Firestone tires failed prior to recall notice 00t-005. Nlm
1996 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Firestone tires failed prior to recall notice oot-005, consumer requesting reimbursement. Nlm
Owner replaced all 3 tires due to tread wear prior to recall(one tire replaced on 7/13/98 two others on 4/12/99) and is seeking reimbursement from firestone.
Consumers left rear firestone tires lost it's tread while driving prior to recall oot-005, consumer replaced all four tires and request reimbursement. Nlm
For about 1-2 months we heard a wobbling sound particularly when driving at slow speeds. When the vehicle was brought to the dealer (capitol ford) they stated that the tread had separated from the rest of the tire and that we should have it replaced. We have since replaced the tires, but we still have the original, same model spare.*ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Injured passenger sustained major perm. Injuries due to tire failure. *ak( dot number: )
Owner is seeking reimbursement from firestone, due to tire failure. While driving the truck, the tread peeled away from two tires, on two different occasions. The tires were replaced prior to receiving safety recall (00t-005).
Consumer replaced firestone (p235 75 r15) tires prior to recall and is requesting reimbursement.
While driving the left rear tire blewout without warning and the tread wrapped around the axle causing damage to the vehicle and the rim, consumer request reimbursement (firestone atx). Nlm
Consumer received recall 00t005 and had tires replaced on his own, the dealer stated that the tires were not the problem, a mechanic stated that the tires needed to be replaced, the consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Fireston atx tires (p235 75 r15) experienced tread separation, on one occasion the tread separation caused damage to the left rear panel and under the vehicle, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the damage of the vehicle.
Consumer had to replace a flat tire with the spare, the spare tire was only 15" and the wheel is 16", this caused difficulty in controlling the vehicle while driving, consumer almost got into several accidents due to loss of control (tire make/model not provided).
Bridgestone e-mailed to the consumer that his tires are on recall, consumer called to the local store and they know nothing about recall.(bridgestone dueler at p225 x75 x15 )
Consumer has experienced various suspension problems, installation of the caster/camber kit was necessary to properly align the vehicle, however consumer was in an accident due to possible suspension problems which caused the vehicle to fishtail and crash into a utility pole, two injuries due to collision. *mjs the consumer now believes the accident was due to the advisiory to inflate all 15 inch tires to 26 psi, the consumer had 45 psi on rear tires and the dealer deflated them to 26 psi which she believes caused the vehicle to spin out of control. Nlm
Replacements for original good year. Purchased at costco. (dot number: 8xhl tiresize: p235/75r15)
Two firestone tires experienced sidewall blowouts, consumer requested reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tires were purchased prior to january 1, 2000. Nlm
Firestone wilderness at tire experienced tread separation.
The two front firestone wilderness tires are included in recall 00t005, however consumer feels that all the tires on the vehicle should be replaced.
Firestone atx tires (dot vdhl 1py 206 e4 026556 sr897j ho7r) were wearing irregularly and causing vibration while driving, the vibration stopped once the tires were replaced, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
The firestone (atx p 235/75r15) tires were replaced due to separation prior to recall (00t-005) notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Consumer is being denied recall (00t-005), manufacturer states that the tires are not included, however the dealership inspection showed that they were included, however the tires are not available for replacement.
The firestone tire blew, the tread completely pealed off. This caused the vehicle to go out of control and flip over. It slid down the highway up side down for a few hundred feet before it slammed into a guardrail and stopped. The driver suffered abrasions from the deployment of the airbag. The passenger was banged around some and went unconscious at one point. He was taken to the nearest hospital, examined and treated. He spent several months going thru rehabilitation for neck pain but it has never gone completely away. The vehicle was a total loss.( dot number: )
Vehicle would vibrate at highway speeds (70mph). The first set of tires were original on vehicle. They were wearing out excessively near the edges. Brought new tires for vehicle after dealer, several times, recommended it. The outer part of tires were splitting & missing stablization. The 2nd set of tires had same problem of excessive wear. Firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 with 58,000 & 7,000 miles respectively.*ak
Traveling 65mph; heard a noise; pulled over & noticed nothing wrong. Continued driving & noise was still there. Arrived home & parked. Checked tires again & noticed tread had peeled off right rear tire. A chunk of tire was missing. Been driving on the steel belt. Tires were still inflated. Took to tire retailer & had to change all 4 tires. Still have the spare. Tires came with vehicle. Firestone atx radial p235/75r15 with 65,000 miles.*ak dot# vdnl1pm026.
Consume r was traveling about 50mph on highway and heard a noise. She was able to pull over to the shoulder, and noticed that the rght front tire tread separated. Tire is a firestone.
The left rear tire separated at 70mph, the tire stayed inflated and was able to pull to the side of the road. The tread wrapped around the emergency brake line (cutting it) and flapped against the tailgate of the explorer. I took the explorer to my ford dealer, I asked them if this was a recall item at which time they told me the tires seperate like that. I then replace the brake line and bought new wilderness tires from the ford dealer. I have still not fixed the damage to the explorer other than the brake line.*ak( dot number: )
Tread and sidewall of two of the firestone tires was coming apart, tires are not included in recall because of the size, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
The tread on the left rear firestone tire peeled off the rubber and became caught in the axle causing loss of vehicle control and causing the vehicle to rollover onto it's roof. Nlm
While driving 65mph & heard a loud explosion. Lost control of vehicle. Flipped over while trying to steer off the road. Tread had separated from right rear tire. Driver/passenger received minor injuries. Two weeks previously, had vehicle serviced, including tire rotation. Firestone, radial atx, p235/75r15 with 39,000 miles.
Firestone radial atx tires' steel belts broke, causing vehicle to need alignment, consumer wants reimbursement.
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