While traveling 75mph heard a loud noise. Tire had a blowout. Maintained control of vehicle until able to stop. Noticed left rear tire had lost its tread. Spare had a bulge. Tire had 41,000 miles on a 1999, ford, expedition, p255/70r16w2cu. *ak the consumer purchased four new tires and one used tire to replace the firestone ones.
1999 Ford Expedition tires complaints
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Right front tire blew during freeway ramp exit. Vehicle hit a ramp curb. Checked out tires after vehicle stopped. Noticed right front tire had a split between sidewall and tread area. Replaced tire with spare. 1999, ford, expedition, p255/70r16 with 30,000 miles.
I would like to discuss with someone the problem that occurred on my vehicle on march 21st .while travelling on a local highway in florida when my car had a blow out at about 60 MPH after examining the tire I found that the tread had come apart from the tire .once I saw this I took the tire to firestone for the second visit to show them the problem .they insisted that the problem was normal for blow outs.I then proceeded to ford to show them the tire who insisted the same thing .I then bought new tires from ford as I was afraid to put my family back in the vehicle. At this point before I discard the tire I would like to have someone from your agency examine this tire. Please contact me as soon as possible. *ak (dot number: w2cu tiresize: p255/70r16)
Firestone, standard equipment, right rear tire blewout while driving. This was second time on same side. Tire blowout caused rear end and other damages. *ak firestone wilderness tire, size p255/70r16.
While driving, rear driver side tire blewout, the consumer also had problems keeping air in tires, the dealer replaced the valve stems but that hasn't solved the problem, the vehicle does not ride well with the tires and vehicle has had a front wheel alignment already (firestone wilderness atx p255/70r16). Nlm
Owner has firestone, wilderness at tires which are not on recall. All 4 tires have cracks along side of them. All tires need to be replaced.
While driving, consumer heard a booming noise, tire had separated and jerked vehicle into oncoming traffic, tire was firestone wilderness at, size p255/70r16, dot #w20u1rd.
Vehicle has four firestone wilderness/at tires, size p255/70r16. All four tires have began to separate. Tires were looked at by a garage and this was determined.
While driving about 30 MPH suddenly lost control of vehicle while driving through trees, and ending on other side. Airbags deployed, and right front tire went flat. Consumer did not know what could had caused tire to be flat, and lose control of vehicle. No demage to vehicle exterior, just scratches. There was no curves on the road.
Firestone refused consumers request for reimbursement because the replacement tires were purchased prior to january, 1 2000, the consumer actually purchased the tires oct 31,2000. Nlm
While driving, right rear firestone tire p255/70r16 experienced blowout, consumer noticed a 3 inch tear on the inside of the sidewall, dot w2cu.
This tire did not just go flat, it disitegrated. We were riding down an interstate and my 15-month-old was in the car. We just got lucky that we made it to the side of the road safely. The problem looks just like the ones seen in the 15 and 16 inch firestons tires that have been recalled. We saved the defective tire and we have pictures of it on the car before it was changed. We want to keep this from happening to other people who might not be as lucky as we were this time. Please call for additional information. *ak( dot number: w2t6ire378 tire size: p265/70r17 )
As I was turning into a parking lot, my tire went flat. Upon inspection of the tire it was discovered the tread is pealing off. There are two long parallel cracks approx 2-3 inches apart in the center of the tire. The tread between is peeling off and the belt treads are pushing out. If feel this is a manufacturing defect. With all the lives that have been lost from these tire defects I cannot rest until all my firestone tires are replaced with another brand. I will be contacting a ford dealer tomorrow in hopes of getting clearance to get these tires changed right away before someone dies. If I had been travelling faster my son and I could have been killed like all the others. I have a husband and 3 children to think about. *ak (dot number: w2t61re318 tiresize: r265s7or17)
The problem that I am having is the dealership inflates my tires improperly during service. The drivers door reads that the cold pressure for the front should be 30 and the rear 35. I have been having this problem for several months and have been getting my tires serviced for free because no one wants to address the problem. They contend my tire gauge is wrong. Once I had them check them before I left the dealership and they had to let pressure out. All I would ask is that the situation be addressed before someone who does not check their tires when they leave the dealership is in a accident and hurt. Thank you in advance for your help.*ak( dot number: )
While driving, firestone wilderness at tires p265/70r17 experienced a blowout caused by tread separation, tire failure caused damage to front and left side of bumper and fender.
My tires are vibrating at different speeds, also they loose air constantly, I have had them checked at least 8 times and a substantial amount of air was missing each time!! The steering wheel is vibrating majorly at speeds of 50 to 75 MPH per hour! I did contact the dealer but was told this tire is not recalled!! Please note there is definately a problem with my tires and I am not an expert. Please advise a.s.a.p. - thank you!*ak (dot number: w2cuird249 tiresize: p255/70r16)
We were traveling on i77 on our way to charleston,south carolina. Our estimated speed at the time of tire failure was 60mph. The posted speed limit was 65mph. Without any warning, the front left tire practically exploded and tore apart. I was able to control the vehicle as we moved into the emergency lane. Upon exiting the vehicle, I found a disintegrated tire, without any explanation. I had my entire family in the car with me which included my wife and three young boys ages 10,5, and 1. The air pressure in all four tires were at recommended levels at the onset of our trip, what is the explanation of this misfortune?*ak (tiresize: p255/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
Blowout on left front tire, firestone wilderness at p25570r16, tire sent to firestone, firestone paid for a new tire, wheel and shipping expenses, in october 2000, owner replaced all four tires out of fear, would like for ford or firestone to pay for replacements.
All four tires are cracking/peeling. Called ford & firestone and went to a firestone dealer, said their is nothing they could do about them.*ak (tiresize: p265/70r17)( dot number: tire size: p265/70r17 )
Tire number two explodes. Firestone tires are bad news and kill people. *ak (dot number: ? Tiresize: 16 inch)
From the first day of ownership of our 1999 ford expedition -- we had difficulty with the factory equipped 17 inch wilderness at tires pulling to either side of the road while driving strait ahead at any speed. We proceeded with a lemon law complaint with massachusetts attorney general. At least 3 front end aliegnments were unsuccessful in fixing the problem. A ford motor company engineer said the 17 inch tires were inherently unstable and nothing could be done to improve the pulling of tires. Our own mechanic detuned the front end aliegnment with in factory specifiations and this allowed the vehicle to be driven. The only problem was increase tire wear. We have replaced at approx 16,000 miles all five wilderness at tires with goodyear tires and do not appear to have th same stearing problems. (dot number: w216-1re-0 tiresize: 17)
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on a highway and heard a thumping noise. He was able to pull over onto the shoulders. He noticed that passenger's right rear tire tread had separated from vehicle. Firestone, wilderness #at, p2557016. Firestone was notified about tire,and attendant for firestone stated that no action would be taken because tires were not on recall or on advisory list.
Tire blowout due to tread separation at 65mph on I-95 at rush hour traffic. I was informed by both ford motor corp. And firestone that these tires were safe. I am thankful that I was driving the vehicle and not my wife with my three boys she would have most likely hit the brakes and roll the truck. I was extremely luckly I was able to steer the car into the median. They the situation made me very uneasy with the rush hour traffic passing at 65mph just feet from me. I experienced severe chest pain and was admitted to the hosiptal the following morning. *ak (tiresize: p255/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
Catastrophic failure - center section of tire gone, 2 side wall left. *ak (dot number: vncu tiresize: p255/70r16)
17 inch firestone tires went flat frequently, the consumer replaced the tires and is requesting reimbursement.
Dd (tiresize: 255r70-16)( dot number: tire size: 255r70-16 )
Firestone wilderness at tire (p255 70 r16) experienced tread separation.
While driving, firestone wilderness at tire (p255 70 r16) lost pressure.
Vehicle in for service. While tires being rotated, mechanic noticed steel belt wiring sticking out of side of tires between tread & beneath the tread. Tires needed to be replaced even though plenty tread was left on tires. No longer possesed the tires. Firestone, wilderness, p255/70r16 with 42,000 miles.*ak dealer replaced the tires with the same kind of tires.
Complete tread separation occurred on this tire on the morning of 10/31/00 at 5:30am while I was on my way to work. I was driving on the sw fwy in houston. The road way is very smooth and level. It was dry and traffic was light. The tire did not sound like a typical blowout. I felt it rather than heard it but the control of the vehicle was immediately compromised. The vehicle swerved but I regained control, slowed as quiclky as possible and pulled over. The tread is in one separate piece and the carcas is torn, frayed, etc.*ak (dot number: 02-6555 tiresize: p255/70r16)
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