(firestone atx tires experienced separation, consumer request reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tires were purchased from a competitor prio ti august 9,2000. Nlm
1996 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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The belts of the firestone radial atx tires experienced separation which caused the vehicle to bounce while driving, consumer replaced all four tires and requested reimbursement but was denied because tires were purchased prior to august 9, 2000 and were not purchased on a prorated basis. Nlm
Firestone tire blewout while driving, consumer replaced all four tires and requested reimbursement but was denied refund because the replacements were purchased prior to jan 1, 2000 (serial # vhdlf0a219). Nlm
The original firestone atx (p235/75r15) tires were replaced prior to recall 00t-005 due to separation, consumer is being denied recall reimbursement, the tires were purchased prior to august 9, 2000.
Consumers front left firestone tire was bad and was causing noise in the front end while driving, consumer request reimburesement but was unable to submit original reciept because it was submitted for a rebate offer, consumer believes ample information was provided for reimbursement. Nlm
While returning from christmas vacation on I-70 we suffered a blowout on the passenger side rear tire of our 1996 ford explorer sport. We had just passed a tractor-trailor and I was in the inside lane. The this caused me to swerve immediately into the outside lane in front of the semi and then onto the sholder of the road. I was able to control the vehicle and stop partially off the road in the snow. I later took the tire to my mechanic and he examined it and stated the tread had seperated to the best of his knowledge. I contacted ford and they stated it was a goodyear problem. I contacted goodyear and they stated it was a ford explorer problem. Neither I, my wife who is 4 months pregnant, nor my 21 month old child were injured but had I been in the outside lane I would not have been able to control the vehicle when it went into the ditch and this could possibly have been a very serious accident. I ahd just had the frod explorer recall for the sway bay links and a tire inspection completed by the ford dealer before we left on our trip (900 miles before the tire failure) and I was given no advice about needing new tires or if the sway bar links had caused any damage to the tires. I had my tires rotated at 35281 miles. I believe there is possibly a problem with my goodyear tires of the explorer is the source of the problems. (tiresize: p265/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p265/75r15 )
Consumer purchased three prorated firestone tires, after recall consumer purchased a different brand and was reimbursed and consumer believes he should also be reimbursed for the three prorated tires. Nlm
Firestone tires, atx 23575r15 too worn and would not be replaced without charge.
In august of 1999 I had a tire separating on my explorer, I replaced all 4 tires in the same month at firestone. I received a recall notice the following year.I turned in the required info and was denied because it happened before jan 2000. I guess if I had be injured or killed firestone would accept my claim of 324.00 for the tire replacement expence. I am not happy with there responce. *ak (dot number: vdhl tiresize: p235/75r15)
On an interstate highway going 75mph we started feeling a strong shake in the floorboard. I reduced speed to 50mph and reached our destination. I took the tires to be inspected and two had tread separation. I contacted firestone and they were not helpful. I decided to replace my tires since this is the third problem I have had with these tires. I kept the old tires. *ak (dot number: w2uuip0 tiresize: p22570r15)
2 firestone atx ii tires began separating at the edges, coonsumer replaced them, soon after consumer learned of recall, but replacement may have taken 3 mos, consumer replaced all four tires with a competive brand and when requested reimbursement it was denied because they were purchased prior to august 9, 2000. Nlm
Consumer replaced recalled tires(00t005), however is being denied reimbursement due to having purchased the tires from a competitive retailer prior to august 9, 2000.
Firestone tires failed prior to recall notice 00t-005, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
Firestone tires were replaced due to vibration, the consumer is requesting reimbursement.
In june of 1996, 1 new tire blew out, and I was lucky to get a replacement and goodyear reinbursed me for the cost of a new tire. Eventually, my tires started wearing oddly, and after getting a whole new set, my sway bar link broke. I had the sway bar replaced, but my new tires are also wearing very oddly. I have had several front end alignments, tire balance and frequent rotations. No one is sure why my tires are wearing as they are, on the inside only. The tread is very thin, and I think I will need a third set of tires on this truck. I wonder if the sway bar is part of the problem. It seems like everything big and expensive went out on this car as soon as it hit just over 100k miles. Of course my transimission, and catalytic converter problems were not covered under warranty, even though both were very close. I plan to take the car to ford to discuss the tire problem, I hope someone can explain why I am going through so many sets of tire. I have never had an accident in this vehicle, and have maintined it carefully. Could the sway bar be a problem? *ak (tiresize: lt23s/75r1)( dot number: tire size: lt23s/75r1 )
Firestone atx tires were replaced bercause of noise, balance and wear problems. Nlm
Pe00020, consumer noticed when he bought vehicle that tires were separating and tread was splitting. All four tires were firestone #at, p25570/r16. *ak all four tires started to crack around and in between the tread and side walls at about 18000 miles.
Firestone atx tire (p235 75 r15) experienced tread separation also causing additional damage to the vehicle.
The consumer has the firestone wilderness at tires, however the ones on the vehicle are not part of the recall, the tread is beginning to separate and stress cracks are forming, the consumer feels that she should be reimbursed, the tires were purchased on 11-5-00.
Consumer replaced firestone wilderness at tires (p235/75r15) in 1999 due to unwarranted wear, the consumer received the recall letter and is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tires.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and vehicle started shaking. She was able to pull vehicle over to safety. Left rear firestone tire tread separated from rim. Consumer did not provide tire brand or size.
Noticed hairline crack circling tire at bottom of tread. I contacted firestone, initially I was offered 1 replacement tire of the same type as the failed tire if an inspection of the problem tire verified my concern regarding the beginning of tread separation problem. I informed the firestone hotline and dealer rep that this was unacceptable, I wanted all tires replaced even though these were not under recall. I informed them that it was ludicrous to be put in a situation where I would be forced to continue checking all tires every three days. I would not be put in that situation. Being persistant, I was advised to contact dist mgr. No toll free #, at my own expense (phone) I contacted dist mgr. He approved all replacement, when confirmed. Confirmed by company owned tire store 11/13/00. All five replaced 11/14/00 with bridgestone dueler at. I am satisfied at this time. I simply wanted to report failure of tire made in wilson, nc. After being pushed, bridgestone/firestone did the right thing, although they had to be pushed, after the first line of contact tried to minimize and deflect. I praise firestone for eventually doing the right thing. *ak (dot number: w2hlipyl08 tiresize: p235/75r15)
Firestone wilderness at tires (p255 70 r16) are experiencing sidewall and tread separation.
The firestone atx p 234/75r15 105s m/s dot vdhl 1pm-435 tires were replaced prior to recall (00t-005) due to vibration problems, consumer had previous repairs to the suspension system to try and remedy vibration without remedy, consumer requesting reimbursement.
Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and heard a thumping sound. Then, he slid, but was able to bring vehicle to safety. He noticed that right rear tire tread separated from rim. Also, there was damage to vehicle. Firestone, #at, p235/75r15 #dot vdhl. There were no injuries, and firestone has replaced tires.*ak
Consumer took the vehicle in for recall (00t-005) replacement tires, the dealership replaced them with michelin tires, consumer is having trouble obtaining recall reimbursement.
The firestone tires on the vehicle were replaced prior to recall (oot-005) due to vibration and blowout which resulted in minor accident when the consumer lost control of the vehicle, which caused damage to the front panel and drivers door. Consumer had prior problems with vibration and went to the firestone dealer on three occasions without remedy (1998-1999).
Consumer replaced firestone tire due to irregular tire wear and vibration while driving, consumer request reimbursement but was denied because they were purchased from a competitor prior to august 9, 2000. Nlm
Firestone atx tires expereinced separation followed by a blowout of the left rear tire which caused the vehicle to swerve into opposing land and run off the road, after the car ran off the road the vehicle rolled over numerous times, injuries are under review (attorney for client). Nlm
The belt of the firestone tires were broken resulting in a rough ride, consumer replaced all four tires and request reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tire were purchased from a competitor prior to august 9, 2000. Nlm
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