Ford could have easily moved the fuel tank forward just like on the 3rd gen GM F-body but it takes up space in the hatch area and maybe sales would have declined just like the F-body. The doors not being able to be opened would bother me more, if the convertible is not as strong as the coupe then it should have been made so. The profit is big on every explorer built so there is not much of an excuse for putting cheap tires on them. Still you have alot of SUV drivers who ask for a disaster. They drive too fast with a high center of gravity vehicle all the while talking on a cell phone with a cigarette in the other hand. It amazes me how many minivans and SUV's go flying by me at 80 mph. The roads are more dangerous than ever and you got to pay attention or else you will pay. I had a full size wagon 12 years ago and was on a 600 mile trip and blew a tire at 75 mph and my car was not even upset handling wise. It was a rear tire and threw the tread and did not go flat. Even if it had gone flat on the front, if you are driving and know how to drive I think it should be manageable. The problem is they knew the tires were cheaply made and they knew the doors would not open.
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