Hmm.. I seem to remember Ford having a serious problem with their cruise control modules in the late 80’s where the vehicles would immediately accelerate for not reason. I also seem to remember something about exploding tires on Explorers ...
The tires was a Firestone issue, I seem to remember cause I had a F-100 w/Wilderness HT (AT’s were the problem) at the time.
Ford does not make tires. Don’t blame them. I had mine replaced and never had a problem both before and after..