# 1999 FORD EXPLORER — TIRES
> NHTSA complaint `228734` · 2000-08-09 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** TIRES
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON JUNE 16, 2000, WITH A PASSANGER.  WE SWERVED TO MISS A DEER ON A GRAVEL ROAD AND LOST CONTROL OF THE EXPLORER.  I WAS UNAWARE OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE EXPLORER AT THE TIME, AND NOW SINCE THE TIRE RECALL, I BELEIVE THE TIRES MAY HAVE BLOWN WHEN I "FISHTAILED".  THERE WAS A SIMILAR ACCIDENT TO MINE IN MINNEAPOLIS, 100 MIES SOUTH OF ME, OVER THE JULY 4TH WEEEKEND.  I WOULD LIKE ANY INFORMATION I COULD.  MY INSURANCE COMPANY HANDLED EVERYTHING WONDERFULY, BUT I WAS WONDERING IF I OR GEICO INS., COULD RECOVER ANY LOSSES OR DAMAGES FROM THE BRIDGESTONE, FORD, OR OTHER.  I BROKE MY COLLARBONE IN THE ACCIDENT FROM MY SEATBELT, AND HAVE A VERY VISIBLE LUMP ON MY SHOULDER FROM IT.  I ALSO HAVE PERMENANT SCARS ON MY HAND FROM GLASS THAT BROKE.  NOT TO MENTION I ALMOST KILLED MY FRIEND AND MYSELF.  MY AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF EITHER.  ANY HELP, COMMENTS, OR ADVICE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.  KRAIG( DOT NUMBER:   TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
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