Received recall notice98v02100 in mail & contacted dealership. Was informed that vehicle was not under recall for the tires. Later, contacted manufacturer & was given same information. Has notice in hand.
1998 Ford Ranger tires complaints
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The spare tire is a 15 inch tire while the regular tire size is 16 inches. This may result in a loss of control/crash.
While driving about 40 MPH front driver's side tire and front passenger's side tire blew out, causing the consumer to almost lose control of vehicle. Consumer had to put his foot on the brakes to bring vehicle to a stop.
Windows make rattling noise.
Firestone p265/75r15 tire blew out.
Poor tires installed on vehicle.
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