Consumer had all 4 firestone wilderness at tires(p23575r15) checked. Technician noticed tread separation. Dealer would not replace since tire was not part of recall. *ak dot #w2hl.
1999 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Vehicle rides unstable at speeds of 55mph or greater, particularly on the freeway. Vehicle aggresively tracks and sways. Vehicle also overeacts when sudden move to the right or left is necessittated to avoid obstruction in the road or a collision with another vehicle. Alignment has been inspected 3 times and ruled out as the cause of the problem. New eddie bauer model (with wilderness at 16" tires,) and xlt model (with wilderness at 15" tires) explorers were also test driven with the dealer (homer heller ford) and found to have the same problem as the subject limited model. All have wilderness at tires stock from the factory. Recommend firestone recall all wilderness at tires made at all factories and 16" tires as well as 15".( dot number: vncu-1px tire size: (255/70r16 )
The firestone wilderness at tires experienced cracks, owner was refused recall replacement and replaced with other tires.
When replacing these original tires due to much rougher than normal ride sears technician diagnosed the problem due to tire unraveling from the inside. Note: on the outside these tires appeared to the naked eye to look perfectly normal and intact from the outside.( dot number: tire size: p25570r16 )
Have had two tire dealers examine----all tires are showing signs of tread separation. Scared to drive it so have parked it and borrowed parents car since I drive three to four hours a day seeing patients in arkansas----have had several days of temperature over 100 degrees.( dot number: w2cu tire size: p255/7or16 )
Tread seperation found prior to blow out( dot number: vdhl1py488 tire size: 235r15 )
When this tire went flat recently the mechanic said "I've never seen a tire failure like this. It's like it cut itself open from the inside". Is it possible there are other tires in the current recall which may be unsafe ?( dot number: vnhl tire size: 15 inch )
The tire failed when driving on the freeway. No previous damage on the tire.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
While driving the left rear tire sidewall blewout. Nlm
My daughter was driving the explorer back to college when the right rear tire disintegrated causing the vehicle to roll twice. She was cut several places and bruised her left shoulder. The vehicle was totaled. The investigating officer put the cause of the accident to be the failure of the right rear firestone tire.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
All four tires showing signs of tread starting to separate from sidewall.( dot number: vncu 1 px tire size: p255/70r16 )
Pe00020 ; airbag module light came on the dashboard intermittently. Throttle was stuck, and vehicle suddenly accelerated/t hood latch bolts were defective, and and the firestone #atx p23575 r15 dot vdul tire tread separated. Has contacted firestone, and they put on a waiting list.
Consumer has a 99 ford explorer. Tire blew out while going 55mph. Tread separated from the rim. Dealer said that the cause must have been a nail. Tire size & dot number the consumer will complete when received. *ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15
Right rear tire disintegrated while driving approximately 5:30 pm 08/18/2000 on south florida's alligator alley, no injuries or car damage. Changed tire with spare and going to dealer to replace all tires now. Weather conditiions were overcast, speed was approximately 70 MPH. Tires filled to 30 psi recommendation by firestone/ford( dot number: )
Driving at night. Slowed down to exit interstate, approx. 55 MPH, when right rear tire blew out. Was able to get control of vehicle to prevent accident. When we looked at tire, tire tread was seperated from the side wall, as described in media accounts. Took tire to dealer to have it replaced. Was replaced with same brand of tire. Since news of problems with tires became public, we have replaced all the tires on the vehicle with a different brand of tire.l( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Consumer received recall 00v072000. Contacted dealer who refused to correct problem .*ak dot# vdhl. Consumer is having difficulty obtaining recall repair for the firestone tires.
We experienced a blowout on the highway at normal speeds in our explorer. Both firestone and ford have refused to discuss with us only saying that the 16 inch tires are safe. Ford referred me to firestone; firestone referred me to ford. This blowout clearly shows that the tire was of substandard quality. We do routine maintenance on our vehicles and keep them serviced at all times, including the tires. This was not due to low tire pressure or neglect on our part.( dot number: w2cu1px tire size: p255/70r16 )
Clear day/newly paved road/no debris/blowout/gash in tire where tread met sidewall( dot number: vdhl tire size: p235/75r15 )
This report is for a previously owned explorer, not the one identified by VIN and purchase date here. This car was purchased in 1995 and had 2 tires delaminate on two seperate occasions. On both occasions I was travelling on I-15 at about 70 to 75 MPH, both were on hot days. One was a right rear tire, the other was a left front tire. I have had previous troubles with firestone tires shreading on a 1989 bronco ii. The bronco ii incident was taken to the firestone dealer. The exployer incident was reported to the ford dealer. I have repeatedly requested of the ford dealer that I get tires other than firestone, not only because of the problems I have had, but because they have refused to stand behind there warranties. I have been told that would cost me several hundred dollars more. When I reported the delaminations to the ford dealer, I was told that these tires were designed for maximum mileage with minimum wear. This, I was told, required use of harder rubber, which was more difficult to bond to the rest of the tire. They said that the reason the tire delaminated is that is was a superior wearing tire and that I should be pleased that I got 50000 miles our of them. I, of course, strongly disagreed, and feel that a tire that delaminates with no outward signs of wear is extra dangerous. I now have another exployer, the one identified in this report, that has firestone wilderness at tires. I also have an individual that works with me that has an explorer that has had 2 tires delaminate. Now that I find how wide spread this problem is and how long they've known about it, I don't understand why immediate action is not taken to replace these tires. I have already had two terifying experiences and I do not want to be in jeopardy any longer. The ford dealer to which I have referred is the same as listing in this form as the present dealer.( dot number: tire size: unknown )
While driving west on atlantic blvd in front of the post office the left front tire blew out causing the vehicle to spin 2 times (360's) and strike the median breaking the wheel and flattening the left rear tire also. The vehicle came to rest between two median islands. The approx. Address is : 8801 atlantic blvd coral springs, fl( dot number: vdhl tire size: p235-75r15 )
Tires possibly fell apart/tread peeled - resulting in a crash - vehicle was totaled( dot number: )
Tires show full length cracks/separation at tread bottom both rear tires, tires inspected prior to replacement by qualified technician, tire center inc, colorado springs, co. *ak( dot number: tire size: p25570r16 )
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: p255/7or16 )
Consumer replaced firestone wilderness tires (oot-005 recall) with michelin tires, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Tires started to split on the sidewall, splits are very hard to see and the tires must be cold in order to see the small crack
On interstate 76 in northeastern colorado, march 2000, air temperature 50 degrees, vehicle speed 75 MPH, tire pressure 30 psi, vehicle load 2 adults and luggage, miles on vehicle and tires approx. 3500, first indication of trouble was increasing noise sounded like a helicopter was overhead and getting closer, then noticed control of vehicle was affected and realized a tire was going, decreased speed as rapidly as possible and was able to maintain control and get vehicle stopped, right rear tire was totally destroyed however tread seemed to be intact however was wrapped around rim and disc brake assembly, rim was on ground but did not damage rim or brake. Firestone would not cover replacement expense because dealer called it a "run-flat" and said he was unable to determine what caused the failure. With recent publicity and pictures in news media, I am very sure we had a tread separation, not a blow out or road damage. I feel very strongly that the 16 inch tires should also be included in the current recall.( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
Evidence of tread separation verified by firestone dealer on right front tire. Cannot drive vehicle and unable to get firestone to replace tire( dot number: vd tire size: p235/75r15 )
I know this size is not subject to the current recall. But I wanted to let you know that I had a similar blow out with the larger tire. I still have the tire.*ak( dot number: tire size: 16 inch )
I have already removed these tires from my vehicle, due tothe safety of my family, these tires should be recalled immediately. Waiting to gather more information could endanger more people out on our roadways. *ak( dot number: tire size: p255 70r16 )
We had come to a complete stop in traffic when we heard what sounded like a "gunshot". The right rear tire quickly went flat and I assumed from the sound that we had experienced a "blowout". The tire was able to be repaired (patched). I realize that the recently announced recall of firestone tires is currently limited to 15" tires, however, this is the 3rd flat tire we have had in less than a year (2 were punctures which I realize doesn't enter in to the problem). I will never feel comfortable with these tires or safe. We were just lucky that we weren't traveling at a high speed when this tire "blew". We have a small son and this vehicle is our primary transportation. I believe the tire recall should be expanded to include the 16" wilderness at tires as well.*ak( dot number: w2cu1px408 tire size: p255/70r16 )
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