>Hmm.....there was an item on the TV here a little while ago about
>Explorers. Apparently they have a tendency for the throttle to stick open.
> One woman said she'd driven the thing in a state of panic for several
>miles looking for somewhere to crash safely. Dunno why she didn't think of
>the ignition key but there we are ;-)
That might have been an unfortunate choice if the steering lock had engaged
and reduced her options still further!
I wondered why someone in that situation would not select 'N' on the gearbox.
Chris
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