Complete tire tread separation around outer portion of tire resulting in loss of automobile control. *ak (tiresize: p25570r16)( dot number: tire size: p25570r16 )
2000 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Right rear tire blow out from side wall seperation at 55 MPH in south florida on 11/08/00. Vehicle rented from budget at orlando airport (ra # mcobd1137287). Contact manager at 407‑850‑6727.( dot number: )
Experienced problems with tires, before recall (00t-005).
Ford, explorer, tire size p255/70r16, dot # vncu1px529. Consumer noticed tire was discolored, and possible tread failure. Replaced with goodyear tires. *ak these tires are made in canada are known failures.
Advised by firestone to follow instructions on placard, none on vehicle. *ak (dot number: 0 tiresize: p235/75r15) (dot number: 0 tiresize: p235/75r15)
Vehicle was parked. Noticed cracks in left rear tire near/through treads & on casing where tread meets. Took to firestone retailer to have tires replaced & tires not on recall. Firestone, wilderness at, p235/75r15 with 11,000 miles.
Consumer replaced firestone at (p235/75r15) tires which were not included in recall 00t-005 due to manufacturing location and request reimbursement. Nlm
Original tires on a ford, explorer 2000, r15 dot 8xhl. While driving a rental vehicle, the left rear firestone wilderness at tire failed,the tire completely came off the rim. Consumer fishtailed, but was able to regain control.*ak
16" tire recalled elsewhere, ford not honest, replaced myself $544.47. *ak (dot number: vdcu1px469 tiresize: 255/70/r16)
These tires are unsafe and should be recalled!*ak (tiresize: p255/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
Pe00-020; p23575r15, dot #8xhlipy329, original equipment on 2000, ford, explorer with 29,000 miles. On both rear tires there is visible evidence of cracks developing around the edges of the tread ,consumer can actually see cord . *ak five tires were replaced at owner's expense due to discovery of visible cracks and tread separation on both rear tires.
The firestone tires on the vehicle experienced failure, however not included in the recall (oot-005).
Original tires on a 2000, ford, explorer sport, p23575r15, hd. Driver's rear tire, while traveling at 65 MPH no bumps on the road, tire separated in 3 sections, completely seperated. Consumer stated that tire busted fuel tank feeder tube.
While driving the right rear firestone tire separated from the wheel causing the steering wheel to vibrate, these tires were not included under recall, consumer purchased five new tires and request reimbursement. Nlm
Firestone says this tire is not on recall list. It should be. Ford will take no responsibility. My question to the dealership was whether or not they knew about a problem with firestone tires at the time they sold me the vechile. If they did know and did not disclose this information to me, they should be held responsible. (dot number: xx tiresize: p255r7016)
Had to replace all 4 tires on vehicle after 14,888 miles - signs of tread separation on two of the tires - vehicle purchased and licensed in arkansas but being driven by son in navy stationed at afb in oklahoma city. Vehicle purchased in late spring of 2000 -- lots of miles (avg. Nearly 800 miles per week) mostly on highway at speeds of 70 MPH. When son brought home had to hold steering wheel tightly with two hands at all times to adequately maintain control of vehicle. Called local firestone dealer to inspect and they refused since tires were not part of recall so had all tires replaced. Am currently storing replaced tires in garage pending some sort of adjustment / replacement. Ford dealer agreed tires needed to be replaced but did not offer any assistance. (dot number: 8xhl1py389 tiresize: p235/75r15)
The consumer firestone tires are on the consumer advisiory list, the consumers tire were made in north carolina but the dealer is saying the tires were made in canada. Nlm
Right front tire showed signs of separation which was confirmed by inspector of tire dealer, consumer replaced all 4 tires plus spare with different brand (firestone wilderness at p255-16-70). Nlm
Firestone replaced recalled tires with a generic tire. Replacement failed no accident. *ak (tiresize: p23575r15)( dot number: tire size: p23575r15 )
Consumer replaced all four firestone wilderness tires (p255/70r1) once the dealership notice that the interface point where the wall meets the tread is not rigid but very soft compared to the other three tires, it can be pressed with minimum pressure, consumer request reimbursement for tires replaced. Nlm
Requesting replacement for tires. Recd. Letter stating "not recall"
I have the wilderness tires ..on my new ford explorer ..I am scared to death for my familys well fair please help (dot number: hd tiresize: 15'225)
Firestone tires are included in recall 00t005, consumer is disappointed that she is on a back order list and has yet to receive replacement tires.
I need some assistance. I have contacted bridgestone/firestone on several occasions and other than a list of faqs I can get no one to respond. I live in germany, the driving conditions here are vastly different to the us (speed wise) and I need to know how this affects the tires on my car. I have been told by the local aafes garage that they're ok, but they'd recommend changing them anyway! I drive approximately 45 highway miles each day to and from work at speeds seldom less than 90 MPH. Are these tires safe, is there any type of "plan" in place to take into account the different driving conditions? Many of us are concerned that the safety of our families and ourselves is in serious jeopardy. This is the exact concern I have expressed to the tire company, followed by two more requests that they either answer our questions or put us in touch with someone who can. I feel that because we are overseas serving our country, we're "out of sight, out of mind". Please help.
Driving to indianapolis on a cold march night--sudden collapse of right front tire--front face of tire completely seperated at edge of tred---not a decatur, il plant tire!--tow truck mechanic called for help via 911--said he never saw a similar blow-out--also, he removed lugnuts by hand because they were not tightened at the factory--incident reported to sales mgr. At bill mccoy ford in muncie, in. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Consumer request reimbursement for firestone tires which were not apart of the initial recall. Nlm
She was traveling about 25mph on the highway and hit a pothole in the street, and front left tire was puncturd inside of the tire. She took the spare out and replaced it. She took the tire to a tire repair shop tried to repair and the tire would not hold air and the tire started splitting at the middle of the tire. The tires are firestone wilderness at p23575r15. She has received a recall letter.*ak the firestone dealer refuses to replace the tire even after telling the consumer that the tire would be replaced free of charge.
Tire had a blowout at approx. 70 miles per hour.the blow out occurred on the inside side wall just before the tire threads.car went out of control ,but I managed to get car to the side of the road.*ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15)
Additional to odi number 732801, not only that the side wall, where the tread meets looked funny, the tread of the tires started to wear funny. This also goes as well as the 2 front tires, were the tread was starting to wear funny, and on the other side of the tires all of the tires where the dot number is located that looked funny, and if I would have kept them on my explorer sport would have had a blow out too. Just to let you know that I do have my tires rotated in the spring every year. *ak (dot number: 8xhl359 tiresize: 235/r75/15)
This is a spare tire, on my ford explorer sport where the sidewalls, and were the tread of the tires meets, started looking funny. Also the tread of the tire was wearing funny. If I would have kept this and if I had a blow out I would have had another blow out with this spare. *ak (dot number: 8xhl319 tiresize: 235/r75/15)
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