NHTSA Denies Petition for Investigation into Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer Roof Crush Resistance

Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied a petition submitted by Safety Analysis and Forensic Engineering to investigate whether certain Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer vehicles meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 216, 'Roof crush resistance.' The decision was made after reviewing the petition and other information submitted by the petitioner and the vehicle manufacturer.