"stevie" > wrote in message
...
> I have noticed that Ford is recommending that tires be replaced after six
> years, regardless of the remaining tread. Apparently, they have
determined
> that the tire's internal components are subject to failure after 6 years
and
> the tires are no longer safe. Ford also says to discard the spare, even
if
> it has never been used.
>

It looks like there is a bit of ass covering going on here, at the expense
of the consumer, especially in regard to the spare tire. I don't really
blame them though, in light of their last tire debacle.
H