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Ford Dumps Firestones, Changes Sales Pitch

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Old May 28, 2001 | 09:30 AM
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If they came out with saying it was a design fault, they would have to recall all of the exploders. For awhile there, they were saying how safe it was.

I believe that we will see this ordeal again in another year or so. After the new tires get a few miles on them, they will start to fail again.

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Old May 29, 2001 | 07:22 AM
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I think some SUVs look cool, I didn't like them at first, but they start to grow on you
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Old May 29, 2001 | 07:28 AM
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Originally posted by S2K Fan
I think some SUVs look cool, I didn't like them at first, but they start to grow on you
Is that after they run you over? Most of the drivers think they are sport cars.

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Old May 29, 2001 | 07:44 AM
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I hate it when they're infront of you, but I think some look cool. I had almost considered one
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Old May 29, 2001 | 07:59 AM
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I just read that Firestone is doing it's own testing to prove to the government that it is the explorer. I would be just as mad if I was them.
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Old May 29, 2001 | 08:29 AM
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who wouldn't
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Old May 29, 2001 | 02:48 PM
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MAY 29, 16:44 EST

Venezuela Seeks Ford Explorer Ban

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP)
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Old May 30, 2001 | 09:54 AM
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Is Firestone a Japanese company?
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Old May 31, 2001 | 03:49 AM
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Firestone was an American company that was purchased by a Japanese company, Bridgestone.

Firestone brand tires are generally manufactured in the USA, and Bridgestone brand tires sold in the USA (until recently) were generally manufactured in Japan.

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Is Firestone a Japanese company?
[Edited by Palmateer on 06-02-2001 at 09:08 AM]
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Old May 31, 2001 | 11:01 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Palmateer
[B]Firestone was an American company that was purchased by a Japanese company, Bridgestone.
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