The left rear tire exploded. Goodyear, wrangler rt-5 p235/75.r16 tires are regularly serviced. There was no vibration prior to explosion. No bulging in the tires. Tires just checked 3 weeks ago. 40 MPH on highway, clear weather. No problems with the tires before.
1998 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Vehicle experienced unexpected acceleration. When approaching a stop vehicle accelerated intermittently, and while driving consumer's vehicle smashed into two other vehicles. Consumer was aware that this problem was ongoing, and would like to know why the manufacturer had not recalled vehicle. Took vehicle to the dealer, and after the vehicle was evaluated by the service technicians, consumer was told that the problem could not be duplicated.*ak the consumer had a tire failure.
While driving a loud noise was heard coming from the rear. Consumer pulled over, and noticed that the passenger's front and rear tire tread separated, and the tread came off. Firestone wilderness a/t, p225/75r15, dotw1345600.
Tire failure on left rear tire. *mr this occurred while traveling at highway speeds. The tire was completely shredded.*sc the consumer replaced the firestone tires with goodyear tires because of the recall he heard about in july 2001. The tires that experienced the failure were goodyear tires and the consumer has since replaced all the tires with michelins.
While driving 65 MPH, a loud knocking noise was heard from the rear. The driver was able to pull over. The driver noticed that the driver's front tire separated from the wheel. The driver wa able to change the tire. Firestone lt p18575r14 #dot vnj7791. The driver contacted the firestone to make a appointment for replacement of the tires. Please fill in additional information.
Stock jack with ford explorer will not allow the tire to be changed. Also found dealer did not replace recall firestone wilderness at recalled tire as per invoice. Tire exploded and ruined. Near miss 16 wheeler.
While driving the sidewall blew out of my bridgestone tire.
A cooper tire's [discoverer h/t-size p235/75 i5 m+s-dot uthl g5u4700 m5r] tread came off while driving hwy 95 in nevada. It did approx. $2500.00 damage to my 98 ford explorer's left rear quarter panel.. Cooper originally said they were going to pay for damages.they blame underinflation and that is a big lie. I checked the pressure that very same day!
Left rear tire tread separated. Firestone wilderness at tires.
The right rear tire experienced a blowout, which caused the vehicle to roll over. (tire by michelin) there was a cut found in the inside of the sidewall. *jb the vehicle pulled to the left, veered harshly to the right, and the right rear tire had shredded, which was a firestone tire. (the front tires were moved to the rear and replaced the front tires with the spare a new tire. In october 2000, all of the tires were replaced with michelin tires)
Was driving approximately 75mph when the tread separated from the tire. This caused the vehicle to be steered towards a hill and bounced off it. The vehicle then rolled over and landed onto the lane, on its roof. Firestone wilderness at; size p255 70r16. Ts
Driver was driving 55mph with one passenger in the 1998 ford explorer when the right rear tire had blowout; conditions causes a roll over crash. Driver and the passenger sustained injuries from the crash. A after market equipment, install at 57,276 miles tire michelin, model txa115 size 235/75r15, dot unavailable. Feel free to provide any further information. Mr
Driver was driving 35 MPH with three passengers in a 1998 explorer when the right rear tire had a blowout. After market equipment. Install at 29,17 miles, tire size 235/75r/15. Dot # unavailable. Dealer and manufacturers were notified. Feel free to provide any further information. Mr
Tire blew out on the highway. Driver loss control of the car, veered to the right, missed a couple of cars on the right lanes and hit the side of the hill on the left of the road. Car spun and rolled over several times. All passengers (5) were injured. Tire was in good condition and driver did not drive over anything (I.e. Potholes, debris, etc). *ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768040
Tire blew up on a highway. Driver lost control of the car, veered to the right, missed a couple of cars on the right lanes and hit the side of the hill on the left of the road. Car spun and rolled over several times. All passengers (5) were injured. Tire was in good condition and driver did not drive over anything (I.e. Potholes, debris, etc). Mr
While driving, firestone wilderness ht, p225/70r15 belt inside is broke, and tread looks like it will separate from the tire. Dealer has been notified. *akthe vehicle is a 1998 ford truck explorer.
The ford explorer had the correct tires on it- the driver turned the wheel sharply, the back tired lifted and the explorer started to roll, it rolled 7 times resulting in 1 death, 1 critically injured and 3 others with injuries. The ford explorer was said to roll from the tires, this explorer had the correct tires on it and it still rolled too easily.
When making turns, especially right turns, vehicle slides and almost turns over.*ak. Consumer states vehicle is experiencing acceleration problems,and there was a humming noise coming from the engine, signals are not working, dealer replaced a defective connector and multi-function switch, firestone tires have experienced tread separation, which were replaced in july 2001, the rear seats move/bounce when driving, the rear seat belts were inoperative, the dealer replaced the buckles, there was smoke coming from the steering column, dealer replaced the multi-function switch, the windshield was chipped, the alarm would not chut off at times, dealer replaced a bad loose wire.
The consumer replaced the original firestone tires due to safety recall and is now requesting requesting reimbursement from the manufacturer, however consumer was denied by manufacturer stating that the deadline for reimbursement had passed. (firestone tires)
Consumer is requesting reimbursement for 4 firestone 15inch tires which had to be replaced according to firestone recall received. Consumer mailed reply card but has yet to hear from firestone regarding reimbursement.
While driving 35-40 MPH it started to snow rear of vehicle twisted a bit, then started to spin sideways. Vehicle rolled over, and landed on passenger's side. Driver's rear tire was flat. Damage to vehicle was $ 5000.00. No injuries.
While driving on flat terrain, consumer noticed goodyear wrangler rt/s p235/75r15 tire began losing air, consumer attempted to put air back in tire, but noticed large bubbles projecting on the side wall, and that the inside of the tire was shredded, tire dealer refused to replace tire, consumer stated that the tires had only 600 miles, goodyear stated that the tire went bad due to low air pressure.
Upon inspection of tires, consumer found that two of the tires(firestone p225/70r155sl bsw a/s) had tread separation with the steel belts protruding from the edges, consumer had all tires replaced with michelin brand before the firestone recall began, consumer is seeking reimbursement for defective tires.
Prior to recall, consumer replaced the firestone wilderness at tires, due to tread separation, however months later consumer finds out that there is a recall and refunds were being issued, and the only way that consumer would be eligible for a refund would have been to save the tires, consumer no longer has the tires as required by stated law to dispose of them properly, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Tires had been wearing out from inside out.had taken vehicle to dealer for the situation, but dealer said that problem was with tires that had need to be replaced. Please provide more information.
Driver lost control of car due to tire tracti0n during incumbient weather. Driver stated that tires were brand new bf uniroyal tire paw tires dotp235/75r15sl size 15x7 purchased new due to firestone recall.consumer wants tires replaced with a better brand at no cost.
Consumer had experienced some problems with suspension. Had to replace shocks and tires. Currently, dealer indicated that wheels needed to be replaced also to correct the problem. Please provide more information.
Replaced for recall 8/9/00, but not a auth.tire for explorer-rough/bouncy ride & harder to handle on road, side steps on rough road, don't feel safe. Bridgestone ignores, don't know what to do. *ak (tiresize: lt23575r15)
Tread separation ocurred @ 55mph while driving in rain approx 5pm. Tires have always been maintained at 35psi (checked 4 days prior to incident).
4 sets of tires within 50,000 miles. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)
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