Blow out on freeway. Reported to la canada firestone that tire must have been defective. I spoke with a rep. From firestone but they would not replace the tire. They stated the tire was not defective and that I must of hit a road hazard which I did not.( dot number: ? Tire size: p235/75r15 )
1994 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Vehicle went out of control. Rolled over 3 times. Driver side front firestone atx tire was flat and off rim. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
While traveling noticed front suspension shaking. . Dealer has been notified, can't duplicate problem. *ak the consumer took the vehicle to several dealership but non of them can fix the problem. The consumer bought a fourth set of tires.
Right rear tread separated, causing vehicle to skid $ hit highway side barrier/wall. Skid was controlled, vehicle brought to stop on shoulder.*ak (dot number: unknown tiresize: 235 75 r15)
Two of the firestone wilderness at (p235-75r15) tire experienced tread separation and blowout, two other tires on the vehicle are experiencing unusual wear/cracking and splitting, consumer requesting reimbursement, tires area not included in the recent recall.
Tread of the right rear firestone atx tire came off while driving causing damage to the vehicle, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
The steel belts were sticking out of the tires prior to recall notice 00t-005, consumer requested reimbursement but was told he could not get his money back because the vehicle was not taken to a firestone dealer. Nlm
Consumer had four firestone tires replaced prior to recall notice because a tread in the center of the tire was broken open causing a flat tire. Nlm
Replacement of firestone tire (subject to subsequent recall) in mid 1999 due to rough ride caused by bubbling. Firestone unwilling to provide reimbursement.( dot number: )
Firestone 15" wilderness at tires experienced a blowout due to a hole in the sidewall.
Was driving 45mph & right front tire blewout and became shredded. Stopped vehicle & noticed no tread left on tire. Put spare on & then took tire to tire shop, where it was replaced. Firestone, atx radial, p235/75r15 with 20,000 miles.
I was driving to the beach on oct 1,2000;when right rear blew out.I was going about 60 MPH when it happen.a friend help me to change tire,due to being on new york disabily.now there is a recall on these tires,but I`m having no luck in obtaining replacement tires for my ford explorer.I have pictures of the outer steel belt separated from the rest of tire.I`m on disability and I don`t have the exact funds to purchase other brand like goodyear tires who have a good name.all firestone tire centers that I`ve called have a waiting period of,middle of nov 2000,or the end of nov 2000.what do I do??? Should I get a lawyer!!!!! Should I go to the news media,because we should not be having this problem in obtaining replaced tires.so can your office help me with this problem.please reply. Thank you for your time.*ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Firestone atx tires p235/70r15 experienced belt separation, tire failure caused tires to vibrate, wheels could not be balanced due to belt separation.
Firestone atx tires (p235 75 r15) experienced cupping, firestone told consumer the tires were failing due to improper maintenance, consumer replaced all the tires with a different brand of tire and has had no problems since.
Firestone atx tire(p235 75 r15) experienced tread separation, causing damage to the vehicle, consumer requests reimbursement.
Tires are not on recall - however cracks are forming on the side of all four tires where the tread meets the tire - spare is of different brand. Taken to firestone dealer, they claim this is normal - they will pro-rate the tires only - mentioned that I was concerned about them blowing out - mechanic told me "there's nothing else I can do for you then" we are worried -- considering buying new tires on our own anyway but feel the need to report this problem. Not out for money -- only concern is safety for my family and a bit angry at the firestone method of handling all of this. Please add this to your complaint list against these tires and help get them off the road! Note: these tires are approximately two years old. (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r14)
R/r tread on tire came off causing the driver to loose control and swerve to the left striking a guardrail with the left top, the vehicle bounced off the guardrail sliding left on left side and came to rest on its top (texas peace officers accident report, bridgestone/firestone, p235/75r15, radial atx m/s, vdhl1m0054, right rear). Nlm
Possible tire failure caused the driver to loose control of the vehicle and as a result the vehicle overturned once, driver sustained injuried(louisiana uniform motor vehicle traffic accident report, bridgestone/firestone, p235/75r15, radial atx m/s, vnhl1m0353, right front). Nlm
The left rear tire blewout while driving causing the vehicle to veer to the left partially into the inside lane, the driver steered to the right loosing control of the vehicle, the vehicle slid sideways for about 125 feet and overturned 3.5 times before coming to rest, one person was killed, two people sustained non incapacitating injuries and one person had incapacitating injuries (bridgestone/firestone p235/75r15, radial atx m/s vdhl1m0254 left rear). Nlm
The left rear tire came apart in the middle causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle, strike a guard rail and became airborne about 50 feet, the vehicle landed on its top sliding about 10 feet to a stop, although the left rear tire came apart in the middle, the tire stayed inflated (bridgestone/firestone p235/75r15 radial atx m/s vdhl1m0184)midlothian texas police report. Nlm
The vehicle was being driven in the right lane when the right rear tire tread separated, the vheicle traveled to the right onto the grassy shoulder, the vehicle was steered to the left and traveled across the northbound lanes, across the median and into the treeline on the shoulder, the front of the vehicle struck a tree and spun to the right striking another tree with its right side, the driver sustained incapacitating injuries (florida traffic crash report, crash report number 50163972, bridgestone,firestone p235.75r15, radial atx m/s w2hl1m0403). Nlm
Tread and sidewall separated where could see the metal belts on the tire. Consumer heard the tire clicking. No accident .
Vehicle rolled due to faulty tires, consumer requests reimbursement.
While traveling noticed vehicle riding rough. Pulled vehicle and saw tread separation. *ak the customer was not aware of the recall and bought new bf goodrich tire.
Sidewall of driver front tire has two cracks.*ak( dot number: w2hl1py458 tire size: p235/75r15 )
Pe00020; tire tread separation. While driving about 65 MPH, tread on the left rear tire came off. Driver was able to control explorer some what,and no one was injured. Tire was a firestone atx, p23575r15. Not sure if tire was original equipment. Not sure of tire mileage. Owner has been on a waiting list for a replacement tire since august 16th. *ak dot# vnhl.
Pe00020, tire tread separation: while driving about 60 MPH tread on the rear passenger's side tire disintegrated to nothing. Driver was able to control vehicle,and no one was injured. Not original tire equipment. Tire size p23575r15. Tire mileage less than 30,000. Owner replaced tire with the exact same tire. Please list dot # f possible.
+/- 5" tread separation near outside tire-wall observed during tire inspection on 09/23/2000.*ak( dot number: w2hl1m0224 tire size: p235/75r15 )
Firestone radial atx (p235/75r15 - dot #vdhl 1mo) two tires had separated belts prior to recall notification causing a rough riding sensation thus the consumer replaced all four tires, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
Both tires on passenger side of vehicle blew, causing truck to roll.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
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