Pe00020; tire tread separation: tire on the passenger's front side was showing signs of tread separation. It was a firestone, wilderness at, 16 inch. Please fill in VIN/ and list dot # and tire size.
1995 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Pe00 020; consumer traveling about 75mph on highway and heard a loud noise. Then, lost control of the vehicle, and it rolled three or more times on the highway. Left front tire tread separated. Tires were firestone wilderness #at, p23575r15. There were one fatality and three injuries.
Wilderness ht brand blew at 65 MPH on expressway. I keep the air pressure at normal. No rubber left, no nails found, was riding on the rim. Reported it to firestone dealer. I had to purchase a new tire, took out another warranty because I couldn't find the first receipt and firestone does not keep the warranty info in their computer system. How convenient. I have had continual problems with the front tires and need constant alignment. Firestone said they could not find a problem twice, but I believe it is the tires. The ht brand is just as unsafe as the at and atx. The SUV drives like it is always windy outside and the truck feels like it is hard to control. The recall needs to include the ht brand.( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 )
Firestone radial atx tires experienced tread separation, ripping the rear of the vehicle on both occasions.
Pe00020, tire tread separation: while driving about 60 MPH, tread on the driver's rear side tire came off, causing vehicle to roll over. Driver was alone and was not injured. Tire size p25570r16. Vehicle was totalled. Firestone was notified through e-mail about the tire. There was no reponse from firestone. Please provide any further information.
No summary( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Vehicle was parked. Steel core was coming through tire. Tread compound was cracked all around. Took tire to shop for replacement of all tires, eventhough 2 front tires had problems. Do not have tires.
Consumer saw a 6-7 inch crack in the front left firestone wilderness at tire p255/70r16 dot vncu1pl in the sidewall, the other tires had hairline cracks on the edge of the outside tread, these tires dot # is st358j, dealer stated the hairline cracks came from dryrot, consumer replaced tires on his own due to no help from firestone and ford because these specific tires were not on recall.
On sunday, august 20, 2000 my family and I were driving in our 1995 ford explorer when the tread on our firestone p225/70r15 detached from the tire. I was able to keep my SUV under control and no additional damage was incurred. The tire was original equipment on the explorer with 37,000 miles on the tires. I am very concerned that the tires on my SUV were not part of the initial recall. I believe this indicates that the defect in manufacture is systemic to all your tire products. I have the tier but not the tread, as it is some where in pieces on the highway. I would like a quick resolution to this matter and request that you pay for the replacement the tires with qualified tires at a dealer of my choice. Please respond promptly, as I need my SUV for immediate transportation.( dot number: w2uu 1mx tire size: p225/70r1 )
Pe 00020: was driving approximately 70mph when vehicle started to vibrate before a loud noise was heard. Then, vehicle started swerving back & forth. Was controllable. Pulled to side of road. Checked tires and noticed that right rear tire had lost all its tread & was shredded. Was original tire & was inspected.size p235/75r15 with 64,000 miles. Firestone radial atx.
Peooo20; not original tires on ford explorer, 25570r16. After 2000 miles right front tire had a knot on the side.*ak ford motor company failed to inform the customer the correct tire pressure to use for 16" tire.
Firestone wilderness/at p25570r16 tires on this vehicle developed a bubble on the side of the tire, inside tread while traveling at 60 MPH, and a small piece of another tire fell out of the sidewall. Dealer has replaced the tires.*ak
Firestone radial atx tire, tread separated while driving at 65 MPH. Dealer has not been contacted.
Front driver side firestone tire rotted which was odd because the tire still had a lot of tread, the front passenger tire shredded and seperated, both back tire need replacing also
Consumer no longer owns this vehicle, but vehicle was equipped with firestone atx tires. While driving at 55mph front right tire blewout, causing vehicle to rollover. Dealer has not been contacted.
Tread separated from body of tire( dot number: vncu ipl 1 tire size: p255/70r16 )
Ford dealer that repaired the damage to the ford advised me that the tread had seperated and blown the tire apart. He pointed out that the three remaing tires had a crack around the ties where the tread attaches to the body, and sugessted that I take the car to firestone for replacement as they were defective. The firestone mgr examined my tires and agreed that all four should b replaced. He stated that he would have to order them and would call me when the came in. The tires came in and were installed june 28 1999. Firestone did not replace the blown tire at no charge but gave me an adjusted price charging me 59.99 for each of 4 tires plus balance,new valve stems,tire disposal fee,road hazard warranty,pls shop supplys. Total adjusted price 359.49 I was unaware at the time of the problem firestone was having or I would never have been agreeable to that deal. I have copy of tire invoices, work performed byjohnson brothers ford and road service to place spare on at time of accident. If you need more information please let me know.( dot number: na tire size: 25570r16 )
I had just come off the freeway, when the front right tire threw its tread off, I pulled to the side of the road and changed it to the spare tire. Later on I had all 4 tires replaced.( dot number: tire size: p235/75/15 )
While driving about 60 MPH right rear tire suffered a tread separation. However, consumer kept control of vehicle. Firestone atx, 235/75r15 .*ak the tread separation damaged the right rear wheel and body panel of the vehicle, and the manufacturer reimbursed the customer for the damages.
Tread separated - almost rolled vehicle( dot number: tire size: lt 235r75 )
These 4 tires gave me horrible handling & vibrations which I tried to have fixed but couldn`t at hibdon tires of enid,ok( dot number: tire size: 2357515 )
I cannot read the dot number, but the tires were manufactured in canada. The failure that occured was as follows: left front tire completely deflated after driving ~150 miles at 65 MPH on interstate 81 in va. No puncture was found, however air was leaking from large cracks that appeared at the tread line. Similar cracks were observed on the front right tire, although it did not deflate. Both front tires were replaced with the same firestone tires on 6/1/2000. The rear tires are now developing cracks in the same locations.( dot number: tire size: p255 70r16 )
On 9/18/99, my father, husband, son and I were involved in a rollover accident on I-10 because of the tread separation on the left rear tire. As a result of the accident, my father was taken by helicopter to a local hospital where he died 2 days later as a result of his injuries. My son was not harmed, my husband suffered minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to the same local hospital, and I had very minor cuts and bruises.( dot number: )
This incident occurred twice -- once on the original firestone atx tires and then again on the replacement atx tires I bought to replace the originals. Both times a blowout of the entire sidewall. I no longer own this automobile. *ak( dot number: )
While driving approximately 70 MPH right rear tire tread was separated, causing vehicle to flip 3 times. Driver sustained injuries. Tires were the original ones when vehicle was purchased. Vehicle was a 1995 ford truck explorer. Please add addtional tire info.rmation, odi# 6141. *ak firestone atx p235/70/r15
Consumer discovered a slow leak in one of the tires (fireston atx radials) upon inspection of all the tires noticed they are cracking along the outside although the mileage of the vehicle is low. Nlm
Fluid which was later confirmed to be oil from overflow tank spilled out on brakes on passenger side. I had to drive 2 hours back to north carolina because the dealership in galax, va closed at noon on saturdays. If I was by myself it would be a different story but I had my child with me. Town and country ford confirmed the situation and stated that ford had sent out a memo saying if the vehicle was in warrantee the could put the cover on to prevent this problem but due to my mileage I had to pay $375.oo not including parts to have this taking care of. My question is if they put this device on and knew this could happen why not warn the consumer instead of finding out this way and why should I have to pay for a potential safety hazard which was not of my making. I called the 800 number on several occasions; got a claims number and that was it. The second time they said call town and country ford which the regional rep still hasn't responded. Next, I sent them a e-mail stating the problem and still no response. On the tires, which I had to replace myself, except for the spare which is a firestone, since the warranty was not honored stating that since they were only they were only the stateside receiving dealership they were not responsible. The tires blew out less than two weeks after picking up the vehicle. I am very displeased with ford. According to the distance of travel I have resorted to renting so I would not have to worry about getting into an accident with my child in the vehicle. This is unacceptable and needs to be addressed. I can replace a vehicle but not a life. However, I refuse to pay for something which was already there to begin with. Thanking you in advance for your time and attention in this matter.
I was driving in town at 35 MPH when tire suddenly deflated when tire was taken off a split in the sidewall that ran into the tread was found( dot number: vdhl awr tire size: 235/75/15 )
Pe 00-020; original tires on ford explorer 1995 p23575r15. Cosnumer was driving at approximately 65-70 MPH when rear right tire tread separated and then blew out. *ak the tire was used for only 7300 miles. Firestone claimed it road hazard.
Rear passenger's tire tread separated at 65-70mph, causing driver to lose control. Tire size p235 original equipment. *ak prior to recall (00t-005) consumer replaced two firestone tires. The consumer wants to be reimbursed for the cost of two tires replaced before the firestone recall. Consumer also experienced noise when braking due to prmature wearing of brake pads and bad rotors which replaced.
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