Original tire on a ford, explorer, 2000. Right passenger tire separated at sidewall at 40 MPH.*ak firestone wilderenss, size p235/75r15, passenger rear tire experienced sidewall separation almost causing consumer to lose control.
2000 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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While traveling 40mph heard a loud boom. Maintained control of vehicle. Pulled over and stopped vehicle. Called triple "a" after noticing rubber had seared and melted on left rear tire. Tread was partially on. Some of tread came off. Tire was hard to remove from rim. Firestone, wilderness atx with 18,000 miles.
Tire blow out on side. No holes in treads but tread separation from rest of tire. *ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15)
Pe 00 020/tread separation: left rear tire experienced a tread separation while traveling at 40 MPH, with only driver in a 2000 ford, explorer; original equipment, tire size p235/75r15, dot# unavailable; dealer notified. *ak tire separated at sidewall, causing damage to the molding on the right rear door.
Left & right tires lost tread after sliding across black ice. This caused vehicle to rollover. Vehicle was rental from hertz. Driver/passenger suffered injuries, and had emergency room treatment. Vehicle could not be located.
The front tire experienced tread separation which caused the entire front wall of the tire to separate from the tread and the rear wall barely hanging on, the tire was not included in recall because in was not made at the decatur plant, the consumer purchased four new non firestone tires (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15). Nlm
Drivers front tire developed a hairline crack between the sidewall and the bead, most of the way around the wheel. Obviously defective from new. Confirmed by tire dealer. Once removed also found similar cracks on the inside between the bead and sidewall. Had all4 tires replaced as a safety precaution. Have requested refund from firestone. The recall must be stepped up to include vn tires. This could have caused a serious accident if not found and the tire blew.*ak (dot number: vnhl1py230 tiresize: p235/75r15)
The vehicles tires were replaced one month prior to recall notice, consumer request reimbursement (firestone wilderness at). Nlm
The vehicle 16 inch firestone tires were not included in recall 00t-005 and the consumer was told that the tires were safe, but while driving the right rear tire blewout, the consumer purchased 4 new tires and requests reimbursement (5 firestone wilderness at 255/70r16). Nlm
Ever since I picked up vehicle from dealer I have been hearing and feeling a thump coming from the front tires at high or low speed, car rocks when driving slow, very noisy with thump at high speeds, one tire very hard to balance requiring extra weights, (suspect this one is bad) last time I had tires balanced the mechanic sugested I get that tire replaced but store manager did not do anything about, tried to sell a set of 4 new tires even though my tire are fairly new. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
The tire blew out on the side wall where the thread adheres to the sidewall.*ak (tiresize: p245/75r16)( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 )
Consumer discovered that two of the firestone at p235/75r15 tires were apart of the recall, consumer replaced the tires and was assured by firestone that she would receive 100% reimbursement for the replacement tires, consumer states she has not received any reimbursement and feels she is getting the runaround from ford and firestone.
Firestone wilderness tire dot w2hl experienced sidewall tread separation and went flat while consumer was driving, consumer is requesting reimbursement, consumer is requesting the recall extend to include these tires.
We were coming down the back of mt. Lemon in tucson.az and the tire went flat. We had to drive until we came to a safe, level location in able to change the tire. We went to jim click ford in green valley, az and got a new tire and rim. In august when. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
While driving less than 30 MPH, there was a blow out on right rear wilderness at p25570r16 tire, not involved in recall (00t-005), owner would like to be reimbursed for cost of 4 new michelin tires. Cj
The firestone wilderness tires were checked at the ford dealership for the proper tire pressure, however later the consumer found out that they had been under inflated.
My vehicle was delivered with firestone wilderness at tires and I was advised that because they were not manufactured at firestone's decatur plant they are considered "safe". The recent govindjee report states that the wilderness at tires were equally problematic regardless of the plant in which they were manufactured in, meaning all plants including decatur , joliette, quebec, & wilson, nc. My wife and I continue to be concerned about the safety of our vehicle and the lack of objective evidence that only the decatur tires are at risk. I believe it is time for either ford or firestone come forward and take responsibility for all wilderness ats and responsibly recall & replace. How many more deaths need to occur? It appears that the govindjee report raises enough question for the federal safety agency to take the lead and demand an immediate recall of all wilderness ats. Based on this report it is clear to me I need to buy non-firestone replacements. The unfortunate situation is that the unsuspecting purchaser must pay the price, when ford/firestone is responsible.*ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Replaced 2 firestone wilderness at tires p23575r15(vdhl) august 13, 2000, consumer seeking reimbursement under recall (00t-005). Cj
R16 tires must be included in firestone recall. We fear for our lives and are not necessarily able to replace all new tires without firestone's monetary help! Recall! Recall! Recall! *ak (tiresize: r16)( dot number: tire size: r16 )
I was traveling on rt 7 at approx 40mph, that was below the posted speed limit because we had just expierenced a snow storm and the roads were not very clear. As I slowed down to better hear what was going on I had started to hear the sound a flat tire makes, so I pulled off at the next exit and saw that my tire was flat and called aaa. They had told me to report the problem because it was a firestone tire and it may be one of the recalled tires. I had my tires checked some time ago when the recall first happened but I was informed my tires were not part of the recall even though they were the wilderness ats. I feel there must be some kind of defect for this to happen because I am positive I did not hit anything in the snow so I don't know what else could have caused this to happen. *ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235 75r15)
The lovelace law firm represents ms. Latonya washington with respect to this accident. Please note that the ford explorer involved in this accident was rented from budget car and truck rental, okaloosa county air terminal, fort walton, florida, on jaunuary 5, 2001. Additional information will be provided upon request. No safety defect listed. *ak (dot number: 8xhl tiresize: p235/75r15)
Tire blew out on driver rear caused near uncontrollable vehicle.*ak (dot number: vdcu1px429 tiresize: 255/70/16)
Travailing at 45 MPH on cold road sidewall blewout. *ak (dot number: 8xhl tiresize: p23575r15)
Left rear firestone wilderness at tire dot 8xhl (no size given) has a crack that is 1" long and 1/8" wide, consumer states right rear tire has an indent and is worried this tire will burst.
While traveling on the freeway, I noticed a slight vibration. A short time later, I felt the vibration again and the tire blew. I was traveling at 60mph. Fortunately, no one was injured. I contacted ford roadside assistance and they came to exchange the tire with the spare. I then drove the vehicle to a ford dealer near where I work (magic ford, valencia, ca). I requested that all five tires be replaced along with the rim on which the tire blew. It was damaged beyond repair. I have received a bill for $1,020.00 from magic ford, and do not feel that I should be obligated to have to pay. Although the exact model of tire is not on the recall list, it is obvious that this is clearly a manufacturer's defect. I am in possession of the tire and all surrounding paperwork. *ak (dot number: vncu1px080 tiresize: p255/70r16)
Blowout on inside of tire. Firestone representative suggested a puncture to tire, but I didn't hit anything. Vehicle became unstable on curves for several miles before the blowout occurred. Firestone rep offered a pro rated replacement tire. *ak (dot number: w2hl1py379 tiresize: p235/75r15)
Goodyear wrangler tires p255/70r16 experienced belt separation, the 2 tires had less than 100 miles on them when consumer started noticing poor ride and noise from faulty tires, dealer replaced tires.
Firestone tire (p235 75 r15) failed, causing vehicle to crash and injure two people, the vehicle is now a total loss.
When driving at night or when headlights were needed consumer noticed poor or insufficent lightening which caused poor driver's visibility. Also, manufacturer has changed design in 2001 vehicles. Consumer had some safety concerns while driving his vehicle with firestone, wilderness p25570r16 tires. Thus far , has not experienced a problem, but was just concerned. Please provide any further details.
I was traveling down the interstate at approxiametly 75 MPH. Tread of tire peeled away from the sidewalls almost perfectly. I had traveled approximately 120 miles non-stop when blowout occurred. I was traveling with my wife who is seven months pregnant with our first child. *ak (dot number: o2-6555 tiresize: p255/70r16)
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