The document discusses the Ford Pinto case involving a defective fuel system that caused explosions even in small crashes. Ford conducted a cost-benefit analysis and initially decided to keep the original gas tank design despite failed crash tests. However, increased media attention to accidents and lawsuits later forced Ford to recall 1.5 million Pintos at a high cost. The case demonstrates how different ethical perspectives could have changed Ford's decision and resulted in avoiding the costly recall and damage to its reputation.