Consumer purchased vehicle that had firestone tires (no specific tire information mentioned) which are subject to recall notice 3707498, consumer had to purchase replacement tires for she experienced flat tires on two of the firestone tires, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
1991 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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The right rear tire separated while driving on an unobstructed interstate highway, causing damage to the vehicle. Consumer wants to be rembursed (firestone tire size p235-75-r15,dot w2hl 1mo 270).
I took the tire to my local firestone dealer. They refused to look at it. They said I must call their los angeles office. The la office said I must call the tennessee office. The tenn. Office said I must send the tire to them. I mailed the separated tire and parts, at my expense, on 09/23/96. Their letter acknowleded receipt of the tire and said they would contact me after their analysis. I never heard from them agiin. My insurance company, usaa, arranged for the massive repairs. I replaced all 4 firestone tires because I feard for our safety when driving on them. I want to be reimbursed for the 4 tires and the cost of mailing the separated tire to tennesse. The cost of my time and mental anguish is difficult to determine.*ak (tiresize: 235-75-r15)
I took the tire to my local firestone dealer. They refused to look at it. They said I must call their los angeles office. The la office said I must call the tennessee office. The tenn. Office said I must send the tire to them. I mailed the separated tire and parts, at my expense, on 09/23/96. Their letter acknowleded receipt of the tire and said they would contact me after their analysis. I never heard from them agiin. My insurance company, usaa, arranged for the massive repairs. I replaced all 4 firestone tires because I feard for our safety when driving on them. I want to be reimbursed for the 4 tires and the cost of mailing the separated tire to tennesse. The cost of my time and mental anguish is difficult to determine.*ak (tiresize: 235-75-r15)
Was driving home from work around 5:30 pm at about 65 MPH. Slowed to abou 50 MPH to enter ih-10. Tire tread separated from tire. I still have the tire but will need to replace it in the near future. This is the second incident. The first firestone tread separation occurred while my wife was driving the explorer on her way to cleveland, tx about 2 years ago. *ak (dot number: w2uu1mx043 tiresize: p225/70r15)
While driving approximately 65 MPH front right tire broke off truck and bounced away. Vehicle than fell on right side and dragged until vechicle stopped. Entire frame was destroyed.
Firestone atx p235/75r15 tires with unknown dot number are on recall according to dealership. However, firestone informed consumer that they would only replace tires purchased after january 1st 2000 with proof of purchase. *ak
Prior to recall announcement consumer replaced all four firestone atx tires including spare tire because they became unusable, consumer was denied reimbursement because due to replacement tires being purchased before recall was made.
The steel fibers were protruding through the consumer firestone atx tires, the consumer replaced all four tires and requested reimbursement but was denied. Nlm
Steel belted radial lt, p235/75r15, dot bfhkbl1408, 1994 replacement tires with approximately 20000 miles; all 4 tires showed patchy/uneven wear. *ak
Left rear firestone atx tire experienced blowout, vehicle fishtailed and consumer lost control of vehicle, vehicle rolled and consumer was injured and pinned under vehicle, vehicle was totaled, tire size is p235/75r15, dot vdhl1pm136.
The consumer is not satisfied with the recall reimbursement of $100 per tire, the consumer believes the manufactuer should also pay for the balancing. Nlm
All five firestone recalled tires were replaced with uniroyal tiger paw tires, 3 tires within 3 months experienced bead separation, first tire blew out while consumer was sitting in driveway, second tire formed a bubble near the bead, and the third tire went flat because the bead separated from the tire, consumer is concerned the other 2 tires that haven't failed, will and cause an accident.
The consumer request reimbursement for 11 faulty firestone tire which were replaced on 2, 1991 ford explorers, the consumer only recieved recieved a refund for five tires ($500) instead of $1100. For all 11 tires, the consumer request that the remaining money be sent to him. Nlm
Spare tire dropped off vehicle unexpectedly, cable broke. Unaware of exactly when and where it happened. Am not aware of any incident caused by the loss of the spare tire. My explorer has not been exposed to salt/rust as much as others I have seen in our area. Potentially, there may be a lot of underbody mounted spare tires poised to drop off unexpectedly. I lost my spare wheel/tire cause I did not know it dropped off.
Vehicle experienced vibration when travelling 70 MPH or more, the tires were balanced and aligned, however the vibration did not go away, later a mechanic found the firestone atx wilderness tires (p235/75r15) were beginning to experience tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
While driving the firestone tire disintegrated due to belt separation causing damage to the wheel, consumer request reimbursement (firestone atx ii p235/75r15). Nlm
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 70mh on highway and back rear driver's tire tread separated, and lost control of vehicle. Truck was carrying a camper. Vehicle fishtailed, and vehicle was on two tires. Vehicle went into an enbankment. There were no injuries. Tire firestone, #atx.
Tire separation occured on interstate 66, va. I did not lose control of the vehicle, because I was driving within the speed limit. However, the noise from tire separation caused some emotional stress. These tires are identical to "original equipment" when I purchased the vehicle. I would like to know if there have been any reported incidents with these tires, or possible recall. *ak (dot number: w2uuimx034 tiresize: p225/70r15)
I had the atx radial tires and they were replace with the firehawks by firestone. On 10/18/2000,the firehawks seal around the outside rim detached itself from the outside rim and I lost control of my ford eplorer. Sending me crashing into the rear end of a car and then into a conceret rail. On interstate 94 eastbound downtown chicago. Bear in mind these are the replacments for the recall firestone tires atx. I had the tire replaced on 9/15/2000. Not even a good month,just a few days over a month. Now my explorer is basicly total and I don't know what to do,as far as replacement and all my doctor bill. I realize, its only been a week,but I've been unable to return back to my job.could you direct me in the right direction or give me the contact people who will help me. Thank you. (tiresize: p23575r15)( dot number: tire size: p23575r15 )
Tires began separating prior to recall notice, consumer replaced all four tires and requested reimbursement but firestone refused reimbursement because the tires were replaced prior to the dates specified (firestone atx p235/75r15). Nlm
Owner is requesting reimbursement from firestone under recall (oot-005) for replacement tires.
Faulty firestone tires had to be replaced in 1992, the consumer received the recall letter 00t005 and = is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tires.
Firestone atx tires (p235 75 r15) experienced 2 blowouts and constantly went flat, consumer received the recall notice 00t005, but the tires were replaced before receiving the notice.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway when the tread separated from tire. Driver lost control of vehicle, and it flipped over. There were six passengers inside of vehicle. Vehicle was totaled . They were on the road about two hours before accident started, it was a hot classic hot day. All passengers except driver were ejected, resulting in one death and five injuries. *ak mjs (tire make/model not provided) attorney for ignacio flores, sr., owner.
Firestone atx tires (p235 75 r15) experienced tread separation and a hole in the sidewall prior to recall 00t005, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
My left rear tire blew up on my explorer as I was driving. It caused damage to the left rear door , the wheel well, and the fender. I took pictures of the damage and of the tire. I also have the receipts of the work that was done.( dot number: )
The firestone atx ii tire on the vehicle experienced tread separation which resulted in tread wrapping around the vehicle's axle.
Right front tire experienced a blowout while traveling at 40 MPH, vehicle lost control and struck a tree. A 1991, ford, explorer; aftermarket equipment installed at 98,000 miles, p235/75r15, dot# hybndfa219. Fireston was not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details. *ak dot # h4bndfa219.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 25mph on side dirt road,and was able to stop. He noticed that left front tire tread had separated. Firestone, #atx, p2357515. He has contacted firestone.
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