After the tire failed for no apparent reason, the vehicle rolled 2.75 times and spun 180, sending myself and my 20 day old baby to the hospital. The accident occurred in a coastal town, not in a warm climate. *ak( dot number: tire size: p225/70r15 )
1998 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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I did not know of the problems that firestone tires were having at the time of this incident. I believe that it is relevant to the current problems and wanted to go on record at this point. No safety defect listed. *ak( dot number: )
Pe00 020; consumer noticed that peeling was around inside and outside of tires. Tires were dry/rotten, and there was a circle ring around them. He took vehicle to firestone, and mechanic inspected tires. Firestone told consumer that tires would not be replaced because of the dot vd number wasn't enclosed on the tires. Tires were firestone atx, size number p235/7515/r15, but the dot number was w2 .this was north carolina.
While driving vehicle will slide after stepping on brakes. Currently, tires are cracking and opening.
While driving about 30 MPH rear left tire blewout. Tow truck driver stated that was caused by a tread separation.
Pe00020; tire tread separation: while driving 73 MPH tread on the passenger's side rear tire came off. This caused explorer to pull to the right and flip over. Driver was alone in the explorer, and sustained injuries to head,/back and knee. Tire was a firestone, atx, not original equipment. Tires were placed on vehicle by firestone dealership. Explorer was totalled. Please list tire size and dot #.
While driving at 55mph the left rear tire blew apart. The vehicle swerved in traffic and I had difficulty controlling it in slowing down to a stop. Initially I thought the vehicle was going to roll over. The outer tire tread separated from the rest of the tire and was mostly in tact. The rest of the tire was severely damaged. After having the tire changed I took the tire to the firestone store in arlington, tx (little road) and they replaced the tire at no charge. There was some damage to the wheel rim. If firestone is going to replace these tires they should not forget to change out the spare which is the same tire on the ford explorer.( dot number: ???? Tire size: p23575r15 )
This is in response to the recall of the firestone tires. I'm very concerned about the fact that my tires were not included in the firestone recall. I bought my exporer new in '98 and as I reported in this form I have had two blow outs within 6 months. Fortunatly neither one caused an accident but both times the tires were unrepairable. I'm also very conscious about vehicle maintainence and follow all the manufactures recommendations. Please let me know if I can provide any more information and please continue to look into the safety of all wilderness at tires.( dot number: hyuu tire size: p225/70r15 )
Had a blow-out one night after class around 9:00 pm. Thank goodness I was not traveling very fast. Then within the next 5-6 weeks, I had 2 flat tires. All this in aprox. 6 weeks is too many. At the time of the blow-out , my explorer was under 20,000 miles. We could not find any reason for the blow-out or could we find any thing in the road or tire. It's been 3-4 months now but I am afraid something terrible still could happen. These tires are not good. Today on cnn they are recalling these tires . Are they recalling my tires too? Hopefully so and asap I have a family with 2 children that I don't want hurt or killed. My work (304)291-9320 ask for charlotte orndoff, after 8-23-00( dot number: w2hi tire size: p235/75r15 )
Tire recall concerns of safety and to change new tires ones by weekend( dot number: )
The passenger rear tire seperated at 70mph. This caused the vehicle to cross over 2 lanes of traffic. No other accident occured. Major damage was done to the side and underneath the vehicle. My 2 infant sons and my wife and brother-in-law were in the vehicle. The accident happened in ca.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r )
I was driving down 495 south bound in the far left lane going 65 MPH when my right rear tire lost it's tread. I managed to get the vehicle safely off the road however the tire completely fell apart and I was ridding on the rim. When I reported the problem to firestone on july 10th they denied it was a tire problem and made me pay to replace the same tire and pay to have it mounted. As of today 08/09/2000 they still deny my tire had any manufacture defect.( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
The front left tire exploded while traveling at about 65 - 70 MPH. Just prior to the blow-out I had noticed a slight pull to the left. When the tire blew I gradually depressed the brakes to slow the vehicle. The brakes were completely ineffective in slowing the vehicle. Not 60% ineffective, totally ineffective. It was not after I switched off the ignition, about 3 seconds after the blow-out, that the brakes resumed normal effectivness. I reported this to the dealer. They did a check of the brakes and said everything checked out ok. I was concerned that the anti-lock breaking system had somehow locked out all brakes when the left front blew out.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
I recently heard about firestone's recall notice. My daughter and niece were driving my 1998 explorer on highway 85 in gaston county, north carolina, last october. The speed limit is 65 miles per hour. The back tire blew out/came off the rim and caused an accident. The explorer flipped over twice and slid on its side across 3 lanes of traffic. Fortunately, no other cars were involved. As a result of the accident, my daughter and niece were taken to the hospital for injuries (whiplash, cuts, abrasions, and bruises). They had follow up visits to the doctor for pain and stiffness and were put on medication. The explorer was totaled. Therefore, I lost the several thousand dollars that had already been paid on the vehicle, plus medical bills, had to purchase another vehicle, and my insurance rates were raised. Needless to say, I did not purchase another explorer. Also, one of my brothers also had an accident in his explorer. The tire came off when he was going around a curve, and the explorer flipped over and was totaled. My brother was injured, but fortunately not killed. Some information about my vehicle I no longer have because the vehicle was taken by nationwide insurance.( dot number: )
Tire tread seperated from sidewall right rear tire
Tire failure at normal driving speed of 35mphs.no injuries.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
We had a blowout on june 10,2000, but the tire was new (11/22/99). It tore the back panel of the truck. We were driving on the freeway at about 65-70 miles an hour. I'm at 67000 miles and have had to buy four new tires in less than 2 years. All with the same wear, uneven & choppy.( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 )
I am concerned about my safety( dot number: )
I was driving our explorer ltd. Near palm springs, ca at about 60 MPH when I heard and felt a huge bang sound. I was able to get car under control and bring it to a stop in a median. We looked outside and saw that all the tread on the left rear tire had blown off. The force of the tire tread breaking off broke off the tire fender on that tire, bent the metal body of the car at the wheel well and somehow flew up and damaged my bumper. No one was injured. The rest of the tire stayed inflated long enough for us to exit the roadway and get to a safe place.( dot number: vdhl1py018 tire size: 13575r15 )
Tire disintegrated( dot number: )
This is a confirmation of troubles with the mentioned firestone tires. We had three incidents of the tires blowing out, when traveling at speeds between 30 and 50 miles per hour. There were absolutely no penetrations of the tire rubber, as the tires had failed. Three different tires had to be fixed, two patched from small partial tears on the outer layer, and one absolutely destroyed from failure. These tires had to be replaced by michelen tires at 21, 500. Before replacing the tires, we did not drive far distances after the repeated failures, and even took the car to a dealer to inspect the vehicle (also in newman, ga), who did not find any traces of punctures in the tires. We spend good money to get these awful tires (and unsafe) "fixed" and $424 in the new tires. Firestone was written and never responded, as I have now told all friends about their products, lack of response, and frankly what I believe to be an unsafe product of which I was unable to receive replacement tires because they wouldn't fit under they standard "warranty" of which has so many stipulations that it does nothing for the consumer. I hope this helps in the investigation and would frankly like to see if a response could come from firestone's end as I am sorely disappointed. Many thanks.( dot number: tire size: 285/75/15 )
We experienced an unexplained blow out of our right rear tire driving down berthoud pass in the mountains of colorado. Firestone replaced the tire at no charge. They found no explaination for the blowout. The weather was cold, colorado in march, at a high elevation. Heat was not a factor. The tires had less than 5000 miles on them. We are very fortunate we did not lose control and plummet off of the mountain. This problem is not just occurring in warm southern states.( dot number: )
While driving at 70mph, the right rear tire tread disintegrated and flew off into the desert taking along a piece of our bumper and side panel trim. We were returning from our vacation and the car was loaded down with luggage, a cooler, etc. We felt that this extra weight helped shift the center of gravity, keeping us from loosing complete control.( dot number: tire size: e235/75r15 )
Pe 00020: while driving 35-40mph to get off ramp, and while exiting ramp right rear tire blewout. Stopped vehicle & checked tire to change with spare. Noticed tread was still intact, but slightly separated. Do not have tire. Contacted manufacturer. Were original tires. Firestone wilderness atx with 19,000 miles, and size of tire p255/70r16.
Pe00020: was traveling 75mph when vehicle started shaking badly. Stopped & pulled over. Checked the tires. Noticed the surface was wavy & bumpy. Tread was separating in the center, but still remained attached. Right front tire blewout at 20,000 miles, and left front went out at 25,000 miles. Firestone wilderness, and size 0235/75r15.
Pe00020: was driving 60mph when it felt like vehicle had a flat. Right rear tire was deflated, but tread was still attached. However, casing had separated. Tire was changed with spare. Do not have tire. Were original tires with vehicle. Firestone wilderness p225/70r15 with 25,000 miles. *ak
Pe00020, 1998 explorer, rear driver's tire tread separated which almost caused a crash. Other three tires were forming cracks along the tire tread and sidewall. Tire size p235/75r15 and dot # vdhl1py457.
While consumer was making a left hand turn, the rear of the vehicle slid out and vehicle began spinning, officer inspected tread separation of the firestone wilderness at tire p235/75r15 dot w2hl1p2158.
Firestone wilderness tires (p225/70r15) were showing steel belts at 22,000 miles.
Firestone wilderness/atx tires on the front of this vehicle began to wear through, both of them. Consumer noticed this problem, and had the tires changed before a problem could occur.
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