4Wheelin
Explorer Addict
- Joined
- December 9, 1999
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- City, State
- Smithtown, Long Island, New York
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1993 Explorer Sport 4x4
I went to visit my girlfriend at school in upstate New York (New Paltz) and on top of getting lost on the way there I got a flat tire while driving around. No big problem, a 30 min procedure right. Well it turned out to be a 3 hour deal and cost me $100!! I jacked it up and the jack wasn't high enough because the truck was on a slant because of the shoulder lane and luckily a state trooper rolled by who had a jack in his car that was high enough BUT when I pulled the spare off the back not only was it a recalled Firestone but the center bore on the rim did not fit over the 4 wheel drive hub and we tried everything to get it on. So in the pooring rain we called a tow truck who towed me to his shop and swapped rims. Sorry this was so long but I am REAL mad that the spare didn't fit, and does anyone have any suggestions on what to do? I was going to send Ford the bill and explain my story to them but I don't even know the address. Thanks for any help and to listening to me vent.