Consumer replaced all four firestone tire due to noise prior to recall notice 00t-005, the original spare tire was returned to firestone and found to be included in the recall now the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the four original tires which were replaced believing they were also included. Nlm
1993 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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I experienced two different tire failures within 2 weeks of each other, september 1998. First time, I was aware of vibration front pass. Side. Tread was separating; replaced tire. Two weeks later, thought I had flat on driver's side rear tire. Tread separated while moving. Flapping tread damaged the wheel well liner (black piece). Replaced tire and trim.
My original equipment firestone tires were found to have tread separation when I bought them in becuase of excessive wobble. I had these 4 tires replaced on my own. Now there have recalled these same tires for the exact issue I had to replace them. I have written to firestone and completed all of their reimbursement forms only to be rejected since my replacement was before their recall. I don't understand how they cannot reimburese me for defective tires simply becuase I replaced them earlier. The federal safety agency should force firestone into reimbursing all owners of these defective tires who had them replaced regardless of when the replacement took place. We were in just as much danger driving on these defective tires as anyone was who had them replaced in 2000 and was eligible for reimbursement. Thank you. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Had arrived at cemetery when a knot was noticed in right rear tire. After leaving cemetery & headed for home at 55 MPH a loud bumping noise was heard. Started to slow down & then there wa san explosion. Center of tire had lost tread. Then, went flat. Put on spare in place of treadless tire. Does not have tire.
On july 1, 2000 right rear tire shredded;replaced two; on return trip on july 4, 2000 the other tire shredded like the recall tires, replaced two more. *ak (tiresize: 235 75xr15)( dot number: tire size: 235 75xr15 )
Tire tread pealed off; lost control and car rolled. *ak (tiresize: 23575r15lt)( dot number: tire size: 23575r15lt )
Vehicle would shake very badly with tires whether at low or high speeds. Took vehicle to tire retailer & had tires rotated & balanced 4 times. Later received recall notice & contacted firestone. Was referred to les schwab who was doing recalls. Les schwab refused to exchange tires due to not receiving reimbursement from firestone manufacturer. Also, indicated that tires were not on recall.
Consumer replaced firestone atx tires (p235/75r15) due to excessive noise and is requesting reimbursement, consumer stated that some tires started to show some tread separation. *slc *jb consumer stated he bought bridgestone tires because firestone rejected his claim and all other tires were out of stock or too expensive, consumer also states that a front tire went soft and the front end pushed badly in the corners, another time a rear tire went soft and the tail swung out in the corners, this was with the new replacement tires.
Consumer replaced firestone atx tires due problems with tread separation, later 4 firestone wilderness at tires were replaced due to one was included in the recall and the others experienced vibration, these were replaced at no charge, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the first set of tires that were replaced.
Tread separation on right rear tire while driving on highway at about 55 miles per hour. I was able to stop the car without crash or roll-over. A large part of the tire desintegrated within seconds.( dot number: )
Firestone radial atx ii tires(p235/75r15) experienced tread separation, on one occasion the separation caused damage to the vehicle, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the tires and the damaged done to the vehicle.
Consumer has not yet received reimbursement for the recalled firestone radial atx tires 00t005. (consumer is an attorney)
Consumer replaced the firestone atx 235/75r15 due to cracks between the tread and sidewalls prior to recall notification (00t-005), consumer has been denied reimbursement due to purchasing the tires from a competitor prior to august 9, 2000, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
While driving the firestone atx p235/75r15 experienced tread separation causing damage to the vehicle prior to recall (00t-005), consumer is requesting reimbursement for the damage and tires.
Left front and left rear tires experienced blowouts, shreds from the front steel belt knocked paint off the outside of wheel well, 2 other tires were replaced when separation was noted 9firestone atxii p235/75r15). Nlm
Firestone wilderness at tires (p235 75 r15) went flat on the front 2 tires, these tires are not included in the recall.
Consumer replaced the firestone atx p235/75r15 tires on the vehicle on two occasions prior to recall (00t-005) notification, the second set of tires failed prematurely due to tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Peoo 020; consumer said that when vehicle would travel up to 40mph and over it would vibrate and shake. Right front tire had a knot on the tire. Firestone replaced it, but he had to buy a new tire. Tire was a firestone, fr410, p22570r15. There were no injuries.
Owner replaced tires prior to recall (oot-005), all four tires had serious bulges (ballooning) at the seam between the casing and cap, owner would like to be reimbursed.
Firestone tire experienced tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Firestone raidal atx tire (p235 75 r15) experienced tread separation which caused damage to the vehicle, consumer is requesting reimbursment.
Consumer experienced tread wear on the firestone (atx p235/75r15) tires prior to recall notificaition which caused vibration while driving, consumer replaced tires and is requesting reimbursement (00t-005).
Consumer replaced the firestone (p235/75r15) tires due to splitting, prior to recall notification and is requesting reimbursement for the replacements.
My driver's rear tire completely blew out while driving down the freeway. I want to know if the ford explorer has a propensity for the driver's rear tire to blow out--regardless of the make or brand of the tire. *ak( dot number: )
Consumer received recall letter 00t005 regarding firestone tires, however replaced faulty firestone atx tires (p235 75 r15) in 1998, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Pe00 020; was traveling about 55mph on highway and heard a noise then the vehicle began swerving into the left lane. Control of the vehicle was regained and the vehicle was driven to shoulder and tire tread was separated from the rime.. There were no injuries reported.
Consumer received recall 00t005, however replaced the tires 12 months ago, the tires wouldn't stay inflated.
Firestone tires failed prior to recall notice 00t-005 (235/75r15 atx ii), tread separation was present causing vibration. Nlm
Firestone atx tires (p235 75 r15) included in the recall 00t005 failed.
Firestone tires were replaced due to slipped belts and wobbling while driving.
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