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1997 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Consumer went in to have tires rotated and balanced, consumer complained that tires were noisy and starting to make a thumping noise mechanic inspected tires, and found tires to be cracking between the cleats on all 4 tires which means tread separation was in its beginning stages, consumer has replaced all 4 firestone wilderness at (p235/75r15) although tires not a part of recall.
Faulty tires cause humming noise while driving, tread wear and vibrations, the consumer replaced all four tires and request reimbursement (firestone p235/75r22l all terrain sbr owl tires, vnhl 1py - 017 d22 7477). Nlm
Pe00 020 ; consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway. Was able to pull over to shoulder, and noticed that right reaer tire separated from vehicle. Firestone, radial atx, p23575r15 dealership aware of problem.*ak dot v2hl1pm296, vehicle sustained damage.
With 7/32" tread depth remaining, tire tread began to separate from the body of the tire. I kept the tire for your examination should you desire.*ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15)
Firestone wilderness at tires (p235/75r15) dot vnhl, experienced thumping noises at speeds over 40mph, inspected tires and found cracking, treads were beginning stages of separation on all 4 tires, consumer went to firestone dealer who refused to look at tires, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Both front and rear tires blew out simultaneously as car pulled from parallel parking and turned corner. Vehicle was towed to canadian tire store where one blowout was repaired and the other refilled. Contacted dealer and were told tires were not guaranteed with car sale so we would have to replace as out-of-pocket expense. Tri-town rubber inc. Replaced all four tires, mounted and balanced for $286.00 (same make and model). On january 16, 2000, a blowout on front left occurred again. Car was again towed and paid to have new tire (same make & model) put on vehicle. Submitted complaint to firestone under recall and was denied because replacement tires were purchased prior to january 1, 2000. Wanted the federal safety agency to have information for research on incidents of tire failure still being researched even though we no longer have vehicle (3/11/00 traded in). ) (dot number: unknown tiresize: p235/75r15)
Two of the vehicle tires had missing rubber from the treads, the consumer replaced all four tire and request rembursement (firestone atx p235/75r15). Nlm
I was inspecting and rotating my tires and notices the front drivers side tire was ripping at the rim. This could have failed during operation and have caused a serious accident. I emailed goodyear on this issue and asked how they would handle this issue. I have the tire still on the rim and have photos which could be emailed. Please advise. I would like to buy new tires asap. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
John seegers. No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (dot number: vnhl tiresize: p235/75r15)
The consumer submitted a claim for reimbursement of faulty firestone wilderness at tires, the tires were clear the recalled tire bearing vdhl in the dot serial number, the manufacturer denied reimbursemtn stating the the tires were not included in recall 00t-005. Nlm
The consumers firestone wilderness atm tires were determined to be defective by the dealer, the dealer had no tires available to replace the defective ones so the consumer purchased tires from another tire center, the consumer returned the defective tires to firestone then was told that his tires were not a matched set and that only two were elegible to be returned, the consumer request reimbursement for faulty tires. Nlm
While driving the tread of the tire separated from the carcass damaging the left rear quarter panel (firestone wilderness at p235-75-r15 dotvnhl1py346). Nlm
Consumer replaced the faulty firestone tires (p235/75r15) prior to recall 00t005, firestone is denying reimbursement due to replacement tires being purchased 20 days prior to recall start date.
Original manufacturing equipment, tire size p23575r15 dot w2hl. While driving 50 MPH, tread on left rear tire separated and blewout, causing damage to the left quarter panel and running board, consumer replaced all tires and is requesting reimbursement.
Firestone tires (p255 70 r15) experienced cupping which was causing a thumping noise, dealer inspected tires and stated tires were safe, however consumer later noticed excessive wear on edges of tires and exposed steel belts so he had them replaced, consumer is requesting some reimbursement since firestone is denying the request due to tires being purchased prior to january 2000.
Pe00 030 ; consumer was traveling 75mph on highway and heard a noise. He was able to pull over to shoulder, and saw that left rear tire experienced tread separation.firestone, wilderness at, p2357515, dot w2hlipy037 . Firestone has been notified. *ak tire failure caused damage to vehicle.
Original firestone wilderness at tires, traveling between lanes with snow slush on road, tires didn't grip well when passing other vehicles. Size p235/75r15 dot# w2hl1py. *ak consumer replaced all tires, dealer stated tires were rounded on the edges.
After buying vehicle, found out that spare (p255/70r15) tire is a different size than regular tires (p255/70r16) on vehicle. Consumer believes it is unsafe in case of replacing tires with spare one.*ak
Inspection revealed that all firestone wilderness at p23475r15 tires have cracks around tread line, dot # w2hl, dealership will not replaced free of charge because tires not involved in recall (oot-005). Cj
Two firestone wilderness at p23575r15 tires went bad and were replaced at owner's expense prior to recall 00t-005, firestone was denied reimbursement. Cj
Firestone wilderness at tire (p235/75r15) failed, consumer noticed a chunk of tread missing, steel webbing visible, slight raised effect in tire, and the beginning of tread separation, consumer replaced all tires.
Consumer waiting for reimbursment under recall (oot-005), all firestone wilderness at tires p23575r15 replaced. Cj
Firestone wilderness at tires replaced 5/13/00 because of consistently uneven wear and constant rough ride, consumer seeking reimbursement under recall (oot-005), and is having trouble obtaining refund. Cj
I had to have two tires replaced in may 2000. One was damaged from being involved in an accident. The other had gone flat and, when inspected for repair, was found to be crumbling and in such poor condition that it also had to be replaced. In september 2000 I noticed cracking around the exterior walls and tire tread, and in some spots in the tread itself, on the last two original tires. I contacted firestone regarding the recall and was told to bring the vehicle in to have the tires checked. I brought the truck into firestone and was told that there was no problem with the tires and that there was nothing they could or would do since the tires were not included in the recall. I contacted the federal safety agency and was told that the recall might be expanded to include these tires in the future. I experienced loss of tire pressure on a weekly basis and had to put air into the tires at least once a week (the tires were filled to 30 lbs. Psi, not at the manufacturer's recommended pressure). Since we felt that there was a serious safety issue with the tires, we have replaced them. If you have any interest in examining them, we still have them in our possession. The explorer is used primarily under moderate speed and short distance conditions, for example, driving to the store. These tires were not subjected to any conditions that could be an explanation for this cracking. The tires were not subjected to abnormal high-speed conditions, extreme temperatures or any other abuse. Although we no longer have these tires on our truck, it is our opinion that these tires should also be included in the recall before there are any more injuries or deaths due to accidents that could have been avoided. *ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15)
The consumers tires were showing signs of tread separation therefore they were replaced, the consumer requested reinbursement but was denied because the replacement tire were purchased from a competitor prior to august 9, 2000. Nlm
Consumer received recall letter 00t005, however when dealer was inspecting the firestone tires, they were not part of the recalled tires, the consumer had previously replaced the tires due to tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Left rear goodyear wrangler tire (p235/75r15) experienced tread separation, dealer stated that all tires needed replaced and front end needed aligned, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
All four firestone radial atx tires (p235/75r15) were replaced due to belt separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Rear driver's firestone wilderness at tire p235/75r15 blewout on 3 different spots on sidewall, causing damage to vehicle, there are stress marks coming from the rim and up on other tires.
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