| Issue ID | 256759 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 733874 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | RANGER |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| File date | 06/10/00 |
| Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Large section of tread seperated from drivers rear tire exposing steel and going flat. Firestone has been contacted (800-367-3872) and they said this was not unusual and happens frequently. I don't agree. They do not appear to be willing to acknowledge that this was a defective tire and unsafe to use. I have already replaced all 4 tires. I feel these tires should be included in the safety recall program. (dot number: hyhyr3b355 tiresize: 215 70r14) |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KANNAPOLIS, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1FTCR10A9LPXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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