ree out of five people surveyed in the United States blamed Firestone for the controversy, while only one in fifteen blamed Ford. Ford President Jaques Nasser said, Every time Ford went to Firestone with problems that foreign customers reported, the tiremaker insisted there were no tire defects either overseas or in the United States.The issue is not a matter of blame but a matter of safety. I was personally involved with the tire recall since the Ford Explorer I purchased had faulty tires. Even though it was an inconvenience, I took advantage of the opportunity of having new tires installed at Firestones expense. Although there have been many deaths and injuries due to these tires, it is the responsibility of the vehicle owners to have their tires checked and replaced by Firestone. Those who ignore the problem may cause the number of tragedies to rise....
