# 1996 FORD EXPLORER — TIRES:TREAD/BELT
> **FATAL** · NHTSA complaint `227444` · 2000-08-08 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 2
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** TIRES:TREAD/BELT
## Narrative
SPONTANEOUS TREAD SEPARATION.  OUR EXPERTS DETERMINED NO INJURY TO TIRE:  DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. HAVE FILED SUIT IN FEDERAL COURT, 10TH CIRCUIT, CIVIL NO. 00-1144-BB (10TH CIRCUIT).  CONTACT US OUR OFFICES IF YOU WISH MORE INFORMATION.( DOT NUMBER:   TIRE SIZE: 235/75R15 )
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