My firestone tires were replaced by ford with tiger paws. After only a few thousand miles, while on a trip, my right front wheel split. Ford gave me a new wheel, but would not replace the tires because they were on ford's replacement list. I requested new ones. A tire dealer told me all my tires had to many weights on them. The split tire did so along a row of three weights(14 ounces).
1999 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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For the second time in just a couple of weeks Ive had another one of my firestone (steeltex radials r4s) tires have a blowout and this time it included a complete tread separation. The tire location was the left rear inner tire... Temp outside was approx. 105 or greater (arizona). My highway speed was around 65mph. With less than 14000 miles on the tires, I should not be having this type of problem. Interesting to find out my tires are from the decatur plant, yet firestone refuses to admit there is a defect or theyre not designed to handle the heat in this area. Since this was my first trip since my last blowout, I have no confidence any of the remaining tires will last. Im replacing them all. Neither ford nor firestone will meet me half way on the cost.*ak (dot number: vd1l1xd059 tiresize: lt22575r16)
We currently reside in puerto rico. In the summer of 2000, we heard news reports of tread separation problems potentially related to a manufacturer's defect and warm climate. We determined that all of our tires on our 99 explorer were wilderness tires. Only 1 was being recalled because of the place of mfg. We were putting off replacing the tire until the matter was investigated further. On july 10, 2000 while driving with my son to a football game we stopped for a soda and discovered one tire separating. Because we already had 36,000 mi. On the car and because of additional safety concerns, we immediately replaced all four tires at the place ford recommended. They reimbursed us for the 1 tire recalled. Now the other three have been recalled but they refuse to reimburse us (even though we have the original receipt) because it was prior to aug. 1, 2000. *ak( dot number: )
Pe00 020; rear tire tread separated from tire. General tire, 15inch. Dealership was aware of problem.
I wanted to let someone know that I agree with bridgestone, that it is not the complete fault of their tires and the fault must also be with the explorer itself. I have had numerous problems with the tires and even went as far as to proceed with the lemon law, which you can look up in florida to see the specifics. Of course ford blamed the tires which they replaced with michelin's. I still have the same shaking and vibration problems I had with the firestone tires. Ford said that the explorer's ride that way and tried to tell me that what I was feeling was "normal". To me, this is a total lack of safety concern for me or any other person that purchases their product. What if my tires had blown out on the highway before they were replaced after complaining to them for months? They put my life in jeopardy. On top of that, I had my oil changed the other day and found that they never replaced the spare, which turned out to be a recalled tire, so I can assume that the other 4 were recalled also. It was replaced by the dealer who performed the oil change. I honestly do not feel safe driving this vehicle even with different tires because it still shakes and vibrates pretty bad at highway speeds and I just had the tires rotated, balanced and aligned. I honestly feel that there is something mechanically wrong with the vehicle. I also feel that I should have won with the lemon law, and that something should be done for having jeopardized my life for months before they changed out the tires and also because it still has the same problems. Of course, all the news about the recalled tires came after I had completed the lemon law action against ford. I feel that ford was grossly negligent with regards to my personal safety and if there is going to be something done on that level, I would like to be involved. Nothing has happened yet, but I do not feel safe in the vehicle and it does feel like the tires are going to come off when I am on the highway (tiresize: p235/75r15)
Prior to recall notification consumer took vehicle in for service for maintenance and was advised by technician that all four tires needed to be replaced because of extreme wear, consumer was then notified of recall months later, and now is requesting reimbursement for the tires, consumer was advised by firestone that the serial numbers for the old tires were needed, c0nsumer stated he did not have the serial number nor did the mechanic that replaced the tires, however consumer was still in possession of the spare tire which contained the serial number, once that was given to firestone, consumer was then advised that nothing could be done since the replacement tires were not replaced by an authorized bridgestone/firestone dealer.
Was filling vehicle with fuel and noticed rear left tire had cracks where tread & casing meet. Took to mechanic, informed consumer that tires were defective. Had all 4 tires exchanged. Firestone, wilderness at, p235/75r16 dot code wzhl 1py119, had 16,000 miles.
Prior to recall, while traveling both left rear firestone(p235/75r15) tires blew out causing vehicle to spin around and into the median, vehicle was towed and all 4 tires were replaced, consumer has been sent forms from manufacturer that does not apply to his situation and as of 4/2/01 still has not heard from manufacturer.
We have had a hood latch recall, cruise control recall, questions about a tire recall (firestone), power steering fluid leak, cv boot rip, wipers turning on with the turn signal, 1 engine replaced due to 0 psi oil at idle (did they really replace it or just say they did?) several independent re-evaluations after the "new" engine had even more noises, fuel injectors replaced, a mysterious clunking sound on the right side during left turns, ~5000mi after 1st engine "replacement" another ford repair center is now saying that the engine has 0psi at and we need another engine. We feel like this 99 explorer (with currently <35,000mi)is a lemon and we are tired of recalls, repairs, waiting for engines. We want a dependable car! We have taken immaculate care of the car, have had professionals do the work on it (usually ford dealerships) and yet we are afraid that the warrentee will run out and we will have an expensive problem or, worse, the car will fail and someone will get hurt! Does this car qualify as a "lemon." if not what does? If so, what are our options? P.s. All of the mentioned problems are documented by ford dealership records that are in our possession.
When roads were wet vehicle started to fishtail. Consumer had an accident while driving 65-70mph in rain. Vehicle started to fishtail, spun 180' went down an embankment then hit a tree. Consumer could not control vehicle. Vehicle was totalled. On december 15, 2000 consumer had a similar accident, road was wet, hit a patch of slushy snow, vehicle went into tailspin, and rolled over, damage was around $ 4500. *ak tires were firestone wilderness, p235/70r16.
The front tire blew out causing me to lose control, then both rear tires blew. This seems pretty extreme for tires that had very little tread wear to out and not perform as they should. Even with a trailer attached, the explorer rolled over and was uncontrollable. The explorer was equipped with a ford hitch and the trailer towing package. The weight of the trailer was under the weight specified by ford, 4990 lbs. This accident should not of happened.*ak (tiresize: p255r75x16)( dot number: tire size: p255r75x16 )
The firestone wilderness at (p235/75r15-105s) tires are continually in need of air, once or twice a week, the front end suspension was out of alignment causing the tires to wear unevenly.
Consumer is not satisfied about not receiving refund for firestone wilderness at tires(vdhl1py498) consumer was advised back in december 2000 that it would take 2 weeks to receive check, has not received reimbursement as of 3/6/01.
While driving about 20 mphm left front tire had a blowout with no damage to vehicle, tire was replaced. Then, while driving about 40 MPH same place where other tire was also had a blowout, side of tire separated, damaging vehicle.*ak firestone wilderness at tire, p255/70r16, dot vdcu19x.
Consumer received recall 00t005, however the letter was just received due to an incorrect address, consumer was involved in an accident where the firestone tire (no size) experienced a blowout causing vehicle to roll, vehicle was a total loss.
Consumer could hear a noise on left front firestone wilderness at tire p255/70r16, technician found tread separation and offered 4 new tires at 50% charge, however consumer had them replaced elsewhere with a different brand, dot# w2cu1px398.
Consumer heard noise from the left front tire, vehicle was taken to dealer and mechanic found tread separation, firestone offered discount, however consumer replaced tires with a different brand, tire size p255/70r16, dot w2cu1px398.
The consumer requested reimbursement for recalled firestone wilderness at tires but has not received refund yet (235/75/15 dotvdhl 428-027477). Nlm
Most problems have simply been a nuisance, especially on top of the six recalls on my vehicle. Including 5 recalled tires which took two months to replace and showed serious signs of tread separation. However, four days ago while driving on the highway, the gas pedal became lodged to the ground. I reacted by putting my foot under the pedal and pulling it forward. The pedal then fell off and became lodged under the brake pedal. I was lucky to get off the road safely.
Consumer was having problems with firestone tires. Had them replaced with goodyear tires. Contacted dealer, and dealer said just to bring tires in.
Consumer requested reimbursement for recalled tires but still has not recieved refund (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15). Nlm
Original equipment, firestone wilderness at tires, p225/75r16 size dot#: vnhl. Left front tire blewout at highway speeds of 65mph, causing vehicle to swerve off road. Left rear tire blewout, causing vehicle to flip four times, resulting in 2 people receiving minor injuries. Vehicle was totalled.*ak
Tires began to vibrate suddenly at 65 MPH one day. No visual problems, but the balance machine checked ok. Problems persisted. Bought other tires and want payment for the cost.*ak (dot number: wzhl tiresize: 235/75/r1r)
The driveline of the vehicle vibrated at 60-70 MPH, consumer put on 15" wheels and new tires which stopped some of the vibration, the consumer believes some of the vibration was caused by the tires and some is caused by the driveline (firestone wilderness ap p-255-70r-16). Nlm
Consumer took firestone wilderness tires p235/75r15 dot vdhl to firestone dealer who filled out the recall (00t005) refund form for consumer, however consumer has not received any reimbursement for faulty tires.
My tires appeared as if cats had scratched them. The sidewalls of the tires were peeling off. I returned these tires and have just been informed these were not the tire in question. I was informed that I would not get any money back. The tires in question were obviously dangerous. I, also, just had a set of twins and want only the safest for my children. Does it take someone to get killed to get reinbursement? I did the right thing by getting those tires off of my vehicle. Please respond as soon as possible.*ak (dot number: vncuipx518 tiresize: 255-70-16)
The tires have been replaced as an "out of pocket expense". The request for reimbursement was sent 10/26/00. As of 1-16-01, bridgestone/firestone has not refunded the cost of the tires. Neither has the company been able to provide further information related to when the reimbursement will be rendered. *ak (tiresize: 235-75-15)( dot number: tire size: 235-75-15 )
I do have the wilderness at tires designated with the number p235/75r15. However, I have a dot plant code of w2, not vd. In firestone's voluntary recall, they are recalling the wilderness at tires with the vd dot code only. In your customer advisory document, you are giving a warning to a wilderness at tires with a w2 dot, only the size on this one on your document is p235/7016. So it looks like technically, my tires, the wilderness at p235/75r15 with at dot of w2 do not qualify for anything. But in everyday reasoning, I don't see why my tires are any less dangerous and should not be omitted on your document. I do contain a set of tires that came from a plant designated w2 which already has a problematic set of wilderness at tires. I do contain a wilderness tire size of a wilderness at that has been designated 'unsafe'. After doing some reading and watching shows like "dateline" on my own, I don't know how you can go to one plant and say 'these set of tires at this size are bad but these set of tires with the same size as the tires that are bad at another plant are alright'. Firestone seems to have a quality problem that affects its tires, period. I read an article written by a guy who has studied the firestone tires and he said the chemicals used in producing the tires don't bond well. These chemicals will be the same in each tire no matter what you look at. Firestone chose to get rid of the steel belt around their tires which makes tires more sturdy. And who is to say that the plant designated w2 does not have a quality problem with all the tires coming out of the plant, at least in the troubled wilderness at tire division? If you have some type of quality process for one size of the wilderness at that isn't good, don't you think that same process could have been applied to the same wilderness at tires of a different size?
A chunk of tread came off the tire exposing the steel cords on the front right wheel, consumer immediately replaced all four tires (firestone p235/75r15), consumer requested reimbursement but was denied because the tires were purchased from a competitor prior to apr 9, 2000. Nlm
While driving, consumer heard a popping noise, she pulled vehicle over and found the right rear tire had experienced tread separation, which also caused damage to the vehicle, consumer feels firestone should be responsible for the tires and damages to vehicle.
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