Ford / Firestone Tire Recall Archive
An archive of the best articles and highlights summarizing the Ford-Firestone debate. You'll find timelines and links to only the best, most relevant articles regarding the Bridgestone-Firestone vs Ford Motor Company controversy, plus up-to-date information about the recalled tires.
Recalls: Using Ford-Firestone As Example
An excellent summary of the Ford-Firestone tire recall debate. Plus, lots of interesting tidbits about automotive recalls in general. Bet there's a lot about recalls that you didn't know...
An excellent summary of the Ford-Firestone tire recall debate. Plus, lots of interesting tidbits about automotive recalls in general. Bet there's a lot about recalls that you didn't know...
Blowout Of Trust Between Suppliers & Manufacturers
How the Ford-Firestone fiasco is forcing the industry to question the fabric of its OEM-supplier relationships.
How the Ford-Firestone fiasco is forcing the industry to question the fabric of its OEM-supplier relationships.
CNN's Crossfire Transcript
Transcript of the actual debate that occurred on 9/7/02 on the CNN television show, "Crossfire" about the Ford-Firestone controversy, addressing the question: "Who's responsible?"
Transcript of the actual debate that occurred on 9/7/02 on the CNN television show, "Crossfire" about the Ford-Firestone controversy, addressing the question: "Who's responsible?"
Consumer Reports' Recall Summary
Here's a summary of the Ford/Firestone debate from the point of view of Consumer Reports. It's an abbreviated timeline of the events as they took place.
Here's a summary of the Ford/Firestone debate from the point of view of Consumer Reports. It's an abbreviated timeline of the events as they took place.
Drivers Complained Years Before Tire Recall
Consumers sent numerous claims to Bridgestone/Firestone from 1989 to 1999 seeking reimbursement for new tires and damage to vehicles. Here's a summary of what drivers were noticing years before the actual tire recall.
Consumers sent numerous claims to Bridgestone/Firestone from 1989 to 1999 seeking reimbursement for new tires and damage to vehicles. Here's a summary of what drivers were noticing years before the actual tire recall.
Firestone Knew There Were Problems?
Bridgestone/Firestone was tracking problems with its Firestone ATX tires as far back as 1994, documents show, and a recently retired Bridgestone/Firestone official swears in a lawsuit deposition that top executives, including the CEO, were discussing the matter at quarterly meetings, at least since 1997.
Bridgestone/Firestone was tracking problems with its Firestone ATX tires as far back as 1994, documents show, and a recently retired Bridgestone/Firestone official swears in a lawsuit deposition that top executives, including the CEO, were discussing the matter at quarterly meetings, at least since 1997.
Ford Had Concerns Years Earlier
Ford Motor Company documents from January 1999 refer to problems. What was done at that time?
Ford Motor Company documents from January 1999 refer to problems. What was done at that time?
Ford Has Different Idea of Tire Inflation
Since Explorers can tend to tip, Ford calls for lower pressure in tires.
Since Explorers can tend to tip, Ford calls for lower pressure in tires.
Ford: Other Firestone Tires Fail Too
Ford says Bridgestone/Firestone claims data given to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Congress last month show 167 instances of tread separation on replacement tires that matched its specifications but were on Chrysler, General Motors, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Toyota pickups, SUVs and minivans.
Ford says Bridgestone/Firestone claims data given to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Congress last month show 167 instances of tread separation on replacement tires that matched its specifications but were on Chrysler, General Motors, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Toyota pickups, SUVs and minivans.
Ford-Firestone Disaster - Actual Documents, Charts & Maps
View documents submitted by Ford, Firestone, NHTSA & others to Congress during congressional investigations. Read depositions in lawsuits against Ford and/or Firestone. Examine charts & maps of deaths and injuries in U.S. Read the victims' statements. Learn about the real root cause of the Ford-Firestone tragedy, plus a look at the chronology of Firestone/Ford knowledge of the tire safety defect.
View documents submitted by Ford, Firestone, NHTSA & others to Congress during congressional investigations. Read depositions in lawsuits against Ford and/or Firestone. Examine charts & maps of deaths and injuries in U.S. Read the victims' statements. Learn about the real root cause of the Ford-Firestone tragedy, plus a look at the chronology of Firestone/Ford knowledge of the tire safety defect.
Ford-Firestone Fiasco
Some highlights from the Ford-Firestone debate, including recall information and timely updates.
Some highlights from the Ford-Firestone debate, including recall information and timely updates.
In The End, What's It All Mean?
The long-term consequences of the war of words between the two key players not only undermines both of them, but also the auto industry as a whole. In the end, the auto industry is the loser as its credibility with customers and regulators takes another hit.
The long-term consequences of the war of words between the two key players not only undermines both of them, but also the auto industry as a whole. In the end, the auto industry is the loser as its credibility with customers and regulators takes another hit.
It's 2004, But The Friction Still Exists
Bridgestone/ Firestone Inc. is still no closer to resuming business ties with Ford Motor Company's North American operations, following a tumultuous breakup over recalls and rollovers.
Bridgestone/ Firestone Inc. is still no closer to resuming business ties with Ford Motor Company's North American operations, following a tumultuous breakup over recalls and rollovers.
Public Opinion Survey of Ford's Role
A poll shows that most Americans distrust Ford Motor's claim that the blame for deaths and injuries in rollovers of its Explorer sport utility vehicle lies solely with faulty Firestone tires. Plus, find an up-to-date review of major Ford/Firestone issues.
A poll shows that most Americans distrust Ford Motor's claim that the blame for deaths and injuries in rollovers of its Explorer sport utility vehicle lies solely with faulty Firestone tires. Plus, find an up-to-date review of major Ford/Firestone issues.
Time Magazine: Inside The Ford-Firestone Fight
Here is Time magazine's summary of how it all went sour. Finger pointing over SUV rollovers ends a century-long partnership.
Here is Time magazine's summary of how it all went sour. Finger pointing over SUV rollovers ends a century-long partnership.
USA Today's Index of Firestone Tire Recall Articles
A comprehensive index of every Ford-Firestone tire story covered in USA Today from August 2000 to May 2001. A great source for researching the Firestone tire recall timeline.
A comprehensive index of every Ford-Firestone tire story covered in USA Today from August 2000 to May 2001. A great source for researching the Firestone tire recall timeline.
Who's Right? And Who Wins In The End?
Who's right, Ford of Firestone? Or are both right in what they say about each other? Check here for Forbes' detailed coverage highlights of the winners and losers in the Ford-Firestone debate.
Who's right, Ford of Firestone? Or are both right in what they say about each other? Check here for Forbes' detailed coverage highlights of the winners and losers in the Ford-Firestone debate.