1995 Ford Explorer tires problems

Filed Apr 8, 2009 · Tires · UT

Turned in four recalled tires to firestone store in slc utah never received any reimbursement.

Filed Nov 7, 2006 · Tires · OK

Consumer firestone 500 tire exploded. *ts the tire failed prior to recall notification. The consumer received the recall notice september 2006. When the consumer originally notice something wrong with the tire he contacted the dealer. The dealer advised the consumer to contact an authorized firestone dealer. The firestone dealer said there nothing was wrong with the tire. The vehicle was then taken to a goodyear dealer who said that the tire was obviously separating. The consumer had the tires replaced with another brand. Firestone requested that the defective tire be returned to the but the tire dealer had already disposed of them.

Filed Oct 22, 2006 · Tires · MI

I received a letter from bridgestone firestone in september 2006 and replied that I had paid downtown firestone in muskegon, michigan roughly $300 in 2003 to replace four of my tires but the spare was not changed. I have since e-mailed twice during the past two months and have not received a response.

Filed Oct 12, 2006 · Tires · 155,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the p23575r15 cooper discovery atr tires were losing air. This occurred in all four tires. The tires had been checked for holes and cracks and none were found. The tires must be filled 3 to 4 times per week. The tires were kept at 35 pounds.

Filed Sep 1, 2004 · Tires · 102,000 miles · PR

While driving 55 MPH rear driver side tire tread separated. As a result, material of the tire went under the vehicle and damaged part of the rear wheel.

Filed Jun 16, 2004 · Tires · 179,000 miles · KS

While having the vehicle inspected for a trip consumer was informed that the tires had bubbles on the tread on both front tires.

Filed Jul 25, 2003 · Tires · 30,000 miles · PA

The vehicle experienced a problem with the goodyear wrangler rtf tire model # p235/75r15. The tires had cracks and bubbles on the side wall. The manufacturer was contacted and they replaced the tires. *nlm these were replacement tires for the recalled firestone tires. *scc

Filed May 17, 2003 · Tires · 90,500 miles · FL

While traveling on the highway at highway speed, passenger side rear tire ( firestone radial atx p235/75r15 ) had full tread separation from tire. Was able to slow and pull off of the side of the highway only to find damage to the right rear of my '95 ford explorer. Tread piece had come off the tire and up hitting the lower portion of the fender bending it upward toward the supports for it and then hitting the passenger rear tail light completely breaking it enough to need full replacement. After hitting the light, it came down and hit the passenger rear door window and leaving multiple black tire/rubber marks down the door till it hit the running board on the side.

Filed Oct 1, 2002 · Tires · MI

Bought vehicle from my parents. Tires were new tires due to ford/firestone recall. A second tire is now exhibiting a belt shift condition. Symptom is a speed related tire noise similar to a flat spot on the tire but no vibration or bump is felt. First replacement performed free of charge by dealer. Second failure to be looked at by goodyear retailer due to distance to ford dealer. Goodyear retailer has advised of a prorated charge due to wear on tires. Mr

Filed Apr 16, 2002 · Tires · CO · 2 injuries

While traveling consumer was involved in a roll over. Both passenger side firestone tires had blown. Consumers wife sustained injuries to her head and back.