While driving about 70 MPH left rear tire blewout, causing vehicle to rollover. Firestone wilderness tires, size p225/70r15.
1995 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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I no longer own this truck, hence the missing information. I was driving at high speed on a nice sunny 70- some degree day when a part of the tread peeled off and the sidewall blew out. I was able to steer to the shoulder and stop, with significant difficulty. I did not know this info might be significant until now. I was not in a southern state in hot weather. The tire was only six months old, I had ruined the original equipment tire at a construction site. *ak( dot number: )
We suffered a sudden tire failure on the left rear wheel while traveling northbound on i10 between tucson and phoenix and towing a 1970 vw beetle. Just prior to the tire failure, I felt something was not right, so I stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the interstate and inspected the hitch, the vw beetle and the rear tires on my explorer and found nothing of concern. As I was getting back up to speed, the tire tread on the rear left tire came totally off and the explorer felt like I was driving on ice, essentially no steering without danger of losing control. I stabilized the vehilcle but it gradually slide to the left and I sensed that if I tried to correct the car would go out of control. Fortunately, I was in the right lane on a two lane highway with no one around but I the car gradually move to the left slowing slowly; when the beetle caught the shoulder gravel we launched into to a roll over. We rolled twice and landed upright and the treadless tire was still inflated. Towing the beetle provided a substantial amount of drag slowing both vehicles lessening the severity of the explorer's roll. When the beetle broke loose during the roll it took a lot of momentum with it as it rolled much further than the explorer causing the explorer to hit on both roof edges on subsequent rolls and landing on the tires without the airbags deploying; both passenger were wearing seatbelts and despite sprains, bruises and scratches we walked away from the accident. However, both cars were totaled and contents damaged and lost. A few weeks before this, I had the front tire develop a severe bump and took it to my local firestone dealer and bought new front tire and asked them to check the rear tires which still had plenty of tread depth which by the way the front tire that developed the bump also had plenty of tread left. Firestone dealer assured me the back tires did not need replacing. *ak( dot number: )
Since these tires were officially recalled yesterday (8/9/00), we have contacted the dealer where we purchased the vehicle. They stated that it will probably take up to six months before we are contacted and can begin to rectify the problem. I feel this is unacceptable. My wife and children use this vehicle primarily and I am concerned about the dangers. Is the information from the dealer correct? I have been trying to get through to the firestone hotline 800#, but cannot get through for any further information. Any info you could give me would be appreciated. *ak( dot number: tire size: p175r15 )
On july 5, 2000, while traveling west on interstate 40, three miles east of grants, nm, the right rear tire blew apart. We were able to safely get off the highway. This was the third firestone tire that has blown or experienced tread separation on me. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235x75r15 )
While driving to work on may 30, 2000, the firestone atx tire's outer surface split off from the rest of the tire. About 30% of the tread split from the tire resulting in damage to the rear wheel well body damage at the rear and tearing off plastic trim. This occurred on a particularly danagerous stretch of road through tijeras canyon east of albuquerque, new mexico. Our son was fortunate to maintain control of the vehicle and get off the freeway to change the tire. When he took the tire to firestone tire at 9500 montgomery ne, albuquerque, nm 87111, tel: 505‑293‑4921, he was told he must buy a new tire and that he could mail the defective tire somewhere and then get part of it reimbursed. Firestone implies that he must have been responsible for the damage. This tire and the four others on the explorer have been replaced this date with four new michelin tires. We want nothing more to do with firestone tires. The cost of replacing the tires was over $500 including tax, balancing, caps. Firestone's recall and offer to replace tires of the same kind would be unacceptable to us. We have lost total confidence in this company. It is despicable that they have covered up the defects in their tires for this long and that people have lost their lives. They don't deserve to be in business. Thank you for the opportunity to register our complaint. The timeim from the vehicle.casing.( dot number: vnhl p8 tire size: p235/75r15 )
I have submitted a claim to firestone, and am awaiting their reply.( dot number: tire size: p235/75/r1 )
This accident occurred during rain and high wind. However, given the problems recently reported in the press I wanted to report the issue. The vehicle did roll over and both tires on the drivers side were blown out. I don't know the blown tire/tires caused or occurred as a result of the car rolling over.( dot number: )
While driving across alligator alley (I-75) in florida in my 95 ford explorer around 8:30pm at a speed of 75mph with four well-kept inflated tires with no visual defects, the left rear tire tread pealed off from the core of the tire without warning or impact of any object in the road. My SUVs rear end began to swerve, I was able to keep some control long enough to bring the vehicle to a stop with no injures. The only damage was to the car from the tread breaking way.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
No summary( dot number: tire size: p225/70r15 )
This report relates to the current tire problems with ford explorer vehicles. My previous letter to the federal safety agency is dated 13 may 1997. You need to go back and reread this letter. Ford motor company is deliberately and flagrantly putting incorrect tire pressure labels into all ford explorer trucks. The reason is that the truck "rides better" with lower tire pressure (26 pounds). Fords own mechanics will tell you that you need at least 35 pounds of air pressure to avoid premature tire wear. Then when you go back to ford and try to get them to replace your damaged tires (if they don't fail first), they "stonewall" all your letters and phone calls. Trust me, because I went thru the whole process and got no where with ford. They don't care about premature tire wear or damaged/unsafe tires, they just want a nice soft ride in order to keep selling ford explorer trucks. If you put the proper air pressure into the tires (35 pounds), the truck rides hard and rough due to the suspension system. You folks need to check this out, ford is literally getting away with murder here. Arj
While returning from vacation, I was traveling north on hwy. 75 in howe, tx, at 70mph when I heard the tire begin making noise and then it blew out. The blowout caused me to swerve uncontrollably (90 degrees to the road 3 times, across both lanes) before regaining control and allowing me to get safely off of the highway. There were luckily no other cars in the immediate area at this instant. The tire tread had separated from the casing and shredded. Also in the car were my wife, 17 year old daughter, and my daughters friend. The tire caused damage in the wheel well/rear quarter panel and rocker panel area of the car as well as cracking the rear taillight lens and damaging the aluminum wheel.( dot number: vduujba227 tire size: p225-70r15 )
Pe02000, tire tread separation: while driving at 55 MPH, tread on the driver's side rear tire came off and wrapped around the axle. Driver was able to control vehicle, and was not hurt. No other passengers were in the truck. Tire was a firestone, wilderness, not original equipment. Tire mileage was about 20,000. Tire was sent to firestone. Owner was sent a check for a new tire and to cover damages to truck. Please list dot # . *ak the firestone dealer paid for one new tire and damage to the vehcile. The rest of the tires were replaced by the customer.
Pe02000 tire tread separation: while driving between 50- 60 MPH, the tire on the rear passenger's side went flat. Driver was able to control explorer. One other person was in the explorer. No one was hurt. Tire was a firestone, wilderness, ht. Original tire equipment. Please provide any further information.
Is there a poss. Recall , what do I do thank you. No safety defect mentioned. *ak( dot number: tire size: 215 75 15 )
Tread came off of tire while the car was in motion. We looked into purchasing two of the same tires but instead got four new tires from a different company. We are certainly happy that we made that decision in the light of what is being brought to our attention now. Be advised we would like repayment for our expense of the new tires. *ak( dot number: )
Rollover accident occurring on california highway at 70 MPH due to the disintegration of the rear drivers side tire. *ak( dot number: )
Peoo 020; consumer was traveling about 70mph on freewayand there was a knocking noise coming from vehicle. He lost control, vehicle rolled twice across the highway. Right tire on the passenger side tread had separated from the wheels. There were six injuries, and everyone inside of vehicle was transported to the hospital. Tire size #p235/75r15/105fm+s, and #dot w2hl 1pm 105. Firestone company in ohio has evaluated this tire last year, and they were aware of problem.
While traveling on I-90 at ellensburg, wa, in light rain and a temperature in the 30's, the right rear tire suddenly failed with complete tread separation, literally it was just a ball of wire and rubber. I have never seen a tire fail so completely. The tire easily had another 10,000 miles of tread left. Had a tire on the front of the vehicle failed in such a fashion, I would never have been able to maintain control. As it was, we were swerving over both lanes before we could get the vehicle slowed down and stopped. I was so shook up by the incident I immediately went to a tire deal and purchased a set of new tires and they were not firestones! *ak( dot number: tire size: p325/75r-1 )
Tire blow-out on 2 yr old car with 32,000 miles with no apparent reason. Immediately replaced tires, with michelins at cost of $500. Still have paperwork. With all the accidents and fatalities associated with these tires, has there been a class action suit filed against ford and firestone? If not, what is my recourse for recovery of money spent now that problem with these tires have been surfaced by other motorists. Thanks, r. Vaughan.....p.s. Please give my regards to general wykle. *ak( dot number: unk tire size: p235/75r15 )
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a bumping noise. Right rear tires separated from wheel. Consumer lost control, vehicle slid into an enbankment and ran into a tree. *ak firestone radial atx p235/75/r15
Firestone wilderness tires blewout on the rear left side while traveling at 65 MPH. Ford was contacted. *ak firestone atx p235/75/r15
Tire numbers: 105s m/s; 20958urbw062(2)1; e4 02 6556. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
No summary listed for abov eehicle.
On may 9, 1998 my husband and I purchased a used 1995 ford explorer from hooks ford in granbury. At the time of purchase my husband commented on one of the tires. The salesman assured us he would have the service dept. Check the tires. After merely "rotating" the tires, they declared it safe. Three days later, may 12, 1998 while driving home to austin, the rear driver's side tire blew out and caused the vehicle to flip over and roll 5 1/2 times. A four year-old child was thrown through a window and survived. A second child restrained in a car seat was physically unharmed. The driver, myself, remained in the vehicle as it rolled but my seat belt failed and I sustained a compression fracture of my neck, laceration of my head and ear, and went into a coma. We reported the incident to the dealership and to ford and never heard back from either. We consulted an attorney and because we no longer "had" the vehicle in hand, he couldn't prove anything. My husband was following the explorer in a u-haul and watched the entire incident. This accident changed my life, as I sustained permenant injuries. Our family was devistated. If there is every a class action suit or anything we could do to prevent another family from enduring what we went through. Please let us know! We do have pictures from the accident and proof I was wearing my seat belt, which failed. We do have a photo of the tire that blew, causing the wreck.
Complete # on tire is atx firestone/bridgestone p235/t5r151055m+s. No safety defect mentione din summary. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/tr15 )
Right rear tire blow out causing the ford to flip several times. I received major injuries. I do not recall any information about the accident, except what was told to me. *ak( dot number: uncu 1pl 0 tire size: p255/70r16 )
While driving about 70 MPH left rear firestone atx tire exploded. Consumer maintained control of vehicle. This was the third time this happened. Tire size t235/75r 15.
Consumer was traveling about 55mph on freeway and was going under/over path when he heard a noise and vehicle started to vibrate. Then, he pulled over and noticed that tread had separated from tires. The vehicle has firestone tires atx #@p235-/75rr15105s dot w2hl1pn.
Consumer was traveling about 65mph on the highway and he heard a noise . He pulled over and noticed a chunk of the passenger rear side tires came off.
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