After purchasing vehicle, consumer began to experience a vibration in the vehicle, tires were rebalanced and rotated, but the vibration still existed, consumer decided to replace the firestone p235/75rx15 tires with goodyear tires and the vibration immediately stopped, even though problem occurred prior to recall, consumer is requesting some type of compensation for his expense and time of resolving the vibration.
1996 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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I have had four tire separations on this same explorer. Two were on the atxii 235/75r15 - both vdhl from decantur, il plant. The company (after much hassle) replaced them with the firehawk r45 also vd dot numbers indicating they are from the same plant. Both blowouts caused over $1000 worth of damage to my vechicle. This last time, I had to pay $350 for new tires. I suspected something was wrong with the atx long before the recall (aug. 3, 1997 was the first blowout, june 9, 1998 was the second). Now I suspect something must either be wrong with the firehawkr45, or the ford suspension system. Please do not hesitate to call or write if you have any further questions.*ak (dot number: vdhkfma457 tiresize: ltp235/75)
The 1990 explorer had tire recall 00t-005 resulting in replacement of all four tires, the 1996 explorer experienced tire separation prior to recall, and was replaced by the consumer. The consumer believes that the 1996 explorer tires should be replaced per recall also. The consumer is seeking reimbursment from the manufacturer of the tires .
The consumer began to hear noise in the front end if the vehicle at 9k miles, the consumer had the front end checked and the tires rotated, at 22k miles the noise developed again and one tire blewout while driving, the vehicle was driven for another 10k miles when the noise started again and upon inspected it was noted that the tread was separating, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the tires (firestone p 235 at). Nlm
Front dunlop radial rover tires , size: lt235/75r15, dot: dahk on 1996, ford, explorer would make a clicking noise , as if a rock was in tread of tire. Clicking noise turned into a thumping noise, and consumer replaced front tires. Service center informed consumer that noise was due to improper rotation/maintenance of tires. *ak tires experienced cupping.
Left front tire separation contributed to rollover accident on march 10, 2001. Tires were not on recall but they were under investigation, and by the account of the emergency personel, at the site,the tow company, and body shop, ahve all said the separated front tire contributed to the rollover. What is my options at this point?*ak (tiresize: 255/70r/15)( dot number: tire size: 255/70r/15 )
While driving, consumer noticed vehicle was riding rough but was able to control vehicle, however in september 1998 while driving the vehicle was riding rough and consumer was having trouble controlling the steering, once consumer returned home she got out of the vehicle and noticed that the thread of the rear tire had started to peel off, consumer eventually replaced all five tires, consumer received the recall information from firestone and sent it back, only to receive a denial letter stating that the replacement tires were purchased prior to recall notification.(firestone atx p235/75r15 serial # vdhlatn368.
Tires were original equipment on a 1996, ford, explorer, tire size p255/70r16, dot number not available, tires had 80 thousand miles on them. Consumer noticed that rear passenger and front deriver's side tires would not stay inflated. Also, rear tire was showing signs of tread separation . Consumer has replaced all four tires. Please.*ak
All 4 tires have tire separatation. *ak (tiresize: p255/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
Consumer took vehicle in for wheel alignment and to have tires balanced, but was advised by dealer taht tires could not be balanced because they were beyond balancing and that inside contained only wire, consumer replaced all four firestone atx tires, consumer requested reimbursement but was denied because tires were purchased before recall announcement.
While driving consumer noticed that vehicle was riding rough and was having trouble controlling the steering, consumer then noticed that the tread of the rear tire had started to peel off, consumer replaced tire but vehicle continued to ride rough so all 5 firestone atx p235/75r15 with the ve serial number were replaced consumer requested reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tires were purchased before recall announcement. *ak firestone send the reimbursement to the consumer.
While driving the vehicle began to shake violently, upon inspection the consumer could find no evidence of anything wrong, when the vehicle was taken to a tire dealer the consumer was told that it seemed like one of the tires was getting ready to separate, consumer requested reimbursement for replaced tires. Nlm
Dunlop radial rover tire experienced blowout on rear passenger inside sidewall while traveling through an intersection, tires were replacement tires, size p235/75r15, dot hld113100.
The consumers replaced all four firestone tires because they were defective, consumer request reimbursement (firestone oot-005). Nlm
Two of the original firestone tires were replaced due to separation problems that resulted in vibration, however later the consumer had to replace all the firestone tires including the two replacements due to vibration problems, consumer was denied recall reimbursement due to the time of replacement, consumer is not satisfied with the recall being issued and the terms of the recall reimbursement.
All four firestone wilderness at tires are cracked on the sidewall where the tread begins, the vehicles tires are not included in recall, the consumer is requesting that all four tires be replaced with a different brand at the manufacturer's expense (firestone wilderness at p255/70r16 109 m/s, file no: nsr01r0449). Nlm
This firestone wilderness/at tire, p23575r15 was looked at by a garage when tread sepration was noticed.*ak consumer states first faulty tire resulted in a blowout, 2 others were noticed at a garage with tread separation. Consumer states inside passenger door handles on both left and right do not work.
Consumer had requested reimbursement for the firestone wilderness at tires (p255/70r16) and was denied because these tires were not part of recall, however consumer states that tires experienced severe cracks and that a local dealer stated that the tires needed replaced.
Firestone wilderness at tire experienced a blowout, upon inspection, dealer noted that the other 3 tires were separating, consumer replaced the tires and requested reimbursement, however firestone stated that since the tires were purchased prior to august 9, 2000, he was denied. (attorney for client)
The sway bar (00s47) and two firestone tires failed prior to recall notices, while the consumer was attempting to dodge another vehicle in front of his vehicle two of the firestone tire failed and the sway bar broke causing the vehicle to rollover 3 times into a ditch, the consumer sustained cuts, bruises and muscle pulls and tears in the upper body (firestone wilderness at 255/70r16). Nlm
Pe00 020; was pulling out of garage and felt a thumping noise. She noticed that left front tire came off of rim. Firestone, wilderness##ht. There were no injuries.
While driving, passenger rear firestone wilderness at tire experienced a blowout due to tread separation, size p255/70r16, dot # w2cu1px.
All four wilderness at p23575r15 tires replaced prior to recall (oot-005), because of tread separation, owner has been denied reimbursement.
Consumer received a $400 refund from firestone, however requested $500, firestone stated that consumer requested reimbursement for items not included in recall, this is not correct, consumer requested balancing, valve stems, sales tax, and applicable disposal fees, all of which are included, consumer requests an additional check for $100.
Belts on the tire are starting to come apart on all 4 tires. *ak (dot number: 109s m/s tiresize: p255/70r16)
Right rear bridgestone dueler tire suffered a blow out, causing the vehicle to roll 2 1/2 times, the explorer was totalled, injuries were relatively minor, owner received recall notice (00t-005) 4 months later. Cj
Consumer was denied reimbursement for the firestone atx radial tires (p235/75r15) replaced, firestone's reason for denying claim was that the replacement tires were purchased from a competitive retailer prior to august 9, 2000, consumer's tires developed a highly unusual wear pattern and the steel belt was beginning to protrude from one tire, a thumping sound was also heard and felt due to the faulty tires.
Owner replaced all firestone atx 23575r15 tires prior to recall (oot-005) because of tread separation, owner requesting reimbursement and is being denied.
Incident occurred in february, 2000, prior to information in the press about tire failure. My son and his girlfriend stopped at a traffic light and when they accelerated the car was difficult to handle and made a loud noise. They were able to get the car to the shoulder and called for help. They reported that the tire was shredded and that all that was left were a few pieces. There was a driving rain storm at the time,and they had difficulty getting help that night. We did not link this problem with tire failure until we started to hear about the problem on the news. We were grateful that the blowout happened while the car was at a stop, and not while our son was driving . He had been on a road with a steep incline, and had turned on to a road that paralleled the ocean. *ak( dot number: )
Both rear tires experienced blowouts, within one week of each other, tires made by firestone.
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