective fuel system that would cause the vehicle to explode when rear-ended. Yes, you read that right. Some estimate the Pinto’s oversight cost as many as 180 deaths.