Tire began to separate on outside edge but I had it replaced before failure occurred. Tire manufactured at wilson, nc plant. I replaced the tires with goodyear wrangler rts of the same size. Had to pay for replacement since code w2hl not in recall. (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15)
1997 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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The firestone tires do not have the proper dot number therefore firestone/ford will not replace the tires, the tires have not failed. Nlm
Left front tire blew-out while cruising on freeway at 70 MPH. No problem controlling the vehicle and pulling to a stop on inside median. Tire completely destroyed. Tire was replaced under warranty at good year store in portland, or. *ak (dot number: 275800grf tiresize: p235/75r15)
The right rear tire on my ford explorer sport failed while travelling at approximately 45 MPH on a dry flat cool roadway in april 1999. The nature of the flat was very unusual...so catastrophic that I made a search of the roadway for several feet to look for debris. I found none, however the tire looked as though the tread had been peeled away from the tire about halfway up the sidewall. The tires were adequately inflated and the failure occured quickly. The tire had almost 19,000 miles on it at the time. Unfortunately, the tire was replaced and taken by the tire dealer. I replaced it at my own cost. There were no injuries in this accident. I would like this to show up in the record because I am suspicious that the 16" wilderness at tires may also me faulty, despite what firestone and ford say. *ak (tiresize: p255/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
Not on recall and inspected by dealer before failure. No safety defect listed in summary. (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75/15)
All 4 of my tires were bad at 44,000 miles. *ak (tiresize: 225/70/16)( dot number: tire size: 225/70/16 )
My sister took her vehicle into audubon ford for routine service and because it was pulling to the right. The mechanic told her that the tread on the tires was separating and the tires needed replaced. She then took the vehicle to sam's club automotive for a second opinion. They concurred and she bought 5 new tires. This was 3 days before she was officially notified by ford of the tire recall. She went to firestone in new orleans and explained to them the problem. She was told they would not reimburse her because: the tires were replaced 3 days before she was notified, sam's club might have sold the tires taken off the vehicle, she could not produce the tires for them, and she did not know the numbers on the side of the tires. This is bull. Ford can tell by their records what tires were on the vehicle and where they came from. Firestone can also check with the selling dealer's mechanic to verify there was a problem with the tires. Are you supposed to use a defective product until the recall starts and hope you don't die because of it? Thank you in advance for your help in this matter.*ak (tiresize: p23570r16)( dot number: tire size: p23570r16 )
While driving the tire tread split resulting in a blowout, during a tire rotation and balance the tire dealer stated the tread was splitting on another tire, consumers tire were not included in recall 00t-005 because they did not have the correct dot code (firestone wilderness, tires had 35k miles). Nlm
While driving in heavy traffic the left rear goodyear wrangler tire blewout causing the vehicle to veer sharply to the side, the tread separated and the tire completely disitegrated, consumer replaced all four tires and request reimbursent. Nlm
Consumers tires were replaced because the tread was beginning to separate (dot code w2hl), consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
Consumer noticed goodyear wrangler rt-s tires making an odd noise, replaced tires due to tires beginning to split, tire size p235/75r15, dot m6hltb1r286.
We have had three instances of the front tires going flat overnight. The left front tire went flat last night and upon closer examination it was noted that the tread is separating from the tire for a distance of approximately 5 to 6". No accidents have occurred to this point but the vehicle will not be driven on the highway and will receive very limited use (until these tires are replaced) in view of what's happened with other firestone tires.*ak (dot number: w2uuipo217 tiresize: p225/70r15)
All four tires had visible cracks at the tread sidewall, consumer replaced all four tires and they were not included in recall, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
While driving the drivers side rear firestone wilderness tire separated causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle which quickly veered uncontrollably from the left lane across the right lane and rolled over 5 times down an embankment, the driver sustained cracked collarbone, injuries to his chest and neck and headaches, the front passenger was knocked unconscious during the accident and suffered injuries to her chest, arms and legs, the rear passenger suffered the most injuries, she lost the use of her right arm and hand permanently significantly impairing her quality of life, the doctors have recommended amputation above the elbow since it is nonfunctional. Nlm
Had just left job site and noticed tire was getting low. Pulled into a tire retailer & tire was checked. Was informed that right rear tire was bad. Was separating where tread met sidwall. Steel belt was showing. Still has tire. Goodyear, wrangler rt/s, 0235/75r15 with 60,000 miles.
The rear firestone wilderness at p 235/75r15 tire tread disintegrated, tire was not included in the recall.
Have a split located between the center tread that is vertical between the tread but not in the thick part of the tread. *ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p23575r15)
Tires built in joliete quebec not subject to recall but all 4 showed tread separation at tread/sidewall meeting point. Ford dealer determined tires unsafe and replaced all 4 tires w/o charge after firestone refused.*ak (dot number: vn tiresize: p235/75r15)
After seeing back tire on driver's side separating to the point where consumer sees wires in tires, and tread separating, called dealer of firestone, and was told that he has to speak with dealership where he purchased vehicle. Also, that if his tire was not on recall he would have to pay full price for replacements.
Consumer purchased firestone wilderness at tires that were not part of the recall 00t005, however tires showed signs of tread separation and replaced them with pathfinder radial, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Two tires failed at approximately the same time. Dealer was unable to balance either one. Indicated that probable cause was belt slip. Do not use vehicle for off road or other severe service. (dot number: vncu ipx tiresize: 255/70r16)
Tread on all four tires is separating. There are cracks all around casing near the where it meets the sidewall. Had not taken vehicle or tires to retailer. Firestone, wilderness at, p235/75r15 , dot code vn.
All four of the firestone wilderness at 235-75-r15 tires have experienced tread separation where the tread and the tires comes together, tires are not included in the recall.
Firestone atx tires p235/75r15 experienced tread separation on both front tires, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Tread separation on inside of tire - steel belt exposed. Observant motorist at gas station noted the problem. Tires out of line although they are rotated every 6000 miles and had alignment at 20,691 miles. Was at dealership on 11/3/00 at 33011 miles and no one noticed the problem. Leased vehicle with end of contract 7/31/01. Want out of contract now. Seeing dealer on 12/11/00 to discuss and try to get satisfaction of tire replacements. *ak (dot number: w2hl1py137 tiresize: p235/75r15)
All these tires should be taken off the road. There is no indication that this is a manufacturing. Issue rather than a design issue. *ak( dot number: )
One tire came apart and consumer replaced all four tires with a different brand, consumer request reimbursement (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15). Nlm
All 4 tires showing signs of tread separation. Not a part of the original firestone recall. Have replaced all 4 tires with a set of goodyear wrangler ats. Still have possession of the firestone tires as I am trying to heighten the awareness that there may be problems with the wilderness at tires from other firestone plants other than decatur, illinois and hopefully get some type of reimbursement for having defective tires. *ak (dot number: vnhl1py176 tiresize: p235/75r15)
I have a 1997 ford explorer with firestone wilderness at tires. These tires do not belong to the recall. I had my tires inspected a couple of weeks ago by the firestone dealer. Who said they were fine. I keep the pressure in the tires about 30 psi. On thansgiving weekend, while I was on the highway I had my rear tire shredded. We almost lost control of our vehicle but managed to pull off the road eventually. I called firestone and ford and was given the run around for a couple of days. I called ford, where they indicated to me that they were not responsible for the tires and only responsible for taking information about incedents. Firestone said that rear tire failures are common , and I should not believe in the hype about the tires since they are a safe product. He also said to me that ford explorer's have a high incedence of tires failing from the rear left side, and it is a fairly common occurence. Eventually after much argument, a local firestone dealer has agreed to replace one tire free of charge.this was only because we could not retemine why the tire had shredded. It looked to be like the tred seperated in one portion and subsequently tore the rest of the tire off. The firestone guy said it was not the "typical" tread separation. He also offered to replace my tires for about $500 if I did not feel safe with the current set. At this point I feel very unsafe driving my vehicle. Niether ford nor firestone seem to feel it is their responsibility to address my fears. Is there anything that can be done about this?. I have names contact numbers and representatives with whom I have spoken. *ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p23575r15)
Tire therd sperated from body of tire (tiresize: 235-75r-15)( dot number: tire size: 235-75r-15 )
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