# 1995 FORD EXPLORER — TIRES:TREAD/BELT
> NHTSA complaint `290739` · 2001-05-01 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1995
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** TIRES:TREAD/BELT
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
THE TREAD ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED AND THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND ROLLED 4 OR 5 TIMES.  I WAS INJURED WITH BRUSES, SCRATCHES,AND GLASS CUTS IN MY FACE.  I HAVE CONTACTED NORMA DAVIS AT FIRESTONE (800-543-7522),BUT SHE STATED THAT I NEEDED THE TIRE FOR HER TO HELP.  I HAVE SINCE HAD THE VEHICLE REPOCESSED, BECAUSE MY INSURANCE(NATIONWIDE INSURANCE CO.)CHOSE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR $10000.  AFTER MONTHS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE REPAIR SHOP, I WAS TOLD THAT NATIONWIDE WOULD NO LONGER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS CAUSED BY MY ACCIDENT.  MY CREDIT IS RUINED AND I CAN NOT GET ANY HELP.  I DO NOT KNOW WHERE TO TURN.  PLEASE HELP ME IF POSSIBLE.  THANK YOU VERY MUCH.*AK( DOT NUMBER:  )
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