1992 Ford Explorer tires problems

Filed Apr 23, 2012 · Tires, Wheels · 126,135 miles · WI

I was traveling down highway and the spare tire cable broke and the wheel fell out and got jammed under the explorer. Luckily I some how was able to get pulled over before their was an accident. After that had happen I found out that they had a recall on the cables due to them breaking.

Filed Aug 28, 2007 · Tires · AZ

Firestone tire recall/ replacement for ford explorer customer states that firestone refused to provide warranty service**cc the consumer stated had a problem with a tire recall issued for his specific vehicle. The consumer stated took the vehicle in for service on the recall but noticed the dealer installed passenger car tires on his truck. The consumer stated that the passenger tires were .75 inches smaller, the consumer stated the dealer informed him when performing the recall he could use any tire size he wanted to and it didnt have to be comparable to the old tires. The consumer further stated while this is a spare tire he feels very unsafe if something should happen to his tires.

Filed Nov 30, 2006 · Tires · CA

My ford explorer was originally equipped with the bridgestone-firestone tires that have since been recalled. I replaced these tires in 2003 without ever having any notice of the recall. Recently I received a letter stating that I could get my tires replaced for free. This was the first notice of the recall....at least 4 years after the supposed recall. And yes, I have been the owner of the vehicle and living at the same address for more than 10 years.

Filed Nov 15, 2006 · Tires · WA

I received a letter from firestone regarding the radial atx tires recall dated september 2006. On october 4, 2006 I took my vehicle to the firestone store at 7511 ne highway 99, vancouver, wa 98665. Their service man, bill aultman, verified the tire in question and said that he would call back that day to arrange for replacement of the recalled tire. He never called me back. October 6, 2006 I called the service man (aultman) to find out status and to ask why he had not called me. He stated that he would check on tires and would call me back that same day (friday) or for sure the following monday. He never called me back. October 16, 2006 I called the firestone store and asked for the pete deschner, manager. He was not in. October 18, 2006 I called the firestone store and talked with pete deschner, manager. I told deschner about the calls to aultman with no results. Deschner said he would check of availability of tires and that he would call me back "today or tomorrow for sure". He never called me back. October 23, 2006 I called the firestone store and talked to deschner regarding the recalled tire and asked why none of my calls were returned. He stated that there was no reason to call if there are no tires. I mentioned that he had said he would call me "for sure" and that I was not satisfied that he and the service man were simply ignoring me. Deschner stated that he would be getting some tires in today or tomorrow and that he would call me back. He never called me back. October 31, 2006 I called the firestone manager, pete deschner again and inquired about the tire. Deschner said he would have bill aultman call me back for sure to arrange for the tire replacement. He never called me back. After one personal visit to the firestone store and five phone calls and being told each time they would call back and they continue to ignore me I am fed up.

Filed Nov 7, 2006 · Tires · 140,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated a the federal safety agency recall letter #00t005000 regarding tires: tread/belt was received. The vehicle was taken to an authorized tire dealer for the recall repair. The dealer would not replace the tire under the recall because the dealer believed the tire came from a junk yard. The contact planned to contact the tire manufacturer after filing a complaint with the federal safety agency. The tire was a firestone atx p235/75r15. *ak updated

Filed Oct 12, 2006 · Tires · 125,508 miles · AZ

Dt*: the contact stated a the federal safety agency recall letter #00t005000 regarding tires:tread/belt was received on 10/07/06, and an authorized tire dealer refused to perform the recall. On 10/12/06, the tire was taken to the tire dealer who expressed that the contact needed to purchase a new tire, and the tire manufacturer would reimburse the costs. The recall stated that the defective tires would be replaced at no cost. The contact expressed to the tire dealer that a complaint would be taken by the federal safety agency, and the dealer offered no resolution. Tire manufacturer: firestone. Tire line: atx. Size: p235/75r15.

Filed Oct 10, 2006 · Tires · AR · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 15 MPH in rainy conditions, the tire tread separated, causing the vehicle to flip over twice. One occupant sustained minor injuries and a police report was taken. A the federal safety agency recall letter #00t005000 regarding tires: tread/belt was received two weeks after the incident. The contact expressed that if the letter was received earlier, the accident could have been prevented. The vehicle was deemed totaled. The tire manufacturer was firestone, model: wilderness at, size: p235/75r15.

Filed Aug 4, 2006 · Tires · CT

Within a 2 week period both of my front tires popped. These are the toyo radial open country. I was driving each time on the highway driving at 65 MPH when these occurred. The first time it happened a small patch came off of my tire. On the second incident a much larger and more dangerous patch tore, causing me to pull off the road with no control over the SUV.

Filed Mar 15, 2006 · Tires · 75,125 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Futura touring se purchased omfr pepboys in fresno, ca. Driver side rear tire blew out on the freeway with no apparent reason caused explosive concussion that caused the complete separation of the tread , causing the car to spin 360 degrees in freeway traffic.- catastrophic failure with complete tread separation with large visible point of outward force- tread detachment was complete with most of sidewalls intact except at force point where side wall completely sheared to bead. Force of tire failure caused spin at highway speed with catastrophic control failure, caused vehicle control loss and accident with spin off-road vehicle was total loss with moderate injury to driver.

Filed Nov 11, 2005 · Tires · 21,400 miles · CA

Bridgestone at dueler p235/75r r15 tire sidewall disintegrated while driving.