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I am a graduate student who has been driving Ford Explorers since I
was in High School. At that time I owned a small car and was involved in
an accident. Ironically, I felt safer driving my father's large truck and
have been driving it since. Now I am going out of my mind wondering when
I might be the next "insignificant" statistic in this life and
death game these companies are playing.
That term was used in an early interview with bridgestone/firestone indicating
that an "insignificant" number of deaths had occurred considering
how many of these tires were on the road. I don't think my life, the life
of other tire owners, or the life of any of the individuals who have died
as a result of these tires is insignificant. I drive several miles each
day to attend school or work, and frequently drive to my home town which
is 110 miles away. I have been cutting back on these trips for fear that
I won't make it home one of these times. I cannot believe that it is taking
this long to recall these tires and expand the recall to include other
tires which are proving to be a problem like my 255/70/16 tires.
When will I know that I am safe...when I get someone else's brand of tire
put on my car, but I can't afford that right now. Thanks for listening.
Shana from West Des Moines, IA
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