1996 Ford Explorer tires problems

Filed Aug 25, 2011 · Tires · 145,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford explorer. The vehicle had tbc corporation, stampede sigma tires, size p255/70/r16 with dot#upcutx61707. The contact stated when driving approximately 70 MPH, the rear passenger tire suddenly blew out, causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and roll over 5 times before it went airborne. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed destroyed on site. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2010 · Tires · 103,000 miles · PA · 4 injuries

On july 28, at approx 4pm est we experienced tread separation from the front passenger tire that caused our ford explorer to temporarily loss control. The tire was a firestone wilderness tire that was provided by ford for a recall replacement about 8 or 9 years ago. The right passenger front tire separated on rt i95 near the sharon, ma exit. Loud sounds came from engine area of car and tread hit side of car and fp window. Car began to loss control, but the driver was able to stabilize and pull off of the highway. We were traveling from pa to ma (we left conshohcken, pa at 9:45 am) and I was averaging 65 to 70 miles per hour, but was slowing down when tread separated. I was moving from the right to the left lane, exit was about 1 to 2 miles ahead of us. The right front wheel well plastic covering, some air conditioning equipment, and the radio antenna all have been damaged. There is some paint damage on right side of car and the and running board seems to have some damage as well. A roadside assistance person came to help us remove the tire and replace it with a spare. We brought the car back to a firestone dealer in brockten, ma and was told that firestore would likely fix the damage to the car. There were four of us in the car, we were all shaken up, and bumped around, no one was cut. A report was filed with the roadside assistance person, but no police report was filed.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Tires · NY · crash · 6 injuries

1996 ford explorer accident due to tread separation. Cw according to an eye witness statement, the driver of the vehicle crossed several lanes, struck a guardrail and went airborne and landed on it's roof. The witness stated two people were ejected from the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle eventually died. (lawyer wrote in on behalf of clients)

Filed Sep 6, 2009 · Airbags, Tires · NC · crash

On 8 aug 09, my right rear tire blew out while going north on i95 at exit 132 near rocky mount, nc. My SUV flipped over a few times and my daughter and I ended up upside down looking at the traffic. I noticed that my air bag did not deploy.

Filed Mar 5, 2009 · Tires · 4,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford explorer. The vehicle has goodyear wrangler tires, size p235/75/r15. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact experienced abnormal vibration in the vehicle and heard road noise. He took the vehicle to a local repair shop and the technician stated that all of the tires were defective and sustained abnormal grooves in the tread. The technician recommended that the tires be replaced. The tires have not yet been replaced and the contact still has them in his possession. He called the place from where the tires were purchased and was not provided any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 4,000. Updated 05/05/09.

Filed May 28, 2008 · Tires · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Firestone tire p235 75 r15 fr480 ms separated causing our fordexplorer to roll over. Near venus, texas on hwy 67 south.

Filed May 31, 2007 · Tires · 285,000 miles · NM · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford explorer. While driving 53 MPH, the vehicle's front passengers side michelin tire blew out. The contact lost control of the vehicle and flipped over. She broke her back in four places on the right side and her right arm is currently in a splint. The contact was pregnant and lost her baby. She was airlifted to a hospital. A baby was in the vehicle and received several scratches. The vehicle was towed from the scene. A police report was filed. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 285,000.

Filed May 1, 2007 · Tires · MI

(1) my original/never used spare tire & rim on my 1996 ford explorer 2 door 4wd sport is the incorrect one for the vehicle from the ford motor company factory. Vehicle was ordered with 16 inch tires/rims from ford motor co, and 15 inch tire & rim was present on the spare. (2)repair shop notified me of wrong tire size issue when I had the other tires changed on the vehicle. Consequences are a safety risk to myself and passengers if I have flat tire and need to use the spare tire. Also, have been told that wrong size spare will burn up my transmission in the vehicle. Ford motor company was contacted and asked to replace the rim & tire, and they refused and said dealership (southgate ford) was responsible. Voice mail left to manager at southgate ford on this issue was not returned by them. (3) I need a 16 inch tire & 16 inch rim from ford motor co in order for the correct this issue and to avoid a safety risk to myself and passengers.

Filed Apr 8, 2007 · Tires · 140,000 miles · CA

I was told from employees at amercan tire company . That the dominator tires had defects. Now will not replace another bad tire .

Filed Jan 10, 2007 · Tires · CA

Recall with bridgestone firestone **cc the stated he had already replaced the tires at his expense. He attempted to request for reimbursement, however he was denied twice.