Tread separation occurred, identical to those seen on television, causing tread to become stuck on undercarriage of vehicle, end of tread coming up and striking tailgate of vehicle, causing body damage. Reported to and documented by state farm insurance as a collision claim.( dot number: )
1994 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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I have had three firestone atx ii tires replaced prior to failing. All three had partial seperation (bulges). I also have terrible alignment problems with these tires, as they all pull in different directions. I can only mount them one way two cancel each other out. I am extremely disappointed with these tires, but hate to throw away the tread left on them.*ak( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 )
The tire tread on two of my four tires began to separate to the point that the steel cords were showing through. Small pieces of rubber were missing and other pieces were loose and ready to seperate. The condition was noticed during normal tire rotation after a trip during very hot weather. This is the second set of tires that have failed. Another set was replaced for the same condition 2 years ago. Both times after the hot summer months. My family and I are very fortunate the tread did not seperate while we were towing through the mountains and the condition noted during normal tire rotation. I would also like to add that the tires are checked frequently for proper air inflation and condition. Thank you. *ak( dot number: tire size: p23575sr15 )
In 1998 tire just blew up, meat came off,going up a narrow uphill road. Second time meat came off and the hanging debris hit and damage back of car and body. Third time, thanks to your report on newspaper, I checked tires and rear right meat is cracked and seems that is about to come off also. It's been discarded. This was a new tire. Thanks and keep up the great work you're doing. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Consumer was traveling about 55-60mph and tread on the right rear tire separated, causing damage to the rear fender, firestone atx tires p235/r15.
Pe00 020 ; consumer was traveling about 60 MPH on the highway and heard a loud noise. She saw car pieces flying behind vehicle. Right rear tire tread separated from tire. Her vehicle had to be towed.
While driving 65mph one of the rear firestone atx tires blew out, causing the ford explorer to rollover four times . Vehicle was totaled. *ak
We were driving on I-44 between adair, oklahoma and tulsa, oklahoma. Our traveling speed was 75 miles per hour. Without warning the left rear tire lost all tread causing our 1994 ford explorer to fish-tail out of control. We slid off the highway and hit highway mile-marker sign 260. Our explorer conintued to slide off the highway missing a guardrail by less than 3 feet. At the time, we were sliding sideways around 40 MPH. Hitting the guardrail would have put the truck into a end-over-end roll. My wife, two kids and myself your blessed to have missed it. The truck came to a stop 150 yards later and 40 yards down a ditch. The firestone atx tire that failed is still completely inflated just without any tread. We have notified firestone and they want us to ship the tire to nashville at your expense. If they show the tire to be defective then they will reimburse us for the demage to the truck ($5,000)plus the shipping cost of the tire.*ak( dot number: )
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak( dot number: )
While traveling at approximately 70 miles per hour, the tire tread separated. This tire was original equipment on the ford explorer. *ak( dot number: )
The tire tread separated from the radial. We saw the news reports about this particular brand of tires a week after the failure. Our tire failure is consistent with what was shown in the reports. We still have the tire if there is a need to examine it. *ak( dot number: )
Patrick query was killed on us 95 near melbourne florida when the tread seperated from his right front tire on july 25, 1999. We are his parents who are reporting this accident. Dale and kay query. The address and phone numbers provided above are ours. We would like to know how to get in touch with the group who have started the class action lawsuit. No family should have to endure what we have when it can be prevented.*ak( dot number: tire size: p235r15 )
In august of 1999 we were travelling on I-80 from hastings to lincoln, ne when we heard a loud noise from the back of the car. We stopped, and upon inspection, we found that a chunk of tread had blown off of our right rear tire. When we got home, we had the tire store replace that tire and the next worst one. The staff at the tire store said that the other tire being replaced also had a bubble and was not far from separating also. We didn't hink much more about it. Then, on 8/2/99, we are again on I-80 headed from hastings to omaha. We notice that the car is shimmying/vibrating with increasing magnitude. When we stop to inspect, we notice that there are no flats, but that the tread of the one tire is beginning to separate, so we change it. It is another firestone atx. That night, in our hotel room, we open the paper to read that there seems to be a troublesome trend with firestone atx tires on the ford explorer. We are glad we had no more troubles than we did, but wonder if firestone has a problem that they need to look atx. *ak( dot number: w1hlat5057 tire size: p235 75r15 )
Consumer had to replace tires twice because they became flat, and at another time had a blowout. *ak one of the tires would not hold air and the other had a big flat.
Pe00.0.20; two of firestone's wilderness atx tires had a hole has big as consumer's hand on the tire.
Pe00.020; consumer was traveling about 80mph on the highway and there was a poppy noise. Vehicle spinned out of control and went off the side of a road into the desert. Consumer's wife was thrown out of the car. This was caused by right rear tire tread separating from wheel. *ak firestone atx 235/75/r15
Firestone atx rear right tire blewout while traveling at 60 MPH. No dealer has been contacted.
2 blowouts in 7 months!!!. *ak( dot number: tire size: org eq frd )
Firestone tire tread separation occurred on I-75 near bradenton, fl, in last october. Without warning, the tread separated at highway speed and wrapped around rear axle. I briefly lost control and narrowly avoided flipping the vehicle. The tire never deflated. My 8-year old son was with me at the time. This occurred on a weekend, and the following monday I brought the tire into the firestone dealership in palm bay, florida. The manager described the failure as "de-vulcanization" of the tread, and mention that it should never have happened. I filed a claim through thhe firestone's insurance for the damaged that occurred to my emergency brake and quarter-panel. Firestone processed the claim and paid for the damages which I had repaired totally $800. They made me mail them the failed tire, but I did take photos and copied the claim paperwork. The set of atx tires, which were my second set, had about 40,000 miles on them at the time, and were in great shape. Firestone compensated me for the failed tire, but because I was now uncomfortable with the other three, and replaced them, all with bridgestones, at my own cost.( dot number: )
Pe00020; consumer traveling 70 MPH on highway and heard a thumping noise. Then, the vehicle began to vibrate and veered left and crossed the median and crashed. Car then rolled several times. He lost control of the vehicle. This was caused by tread separating from the tires. Vehicle was totaled.
Pe00020; tire tread separation: while driving at 70 MPH, tread on the rear driver's tires came off. Driver was able to control vehicle. Tire was a firestone atx, not orginal equipment. Tire had about 3,000 miles on it. The tire was sent to firestone for possible replacement. Please provide any further information. *akfirestone atx 235/75/r15
While on freeway rear tire blew out causing me to lose partial control. Came very close to flipping the vehicle. In fact witnesses say vehical was on two wheels at one point. Due to good fortune and my skill I was able to steer out of the loss of control. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235/75 r15 )
I would like to know what you are going to do about the saftey issues of this tire. A report was broadcast on the news yesterday about the hazards of this tire which came with our explorer. It was mentioned that ford had to replace the defective tires in all countries except the USA. I contacted ford and their comment was that they were looking into it. I want a recall. No safety defect mentioned.( dot number: tire size: p23575r14m )
As I was driving northbound on i25 between albuquerque and santa fe nm, I felt my explorer start shaking and then there was a very loud pop and I saw something fly past me. I managed to get to the side of the interstate and got out to see if I could discover what happened. I found the tread of the left rear tire had come off. Part of the tread was wrapped around the axle. The tire did not blowout. Luckily I was not injured, only very very scared! The running board on the vehicle was completely ripped off and gone, both left doors are damaged, there is damage to the quarter panel, and to the tail gate. I filed a claim with firestone on 5/10/00 and sent in 3 estimates of $3,000; so far I seem to be getting the runaround. When I was getting my estimates, I was told this is becoming "normal" for firestone tires and explorers and to count myself among the few not injured. Thank you. *ak( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 )
The tread separated from the tire while we were driving on the highway. We immediately purchased new firestone wilderness ht tires and then I heard of the accidents etc.. So, now I want to see if there is anyway to return my tires and buy a different brand. We had previous problem with the atx having uneven wear despite proper maintence and firestone just said to rotate them in a specific way and not to worry and then the tire blew, not the same tire with uneven wear. Thank you. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75/15 )
Was driving 70mph on clear sunny day when tire blewout for no reason. Was able to control & guide vehicle to side of road. Aaa came & changed firestone tire. Noticed tread in middle of tire had separated & hanging off,but still on tire. Took vehicle to tire shop & had firestone tire replaced. Shop kept tire & have no report. Was original firestone atx p235/75r15 on a 1994 ford explorer.
Traveling on the highway about 50mph and driving up a hill consumer heard a flapping noise. So he pulled over, and he saw a piece of the tire hanging off of the tires. Rear left driver's side tire came apart. In december of last year, rear left passenger tire separated.
While driving on freeway about 55mph heard a loud noise, something hit the car. Pulled over on the shoulder, and noticed that driver's side rear left tire tread had separated from tire, tire flew off and damaged vehicle.
Was driving approximately 55mph when vehicle started to shimmy. Felt like the wheels were out of balance. Drove a few more days & was still shimmying. Took to tire dealer & mechanic indicated the right front tire was delaminated. Tread was separating, but not completely. Had the originial tire with 63,000 miles on it & was replaced with another. Firestone atx - p235/75r15 dot w2hl1mo. Have no reports or photographs. Will be sending tire. *ak
I was travelling at 65mph on the freeway when the tread of the left rear tire separated from the tire. I lost control of the car. The car swerved across three lanes and rolled over 1 and 1/4 times, landing on the driver's side. The tires had been inspected and rotated 4 months (1500 miles) before the accident. At that time we were advised by firestone that the tires had 10,000-20,000 miles of usage left. *ak( dot number: w2hl1mo482 tire size: p235/75r15 )
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