Original equipment on a 1998 , ford, explorer, p255/70r16 size. Tread on all four tires had started to crack all the way around.*ak the entire circumference of all four tires has cracks.
1998 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Pe00020; tire tread separation. All fours tire have cracks all the way around the sidewall. Tire size p23575r15, dot # w2hlipy228. Original tire equipment with 38,000 miles. Owner replaced all four tires with michelin tires.
Tire blow out wife & son in car aaa changed tire on 3/31( dot number: py367 tire size: p235/75r15 )
This tire went flat while the vehicle was parked after a 70 mile drive at highway speeds in 90 degree weather. When taken to a local tire repair shop the next day, the diagnosis was the tread had separated. This particular dot code is not included in the recall. However, I thought it important to let you know that tires other than the dot vdhl are experiencing tread separation. I have replaced all four of the firestone tires with another brand at my own expense. This is too important to risk my family's safety!( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 )
Sidewall failure/partial separation - r&r kit necessary to bring vehicle into alignment specifications( dot number: w2uu tire size: p226/70r15 )
Our explorer was in the dealership's shop to fix a transmission failure. While in, I asked them to look at a vibration in the steering wheel that intensified while braking. The response on the work order for a vehicle that had just 17,000 miles on it, "tires have rib wear" and "poor quality tires causing vibration". At the time ford nor firestone would replace the tires despite the fact that their own personnel noted that the are poor quality tires. Now, with all of the talk of unsafe firestone tires, I am very concerned that the wilderness ht tires are not included in the recall. I am very concerned that the federal safety agency is not looking at all possible poor quality tires and demanding that firestone replace these tires as well. Your assistance in bringing the issue of the wilderness ht tires out will be greatly appreciated. By the way, the tires are bulging and not wearing well at this time.( dot number: w2uu tire size: p235r15 )
Tire on drivers rear failed, tread separated completely while traveling on I-10 freeway at 75 MPH (speed limit), causing ford explorer to roll several times. No fatalities occurred, driver only one in vehicle, seat belt probably saved life, multiple contusions and still off work continuing medical treatment and further tests. I do have pictures on disk that were taken of the tire and tread and of the vehicle. The actual tire and tread have been secured.( dot number: vdhl1py477 tire size: p235/75r15 )
Tread separated - tire is one of the recalled tires; tire went flat gradually which avoided a serious accident. Daughter was travelling with me and both she and I could have been killed or injured. I had tried to get replacement tires but was only put on the waiting list. Calls to ford after the incident did not get any action. Help!!!!!!!( dot number: tire size: 235r7515 )
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling on highway and stopped at a service station because she noticed that the tread was starting to separte . Three tires out four were separating. She took vehicle to firestone, and there were no replacement tires.*ak firestone dealer notices tread separation developing but did not replace it. Tires were not on recall.
Firestone wilderness/at, p25570r16 on this ford explorer 1998. Tires are showing signs of stress cracks through the tread pattern at the front of each tread. Firestone has been contacted.*ak firestone wilderness at p255/70/r16
The rubber at the base of the front tires tread is cracking 360 degrees around the tire. The firestone dealer said they needed to come off the vehicle. Once off, he said the tread was not separating so he could not give me an adjustment for the tires. I still replaced all five tires (the other three tires had less than 16000 miles) with new bridgestone tires and have the old tires in my garage. I could not see riding on the firestone tires and see if the tread began to separate.( dot number: tire size: p25570r16 )
Had the tires checked by firestone friday. At 7:30 pm sat we were stoped on I-95 for aprox. 30 min. Due to muck fires. Tires cool, road cool. 8pm at 70 MPH right rear tire seperated. No damage to occupants or vehicle. I still have the tire, it is a "poste( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 )
I wanted to advise you that I own the captioned vehicle and have just inspected my tires. I found a cracking around the outside top edge of all 4 tires, where the lugs meet the sidewall. I know that these tires are not currently being recalled but please add my complaint to any applicable list. I am a state of vermont licenced auto damage adjuster by trade and have some experiance in looking for tire deffects. These tires certainly appear to have developed the problem discribed in reports that I have read, even though I realize that they are not the size that are recalled. I am changing the tires at my own expense and will save them. I would also be happy to forward photos or help in any way. Feel free to contact me.( dot number: tire size: 255/70/r16 )
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: w2 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Tire developed splits and cracks in the sidewall. I have pictures of the problem available. Went to a firestone dealer to see if it was one of the tires being recalled and it was not. The gentleman at firestone said it looked like someone had cut my tires, I didn't agree. He also said I had run into something, tihs is not the case as I am the only driver of this vehicle. Imediately replaced all four tires as I did not want firestone tires on my vehicle any longer. If I had not been alerted to this problem by the news and checked my tires I feel this tire would have eventually blown out. Please contact me if you would like the pictures or any other information. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235 75r15 )
Holes appeared in the tires for no apparent reason. Once it happed whil we were driving and the other time we parked the car and were sitting outside and suddenly we noticed that the tire was gong flat. We examined it and inflated it and found not screws, or sharp objects that might have caused it. The holes just appear on the tread for no apparent reason. We feel the tires are defective even thoguh they were not the ones made at the decatur plant, plus it's already in the news that a lot of the wilderness tires were mislabeled. As a consumer we do not trust firestone tires, their products are cheaply made and not safe. The company does not respond to our concerns and most of the time they give us the runaround. *ak( dot number: tire size: lx )
Pe00 020; consumer had the tire changed at the firestone station, and front tire tread began to separte. Other three tires were showing stress lines around the sidewall. Tires are firestone wilderness#at p2557016. *ak firestone wilderness at p255/70/r16
Vehicle was taken to a firestone dealership who had found cracks on the side of the tire, and also inside the tread. Rubber had just began to start peeling. Dealership would only prorate the tires and replace it after 3-5 weeks due to none were in stock. Tire is a p255/70r16 firestone wilderness at. The approximate tire mileage is 22000. Tires were the original tires purchased with vehicle. Vehicle is a 1998 ford truck explorer.
Consumer has a 1998 ford explorer with orgingal tires, size p235/75r15. There is a problem with all 4 tires. Right rear tire has major cracking all the way around. Dealer said the tire wasn't included in recall. Tires size p235/75r15.*ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15
Pe00020, 1998; ford, explorer, tire 25570r16, dot w2cu1px168; all four tires had stress cracks along the inner part of the tread. Took off the tires. *ak all four tires were replaced.
Cracks at tread cap( dot number: vn tire size: 15 )
I have a wilderness at tire which was manufactured at the canadian firestone factory. I dont recall the dot number but I had found that it was a canadian tire. I inspected the tires after the recall was announced and found that the right rear tire had a visible crack which went around the entire circumference of the tire. The crack was on the tire at the point that the tread meets the sidewall. The crack was on the side of the tire which had the raised white letters. After removing the tire, I saw no crack on the inside surface. Anyway, I have replaced the tires and still have the old ones. If this tire may be of any use to you in your investigation, you are welcome to have it. *ak( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 )
I have a wilderness at tire which was manufactured at the canadian firestone factory. I dont recall the dot number but I had found that it was a canadian tire. I inspected the tires after the recall was announced and found that the right rear tire had a visible crack which went around the entire circumference of the tire. The crack was on the tire at the point that the tread meets the sidewall. The crack was on the side of the tire which had the raised white letters. After removing the tire, I saw no crack on the inside surface. Anyway, I have replaced the tires and still have the old ones. If this tire may be of any use to you in your investigation, you are welcome to have it. *ak( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 )
While driving two of the firestone wilderness at tire treads separated causing blowouts.
Prior to announced recall this summer,the tires were making noise like 18 wheelers do prior to losing their tread. I took it to my local firestone dealer and they inspected the tires and said they were ok. However, I have had the tires rotated and rebalanaced and they stilll make the noise. I hope this will help in your investigation.( dot number: w2uu tire size: p225/70/r1 )
On september 17,1999 at approximately 45 miles per hour, I swerved to avoid hitting an on coming vehicle. Upon applying the brakes, the front and rear driverside tires blewout causing my vehicle to "rollover" several times. At "no time" did the airbags deploy. Upon arrival of the police, I was transported to a local hospital with "severe" head injuries. My truck was completely totaled. I have in my possesion pictures of the incident, including the tires and "no" airbags.( dot number: )
Tire blew out with hole on sidewall of tire on the inner side of the tire. Firestone dealer claimed I probably hit something which caused tire failure. This vehicle was never driven in off road conditions and I believe it was a case of tire failure.( dot number: w2hl tire size: 235/75r15 )
Tire blew out and caused vehicle to swerve right and to collide with the rear trailer of an 18 wheel tractor-trailer, and then vehicle proceeded off road across shoulder of highway and through the adjacent fence. Vehicle received extensive damage and both occupants were injured and required medical treatment.( dot number: vdhl tire size: p235/75r15 )
Pe00020, p255/70r16 dot vncu1px348, all four tires treads are cracking and rusting around the rim which may have caused the tread to separate. Dealer and firestone said it was dangerous to drive on those tires. *ak both companies refused to replace these tires, but both agree tires are defective.
All four tires had a continous crack in the sidewall running around the tire approximately 1 inch from the outer edge of the tire. The crack in some places was wide enough to stick a car key into. I called firestone customer support and was promptly instructed to go to a dealer who upon inspection changed out all 4 tires. Firestone did charge me $135 total for the replacement tires. My concern is not about the money, but that these tires were not listed on the firestone recall list or the federal safety agency safety advisory (9/1/00). I currently have firestone wilderness at tires on my vehicle and am concerned about these tires. The dot # of these tires is not on the firestone recall or the federal safety agency safety advisory. Please contact me for further information or if you have had other complaints about tires with dot #'s outside the recall and safety advisory tires. I would like to change out my tires but there are no tires available at this time.( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75/15 )
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