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Originally Posted by Jay J
Firestone is run by Brigestone, however the exploader tires that delaminated were re-spec'd by Ford for their own personal OE USE.
Ford wanted Nylon instead of Steel, and lowered the recommended pressure and used a slightly stiffer compound for better fuel economy.
That's why the off the shelf Firestone's were never recalled.
And for the Tundra early 5.7 woes...It was an american supplier that flubbared..... What about all those pushrod/ modular motor recalls we've had...hmnnnnn..The 5.7 was also not TEI/DENSO(Toyota's Japanese Engineering Branches)...It was made in North America...The current generation Tundra's interior also mind you was produced by LEER.(Complete American Company)...
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It doesn't matter who the supplier is or where its based. The company that sticks their badge on the nose of the car is ultimately responsible for everything it leaves the factory with. Even if they subcontract out some engineering, they are still responsible for making sure its up to their own standards.