The consumer has firestone wilderness at tires (p235/75r15), these tires are not included in the recall, however on 2 occasions the tires experienced blowouts where the tread peeled from the tires, the consumer purchased new tires and is requesting reimbursement.
1998 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Firestone wilderness at tires (p235 75 r15) are experiencing cracking on the sidewall below the tread surface.
Consumer had firestone wilderness at tires (dot#w2hl) on vehicle, the tires made a thumping noise and the consumer experienced a rough ride, the tires were looked at by a dealer that stated the tires needed to be balanced and rotated, however after repair the problem still existed, consumer replaced the tires on her own and is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tires and for the unnecessary repairs made due to the faulty tires.
After a blow-out, owner replaced all four tires, owner seeking reimbursement under recall (00t-005).
Firestone wilderness at tires experienced uneven and excessive wear at such a low mileage on the outside of the tread and there is an unbalanced pulling at higher speeds (over 35 MPH).
Firestone wilderness at tires (p235 75 r15) failed.
Firestone wilderness at tire (p235 75 r15) experienced a blowout.
All four tires have cracks around the tread as if to separate from the tire, consumer replaced all four tires (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 dotvnhl1py307). Nlm
May of 2000, I was entering the interstate and noticed that my vehicle was geting harder to steer. I merged from the fast line to the slow lane in order to pull off to the emergency lane. When I got out to check my front passenger tire had gone flat. No warning and it was fine not 5 minutes before that. I called a tow truck to fix it and he told me that it came completely off the rim. I went to the dealer to obtain 2 new front tires and paid over $200.00 for them. The VIN started with vn and the 2 new ones start with w2. I then heard about the recall and just figured that god must have been with me on that day to make my tire go flat before I could pick up any real speed. I know that you are not having firestone recall any other wilderness at tire, however I think you should reconsider. I have taken these tires off my vehicle as I am not comfortable with them. I replaced them with goodyear. I think there is a bigger problem with the wilderness at tires than is being said. *ak (dot number: vn tiresize: 23575r15)
Consumer wants a refund for firestone tires that he replaced before recall was announced, firestone is not willing to do so. *ak the tires were firestone wilderness 15 inch tires.
Consumer replaced fitestone atx tire prior to recall notice and request reimbursement but was told he had no recourse without the old tires. Nlm
Heard news on tv & checked tires. Noticed cracks 1/2 inch from tread on casing. Took vehicle to firestone retailer & ford to have tires replaced. Tires on recall & could not get replaced due to a 4 month wait.
Notice report on tv & checked out tires. Noticed cracks on sidewalls between tread & the casings. Cracks wereon all four tires & went all the way around. Have not been in contact with tire retailer. Firestone wilderness at p235/75r15.
Tire separated in july 2000. Fortunately, tire did not blow. I replaced all 4 tires at a cost of $473.56. I purchased four firestone wilderness at tires for my ford explorer on july 5, 2000, to replace the firestone widerness at tires that came with the vehicle. I wrote a letter to firestone on august 11, 2000, no acknowledgement or reply. I submitted a claim form to firestone on august 24, 2000, all I get is a run around. I wrote to ford motor company on september 15, 2000, a ford customer service rep called me to acknowledge receipt of the letter, and gave me the 800 number for firestone, and said it is not ford's problem. On september 23, 2000, I went to a firestone dealer in wycoff, nj, they put my name on a list and said they would call me when replacement tires come in. All I get is a run around, neither firestone, nor ford will take any responsibility for this fiasco. All I want now is one thousand dollars, to reimburse me for the tires I bought in july, and allow me to purchase goodyear tires for the explorer that now sits in my driveway. Thank you, john p. Weindler.*ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
The original firestone atx (p235/75r50) tires on the vehicle were replaced due to tread separation prior to recall (00t-005) notification, consumer requesting reimbursement.
Consumer states that firestone dealer attempted to replace tires that were recalled with tires that were not recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, no other specific information on tires given.
Consumer replaced all four firestone tires on the vehicle due to tread separation, at the time of replacement the tires were not included in the recall and the dealership replaced them, however consumer is requesting reimbursement and feels they may be included in the subsequent recall (00t-005).
The right front and both rear firestone wilderness at tires(p235 75 r15) are experiencing tread separation, consumer is requesting that firestone pay for the replacement tires.
Firestone wilderness at tires (p235 75 r15) are included in recall 00t005, consumer has not yet received replacement tires.
Firestone wilderness at tires experienced cracking, excessive noise came from the two front tires, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tires.
Firestone wilderness at tires roar when consumer brakes or when the vehicle comes to a stop, consumer also experiences quick steering because of the short wheel base.
Vehicle parked. Noticed cracks about 1" from tread on casing. Been to tire retailer & ford & was informed tires not recalled. Brought different tires for vehicle. Firestone wilderness at, original equipment, p235/75r15 with 32,000 miles made at w2 plant.
Don't have all the details/numbers on tires as car totaled and impounded out of state. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak (tiresize: 16 inch)( dot number: tire size: 16 inch )
Consumer firestone tires started showing signs of wear and the consumers replaced all five tires, a few days later the recall started. Nlm
One of consumers firestone tires was recalled and replaced, consumer feels the remaining tires were a potential risk and had them replaced, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
The firestone wilderness at tires on the vehicle are all experiencing failure, tires are not included in recall oot-005.
The bridgestone firestone p 235/75r15 tire experienced failure which resulted in crash and injury (no details provided by consumer).
Pe00023; tire tread separation: owner replaced all 4 tires because of signs of tread separation. There is a crack all around the tread of the tire. Tire size p23575r15, dot # vnhl1py058. *ak the customer gat new tires to avoid tire blow out.
Consumer had recalled tires replaced and requested reimbursement, consumer believes it is taking and excessive amount of time (5 weeks) for it to arrive. Nlm
Consumer received recall 00t005, the tires were replaced and the consumer was charged for labor, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for this charge.
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