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Topic: FIRESTONE RECALL
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7DMACH1
Gearhead Posts: 719
From: PHILA. PA.
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 02-08-2002 09:55 AM
   
Just a reminder. If you haven't had your Firestone Wilderness AT tires replaced yet, it EXPIRES 3/31/02. Get them done soon!!!
R A Y ------------------
THE CAPRI IS FOR SALE IN THE CLASSIFIED SECTION RAY . 70 MACH 1 351C NOW 408 STROKER 4SPD.
86 MERCURY CAPRI 5.0 RUNS 12.86 @107 1.65 60 ft.
2001 LINCOLN LS V8 1997 MUSTANG
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AKBOSSMAN
Gearhead Posts: 2222
From: WASILLA , AK USA M&M #743 MCA #40857
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-08-2002 01:47 PM
Ray, my wifes Exploder got new one 2 weeks before we switched to Studded tires so they are still new. she had 35,000 miles on them  Hey while your here, is there any bullitens on 01 Focus gas tank gauges ? mine only shows 7/8 full and when I fill it and I am not going as far on a tank full either.Also the gauge doesn't move until i restart it (Its cold up here so i leave it running while filling Thanks ------------------
WAYNE CURTIS
70 GRABBER GREEN BOSS 302
01 Sangria Red Focus ZX3
03 Boss 302 (5.0) (waiting on order form)
92 SHELBY 4X4 (K-9 IDITAROD LEAD DOG)
My old '71Torino GT
"If your under control then your not going fast enough" Parnelli Jones
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 20027
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-08-2002 01:51 PM
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Originally posted by AKBOSSMAN:
Also the gauge doesn't move until i restart it (Its cold up here so i leave it running while filling Thanks
Pam's Probe does that, too. Well, it will actually creep back up as you drive it, but it takes a while. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
MCA Member # 47773
Speak softly, but carry a BFH!
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67stang
Gearhead Posts: 976
From:
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-08-2002 04:39 PM
My Firehawk ATX's don't count!!! And the one wilderness AT don't count either 
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7DMACH1
Gearhead Posts: 719
From: PHILA. PA.
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 02-08-2002 07:57 PM
TTT
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 2137
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-08-2002 09:22 PM
I had mine done last fall. It was a good deal,too! I left the dealer with Michelin XC A/T's! 
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FISHTAIL
Gearhead Posts: 440
From: Waldorf MD USA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 02-09-2002 12:32 AM
I wouldn't worry to much if you don't get it taken care of in time. The most recient recall isn't a saftey issue. Otherwise there would be no experation date. The recall is for customer satisfaction only. Firestone has such a bad rap these days that ford decided they would pull them from all their SUV's. Though, you'd probably be surprised at the number of chevy owners and nissan owners we get into work asking for free replacement tires. No sir, sorry, this is a ford recall ONLY. The joys of working at a tire dealer....heh. But, they actually are pretty decient tires, and unless you have some serious dry rot, or signs of possible tread seperation(which I doubt, unless you have a VD in the DOT code, which was covered under the original recall last year) you should be fine. Just make sure you keep enough air in them. But as far as ford has made us aware, this is NOT a saftey recall. So don't freak if you can't meet the deadline.------------------
-FISHTAIL
92GT "The Ghetto Sled"
CMPS major @ University of MD college park
Best ET/MPH thus far: 14.40/100.67mph....damn wheel spin.
VP and co-founder of CMTC www.cmntc.com
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1239
From: Columbia,NJ, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 02-09-2002 05:57 PM
Thanks Ray I know I work for a For ddealer her in NJ I got mine done on my Ranger when firestone was recalling them I got 70,000 miles from my original ones & just got the ones eplaced on Robins Explorer Sport, her original tires lasted 75,000 miles. Thanks anyway for the info. BTW this is the Ford recall not Firestone.------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
87 LTD CV
96 Ranger Extd Cab PU
99 Explorer Sport
M&M #- 890
MCA #- 4549
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7DMACH1
Gearhead Posts: 719
From: PHILA. PA.
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 02-09-2002 08:58 PM
Fishtail, I don't think it's very smart telling people not to worry about a recall. Yes it's true that there are very few of these bad tires out there but I wouldn't be able to sleep if I told someone not to worry and something happened. Ford didn't spend 13 million because there wasn't really a problem. I don't think you gave such good advice. The reason they put an expiration date on them is becasue Ford surveyed customers that said they would wait until their tire wore out before they would get them replaced. That's why the put a time limit on them so people wouldn't be so stupid and wait. I can't believe the value some people put on their lives. RAY------------------
THE CAPRI IS FOR SALE IN THE CLASSIFIED SECTION RAY . 70 MACH 1 351C NOW 408 STROKER 4SPD.
86 MERCURY CAPRI 5.0 RUNS 12.86 @107 1.65 60 ft.
2001 LINCOLN LS V8 1997 MUSTANG
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 2137
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-09-2002 09:15 PM
I agree,Ray. I couldn't wait to shed those things. There was a very noticable improvement on our Explorer,especially in crosswinds. Now it doesn't change lanes.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 20027
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-10-2002 05:48 PM
Mike, last summer when we went to that car show in Fitchburg I couldn't believe how bad that Explorer was floating all over the road. I'm glad you guys ditched the Firestones.I used to like Firestores, now I'd only use them for a rolling chassis. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
MCA Member # 47773
Speak softly, but carry a BFH! [This message has been edited by SteveLaRiviere (edited 02-10-2002).]
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