Traveling interstate highway between florida and virginia my 1992 ford explorer started shaking violently. It felt like I was losing a wheel. I stopped and checked the wheels out and everything looked ok. We proceeded cautiously to our destination of abingdon, virginia. I ultimately took the vehicle to the firestone dealer in bristol, tn. And was told the steel belts had seperated and needed to replace the tires. There was 10/32 of tread still remaining on the tires when I had to replace them and had to pay 195.00. The tires had always been carefully maintained with proper inflation and rotated every 5000 miles. The tires were replaced with firestone atx tires and on 06/29/99 @ 34383 miles they were again replaced because of failure and this time wilderness at tires were used.( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75/15 )
1992 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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I wish to register this information to protect my rights in the manufacture's recall program.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Both rear tires threw entire tread at same time on broad street while going 35 MPH. No major damage or injuries; can only speculate what would've happened at high speed. Replaced, but now heard about recall and decided to report.( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 )
side wall separation, blister low on the tire by the tread, on one tire and minor tread separationside wall separation, blister low on the tire by the tread, on one tire and minor tread separation( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Pe00020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on the highway and there was slight vibration and she lost control of vehicle. Vehicle went off on the side of the road into a ditch. Tires were firstone #atx.
We were involved in a car accident in atlanta, georgia in the ford explorer. After the car accident, in which my leg was broken and me and my husband suffered concussions. Since the accident I have had two miscarriages and suffered severe back pain. I have been in the care of a chiropractor since the accident. My leg will never be the same- the car was totalled. I have pictures to support my claims. Please let me know how to scan my pictures.
Tread failure reuslted in lose of control and car flipped several times and crashed. Further details available upon request. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Replacement tires were same as factory original, rated at 50,000 miles. At 40,000 miles, began to experience vibration, the source of which could not accurately be identifed by mechanic. (u-joint and several bearings replaced to no effect). During driving trip to little rock for thanksgiving, vibration worsened, which I attributed to bad road surface conditions in mo and ar. During return trip to kansas city from little rock, approx. 100 miles west of little rock on wb I-40, right rear tire tread failed, delaminating completely from tire core at 70 MPH. Lost control of vehicle and traveled down grass embankment of center median, hit concrete drainage way at center, and continued up the opposite embankment toward oncoming eb traffic. Regained partial control as vehicle slowed up the embankment, and was able to steer vehicle to rest back at the bottom of the median. Passing motorists assisted in returning vehicle to the highway, and I put on the full-size spare. Passing arkansas state trooper stopped and ascertained that there were no injuries nor collisions with other vehicles. No report was filed. Continued to kansas city on spare tire; no further vibration noticed. Approximately 5000 miles later replaced all four tires with same brand, firestone atx. These tires now have approximately 8000 miles. No further incidents to report. Originally thought to be isolated incident, and so did not report to the federal safety agency until I heard news reports about your investigations on this tire. Ntb salesman noted that they were familiar with failure problems on this tire at the time that I bought the last set. I went ahead and bought them because original set performed ok, and they were most economical product for my budget. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r14 )
While traveling with cruise control @ 72mph, right rear tread separated completely from tire which cased my explorer to turn 180 degrees following which I hit the grass median and rolled 21/2 times. These were firestone atx tires. Vehicle was totalled and I was sent to the er. Please keep me informed of the proceedings.*ak( dot number: )
Sidewall separation on at lease one tire presently on vehicle, resulting inlarge bulge and very poor ride. *ak( dot number: )
I had the first blowout in feb. 98, I had the spare put on and went to firestone the next day (I was approx. 60 miles from home when this happened). They wouldn't honor the warranty even though the tires had less than 10,000 miles on them because I wasn't the purchaser. I had contacted the person who sold me my explorer the night of the blowout and they were going to bring me the original paperwork on the tires to use the warranty but firestone said this wasn't possible since they were not the owner of the vehicle any longer. I had the second blowout in june of 98 on the freeway just leaving texas and coming into new mexico, the temperature outside was about 95*. I was no where near a firestone dealer. A tow truck stopped and changed my tire for me and followed me to the closest town (about 30 miles away). There was only a small tire shop there (no firestone dealer) and I purchased the best used tire he had (he had nothing new in my size). When I got to las vegas the next day I went and puchased a new tire, but at this point I had stopped purchasing the exact same tire. I bought 2 different tires that were comparable and put the firestone as my spare. I haven't had another problem yet but now am scared to death of what's to come. My best friend's son was in a fatality crash (not him fortunately) 2 weeks ago in a 1999 explorer. They are now checking the totalled vehicle to see if it also had these tires on it and if so will be filing a complaint and possibly a law suit.( dot number: tire size: p235/r7515 )
Rear left firestone atx tire exploded while driving at 70 MPH, causing a rollover accident. Firestone has been contacted.
On 3/30/000 while traveling from san diego to san francisco, I felt slight vibration in the rear of the vehicle which I assumed was a wheel slightly out of balance. I stopped for the night in pismo beach and on inspection found that the rear tires were separating. On one tire there was approx. An 18" tear between the steel? Backed tread and the rest of the tire. The other rear tire also had a smaller separation starting. The damage was not immediately noticeable from a casual look at the tire. It was only by luck that we had planned to stop in pismo beach. Had we continued directly to san francisco. I suspect the tire would have come apart on the highway. I had both tires replaced the following morning with goodyear wranglers - rotating the remaining two atx's to the rear. The tires with the separation were not badly worn or underinflated. They still has a reasonable amount of tread left. I may be able to determine the mileage on them if I can find the original invoices or the tire stores have maintained a record - which I expect to be the case. My son sometime borrows the vehicle during the summer and recently made a trip to los angeles up and down i5, which is both hot and fast. I would urge you to make a rapid determination as to whether these tires should be recalled.( dot number: )
Tire has an unusual gash mark on sidewall of tire no possibility of wear in that location. No blowout as of yet. Only one of four tires currently affected. Other three tires appear to be developing same type of wear on sidewalls. Aware of numerous similar complaints as of late in the news. Feel a recall of tires for free replacement is necessary for safe operation of vehicle. *ak( dot number: wihlat5187 tire size: p235/75r15 )
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
An air bubble formed between the tread and the steel belt. Tire was replaced. *ak firestone
Consumer has experienced two blowouts in the past 6 months with these firestone tires. Manufacturer has been contacted.
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: ? Tire size: p235 75r15 )
Spare tire bracket fell off vehicle due to rust.
The cable that holds the spare tire in position deteriorated through corrosion to the point it no longer held tire and fell off.
Spare tire winch broke.
Tread came off of tires, driver lost control of vehicle and hit an eighteen wheeler. Tires had resently been inspected and were in good condition.
Heating and air conditioning unit caught on fire once , four sets of tires ,two sets of shock and four sets of ABS brakes were replaced. Having other problem s, including four transmissions had to be replaced.
Resistor failed in heater which caught fire from leaves, leaves fall under the hood and onto the heating system and catch fire.
While driving 35mph the spare tire fell off the vehicle onto the road .
Tires have no traction, causing vehicle to skid in inclement weather.
Brakes grind/pull.
Antilock brake system failed 2 times.
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