Right front tire tread separated while passing a truck at a speed of 70 MPH at 8 am near deming, nm. We were able to stop safely, however if the tire had blown out we likely would have ended up under the truck!( dot number: tire size: 235-75r15 )
1993 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Pe00.020; was traveling about 65mph on the interstate and there was a noise due to right rear tire separating from wheel. Consumer maintained control of vehicle. Pulled over and changed the firestone #atx the original factory bought tires.
Pe00-00; consumer was traveling about 45mph on the highway, was on the top of steep bridge and heard a popping noise from left driver rear tire. Tread had separated from the tire, and the vehicle started to fishtail. Vehicle was turned the opposite way. There were no injuries.
This is second set of these tires. First set had same problems. Purchased 2nd set in sept 1997..took back immed, was told they forgot to balance.. Problem of shimmy at 55 to 65 MPH remained, returned to firestone on 2/16/98 for same...returned again on 2/17/98...on 5/6/98 took to downtown ford and in 1999 took to tire america...have told all we feel it is a tire seperation and have been told it was balancing, trait of explorers and will always be there. Have paper work to back up all the times we have taken these two sets of tires in to be checked. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
A firestone atx blew out at highway speed on our 1993 explorer. The tread separated from the tire and caused over $600 damage to the rear of the vehicle. We had to replace all the tires and now we have a new set of firestone atx tires which we really do not want if there is a known safety hazard. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 )
The tire blew with very little warning. The entire sidewall separated from the rest of the tire. I had originally thought it might have been due to a road hazard that I had not seen. Since the recent reports I do not think so. It looked exactly like some of the pictures I saw on the news. In over 40 years of driving I have never seen a sidewall seperate like that. I did not pay that much attention to the tread. The tire had 20k+ miles on it but was not in bad shape. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235x15 )
Pe00-00; consumer replaced firestone atx tires because the tread separated. There were knots and bumps on the tires. Tire size was p23575r15.
While driving about 60 MPH left firestone atx tire blewout.
While driving, vehicle experienced bouncing, consumer noticed 2 rear firestone radial atx tires p235/75r15 dot 233 were experiencing tread separation, firestone dealer stated that tires were not part of recall and told consumer that the 4 tires had to purchased.
While driving approx. 60-65mph right rear tire blew & the tread had separated. Lost control of vehicle for a while. Hit side of road. No accident or injuries. Happened 3 yrs ago & had 60,000 miles. Replaced the original tire with same type of firestone atx. The 2nd time was the left rear tire at same speed & 100,000 miles. Also replaced tire 1 1/2 yrs ago with same type of firestone atx. Have no problem, yet, with third set of firestone. The firestone atx lt22575r15 were the size. Did not report to dealer, tire co. Or insurance company. Do not have the tire or dot number.
Pe00-020, firestone atx tire tread separation; while driving about 65 MPH, tread on the left front tire came off. Driver was able to control truck and no one was hurt. Owner believed that tire was original equipment. Owner replaced all four tires on the truck with other firestone atx tires. Please provide any further informaton.
Firestone atx tire p235/75r15 experienced tread separation, owner reporting that the vehicle had three sets of these tires. On the second set of tires after 40,000 miles of wear at highway speed of 55 MPH, driver noticed a flapping sound and was able to slow down and pull over, found tread separating from the tire. Last two sets were brought from a tire store. Tire not availabe for inspection. *ak
Right rear tire blew out vehicle fish tailed, flip over on the driver side then backup, rubber peeled off like a recap, then the left front tire went flat.
My wife was driving on i10 & the tire threw the tread while she was driving at 70 MPH. The vehicle immediately started shaking and moving erratically. She almost lost control, but fortunately managed to get it stopped without a rollover. *ak( dot number: p235 tire size: 75r-15 )
While driving down highway at 70mph heading south, rubber on the passenger's side tire came off, causing consumer to fishtail. As he was trying to regain control of vehicle, front driver's side tire had a blowout. Totalled the vehicle. Didn't call dealer or manufacturer.
Rear driver's side tire tread separated while driving at highway speed, causing vehicle to bounce, but consumer maintained control, and pulled to the side. Manufacturer has not been contacted.
While driving rear left tire tread came off, causing the truck to flip over 3 times. Vehicle was totaled.
While driving at approximately 65 MPH driver's side rear tire blew out, causing loss of control. Vehicle then rolled over 3 times, causing injuries.
While driving at 55 MPH and 60 MPH, left front wheel broke off the spindle next to the axle, causing the tire to fall off. Consumer was able to bring vehicle to a stop on three tires, and shock absorbers were flying accross the highway.
Spare tire is mounted on a rim that does not fit the vehicle. Dealer refused to correct the problem. *ak.et.
Firestone tires, size p235/75r15m/s were inflated to 35 pounds of air pressure as indicated on label , causing 2 flat tires/firestone indicates tires should only be inflated to 26 pounds, labels are incorrect.
Vehicle veers to one side when brakes applied, also brakes cycle unnecessarily.
Vehicle vibrates 20 to 65 MPH; vibrates more when applying brakes. Vehicle pulls very hard to right, sometimes to left; possibly caused by faulty engine mounts.
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