Bridgestone says Ford Explorer models potentially defective

Bridgestone says Ford Explorer models potentially defective

TOKYO, Jjapan - Bridgestone Corp. President Shigeo Watanabe speaks at a news conference at his head office in Tokyo on June 1. Watanabe said some of Ford Motor Co.'s Explorer models have potential defects in design and the tires made by Bridgestone's U.S. unit alone are not responsible for accidents.

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