I get vibration when braking down hills, possible tires defective
1999 Ford Expedition tires complaints
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Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a popping noise. Lost control, but managed to steer vehicle safely to the shoulder. Left front tire tread separated. When she got out of vehicle, another vehicle hit her trying to escape debris from road. Firestone, wilderness tires, size was 17inch. Consumer stated that the tire exploded on impact.
Tires won't stay balanced (balanced 3 times - still shimmy). Tires run very hot to the touch. Dealer said this condition is normal? Suprised they were not recalled by firestone also....more must die before a statistical analysis shows a problem.( dot number: tire size: p245r16 )
When drivin on smooth (public) gravel road, gravel perforated the tread package, and the steel belts, causing damage that was determined to be nearly unrepairable. When removed from the rim, the tire is so flimsy that it can be easily deformed with minimal hand pressure. These original equipment tires appear to be so flimsy that they should not carry an all terrain rating, and I believe that they are not suitable equipment for a vehicle of this size.( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
Belt seperation and vibration in the tires dealer will not replace( dot number: vncu tire size: p25570r16 )
Car coasted to stop. Spare installed. Commercial motor co in aransas pass sold me two new tires because the right failure shredded the tire. That way I have two new tires on front end. Commercial discarded the tire. It took a whole day to get the two new ones because the dealer was not stocking them. I thought it strange at the time but they never explained the problem.( dot number: tire size: 735x16 )
I would like to forward a copy of the e-mail that I sent to firestone three weeks ago but I am unable to paste that letter into this box. If you could give me the appropriate e-mail address and whatever reference number would tie my letter to this form I'll send a copy. The short version is that the tire that my dealer installed on my truck to replace one that they had destroyed failed after 600 miles. There was a major deformation on the inside sidewall that pushed the bead away from the rim and allowed all the air out. I would have dismissed it as an isolated manufacturing defect but read the next day about the major problems associated with firestone tires and became more concerned - I wrote firestone and they seem to have decided that the best thing for them to do is to ignore me - (I do realize that they have their hands full now so maybe I'm somewhere on a very long list) - in any case I'm registering the problem with you folks. I'd be happy to forward a copy of the letter if you will let me know where to send it.( dot number: unknown tire size: p255/70r16 )
I was returning to ga from florida, and I heard this chopper noise!! There were no choppers above. A passerby motioned to my left rear tire. I pulled over and the tread was coming off the tire! A college student removed the tire and installed my spare. He would not take any money for the outstanding job to install the spare tire. I had my 4 children in the SUV!!( dot number: tire size: 25570r16 )
The first tire (left rear) blew out while travelling at freeway speed. The vehicle swung to the left. Fortunately no one was near me and I was able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. The second incident occurred approximately one week later. Again at freeway speed, the right rear tire suddenly went flat. The vehicle was safely brought to as stop. Both tires have been replaced with new tires of the same model.( dot number: w2t6 tire size: p265/70r17 )
Tires: had a blowout on the highway in april of this year. I went to the nearest firestone dealer. He inspected the tire and reported that it was defective and not repairable, so I bought a new one. Ever since this happened, the vehicle vibrated terribly at highway speeds. Reported (3times) to dealership since april. Each report is documented. Allegedly fixed each time. Finally on 8/04/00 the tire was declared defective by the dealership and was replaced.(I have documentation/receipts on all work). Problem is that the truck still vibrates at highway speeds although at lower MPH than previously reported. Air conditioning: first reported strong moldy odor back in jan 1999. Was told by ford service rep. That it was due to the truck's having been idle in the hot sun/parking lot prior to my purchasing it. I was told that it would dissipate in time. It did not. I brought it in three times since then. Each time I asked that the cause be fixed and not just the symptoms. On the 4th visit, I involved the owner and his dealership hired an outside company to remove the mold from the system. They claimed to have done so but during the cleaning process they added a chemical/perfume that is so strong, one cannot tell if the actual problem is still present or not. I was told (by the service rep) the owner was so offended by this smell that he had the company come back out & redo the truck to remove the added chemical. They were unsuccessful as it smells very strong even today (2 weeks later). My concern is as follows; if they removed the mold and smell then why would they need to add a chemical/perfume? I believe that they added this chemical to mask the fact that the mold is still present. I think that all they were able to do was overpower the stench of mold by adding this fragrance. I want the cause of the problem fixed, not just the symptoms. Having mold spores blown into my face is a risk to my health and is of serious concern to all. My truck is not the only one.
They were traveling on highway and they made a stop at the hotel. Right rear tire was flat. They took it to a tire place, and saw that tire was torn between the sidewall, inner tire was separted. Attendant put tire in the water. And he told them that tire had to be replaced. Tire firestone wilderness #at 17 inch.*ak the right front tire needs air every 7 days but the one that got flat was replaced.
My seventeen inch well cared for firestone wilderness at failed with a tread separation blowout...this is very dangerous..I still have the bad tire but have replaced the rest with new goodyears( dot number: tire size: seventeen )
These tires were inspected by the firestone dealer and have cracking in all four tires in the tread shoulders.this is the same defect as the recalled tires--just a different size.the problem is not just with the 15" tires.these shopuld all be part of the recall.ford has not offered any help with this problem either.( dot number: tire size: p265/70r17 )
I have not had a failed tire yet. I am trying to avoid a catastrophic failure from occuring. I have p255/70r16 firestone wilderness at tires on my 1999 ford expedition. I have come across an internal ford memo from www.safetyforum.com that has ford instructing their service departments and dealers overseas (in the middle east and north africa) to replace all (5) 16 inch widerness at tires on their ford vehicles. The memo states that this is due to the possibility of interior tire degredation and tread separation. I would like an answer as to why this memo does not apply to the same tires on the same ford vehicles in the us.( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
I have had to replace 1 tire on this vehicle and the 3 others now also have places where the side walls are cracked and peeling away from the tire. When we showed this to a local dealed we were told " those tires just do that" and not to worry about it. We are now very worried about these tires and the safety of our family!! I also own a 2000 ford expedition (dot number w2cuird050060 , tire size p25570r16 ) and are just waiting for the same thing to happen to those tires as well. It just dosen't seem like tires with less than 30,000 miles on them should be cracking and peeling!!( dot number: vncu1rd029 tire size: p255/7or16 )
After having the car for only three days, we were traveling 60 MPH on a highway when the left rear tire disintegrated - no steering or control problems occurred and we were able to pull over and put on the spare. We returned home and took the car to the ford dealer where we purchased the vehicle three days prior and they at first refused to cover the cost of replacing the tire. After much debate and reluctance on their part ("this never happens, you must have hit a nail") - we argued that there was no way the tire should have blown after only being drive on for less than 300 miles and that we did not hit anything we were aware of (their inspection of the tire also yielded no punctures that they could find). Ford finally agreed to pay for a new wilderness tire and it was replaced. We are reporting this so that you know this happened over one year ago on a virually brand new tire.( dot number: vncu tire size: 16 )
While traveling 65-75 MPH and without indication tire tread separated. *ak due to the firestone atx tire (p26570r17) experienced tread separation, damage was done to the vehicle. The dot#w2t61re388.
Tire shredded so bad in a split second with no warning and no puncture was apparent. Firestone dealer replaced at no charge..( dot number: tire size: 25570r16 )
Firestone wilderness at tires p265/70r17 experienced tread separation.
I had been driving this vehicle on the highway. I came into town and had a tire failure when I backed into a curb at very low speed (5 MPH+\-). The firestone dealer would not look at it saying it was a road hazard and the ford dealer said it was not covered by warranty, so I replaced the tire myself. *ak( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: 1999 ford expedition, original equipment, dot#vncu1rd269 & tire size p255/70r16. A right rear blowout/ separation while traveling at 55 MPH. No injuries were reported.
All 4 tires tread cracked to steel belts, 1/4-1/2 length cracks. 10-20 cracks per tire, parallel with tread, in grooves. I drive 18wheel truck (11yrs) and have seen countless incidents like this. My firestones are aboput to pop. Neither firestone or ford would discuss on phone. Will nopt drive until I buy other tires new and will retain old tires. *ak( dot number: vncu1rd498 tire size: p255/70r16 )
Recent firestone tire recall only covers 15" wilderness at tires. I had a tire loose pressure/flat at approximately 55 MPH. The tires came on my newly purchased 1999 expedition. With only 3900 miles, the tire was destroyed, including the sidewall from slowing the vehicle to a stop after the flat. I did not inspect the tire, I was just told by the ford dealer that replaced it that they would inspect the tire and replace it if recommended. The only documentation I have regarding the replacement is a note by the dealer/service that there was a puncture to the sidewall. The sidewall puncture did not cause the flat. The sidewall damage was due to the tire failure at the high rate of speed. The ford dealer would not replace the tire under warranty with only 3900 miles. Now that the firestone recall is in force, 16 " tires are not included. Should they be? Had I known about the problems, or the recall would have been in place, I would have inspected the tire, or even kept the tire for further inspection for my complaint. My family was on vacation when the tire failure occured, I check my tire pressure regulary and it was at the recommended manufactures specs (35psi). Should these tires be included in the recall? I am taking my family on another vacation in 5 weeks. We will be driving 4000-5000 miles on these tires. I will do my part by continuing to inspect and check tire pressure. Please keep firestone honest and if the 16" wilderness tires should be included, I would like to know before our family vacation. Thanks for your investigation and all your efforts. Steve sandquist. *ak( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
All 4 tires where found cracked by service station and verfied by firestone( dot number: tire size: 255/70r16 )
In aug, 99, I was driving my 1999 ford expedition on interstate 80 between auburn, california and lake tahoe, when my wife and 3 children heard a loud noise, and the vehicle began swerving all over the freeway. After the noise, my kids looked back and saw what they described as smoke and debris flying behind the car. Fortunately, I was able to steer the vehicle to the shoulder of the road without an accident. I got everyone out of the car and we called the auto club on our cell phone to come fix the flat. I looked at the flat tire, and I was very surprised to see the nature of the flat. The tire sidewall was totally disintegrated, but the tire tread remained is one round piece. I jacked up the car and removed the wheel, and the separated tread that surrounded the aluminum wheel. I looked closely at the separated tread, expecting to see a nail or some other evidence of a puncture. There wasnt any puncture or hole in the tread. I thought that was very unusual so I took some photos right there. Then I changed the tire and put the wheel and separated tread in my car. The auto club tow truck arrived just as I was completing the change. The day after the incident, I went to a firestone dealer in roseville, california and brought the wheel and the separated tread. I was pretty upset and requested a free replacement because it appeared to me to be a defective tire. However, the man at the firestone dealership said it was road hazard and that warranty did not apply. I commented to my son afterwards that he seemed almost pre-programmed for that response. I wasnt happy with their attitude at firestone so I went to the closest ford dealership. They were nicer about it, and agreed that it looked like a tire problem, but they said ford doesnt warrant tires on new cars. I ended up just buying a replacement wilderness at in redding the next day because that was our vacation destination. When we returned home about one week later, my wife wrote a letter to firestone, but we
Original equipment on a 99 expedition p265/70r17. While driving 70mph right rear tire tread separated, causing minir damage to vehicle.
Cracks are developing inside the tread on both front tires. Tires maintained at 30-35 psi.( dot number: tire size: p255 70r16 )
Cracks along edge of tread around entire tire. We have received 3 flats in less then 4 months between 13k and 18k milage on tires. The spare only has 3k on it and has no crakcs. The cracks were noticed 4/2000 when first flat occurred and repair man said the new tires should not look like that.notified indepent firestone dealer 5/2000. The cracks were noticed when car had less then 3k but did not know there was a problem. Now with the recall in process this tire is not included, should it be???( dot number: w2cuird249 tire size: p255/70r16 )
We had two tires blow out at the same time going 25 MPH. Have you had any more complaints about these tires?( dot number: w2t6 tire size: p265/70r17 )
Tread separated just as described in recall of smaller size tires. Tire blew out at highway speed.( dot number: )
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