Had to replace all tires for fear of other tires blowing up after fierstone manager commented that tire s blow up after 57,000 miles. (per firstone store manager at mira mesa- california store). Me manager. *ak (dot number: w 2 u u tiresize: p225/70r15)
1998 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer regarding tire replacement due to recall. Several dealers were unable to replace the tires, because the tires were not in stock, (firestone wilderness at tires(.
The consumer replaced the defective firestone tires p235/75r15 which was on recall (00t-005),but the dealer denied reimbursment.
Front driverside tire blewout while on vacation in oregon. Tred was totally removed. Thank the good lord that my daughter (7yrs) and myself were able to come to a complete stop without rolling the vehicle. Front under bumper guard was ripped off and side. *ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15)
Consumer replaced his firestone tires, with goodyear wrangler radials (m+s) consumer received a recall notice, however the only approved goodyear tires for the explorer were the wrangler rt/s, ht,gs-a, or at/s consumer states he is quite concerned. Consumer states when he first received the tires his initial reaction was that they appeared smaller in the fenders then the firestone wilderness tires that were replaced, but he dismissed that thought since they were marked p235 75r15 and were purchased from a ford dealership.
Pe00 020; when consumer is traveling vehicle shakes due to firestone tires.
While driving at approximately 60 MPH in 1998, ford, explorer right rear firestone wilderness at tire, size: p235/75r15, dot: w2h experienced complete tread separation. There were approximately 30,000 miles on the tires, and they were original equipment on vehicle. *ak firestone informed consumer the problem was with ford and not them, consumer has been on the waiting list for over 2 months.
Firestone wilderness at tires, dot numbers 1fmzu32p8 and wua08268, began to experience tread separation, consumer had tires replaced and then became aware of recall 00t-005, firestone and ford told consumer that unless the tires were saved, no refund would be given, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Firestone is denying consumer reimbursement for the recalled firestone wilderness at tires, 235/75r15, firestone states that the purchase of the tires was from a competitive dealer prior to august 9th and was not on a pro-rata customer satisfaction basis, the original receipt was not attached, and that the voluntary recall tire surrender verification form was incomplete, consumer feels he should be entitled to the reimbursement.
2nd tire recall, but weeks have gone by and they never have replacements available. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Firestone tires were replaced due to recall 00t005, however consumer states replacement tires (not firestone's) experience the same vibration and when making a turn it feels like vehicle is going to rollover, problem is possibly suspension related.
Consumer states during recall 00t-005, vehicle had 2 firestone wilderness at tires that had experienced tread separation.
The vehicle suddenly became impossible to steer by pulling to the right and to the left due to a blown out tire. The wilderness ht tires appear to have the same defect as others and should be recalled too.
Prior to recall 00t-005, consumer replaced firestone wilderness at tires on 3 separate occasions due to separation, after hearing about recall, consumer attempted to get reimbursement, however firestone denied claim by stating the tires were purchased prior to august 9 2000, tire size p235/75r15, dot for one set was 8xhl1py, consumer has replaced firestone tires with another brand and has not experienced any other tire separations.
The tire blew out and fiirestone would make no replacement under the road hazard guarantee.*ak( dot number: )
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 75mph on highway and heard a noise. He was able to pull over to shoulders. He noticed that left rear tire tread had separated. Firestoine, wilderness, atp23575r15, 105 m/s #dot w28l. Firestone will be notified.
During august, 2000, I contaced the federal safety agency relative to the tire failure on my explore; however, the agent I talked with on the telephone did not take any information or suggest any action to be taken. I was informed at that time that a recall was immient. Therefore, I mailed the necessary documents to firestone and ford motor company on or about august 23, 2000. Since that time I have had very little correspondence with either company. The only thing firestone has said is that my accident occured in october 1999, which was prior to the january 1, 2000 recall date. Please advise as to how tires determined to be defective as of january 2000 were not in fact defective and subject to the same recall as those on my explorer. The tire on the left rear blew out on I-59 between birmingham and tuscaloosa on or about october 14, 1999. The next day I replaced all tires with a new set. I look forward to hearing from you soon regarding this matter.. No safety defec tlisted. *ak( dot number: )
Massive tread separation - non-recalled tire. I have the tire. Firestone showed no interest in the failure. *ak (dot number: vnhl tiresize: p23575r15)
Tires were original equipment on a 1998, ford, explorer, tire size p23575r15, dot number not available, tires had 35 thousand miles on them. All four tires would not stay inflated, tires continuously went flat.*ak consumer states continously had slow leaks fron stones from dirt road thathe lives on.
Left rear tire had a flat. Took vehicle to private shop who happened to notice spare was larger than other tires. Consumer took vehicle to ford dealer , and dealer noticed that other tires on vehicle were incorrect tires, and that spare tire was the correct one. *ak
Have vibration, irregular wear, noise. Have had three different companies look at car & they all determined it was the tires. I only have 19,000 miles on vehicle and should not need to replace tires. Went to family tire, firestone, & world ford. All have thrown up there hands and dont want to help out the consumer. Call the 800 # for firestone all they say if they are not recalled. Article dtd 4-12-01 states they are recalling more firestone tires with the same problems I'am having. The model that is now being recalled are p265/70r16. I feel that it is unsafe for me and my two small kids to be behind the wheel because of this. What will it take another death and familt loss for someone to wake up and pay more attention. If need be will replace tires and contact an attorney. I don't seem to be getting anywhere this is my last resort.*ak (tiresize: p255/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
Consumer is not satisfied with the recall (00t-005) reimbursement of only $500.00 when he spent $763.00
Pe 00 020/tread separation: while parked noticed a chunk of tread missing from left rear tire on a 1998, ford, explorer; original equipment, tire size p235/75r15, dot# w2hl; firestone notified, and informed consumer that it was not recalled. Tire was available for analysis. *ak
The consumer was notified of recall 00t-005 but was unable to have the tires replaced at a firestone dealer due to lack of parts, the consumer took the vehicle to a competitors dealer and obtained replacement tires, at that time the consumer was not aware of the per tire reimbursement amount, the consumer has requested full reimbursement of the tires purchased which exceeds firestones limit, the consumer is awaiting response. (four firestone wilderness at/vdhl1ply368. Nlm
Departed topsham, me traveling south on I-95. About 1/2 hour outside of manhatten,ny the right rear tire blew out casing the ford explore to swerve to the right and hitting the guardrail.*ak (dot number: w2hlipy317 tiresize: 235/75/r15)
I sent a letter requesting a full refund. Sent my original receipt with copies and received a letter back saying my original receipt was not received. I have received several recall notices on these tires. I would like a refund back in the amount of $335.94, I have copies showing that I purchased 4 new tires. I had numerous problems with the tire prior to this recall. No safety defect listed. *ak (dot number: vd tiresize: p235/7515)
Right rear tire shows signs of crack where the tread meets the sidewall completely around tire. This tire is not covered under the recall, and the only thing they said that they can do is to replace the one tire at cost to my local firestone dealer. Any ideas on what to do I know the last thing they want is a another recall. *ak (tiresize: 235/75/15)( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 )
Left rear firestone wilderness/at p23575r15 tire on this explorer had a belt separation at 60 MPH. Ford, and firestone have been contacted.*ak consumer states that prior to the tire failure there was a vibration, he also states that lowering the tire pressure from 35lbs to 30lbs may have caused excessive heat and the belt separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement, dot #w2hl1ply178.
The consumer surrendered his firestone tires which had the same description, size and serial number as the recalled tires, the manufacturer replied that the consumers tires were not included in the recall and that he was not entitled to reimbursement (firestone wilderness at 235-75-15 vdhl228). Nlm
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: p235/75515)
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