31.   Ford Motor Co. may be replacing Firestone tires on its vehicles with other brands that have higher failure rates, according to an analysis by congressional investigators.

32.   Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers will replace the tires at no cost to customers.

33.   Ford is not offering to replace tires on those vehicles.

34.   Government investigators are examining data collected by a congressional committee that reportedly shows Ford Motor Co. is replacing Firestone tires with other brands that fail more often.

35.   It has not made a decision on replacing tires for U.S. customers.

36.   Many then alerted consumers in their states to the options and urged them to replace the tires quickly.

37.   Millions of vehicle owners will be mailed notices instructing them to have their tires replaced for free.

38.   Replacing the tires so the plane could be moved required bringing in equipment from Los Angeles International Airport.

39.   The company has accelerated tire production and airlifted tires from factories in Japan to accommodate the flood of motorists wanting to quickly replace their tires.

40.   The recalled tires will be replaced by other Firestone tires, the source said.