Front left firestone wilderness tires separated and went flat while driving at 55 MPH, causing damages to the front left fender. Dealer has been contacted.*ak firestone wilderness at 235/75/r15
1996 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Rear tire suddenly blew off while cruising at 70mph along I-75 bridgeport, michigan. Car then swerved erratically. Thanks god I was driving on the right lane and able to control the car and pulled over to the shoulder. Almost got an accident.please investigate thoroughly as I heard reported deaths with similar incidents. I want full reimbursement of my expenses from firestone. Thank you. *ak( dot number: )
A 1996 ford SUV blew a tire on the nj turnpike, hit my wife's car and caused both vehicles to veer off the roadway into the woods. My wife's car landed on its side and was totalled as well as the explorer.fortunately, the injuries were very minor. The trooper who investigated found that the tires on the explorer were atx firestones. We wish to add our names to the list of people who have been injured or put in serious danger from these tires. If you can provide information about the pending lawsuits, we would appreciate your contacting us. Thank you very much . Arnold & judy hoffman( dot number: )
These tires were reletively new because there was plenty of tread left on them. *ak( dot number: )
I was driving on the freeway at about 70mph when the rear tire on the drivers side failed. The tire fell apart . The tire did not explode it just fell apart. *ak( dot number: )
I am writing to inform you that I have had tread separation on three of my atx radial tires. Once this happened on the interstate and nearly caused an accident. I have replaced all my tires now because the design or manufacturing problem with the tires made my vehicle unsafe to operate. I would like to be reimbursed for the cost of replacing my tires. *ak( dot number: )
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: )
This is the 6th tire that the tread has peeled off. The first few times it was the manufacturer's originals. I am reporting this one because it caused severe damage to the vehicle. This is an obvious defect in the tire.this last incident -- the tire only had 1100 miles on it. Caused us to skid and almost hit another vehicle. (ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75/15 )
The tire tread blew off flattened the tire and caused the vehicle to go out of control but no other vehicles were on the road at the time of incident. *ak( dot number: )
Tread separation. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Casing exploded leaving only inside cord. *ak( dot number: vdhl1pm216 tire size: 23575r15 )
While traveling down highway at about 75 MPH, tread separated from tire, causing damage to vehicle. Tire did not deflate, no injuries. Firestone has been contacted, seeking reimbursement for damage.( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 )
While traveling down highway at about 75 MPH, tread separated from tire, causing damage to vehicle. Tire did not deflate, no injuries. Firestone has been contacted, seeking reimbursement for damage. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 )
While driving down on route 15 south bound suddenly heard a banging. This later turned out to be tread separation from driver side rear tires.
While driving, vehicle began to experience vibration so consumer took vehicle to firestone center where tires were rotated, 2 months later there was still vibration and when inspecting tires, found 1 was experiencing tread separation, dealer aligned, rotated and replaced tire, about 2 weeks later consumer purchased new tires and service manager stated that another tire had began to separate, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
On july 2, 2000 this vehicle equipped with one firestone wilderness tire and three firestone atx tires was on the interstate traveling at 75 MPH, and suffered a rear passenger's side blowout, taking the lives of two of the occupants, and injuring 3 occupants. *ak
While driving at highway speed consumer thought that right rear tire was flat ,but it did not go flat. Tread began to separate. Tire was replaced with spare, and after 5 minutes of driving at 70 MPH , left rear tire tread had separated, and driver lost control of vehicle ,spun around, and rolled over,causing 1 fatality and 4 seriously injured. Tire and tread were sent to hr baumgardner tire consultants ,jay halpern, to 3330 lakewind way ,alpharetta, ga 30005 tele#18008827006 by attorney. ( firestone atx radial tire dot vdhl1pm196). *ak
The accident occured outside of austin texas and resulted in the death of my brother john christopher houston and his fiance, dana willenberg. 3 other passengers were injured. A police report is on file with the georgetown police department and the 3 other passengers, who reside in austin, are willing to provide more information. *ak( dot number: )
Right rear tire peeled completely around causing loss of control slamming into the guardrail on the freeway multiple hits to left side of the car. Pinball effect.*ak( dot number: vdhl1pm016 tire size: 235/75r15 )
Tread separation caused rollover on the freeway. *ak( dot number: )
Treads separated from tire on one at 18,000 miles and at 23,000 milesa blow out. We were not driving fast. One was in yellowstone and the other was on a freeway going about 65mph. *ak( dot number: )
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 )
Tire blew out on highway. Tread separated from rest of tire. This was very similar to published reports of firestone/explorer failures. Driver was able to remain in control and pull over. *ak( dot number: )
Tread failed at highway speads resulted in multiple roll over accident and serious injuries( dot number: )
Vehicle was equipted with firestone atx tires ( p235/75r15). Tires were causing vehicle to vibrate, found out that cords were bad in the tire. They eventualy blew out.dealer was contacted.
While traveling on highway tire tread came undone, causing vehicle to flip out of control, one injury . *ak
Both tire defects appear as large bubbles in the tread of the tire. The first tire defect became apparent the first time that tire was mounted after having been used as the spare tire all of it's life, never having been mounted untill then. The bubble became apparent to me as a vibration and road slap noise. The most recent defect (different tire) appears as a bubble approximately 12" in length, approximately 3" wide along the inside tread surface. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Odi# 6141; while driving down freeway going approx. 60 MPH left rear firestone wilderness tire tread separated. Tire size was 255/70r16. Tires have been replaced. *ak consumer states other tires were replaced due to cracks along the edges.
Pe00020: driving vehicle 77mph when tread separated from right rear firestone atx tire with 12,000 miles & wrapped around & hit the back of truck. Had made a lot of noise when it hit. Truck lifted up of pavement. Changed tire p235/75r15 & took truck to firestone shop to have tire replaced. Sent other tire & information to firestone manufacturer for reimbursement. Not sure if tires were original or not.
Consumer was traveling on highway and heard a popping noise. Then, firestone atx tire went flat. Consumer said there was a goodyear tire place nearby.
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