Consumers experienced a blowout of a firestone wilderness at tire while driving over a bridge (p235/75r15-105s m/s). Nlm
1999 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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I inspected the tires after recent recall and noticed a symmetrical pattern of cracks on all four tires where the tread meets the sidewall. I have called ford and firestone multiple times and neither are interested in non recalled tires. I have to replace the tires after 23 000 miles (they have plenty of tread depth), as an inspection by a firestone dealer declared they are damaged and are unsafe. I would like to turn the tires over to your agency for inspection if you are interested. Thanks.( dot number: 026555 tire size: 255/70r16 )
While driving on the freeway at 70 MPH the rear tire began to shake and the car began to swerve. I slowed down to find that the tire had shred all the way around. I drove it to the side were I contacted ford roadside assistance @ 3:00 am. I took it into the nearest firestone to get a replacement. He could not find a reason why this had happened no cuts in the tire just seperation. According to my warranty I should have gotten a free replacement because of a defect the manager refused because he assumed the tire was not properly inflated I paid for a new tire.( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 )
Firestone wilderness at tire failed (p235/75r15). Nlm
While driving the rear left firestone wilderness tire (p225/70r16) separated and blewout. Nlm
The tires on the vehicle experienced failure. (no make/model of the tires provided by consumer)
Pe20020; original equipment on a ford explorer 1999, p23575r15, e4 027477left front and left rear tread appeared to be separating from tire. Consumer felt unsafe with these tires. *ak the tires are made in canada. The left front tire showed greatest separation followed by left rear tire.
Tires developed a loud roar. Air pressure varied from 32lbs. To 18. Vehicle does not feel as stable as other explorer that I have had with different type of tires. Conway ford says the tires were not made in ill. And do not need to be replaced. I feel that these tires are not safe and am afaid to drive on them.( dot number: e4027477 tire size: p235-75r15 )
The SUV was totaled out, and my husband was injured!( dot number: vd tire size: 235/75/r15 )
The consumer received recall notification regarding (00t-005), however the firestone dealerships did not know how to handle the recall, consumer is requesting reimbursement for purchasing tires at another dealership.
Pe00020, original equipment; while driving on interstate at 60 MPH suddenly it felt like car lifted, and then heard a pop. When car landed, consumer lost control, car swerved, and used a cement divider to help slow the vehicle down and to keep it from rolling over. *ak the consumer feels the accident was due to faulty firestone wilderness xt tires and 2 people were injured. The wiper switch was replaced.
Wilderness at's cracking - I live in in michigan!! : hi, I'm trying to get replacement tires, mine are cracking. On 8-19 I went to tommy's firestone in novi, mi per the firestone 800 number. They had tires, but would not replace, said I would have to pay $500-$600. Manager "tom" showed me how 2 on my tires are cracking all the way around. 8-20 I went to cm super tire (firestone) in livonia, mi and was told "we don't do recalls on sundays" and they didn't have tires for free, I would have to pay. Last week I got on a "wait list" at a ford dealer. Please call me, thanks!!!! 734‑657‑0913.( dot number: vd????? Tire size: 235-75-15 )
While inspecting my vehicle to see if the tires were the ones being recalled (I.e looking to see if they had the vd code and were made in decataur), I noticed that my tires have cuts located equidistantly from the center. They range in size fro 1/4" to 1" long and are located on 3 of the 4 tires. I've sent pictures to your webmaster, however, he said to file a complaint using this form. While do not know if these cuts are related to the recall problem, I do feel that they represent a process or material problem with all of the firestone tires. I have tried going through ford and firestone to get replacements, but they have not been very helpful. I'm currently in the process of getting new tires to ensure my safety. If you'd like additional information, please feel free to contact me. Denise welsh( dot number: )
This is fouth flat tire since purchase. Always involved rear tires,even though tires have been rotated. This size should be recalled( dot number: vncu tire size: p25570r16 )
Totaled out
Tire failed while driving. Replaced with spare and returned to houston firestone dealer. Dealer recognized that was a tread problem and tire was not fixable. Was replaced with general brand name tire. Am waiting on replacement of other 3 tires which to my knowledge have been recalled. Tire was rear left tire.( dot number: )
The firestone wilderness (p235/75r15) tires that are on the vehicle are experiencing bumps, tires are being denied recall replacement at this time, consumer is not satisfied with the recall that is currently being issued.
Pe00020, tire tread separation: owner found signs of tread separation on all four tires. Rear driver's side tire was the worst. Cracks were from 1-2 inches long. Tire size p235/75r15, dot # w2h11py408, manufactured at the north carolina plant. Original tire equipment on a 1999, explorer. Tire mileage around 23, 000. Owner has replaced all four times with michelin tires. *ak the rear driver side tire and three others have cracks over the intire circumference. The customer replaced.
We believe these tires contain the same defect as the wilderness at 15 inch tires. Our tire blew out on august 5, 2000 and we were subsequently told that the tire could not be fixed due to sidewall damage. We have contacted ford and firestone including pictures of the damaged area,. We tried to attach the email that we have sent to both ford and firestone but were unable to.( dot number: vdcu 1px tire size: p25570r16 )
We took the car to a firestone dealer and were told that the tires are not on recall -- just the ones with vd at the start of the number. However, there are cracks in the tires and the dealer saw them -- said we should replace them and he would adjust them. This was two weeks ago - he was out of the tires at the time and said he would call us within a week. We have heard nothing. We are very concerned for our safety, especially since the firestone dealer said the tires needed to be replaced. What we don't understand is why we would be expected to bear the expense (less his adjustment) for a new set when they are surely some of the defective tires.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
This relates to the firestone tire recall. Before the firestone tire recall was announced, I had my mother-in-law take her exployer in to the local dealer in jefferson city, missouri because I noticed excessive wear on her front tires. The tread on the inner surfaces was worn completely down and you could notice a distinctive sound as you drove it down the highway, I call it the helicopter sound. The response she received was that all exployers do this and there was nothing that they could do about it. After the recall was anounced, she took it back to the dealer and in her words "the men in suits had her tires replacesd on the spot". That took care of the tire probem for now, but I believe that if all exployers tend to wear tires as the dealer indicated to her, then it could be a contributary cause of the premature tire failures that have been experience on ford exployers.
Ford and firestone refuse to replace 16 inch tires even though there is data showing similar tire failure as the 15 inch model. The federal safety agency, and csa and other groups have recommended they be included to no avail. Please force a recall on these tires so that we may feel a greater sense of safety than currently felt.( dot number: tire size: p25516r70 )
Consumer replaced recalled firestone wilderness tires and is requesting reimbursement.
While driving could hear noise coming from left front tire, and could not be balanced. Firestone wilderness 235/75r16.
While driving 65mph vehicle swerved and rolled over, resulting in injury. Dealer has been notified.
P235/75r15, dot vdhl1p49; left rear tire developed a bubble on the side, but not on the tread at only 8,000 miles . Consumer took tire to firestone, but they refused to replace it.
Tire blew out on interstate, entire side. Was driving at normal speed in normal conditions. Caused operator to temporarily lose control. Tire pressure in all tires were normal and in excellent condition( dot number: tire size: 15 )
Due to the large recall we had our tire inspected by a firestone dealership in taylors, sc . The tires have serious cracks in the side walls, this was confirmed by the dealership however they state these tires were not in the recall and if we wanted them replaced we would have to pay a prorated amt. The vehicle has less than 20,000 miles there should not be any problems with the tires at this mileage, the recall needs to be expanded. We welcome anyone from the federal safety agency to inspect the tires. The dealership was very helpful but said there hands were tied in this matter. The tire are the w2 series. We are relying on you to help in this matter because we do not feel it is our responsibility to pay for any part of this defect.( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 )
The firestone wilderness tire separated on a trip my wife and children were taking to new orleans. The firestone dealer in new orleans stated that no adjustment would be made on the tire and at that time my wife purchased a new tire to replace the separated tire. Subsequently there was a recall on firestone tires. We took the vehicle to a firestone dealer who stated that the wilderness tire on our auto were not the recalled tires with the exception of the one replacement tire purchased in new orleans. Meaning of course that a firestone wilderness tire that separated is not a part of the current recall. I am concerned about using the auto due to my uncertainty about the quality of tires and wonder if the problem is a design or manufacturing problem ,that effects all wilderness tires and not only the tires manufactured at the il plant. Thanks for your help. If you need additional information please contact me.( dot number: )
Tires on vehicle are wilderness at, they have 30 psi of air each. Right front tire is showing cracking at the crown of tire between tread and sidewall all the way around the tire. The right rear tire is showing some cracks just starting. The dot numbers do not start with vd, however it appears to me that this is the same problem as the wilderness at tires that do. I have serious concerns with these tires.( dot number: w2hl 368 tire size: p235/75r15 )
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