The Army Jeep With a Deadly Rollover Flaw

When the American Army wanted a jeep to replace its old Korean War model, Ford designed something completely new, with independent suspension on all four wheels. It was roomy, modern and clever. It also had a habit of tipping over in hard turns. This is the story of the M151 MUTT and the long fight to fix it. Sources: Wikipedia: M151 quarter-ton 4x4 utility truck Historical Marker Database: M151 MUTT entry Military Trader: It's a MUTT! Background and History American GI Museum: M151A2 Multi-Utility Tactical Truck Image credits (resized and cropped for video): Maps: Natural Earth (public domain). --- Voiceover is produced with AI text-to-speech. Licensed photos are credited above; other photos are courtesy of their respective owners; archival film is public domain. #history #cars #RayStricklandCars