# 1996 FORD EXPLORER — TIRES
> **FATAL** · NHTSA complaint `240049` · 2000-09-13 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 1
- **Injured:** 3
- **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
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## Narrative
ANOTHER FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX TIRE 30X9.50R15LT- DOT VD 66AXC146 FAILED.  *AK( DOT NUMBER: VD66AXC156 TIRE SIZE: 30X9,5R15L )
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