# 1998 FORD EXPLORER — TIRES
> NHTSA complaint `242561` · 2000-08-22 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** TIRES
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER BRAKED THE VEHICLE, UPON BRAKING THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE VEHICLE EXPLODED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO A TAIL SPIN AND ROLLOVER, INJURY TO CONSUMER AS A RESULT OF TIRE FAILURE.  *MJS
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