Rear driver's side tire looks like it can be peeled it like an orange, and consumer can see the steel down inside of tire.*ak the driver side rear tire lost chunk of rubber while traveling at 30 MPH.
1997 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Pe0002, original equipment, tire size p23575r15, dot # vnhl1py436. All four tires firestone wilderness at had cracked around tread and sidewall, bigger than a hairline crack. Firestone said it was due to normal wear and tear. *ak
Contacted ford motor company via e-mail on 8/29/00. Their response was to wait for firestone to recall tires. All firestone and ford dealers in the area where I had the inspected agree that the tires show defect marks similar to those being recalled. However, they will not replace them because firestone will not authorize or has not authorized that particular dot number. Tires are begining to look unsafe to drive at highway speeds. Please advise. (dot number: vn tiresize: 235p65r15)
From the original purchase of the vehicle, I found that the wilderness at tires did not hold the road well under any surface conditions. During the time I had these tires on my truck, I was involved in 2 accidents. When the dealer was unable to align my vehicle after the 2nd accident, I brought the truck to another tire shop (winston tires, canyon country, ca), to have the alignment done, and on inspecting the tires, they found that the 2 of the tires were beginning to separate, and an alignment could not be performed. I replaced the tires with bf goodrich all terrain tires, after which I was able to align the truck. With the new tires I found that my explorer's handling, braking, steering, and traction were considerably improved. I still have a couple of the original tires which firestone has generously offered me $10/ tire for since I replaced the wilderness at tires prior to 1/1/2000. I feel that firestone should pay for my replacement tires regardless of when I purchased them. I live in southern california, where summertime temperatures regularly exceed 100 degrees, and the highway is the only way to travel. Please contact me if I can offer any further details on these tires, which I considered the worst tires I ever had, even before the recall began, and frequently expressed this in ford quality questionaires that they were not doing themselves a favor by putting these tires on their trucks.*ak (dot number: w2xxxxx tiresize: 255 70 16)
Failure identical to those described in news with vd serial numbers. No safety defect mentioned. *ak (dot number: w2hl 1 py tiresize: p235/75r15)
Tire tread separating is from sidewall (firestone wilderness at 235-75-25-r).
Consumers tires are not included in the recall 00t-005 because the serial number does not start with vd, consumer believes the should be covered and request reimbursement. Nlm
Firestone atx tire right rear tread separated and two additional tires failed on the highway two years prior to recall notice 00t-005, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
Firestone tires(p235 75 r15) experienced tread separation.
Was washing vehicle when cracks were noticed in the tread of the tires. One of the tires, right front, was splitting away from the tread. All four tires have been replaced. Tires were manufacted in canada. Have the tires. Firestone wilderness p235/75r15 with 52,000 miles.
All 4 tires are separating, which was verified by a mechanic. They observe the exact same problem as the 15 in tires that are on recall.*ak (tiresize: 16)( dot number: tire size: 16 )
All four tires are cracked at the tread line, consumer replaced them on 11-aug-00 before they fell apart. Tires made in canada & 3 different dealers said they were defective, there is still 8/32 tire tread on all 4 tires (firestone wilderness at p235/7-15).
Consumer vehicle experienced a blowout prior to recall notice 00t-005 and consumer replaced all four tires and requested reimbursement but firestone denied reimbursement because the tires were purchased prior to january 1, 2000. Nlm
Firestone wilderness at tire experienced tread separation, consumer requests reimbursement.
Firestone wilderness at tire experienced blowout, consumer requests reimbursement.
2 tires began separate at 70 MPH on a 110 degree day. Causing truck to go off the road.*ak (dot number: vd66 tiresize: 30x9.50r15)
Pulled into parking lot off highway. Tire went flat with loud pop. Upon inspection of tire, noted sidewall had burst, leaving approx 4 inch split in sidewall from rim to tread. Had pressurized tire to approx 30 psi per recall instructions. Firestone dealer in voorhees, nj replaced at no charge for tire. Dealer did charge for mounting. Tire had less than 5000 miles wear, purchased in march 2000.*ak (dot number: 8xhl tiresize: p235/75r15)
The vehicle sustained right rear tire failure and the driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, the vehicle entered the median and rolled over multiple times ejecting the left rear occupant,the ejected occupant was killed all other occupants were injured(arizona traffic crash report, bridgestone/firestone, p235/75r15, radial atx m/s, w2hl1pm316, right rear). Nlm
While driving the left rear tire tread separeated causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and run off the roadway into a fence line and rollover three time landing upright, all four occupant were injured (texas peace officers accident report, bridgestone/firestone, p235/75r15, radial atx m/s, vdhl1pm286, left rear). Nlm
The left rear tire blewout causing the driver to loose control and travel to the right shoulder, the rim on the right side of the vehicle dug into the grass and soil causing the vehicle to roll passenger side down first, the driver was killed, the three other occupants sustained non-incapacitating injuries(texas peace officers accident report, p255/70r16, wilderness at m/s, w2cu1px106, left rear). Nlm
Tire blewout causing driver to loose control of the vehicle, as a result the vehicle rolled over several times before coming to rest, no skid marks were observed on the roadway, driver sustained non-incapacitating injuries (florida traffic crash report, bridgestone/firestone, p235/75r15, wilderness at m/s, w2hl1py436, unknown tire position). Nlm
The right rear tire came apart causing the vehicle to veer to the left spinning around onto the median and struck the concrete barrier with the right front, then continued to spin and struck the barrier with the right rear, the vehicle then overturned several times and came to rest, one person was killed and the other suffered non-incapacitating injuries (florida traffic crash report bridgestone/firestone p235/75r15 wilderness m/s w2hl1py416 right rear). Nlm
The vehicle went onto the shoulder then over, corrected while coming back onto to roadway and rolled over striking a light pole (bridgestone/firestone, p235/75r15, wilderness at m/s, vdhl1py207, left rear). Nlm
Original equipment on a ford explorer 1997, p23575r15 dot vnhn. All 4 tires are showing evidence of tread separating.*ak the tires were inspected and had been indicated to be defective but the numbers on these tires do not match the ones that being defected.
Pe00020, bought used 1997 explorer, firestone wilderness at tires p23575r15, not part of the recall. All four tires have cracks on the tires. While driving over 60 MPH there is a thumping noise in the front. *ak the faulty tires are also causing the vehicle to experience steering problems.
All 4 tires have cracks all the around the edge.the dealer told me that they were not part of the recall.my question was you should replace the tires under the warranty.he told me to go to a firestone dealer as they were the manufacurers.the firestone dealer said that the cracks were due to aging and this was normal and I should not worry.I find it very hard to believe that this is the case,after only 24000 and less than 3 years.*ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15)
Pe00020,tire tread separation: while driving about 30 MPH a nail punctured the tire on the rear driver's side. When tire was taken to be repaired, it could not be repaired because of tread separation. Tire size p225/70r15, dot # w2. Original tire equipment on a 97, ford, explorer. Tire mileage about 50,000.
Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: left front tire experienced a flat while driving. Vehicle was towed to a firestone center and informed consumer that two of the tires needed replacement due to sign of tread separation, tire size p255/70r16. *ak
Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: 1997 ford, explorer; original equipment, tire size 235/75r15, dot# vnhl1py237 (on three tires) and dot# vnhl1py207 (on one tire) was inspected by a goodyear's center, and noticed cracks where the tread met the crown of the tire. Left rear tire was more severe then the others. Firestone notified, and informed that tires was not cover under recall. *ak dot vnhl1py207 for the right front and spare tires.
Inner sidewall, continuous crack, approxim,ately one-tenth of thickness, located 1/4 inch down from top of the tread. This condition is on four of the five firestone wilderness tires that were mounted on the vehicle at time of purchase. I was told to report this to your agency, after speaking with an operator from the 1-800 number of firestone.*ak (dot number: vnhl tiresize: p235/75r15)
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