Earlier there was alot said about how these engines would hold up in a crash and we were subjected to alot of hype about alloys and casting, etc. But the Taurus engine mount is't given to you for nothing. When I spoke with the Taurus rep he was glowing about how the mount is designed to give in a crash so the major components of the engine survive. Now call me stupid if you will but don't you think the engine EMBEDDED in the firewall will sustain more damage than the engine that's designed to breakaway. I don't think I got the last word on this thread but the the Taurus engine was designed to survive. Pete