My mechanic,while doing an oil change,noticed the severe cut at separated tread on my right rear tire.also checking out the other tires,the rear left is badly cracked and starting to peel.they both have uneven tread wear.the right rear had to be changed immediatly.the left is in need of immediat repair also.I have a typed statement from the mechanic.*ak (dot number: w2hl1py496 tiresize: p235/75ri5)
1997 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Firestone atx tires (p235 75 r15) are included in recall 00t005, dealer stated that there would be 5 different tire brands to choose from, however when the consumer arrived to get the replacement tires the brands were down to 2 and there were no all terrain tires like the ones currently on the vehicle, consumer feels that the replacement tires should be the same type and quality of tires that were originally purchased.
Consumer replaced the firestone atx tires (p235 75 r15) on the vehicle due to two of the tires experiencing tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
While driving the firestone tires blewout and the tread separated from the rest of the tire causing extensive damage to the quarter panel of the vehicle (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 had 17000 miles on it). Nlm
Consumer replaced the tire prior to receiving the recall notice, dealer refused to refund the full cost of the replacement tires. Nlm
The left rear firestone wilderness at tire experienced blowout resulting in vehicle rollover accident, two injuries due to failure.
All four tires have a hairline crack that goes 360 degrees around the tire on both the outside and inside. This crack appears to be where the cap attaches to the tire. I you look at the sidewall you can see where the cap is attached. (dot number: vn tiresize: p235/75r15)
Firestone wilderness at tire treads failed (p235/75r15). Nlm
Consumer received recall 00t005, when going to the dealer to have the tires checked and replaced, the dealer stated that there was a 3 week waiting period for tires to get checked and a backorder of replacement tires, the consumer replaced the tires and is requesting reimbursement.
Goodyear wrangler rts tires p235 75 r15 experienced humps on sidewalls.
Right front tire has bigger & deeper cracks in the sidewalls near the tread. Other 3 tires have same cracks, but not as pronounced. Been to dealer & was placed on a waiting list for tire replacement.*ak all firestone wilderness at tires(p235 75 r15) dot #htw2 have been replaced.
On tires near the tread & sidewalls where they meet are cracks going around the tires. It's on all four of them. Right rear tire tread is beginning to separate. Vehicle was parked. Firestone wilderness at p255/70r15 with 59,000 miles. The dot code 8 w2. *ak the cracks on the tires (four of them) slowly spread all the way around the tires and some cracks began to spread apart and separate.
All four firestone tires experienced tread separation which caused noise and uneven ride, consumer purchased four new firestone wilderness tires and kept the spare, after consumer heard of the recall he inspected the tires and found that the spare was included in recall, consumer request reimbursement for replaced tires and spare. Nlm
The firestone wilderness tires were extremely worn and had interior tread showing, , consumer request reimbursement, they failed prior to recall notification (00t-005). Nlm
The firestone atx tires developed flat spots, erratic wear patterns, noise and deterioration at the sidewall at the tread lines, consumer replaced the tires with a set of firestone ht tires which are starting to develop flat spots like the atx's did.
Firestone wilderness at tires p235 75 r15 experience noise and vibration.
Pe20020, p23575r15, all 4 firestone wilderness at tires are showing steel pieces coming through the rubber. Consumer paid to have all four tires replaced.*ak
Pe00023; tire tread separation: firestone wilderness at tire on the rear passenger' s side has real deep dips in it where the tread is gone. The dips are on the inside of the tire, about 1/2 from the edge of tread. Original tire equipment on a 1997, ford, explorer. Tire size p25570r16. Tire mileage about 45,000. Owner has replaced all four tires.*ak dot#w2cu1px.
On october 4th, 2000 I had my ford explorer tires checked for the firestone tire recall. I was told by the ford service department, and given a service report, that all 5 of my tires passed inspection and were not on the firestone recall. Then on october 11th, 2000 my wife was driving 35 miles an hour in the city when a tire blew out! Upon my inspection I found out that all of my tires have cracks on the side walls where the tread is attached. The tire that blew out has the side wall rubber missing in this area around the whole tire. The cords are showing around the side wall! If a qualified ford service center can't identify a tire problem when they see it, then a lot of people will get killed until the tire problem is solved. My tires should be on recall! (dot number: w2hl1py386 tiresize: p235/75r15)
Consumer replaced recalled 00t-005 firestone at tires (p235) instead of waiting on the list, the consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Firestone wilderness at tires (p235 75 r15) experienced abnormal wear, consumer replaced two of the tires, even with the replacements the firestone tires were wearing prematurely, the consumer replaced all tires with a different brand and has had no further problems, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tires, the front and rear bearings also had to be replaced at 35000 miles.
The consumer is having trouble receiving replacement tires for the recall (oot-005), the dealership in florida will not put the consumer on a waiting list for the replacement tires unless the vehicle is checked prior, however the vehicle is in new jersey, unable to travel due to defective tires.
The original firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 105s m/s tires on the vehicle were replaced, the tires had cracks in the sidewall at the tread line on all four tires which caused a choppy and noisy ride, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
After driving cross country consumer noticed that the front firestone wilderness at tires were worn on the inside and had them replaced, soon after the left rear tire blewout while driving, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
The firestone wilderness at tire on the vehicle experienced tread separation and blowout prior to recall, consumer is being denied recall (00t-005) reimbursement.
Pe00 020 ; consumer was having oil changed at goodyear and noticed that right front tire had tread separation. Firestone, wilderness#at, p23575r15, #dot vnhl. There were no injuries. He replaced tire with michelen.*ak after the tires were removed from the vehicle, the loud and humming noise stoped. Customer states the tires should be on recall.
4 tires are splitting where tread joins to body. These are not the recalled tires but appear to be having the same problem. If this is a trend with non-decatur mfg'd tires it should be looked into. Firestone dealer would only offer to replace with like tires. I have lost faith in firestone and replaced these tires with michelin. Old tires still had at least 75% of the tread left. I'm a retired sears auto center salesman so I know of what I speak. (dot number: vl tiresize: p235 75 15)
Firestone wilderness at tires (p235 75 r15) did not ride or sound right so the consumer replaced the tires and then received recall 00t005, firestone is denying a claim for the consumer since the tires were purchased prior to the recall even though the spare tire is included in recall and the consumer is on a waiting list to be replaced.
Traveling 65075mph a loud noise was heard & then the left rear tire blewout. Lost control of vehicle. Hit edge of road & rolled several times. Landed up right. Vehicle's other 3 tires were flat, but no tread separation. Vehicle was totaled. Received no substantial injuries. The groves had slits all around the tires near the tread. The tread on the left rear was attached to the tire but slightly off. Was treat at emergency room & released. Firestone wilderness at, p25570r16 with 73,000 miles.
Firestone tires provided poor handling and uncomfortable ride prior to recall notice 00t-005, tires also exhibited unusual wear even after rotating the tires twice in one year, consumer replaced the tires and request reimbursement. Nlm
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