1992 Ford Explorer: tire blowout or tread separation

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 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 Aug 22, 2002 · Tires · CA

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.

Filed May 6, 2002 · Tires · NJ

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

Filed Mar 11, 2001 · Tires · CA

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

Filed Feb 5, 2001 · Tires · KS

Consumer replaced all 5 faulty firestone atx tires due to tread separation prior to recall 00t-005, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

Filed Jan 14, 2001 · Tires · SC

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 )

Filed Jan 8, 2001 · Tires · PA

Vehicle had two flats and two blowouts, consumer purchased four new tire and requested reimbursement but was denied. Nlm

Filed Dec 28, 2000 · Tires · TX

Tire tread separated from the tire causing the vehicle to shake and vibrate until stopped(firestone p225 70r15). Nlm

Filed Nov 3, 2000 · Tires · CA

2 blowouts different days - one passenger rear, one driver rear; both on freeway. *ak (dot number: 105s m+s tiresize: p235/75r15)

Filed Oct 18, 2000 · Tires · CA

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 )

Filed Oct 11, 2000 · Tires · CA

Had 10 flat tires, and tread separation on two tires, less than a year after buying the tires. Tires are literally falling apart. Have replaced them recently, out of fear for my life using them. Firestone refuses to discuss a reimbursement for my costs.*ak (dot number: 8xhl tiresize: 235-15)