| Issue ID | 716536 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10262142 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | RANGER |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| File date | 17/03/09 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1989 ford ranger. The vehicle has firestone fr380 tires, size p215/70/r14. The contact noticed that the tires were almost flat. Upon further investigation, he noticed that the tread lines were becoming loose and appeared to be peeling off. The failure mileage on the tires was 12,781. The failure mileage on the vehicle was 118,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 118000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ARCHDALE, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1FTCR10A0KUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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