Firestone tires, included in recall 00t005, experienced cracking, consumer replaced tires due to being put on a waiting list and requests full reimbursement.
1999 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Firestone tires were included in recall 007005, consumer purchased tires due to the lengthy wait for replacement tires, consumer requests full reimbursement.
Firestone tires were included in recall 00t005, consumer only got part of the reimbursement and wants the difference.
The consumer had two leased vehicle with firestone tires, one of the vehicle's tires were replaced with goodyear tires, the other vehicle's tires were replaced with firestone wilderness at iii which were made in decatur, the consumer does not want these tires and wants them replaced (wilderness at iii). Nlm
While driving on highway, steering became wobbly & I pulled over. The tire collapsed just as I reached side of highway. Wife and infant were passengers. Called aaa & assisted by passing patrol car. Brought the tire to firestone dealer in natick, ma who *refused* to replace the tire for free and told me I must have driven over something. I traded in the ford six months later for a lexus. *ak( dot number: )
Contacted and ford and firestone and was told since my tires are not part of the recalled tires, there was nothing they could do. At my last maintenance check, my tires were rotated so that the bad tire (as proven by a computer print-out) is now on the rear passenger side. (dot number: w2hlipy398 tiresize: p235/75r15)
Why has the wilderness at 16 in tires made in the same factory as the 15 in. Ones not been recalled? How can one in. Difference in size make them safe? Ford explorers with the eddie bauer package all come equiped with 16 in. Firestone tires. Please look into the problem! Thank you. *ak (dot number: vdcuipx129 tiresize: 255/70r16)
Had the original vdhl recalled tires replaced and now the new tires are already starting to vibrate/wobble at speeds greater then 40 MPH. I am really concerned about these tires as the old set that I had that were recalled were doing the same thing before I had them replaced. The new ones now with about 1500 miles on then are starting to do the same thing. I had the vehical inspected and no problems such as balancing or alignment was needed as well as no other problems with the car. (dot number: w2hl tiresize: 15)
Consumer had recalled firestone wilderness tires replaced, consumer unhappy because they had to purchase a more expensive tire because they were they only ones left in stock, however the dealer only had three tire and the consumer had to drive 40 miles to pick up two additional tires from another location, consumer spend $214. Out of pocket for replacement tires and wants to be reimbursed. Nlm
Left front wheel blew out pulling the car to the left and rolling it. The car was totaled. We took pictures of the vehicle that does show the tire but not a close up, but does show the tire. My husband suffered severe back spasms. *ak (dot number: p235 tiresize: 15 inch)
Three of our tires were 069's, the fourth was a 169. All four tires were separating severly. You could put a dime in the separation on all four tires. Two ford dealers said we had serious problem, but 16" not on recall list. Huntington ford sent us to belle tire, who agreed we had serious problem. They called firestone, and over the phone they called it "weather checking" and gave us four new tires for only $79. We're not concerned about the money, but we are concerned about our safety, and everyone else who has bad tires. Belle said it didn't look like "weather checking". I feel these tires should be on the recall list. We don't want to get any company in trouble, but we feel these are unsafe tires. We wouldn't have known what to look for except we seen it on gma on abc, and we had exactlly what we were supposed to look for to see if we had a problem with our tires.*ak (dot number: vncu1px069 tiresize: 255/70 r16)
Accident with injuries. Some tread separation on front tires. *ak( dot number: )
My wife had tire separation about 4-5 months after we purchased the vehicle. Even though this tire is not currently under recall, I have been to firestone and ford now and received the runaround. I want to make certain these tires are safe. Also, I think we experienced the same problems others have had. It makes no sense why the tired separated. Firestone in pacific beach, ca will have the record of the replacement.*ak( dot number: tire size: 16 )
Original equipment on a ford, explorer 1999. Consumer was hearing a noise coming from tire. Consumer took vehicle to a dealership, where they inspected the tires, and informed consumer that there were cracks in the sidewalls of the tires.
I own ford explorer sport w/p255/70/r16 wilderness a/t owl tires. One week before the time recall I had to have right rear tire patched. The tire company told me to take the tires back to firstone due to the fact that there were stress cracks forming between the wheel & tread. I took them to firestone dealer & he put me on a list telling me that my tires were not a recall. 2 weeks later I called to tell him the cracks looked worse. He said bring explorer in on tues. & we will replace them. They did replace 4 (not the spare) with no questions & no argument. What is going to happen to the spare tire down the line when the tire problem is forgotten? It will get the stress cracks since it came with the other 4 tires. I sent an e-mail sept. 1, 2000, reguarding this matter, to the federal safety agency.dot.gov. Thank you. *ak( dot number: tire size: 255/70/r16 )
Consumer experienced a blowout of a rear firestone tire prior to recall notice 00t-005, the tire popped and came off the rim instantly, this tire had the vd serial number so the consumer is requesting reimbursement. Nlm
Tire broke in belt while driving on a gravel road. This is the ninth failure of these tires and far exceeds any failure rate I 've ever had in similar drinving conditions. This is two of five tires that have gone flat while driving. The suspension is smooth enough to allow driving on a nearly flat tire and ti think this is why the sma;ller tires are failing as well. These products are unsafe and certainly are not "all terrain" but awfully tender instead. *ak( dot number: w2cuipx458 tire size: p255r/7016 )
Pe00 020 ; two weeks ago left front driver's side tire was deflating. There was a leak inside of the tire. Also, he has contacted firestone, and the attendant put him on a list.
While traveling at 55 MPH and without any indication tire had a blowout and separated. *ak the right front tire blew out and split in half. The tire was firestone wzhl1py. The tire was smoking after blow out.
Dealer advised consumer to inspect the firestone wilderness at tires due to the media attention, consumer found that the left front tire had a sizeable bubble on the inside wall prior to official bulletins, consumer replaced all four tire and request reimbursement. Nlm
Firestone tire delaminated causing vehicle to rollover and injure 2 consumers.
Rear drivers side firestone wilderness at tire experienced ply separation in sidewall area and consumer had the tires replaced, consumers tires were included in recall 00t-005 and took vehicle to firestone to have them replaced but since firestone had no tires consumer took vehicle to competitors dealer and had all four tires replaced, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
Firestone wilderness at tires were separating and the dealer did not have any replacement tires in stock (dot # dot vdhl), consumer replaced the tires and request reimbursement. Nlm
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling 55mph on highway, and said that vehicle didn't feel right. There were cracks all around vehicle. Firestone wilderness#at, p2357515 #dot w2hl. Consumer has notified firestone.
Pe00 020; consumer went to ford for inspection of tires and mechanic told him that his tires were fine. He went to firestone, and the attendant told him that it would take four two six weeks for tires. Tires are firestone, p2357515 #at, #dot vd. There were no injuries.
Pe00 020; tire tread separation.
I believe tire blew-out causing a 90 degree turn which then rolled over totaling the vehicle( dot number: )
Tire blew out at 45mph, 2 inch rip in center of tread, no objects in tire, sidewall bubbled( dot number: vdhl tire size: 255/70r16 )
The firestone tires on the vehicle were replaced due to recall, prior to recall replacement the vehicle experienced problems with road handling and front end alignment,after tire replacement the vehicle still had trouble with the front end alignments, consumer is concerned that the problems are not just related to the tires but the front end suspension as well.
Consumers firestone wilderness at tire (p235/75r15) were very loud while driving and experienced fine cracking on all the tires were the tread attaches to the tire wall, consumer replaced all four tires and request reimbursement. Nlm
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