All tires cracking around entire perimeter at sidewall/tread interface. *ak( dot number: canada tire size: p235/75r15 )
1998 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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While steering vehicle to try to avoid object in the road, the right front and right rear tires blew out resulting in loss of control and severe damage to vehicle and injury to consumer. (tire make/model not provided)
The firestone wilderness at tires on the vehicle experienced failure on two occasions, the tread separated causing vehicle to have stability problems.
The firestone wilderness at p255/70r16 tire is exhibiting cracks on the base of the tread, tires are not included in the recent recall however experience the same defect.
Just brought vehicle 9/6/00. One went flat & was plugged & placed back on vehicle. No guaranteed issued on tire for recall & it was recalled. Mechanic took tire off & replaced it. Other 3 tires not on recall. Took vehicle to diagnostic store & had them inspected. All 3 tires had cracks. The location of the cracks was by the tread on the casings. Tires not replaced. Firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 with 73,000 miles on it.
Traveling 65mph & heard a noise. Tire went flat. Exchanged it with the spare. Tread had separated from the firestone wilderness at tire p235/75r15.
Pe00 020; consumer noticed that all four tires has stress marks and cracking on the top of tires. Consumer stated that she went to firestone, and the attendant told her that vehicle wasn't included in recall due to VIN. *ak the consumer had the tires inspected and was told that the tires has cracks like other firestone tires.
Pe00 020 ; front passenger tire went flat. Then, a couple of months later the rear passenger tire went flat. She contacted firestone, and they told her that he rvehicle was under recall due to VIN. The tire was firestone p23570r15.
Consumer had found cracks on the four set of tires. Dealer had refused to replace them.
Pe00 020; consumer was checking tires and noticed that there was a defect in all four tires. There were stress marks and cracks going all around the tires. Tires were firestone wilderness #at p23575r15 #dot wthlipy407. There were no injuries. He replace them with goodyear tires.*ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15
While driving about 30 MPH right rear tire had a blowout. Tire had a hole on the outside wall. Firestone, wilderness at, p235/75r15. *ak the tires were not damaged and were not deflated.
Firestone written 11 sept 2000 all tire were affected by recall. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Tread wear is excellent, but there are small cracks in the rubber on both the outside and inside edges of all four (4) tires. In lieu of the problem with other firestone tires and their recall, my mechanic suggested that I report this as he believes that this condition could lead to tread separation as with the 15 inch tires that have been recalled. Thank you for any assistance that you can give in this matter. *ak( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
Tires have weather cracks at 23,877miles as stated at firestone dealer. The dealer said to replace the tires and they would prorate new tires.the tires also have a crack line starting about 1 inch from the top of the tires running around the whole distance of all four tires. The firestone dealer made no mention of this fact. These are not the serial numbers being recalled but are doing the same thing as the recalled tires. Two other tire dealerships recommended immediate replacement as they felt the tires were defective.I firmly believe that these tires are defective and that all wilderness at tires should be replaced. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
I was unsure of where exactly to send this letter, so I hope this is the. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak( dot number: tire size: 15 )
Tires have rips around every tread on all wheels. *ak( dot number: none tire size: 255/70/r16 )
Tire cracked at the sidewall, consumer is concerned due to recent recall 00t005 (firestone wilderness ht on the explorer and firestone atx on the ranger). Nlm
Tire completely separated and almost caused rollover. This is not one of recalls , but it is defective and maybe should be included.( dot number: vnhl tire size: p23575r15 )
We found continuous cracks in all four of our 15" wilderness tires on thursday, august 10, 2000. Firestone refused to replace them because the dot code was vnhl indicating that they were made in quebec. Our ford dealer, jim ross, told us to go anywhere and buy any tires, and that ford of firestone would reimburse us. He said they were scarey looking. He was worried about my wife, luanne, driving on them. Luanne bought 4 new michelins and had them put on for $507.32. Since the damaged firestones were not made in decatur, it looks like we will not get our money back. We are upset about losing this much money, but my family's safety is more important than $500. I hope your office can look into this probable problem with these tires that so far have escaped the recall, before more lives are lost and property damaged. Thank you so much for your time. Sincerely, bill dugan( dot number: vnhl )
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 35mph on the highway and steering wheel was shaking. He pulled over to the shoulder, and the left front tire had bubbles. Also, right passenger's side tire tread separated and ha a hole. Consumer has contacted firestone. Firestone wilderness #at , tire size p23570r15.
While driving approximately 30-40mph due to rain. Suddenly vehicle went across highway lanes & then flipped over. Left front & rear tires had blownout completely. This had caused driver to lose control. Towed to body shop. Was repaired. Had the two tires on the left side replaced. The tires were shredded. Do not have the tires. Firestone at p255/70r16 with 37,000 miles. *ak (see new jersey police accident report)
While driving 70mph heard noises hitting vehicle. Driver had vehicle under control. Pulled over & checked the tires. Noticed left rear tire's outside wall had come off. There was about a 6-8 inch of rubber holding thread to the tire. Replaced tire with the spare. Still has the tire. Was original equipment on vehicle. Firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 with 38,000 miles.
Pe00-020, tire size p235/75r15; side of tire made in canada. A hairline crack developed about an inch down from the tread, all around the tires. Defect was occurring on all 4 tires.*ak the customer purchased five new tires to replace the tires that developed hair line cracks around the tread.
The tires on my ford explorer are not on the safety recall list. However, I had them inspected by a tire shop and they recommended that they be immediately replaced. There is a continiuos crack along the tread line of all four tires. Even though these tires were probably not produced in the plant effected by the recall I feel that they are unsafe to drive. The tires do have 43,000 miles on them and were kept at the ford recommended pressure of 26psi. I am afraid that other consumers will look at the serial numbers on their own tires and not take them in to be checked, because they are not the ones listed in the recall. Also, some people may not be financially able to afford replacement tires. Therefore, I feel the federal safety agency should considered investigating wether wilderness at tires from other firestone plants should be recalled. I have saved the old tires in case they are recalled at a later time. If there is anywhere I can send them to be tested please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, dawn m. Smith( dot number: w2hl tire size: p23575r505 )
Tires cracking between tread and sidewall for the entire circumference of the tire on all four tires.( dot number: vncu 1px tire size: p255/70r16 )
To whom this may concern, I am writing a complaint as a last resort in hopes that someone will help me with my firestone tires. I have a 1998 explorer with wilderness at tires that are not made at the decatur plant and not currently under a recall. However, I have 3 tires that have 37k miles on them (purchased with vehicle) that have cracks and splitting along the entire curcumfrance of the tires where the sidewall meets the treads. I have brought my tires into firestone, they blame ford for the 26lb air pressure and say the cracking is "normal" and "cosmetic". I also brought my vehichle into ford and they said they can do nothing as theydid not make the tire. The mechanic did agree however, the tire is defective. I also brought my vehicle into a goodyear store, and they too advised me that the 3 tires are defective and the treads are seperating from sidewall. I do not have the money to replace 4 tires, much less 5 and I know for a fact my firestone tires are defective, even if they where not made in the illinois plant. I am not getting help from either ford or firestone, both refuse to accept responsibility. I would hope someone will be able to conact me and tell me how to proceed. I have a family of 5 and do not want to risk their lives. I thank you for your time. ....stacey o'connell( dot number: )
Consumer has a 1998 ford explorer that has cracks around the 2 back tires were the tread started to separate. A firestone center said it was nothing they could do except replace them at the consumer's cost. Approximate 33,850. Tire size p235/75r15, dot#w2hl1dt. Tires make a loud noise.*ak also, the customer had one new tire on front blow out.
After hearing information about the tread separation consumer decided to inspect tires. Found out that tires had cracks and tread separation. Firestone, wilderness, p235/75 r15, dot vn.
Rear passenger firestone wilderness at tire p235/75r15 experienced tread separation, causing damage to vehicle, dot vdhl.
Consumer had inspected the set of tired on the vehicle and had seen line around the tread. Firestone wilderness p235/75 r15 but made in canada.
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