Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the front tires have tread seperation and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle dealer notified size# p23575r15 please provide the dot#. Ts
1992 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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The spare tire cable of my 1992 ford explorer that holds up the spare tire rusted out dropping the spare tire to the ground. Fortunately this occurred while the vehicle was stopped. If the tire fell when moving down the highway at 65mph, the consequences may have been very different. There is no excuse for ford to use a cable material that can corrode and drop the tire.
On august 5, 2002 I was driving on the freeway when the tread unraveled on the tire on the left front side of my ford explorer. I replaced the tire but was very concerned because my mechanic felt that the failure was caused by a defect. When I went to the dealer he informed me that the tire was beyond the warranty limitation of 60,000 miles and that I would need to purchase a new tire. Today, sunday august 26, 2002 a second tire that I purchased at the same time from your dealer began to fall apart at the tread as I returned from church. I have two more dunlop tires that I purchased that I am now afraid to drive on because of the tread problem. It is my understanding that even though we surpass the mileage limitation we should not expect the tires to disintegrate. I need your assistance to address this problem immediately. I will be going to the dealer tomorrow august 26, 2002 and I believe that all four of the defective tires should be replaced at no charge. I also suggest that you investigate this matter before someone is injured or dies due to a reported defect.
B.f.goodrich, p235/75r16, replacement equipment with unknown mileage on a 1992 ford explorer. Driver's rear tire had blowout at unknown speed. *ak the consumer stated that the firestone recall replacement were substandard and experienced blow up. Consumer is asking for full refund because the tires that were promised to him were not available.
While traveling about 65mph on highway heard a noise. He was able to pull over, passenge's right tire tread separated from the rim. A dayton tire interurban steel belt, tire size p235/75r15. Ak
Consumer stated the vehicle rolled over several times during an accident caused by hitting a deer, consumer is not sure if it was the brand new continential tires, p235/75r15, that were purchased 3 weeks prior or just the design of the vehicle.
The consumers firestone tires were recalled, the consumer contacted tire dealer to make an appointment for replacement but was given a date 2 months away, the consumer inquired what to do in the meantime and was told he could purchase new or used tires and be reimbursed, on the replacement date the consumer present the reciept for the replacement tires but was denied reimbursement.(firestone tires) nlm
The front two tire treads started to come apart and the treads and fibers could be seen beneath, all four tire were replaced, the consumer requested reimbursement but reimbursement was denied because the replacement tires were purchased prior to jan 1,2000 (firestone atx). Nlm
The thread separated from the tire. Firestone and ford both refuse to take responsibility. The recall of these tires should have been more comprehensive. I had to have the tires replaced approx. 2 weeks prior to the recall. The recall dates were arbitrary and the problem is obviously greater that both firestone and ford are admitting.( dot number: )
The tread of the firestone tire began to separate from the tire prior to recall, the consumer replaced all four tires, after the recall was initiated the consumer returned the spare for reimbursement and requested reimbursement for the other four tires but was only reimbursed for the spare because the other tires were not purchased at a firestone dealer (firestone atx p235/75r15). Nlm
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (dot number: hyuuf6a186 tiresize: p225/70r15)
The consumer replaced all four tires two months prior to recall notice because they were showing signs of severe tread separation, the consumer requested reimbursement but the manufacturer denied the claim because the replace tires were purchased prior to jan 1, 2000 (firestone atx p235/75r15). Nlm
About 2 weeks ago noticed vehicle was handling rough and the source seemed to be the front wheels. Continued to drive vehicle until today (3/5/01) when I took it in for routine maintenance and mentioned rough handling problem. Mechanic (ray's chevron palmdale, ca) told me the right front tire had a bubble and was coming apart. I was unaware until today that cooper tires are having problems similar to firestone. I thank god that the tire didn't fail while I was driving my family at freeway speeds.*ak (tiresize: p23575rx15)( dot number: tire size: p23575rx15 )( dot number: tire size: p23575rx15 )( dot number: tire size: p23575rx15 )
Consumer replaced all 5 faulty firestone atx tires due to tread separation prior to recall 00t-005, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
Upon driving on the interstate, on a hot day, for several hours at highway speeds tread separated with a loud bang. It was possible to safely pull the vehicle to the shoulder and change the tire. When I delivered the vehicle to a firestone dealer he indicated he could give me a good price to replace it. He made no mention that it looked like a manufacturing defect. Upon contacting firestone they indicated that it was the tire dealer's responsibility to report it as a defect. I have since had all my other tires replaced with michelins (2 at my own expense - pre recall and 3 under the recall). (tiresize: 235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: 235/75r15 )
Consumer requested reimbursement for faulty firestone tires but has not received reimbursemt yet and it has been passed the 6-8 week period. Nlm
Vehicle had two flats and two blowouts, consumer purchased four new tire and requested reimbursement but was denied. Nlm
Tire tread separated from the tire causing the vehicle to shake and vibrate until stopped(firestone p225 70r15). Nlm
While driving the vehicle went onto the shoulder due to driver error, the driver tried to steer vehicle onto the roadway, oversteering on loose gravel, while attempting to regain control the right front (firestone atx) tire lost air pressure, which caused the vehicle to rollover, which resulted in injuries to passengers.
Consumer replaced the firestone atx ii tires after 4 tire rotations and tire balances due to vibration and noise, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tires.(attorney for client)
The drivers seat runner at the bottom of the seat was broken, the metal at the base was ripped causing the seat to be uncomfortable and to tilt backwards. Nlm
The steel was exposed on firestone tire and consumer promptly replaced all four tires, consumer request reimbursement but firestone refuse refund because the tires were replaced prior to jan. 1,2000.
Was driving 30mph when tires slipped & vehicle flipped on side. Hit curb & vehicle flipped back. Right rear tire had lost its tread. They were replaced due to other tires failing to maintain air. Do not have tires.
Vehicle had firestone wilderness at tires (p235/75r15) and experienced a rollover, the consumer did not say the tires were the cause of the accident.
Consumer received recall 00t-005 regarding the firestone tires, the consumer has the firestone atx (p235/75r15) and is requesting the reimbursement agreement stated in the recall letter.
Consumer was originally told that five of the firestone atx tires on his vehicle were covered in the recall (00t-005),consumer replaced all five tires then was denied complete recall reimbursement for all five tires. Consumer replaced the two rear tires prior due to vibration problems.
2 blowouts different days - one passenger rear, one driver rear; both on freeway. *ak (dot number: 105s m+s tiresize: p235/75r15)
Consumer replaced all the firestone (atx p235/75r15) tires prior to recall notification, consumer is having difficulty receiving recall (00t-005) reimbursement.
Owner replaced all four tires because of irregular tread wear, noise and vibration. Owner is seeking reimbursement under recall (00t-005).
We were going on vacation and had a blowout on the left rear at 65 MPH in the fast lane of interstate 10 . The car began fishtailing and I was able to get it to the right shoulder. My wife asked why I was pulling over at first because she could not feel the problem. It scares me to death to think of what would have happened if she were driving alone at the time or with our daughter. They may have becoome statistics like so many others in explorers equipped with these tires. Unfortunately, I still have 5 of these firestones, and the wait is months to have them replaced. (tiresize: p235r75/15)( dot number: tire size: p235r75/15 )
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