Without warning the sidewall blew out of the right rear tire (firestone wilderness at size p235/75r155l). Nlm
1999 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Original equipment on a 99 explorer p235/75r15 size dot: w2hl1py069 blow out. Still have bad tire. Left rear tire strips peeled off
Had parked vehicle & noticed tires went flat. Sidewalls had split. Took tires to firestone & was informed tires were not guaranteed due to lack of tread separation. Did not have tire size or mileage for tires. Please provide information.
Tire came apart when SUV went on to black top in 105deg. Temps. From a gravel road. No sign of problem on tire until we drove onto asphalt. At that time we came from a full stop and by the time we accelerated to 30mpg the tire had failed and the tread separated from the core. *ak( dot number: tire size: 255/70r16 )
The tire completely blew out the outward-facing sidewall while driving down a highway at 55 miles per hour. My ford dealer told me that the firestone rep. Attributed the failure to road hazards.( dot number: vdhl1py468 tire size: p235/75r15 )
Side blew out of tire. Firestone dealer said it looked like the result of a prior hard impact with a curb. No such impact occurred. I'm reporting now in light of the firestone recall of other tires and the fact 2 firestone dealers said most instances of known tire failures on explorers were to the right rear tire.( dot number: tire size: 255/70 r16 )
I had noticed vibration at highyway speeds above 55 MPH, kept my speed below 70 MPH, and scheduled an appointment with the firestone dealer on s. Holly in littleton. I bought the ford's extended care plan, and ford rotates the tires every 6,000 miles does not check the tires' balance. Firestone dealer found (1) tire could not be balanced within manufactures' specifications and observed visible 8th-inch wooble on black interior sidewall on the machine. Dealer replaced tire with identical brand with a $13 charge for recycling-disposal. On 8/10/00, I went back to have the spare tire replace the right-rear used tire on the axle opposite the new tire ($29). I appreciated the prompt action, but of course was told, "your tires weren't covered by the recall". Maybe they should be, what do you think?( dot number: vncu 1px tire size: p255/70r16 )
I have contacted bridgestone/firestone and they just give you lip service and then I contacted sunrise ford and they just take your name and phone# and tell ya they will call ya when they get tires in. But they don't know what kind and when they will get them , so you drive on these inferiorer tires and still take the risk of getting kill . You people need to shake rattle these co. Alot faster then they are moving,there are other tirer companys,to get tires from. Please e-mail me.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
I have had a blow out on one of the recalled tires. Obviously there is a danger of another one going, but I can't get anybody to talk to me(firestone and ford). They say I have to wait my turn. I stil have the shredded tire. I would think this would merit some kind of priority.luckily nobody was hurt, but who knows next time?( dot number: 027477 tire size: p235/75r15 )
Vehicle rides unstable at speeds of 55mph or greater, particularly on the freeway. Vehicle aggersively tracks and sways. Vehicle also overeacts when sudden move to the right or left is necessitated to avoid obstruction in the road or collision with another vehicle. Alignment has been inspected 3 times and ruled out as the cause of the problem. New eddie bauer and xlt model explorers were also test driven with the dealer (homer heller ford) and found to have the same problem as subject limited. All have firestone widlerness at tires stock from factory. Problem, therefore is not specific to model of explorer, 4wd versus 2wd, or size of wheel (15" versus 16").( dot number: vncu-1px tire size: p255/70r16 )
I own a 1999 ford explorer, which was purchased in april of 1999. In early may of 1999, the front driver's side tire blew out from the side wall (two 8-10 inch rips, not a puncture) while driving 65 MPH south on I-5 near san onofre power station in ca( dot number: ? Tire size: p235/75r15 )
Vehicle began to swerved then consumer heard a loud pop after she pulled over she saw that the rear right firestone wilderness tire (p25570r16sl) blewout while driving. Nlm
Pe00020; tire tread separation: all four tires are showing excessive wear. Tread is almost gone on all four tires. Tires are firestone, wildersness, size p23575r15, dot # w2, original tire equipment. Firestone and ford has been contacted about the tires.
Firestone wilderness at, size p255/70r16, original equipment on a 99 explorer sport. Left rear tire tread separated while driving. Firestone retailer has replaced the tire at their expenses. *ak the 16" wilderness at is defective and should be recalled. The same tires have been recalled in saudi arabia and venezuela.
Firestone recall of wilderness at with vd only designation; but, my wilderness at at r/r shows signs of separation between body of tire and tread. My tire is ur bm 07459-3. Don't know what this means as far as where it was made but the vd is not the only wilderness at tire with a problem. *ak( dot number: 27907? Tire size: p235/75r15 )
I was traveling at 3:00am on a freeway I was traveling about 70mph when the rear right tire began to shake I pulled to the right because my car began to lose control. I looked at the tire it was shredded. The tire was barely attached to the rim. This was a brand new car I knew something was wrong I called the dealer he said to contact firestone I took the tire in for inspection he could not find any reason for the rupture so I had to purchase a new tire. On 7/22/00 I had another tire go flat same area of the car the tire had a puncture in it I replaced it again. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Left rear tire exploded at about 30 MPH. Car had been started cold at 6:00pm and had been on the road at speeds of 30-50 MPH for less than 10 minutes preceeding failure. No road hazard was noted. Sidewall spit open from rim to tread in a very straight line. Firestone claimed road hazard but replaced tire. I never saw, felt, or believed that any road hazard was encountered. This is the larger size tire on ford explorers and is not included in current recall. *ak( dot number: cant find tire size: 255/70r16 )
After travelling approximately 120 miles on interstate 55 the tire casing came off. Fortunately, I had slowed down to about 55 MPH because I was in a metropolitan area and thinking of getting gas and going through a turn. I felt a shimmie, slowed down more before the rubber came off and control became difficult. I was able to pull over without incident.( dot number: )
My tires have not failed, but I have serious concerns about the safety of these tires. I understand that ford has replaced firestone tires for free on vehicles sold in other countries. I don't understand how ford can consider itself liable elsewhere but not in the USA. I personally don't care where my tires were manufactured or who's liable. I don't trust these tires. My wife drives this vehicle. I can't believe that firestone thinks 40 deaths caused by tire failure out of 48 million tires is acceptable. It wouldn't be if it was your mother or daughter. I think all of these tires should be recalled, not just the 14 million made in decatur, il.( dot number: tire size: p25570r16 )
My tires have not failed, but I have serious concerns about the safety of these tires. I understand that ford has replaced firestone tires for free on vehicles sold in other countries. I don't understand how ford can consider itself liable elsewhere but not in the USA. I personally don't care where my tires were manufactured or who's liable. I don't trust these tires. My wife drives this vehicle. I can't believe that firestone thinks 40 deaths caused by tire failure out of 48 million tires is acceptable. It wouldn't be if it was your mother or daughter. I think all of these tires should be recalled, not just the 14 million made in decatur, il.( dot number: tire size: p25570r16 )
I have contacted ford, the dealer and can't get firestone to respond ....I own 3 explorers with the questionable tires that my children drive ,,,,,,,no one will tell me if they will replace my tires ,,,,,,,do I need to consult a lawyer?( dot number: tire size: 17 )
Monday, july 31, 2000, I was driving home from the grocery store and my driver side rear tire blew out, the front passenger side tire I was having air capacity problems with for 2 weeks. Ford road side assistance came and changed my tire and put my original spare on the driver's side. I went to firestone and they replaced the tire with a new firestone wilderness at on the driver's side rear and patched the front passenger tire. With the pending firestone wilderness at tire recall on ford explorers, I feel fortunate that I was not travelling at an excessive speed on central expressway. I would like the potential danger noted, I had called my car dealership westway ford and they had directed me to firestone who carries the warranty on the tires. They were very helpful, yet firestone replaced the original tire with the same potentially dangerous tire. Your response would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, lara bullock( dot number: tire size: at )
Supplied tools very poor for changing tire, tire blew in heavy traffic at low speed and was not repairable( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
I was in a car accident on june 16, 2000, with a passanger. We swerved to miss a deer on a gravel road and lost control of the explorer. I was unaware of any problems with the explorer at the time, and now since the tire recall, I beleive the tires may have blown when I "fishtailed". There was a similar accident to mine in minneapolis, 100 mies south of me, over the july 4th weeekend. I would like any information I could. My insurance company handled everything wonderfuly, but I was wondering if I or geico ins., could recover any losses or damages from the bridgestone, ford, or other. I broke my collarbone in the accident from my seatbelt, and have a very visible lump on my shoulder from it. I also have permenant scars on my hand from glass that broke. Not to mention I almost killed my friend and myself. My airbags did not go off either. Any help, comments, or advice would be greatly appreciated. Kraig( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
This morning a recall for firestone widerness at tires was announced. I contacted my firestone dealer and they say its only for tires with dot starting with "vd". They said nothing about only certain dot numbers onthe news release by firestone v.p. Gary crigger. My wife and kids drive this car every day and I feel my tires are not safe, however the firestone dealer will not replace my firestone wilderness at tires becaude of a wrong dot number. God forbid anything happens to my family. I want these tires replaced. Please help!!( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 )
I want to get these tires replaced before something happens to someone in my family, can I make them give me new tires?( dot number: 105s m/s tire size: p23575r15 )
Day after bought had left rear tire replaced--would not stay inflated;right front tire came apart at 17,000 miles--replaced at cost of $97.11; front tire went flat;at 20,000 miles noticed back rear tire with "bumps" on sidewalls--told no problem( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Tire center said could not fix as they said the tire did not have a hole but went "bad". Tire looked normal on outside so I originally though I had a flat. Had tire replaced with same brand, size, and model. About same time towed a small jet ski trailer around town for a couple of days. First time the truck towed anything. Took tire to dealer first but dealer said they don't fix flats and did not look at the tire. Did not lose control of truck when tire went flat. Thanks.( dot number: tire size: p235-75r15 )
No summary( dot number: tire size: p235 )
Noticed cracks along rim of tire where tread appears to be beginning to come appart. Have shown tire to a firestone store and ford dealer and both agree that it doesn't look right. Had dealer put on spare tire. We noticed this after hearing about problems with these tires on the news. I believe we noticed this earlier but didn't realize it could be a serious problem. The nearest firestone company store is over 60 miles away. Sure don't feel comfortable driving that far to get them replaced. Also, the dealer told us it was a problem with the manufacturer and gave us an 800 number to call firestone (where you got a recorded message) and even though the dealer new there was a safety issue with this tire, they charged us $15 to put the spare on. Sheesh. Thanks for keeping us all informed of safety issues.( dot number: tire size: p235/75 15 )
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