The 2 tires on the back of my ford explorer sport where the side walls, and were the tread of the tires meets, started looking funny. If I would have kept those tires on my explorer sport in about 3 to 5 months they would have started to separate. Therefore I feel it is best to have them replaced. So I went up to goodyear's tire and order 5 new tires for my explorer sport and had the firestone "wilderness at" taking off. I will take the wilderness at tires up to firestone this weekend (09/30/00).*ak (dot number: 8xhl359 tiresize: 235/r75/15)
2000 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Pe00 020 ;vehicle was parked in front of house and he noticed that there were stress marks going all around the tires. He has contacted firestone, and attendant told him that tires were not on recall. Firestone, wilderness#at p23575r15., #dot, made in canada.
1st incident firestone tire blew out at 2000 mi. Contacted ford dlr...said nothing they could do it was a firestone problem. Then went to firestone dlr in lebanon, mo..said no warranty nothing they could do! Had to buy new tire cost $105.00. I then called ford mtr. Co. Rep. Said not their problem. Informed them tires no good should last 2000 mi. Refused to discuss. 2nd incident was approx. 100 mi. Later , the next month. That tire came apart . Belt broke loose from tire. Decided too dangerous not taking chance. We were forced to 4 different brand tires @105.00 each. We now have 3 new firestone tires sit in drive. To dangerous to even give away. No help from ford dealer,or ford mtr co., or firestone. Now, the world is finding out what we already knew but paid for new to save lives. We want our money. Ford and firestone we feel responsible but are thankful no death. Thank you. Danny j. Wilson. *ak (dot number: vdcu-1px tiresize: 255/70r16)
Tire blew while driving at 45mph, tread came apart. *ak( dot number: x8 tire size: 235/75/15 )
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 40mph on highway and driver's side rear tire was flat. There was a lot of olay in the steering wheel. Tire was firestone wilderness #at p23575r15 #dot w-2.
Pe00 020; consumer stated that front driver's side tires are showing bubbles. He has contacted firestone. The tires are firestone #at p23575r15, no injuries.
I was told to file a complaint by your webmaster. I purchased this car with firestone wildnerss at tires. In august, prior to the recall announcement, my husband replaced the tires on my car after seeing a rolled over explorer in florida. This was happened.
Had my tires checked at firestone but did not feel comfortable, did not see the tires myself. I felt very unsafe driving my own new vehicle, so I went to a place that my son knows the people very well. Goodyear. While the truck was up on the mount, I inspected the tires myself and had notice something on the sidewall facing the inside truck. It was on all the tires sidewall. And outer wall. Looks like cracking and peeling. Also the outer wall on the outside of the truck is turning a funny color. When I asked someone to look at them, a good friend, they said it was the belts ready to give way. The gentlemen at goodyear, was very concerned for my safety and that of my family. They replaced my tires of course I paid for them. They took the time to mark the reciept of the purchase with the damage of the tires. I then went to firestone and showed them, they told me it was heat damage and could not do anything about it. I then took them to where I had purchased the truck and was told that it was tire dressing and mold. So I preceeded to go to the corporate store where I was told that it was rubberized paint. My tires were and still are unsafe and have defaults. I believe that I am entitled to reimbursement for the 5 tires. I was not about to put firestone tires back on my truck. I would not have felt any better.*ak( dot number: 8xhl tire size: p235/75r15 )
Consumer was driving about 65-70 MPH and back right tire blewout. After examining the tire, found that the tread was peeling off.
I own a new ford explorer with the "brand description" of the currently recalled firestone tire, although it did not have the code on the inside of the tire stating that it came specifically from the distribution location currently in question. Two weeks ago my right rear tire came completely apart. After much misinformation from ford and firestone, channel 4 news took the story and helped get ford to pay attention to my case. They agreed to pick up the car and replace all four tires for me. The day after the story aired on tv ford (don mclean specifically) called and said that they had changed their minds and were no longer going to replace my tires because they did not come from that specific location. Still the tire seperated from my car and essentially making us aware that the problem does not exist solely with the illinois plant. I am a single mother of two little girls and ford and firestone have gone back on their word leaving once again to drive a car with defective tires. I would appreciate your assistance and sincerely hope that you will take this seriously. People with that brand tire, with the "code" or not, should not drive their car. Sincerely, tammy haladwala. *ak( dot number: tire size: p23575r15s )
5 firestone wilderness at tires p235 75 r15 were replaced due to mechanic inspecting that all tires were bad, consumer wants reimbursement.
Vehicle came equipped with firestone wilderness at tires, consumer replaced all four tires prior to recieving notice, upon recieving consumer checked serial # and discovered that his tire were not included in recall 00t-005, consumer request reimbursement.
One of the original firestone tires on the vehicle experienced a blowout while driving, vehicle swerved off the road almost hitting a tree, tire was not included in the recall (00t-005).
All three tires, at 26 psi, dismounted in a side collision, causing the car to almost tip over. Since then I have received a card from ford sayimg I should keep the tires at 30 psi, cold pressure. I comtacted ford to ask which was the correct cold tire pressure and got an answer saying that a "range" of 26 to 30 psi is correct. My problem is that I would like the door saftety placard to indicate a correct pressure. 26 pounds - or 30 pounds - or a "range" of 26 to 30 psi. I am communicating with fmc by e-mail. So far, they do not seem to be willing to supply me waith a correct placard. These tires are not part of the recall. Ford has not admitted that the instantaneous dismnounting from the rim of these tires is in any way related to the tire pressure placard on the driver's door. I think that there is a huge diference between a cold 26 psi and a cold 30 psi inflation. I told ford that I would be writing you.( dot number: ? Tire size: p23575r15 )
Firestone tires failed prior to recall.
Firestone tires were replaced under recall, consumer paid for the cost of balancing the tires because the dealer she went to first had to give her a raincheck since they didn't have any tires in stock, consumer wants reimbursement.
Firestone tire experienced tread separation, consumer requests reimbursement.
Seriously cracking side walls( dot number: vd tire size: p255/70r16 )
Firestones tires have been recalled but firestones in elmwood park nj refuses to change them. I'm a concerned single mother who doesn't want to put my kids or myself in danger. M( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Pe00020, original equipment on 2000, explorer, tire size 235/75r15, dot 8xhl1ry489. Spare tire on a new vehicle still in stock. Had a bubble in the tread which caused tire to be very mushy and soft. *ak the tread for spare tire separated before the tire was used.
Consumer lost control of vehicle and was rolled 3 times possibly because of the firestone wilderness at tires(p235 75 r15), at the time of the accident, consumer was not aware of firestone recall and now feels the accident occurred because of the tires, consumer was injured and is requesting reimbursement, possibly related to the suspension of the vehicle.
My husband and I bought a new 2000 ford limited explorer, equipped with firestone wilderness at tires. When the problem with firestone tires surfaced and the facts were revealed that both ford and firestone were aware of the tire defects and didn't initiate any action until the accidents started occuring here in the united states and vennezuela. The fact neither company brought the issue to the attention of their customer's as soon as they were aware of the issue, I have lost confiedence in the tire even though the p255/70r16 is not included. *ak( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
I have had 2 flat tires since I bought the car in october. Both times I have had to pay to have the tires fixed. There were absolutely no objects or nails.. Etc in the tire. How many more flat tires to I have to have before they get replaced?*ak( dot number: )
While firestone and even your investigation does not mention the "w2" firestone wilderness at tires, three of the four tires on our explorer began to crack radially on the sidewall of the tire at the base of the tread! The firestone dealer here looked at them and said they could do nothing. The cracks range from approx 1/8" to 3/4"long and are worrysome to say the least. We replaced the tires on our own as we could no longer drive the car with any sense of confidence. This is the fourth explorer we've had and have been quite satisfied them as a whole. We have retained the tires should anyone wish to inspect them. The cracks are very obvious. Thanks mark sanderson. *ak( dot number: w2 tire size: 235/75r15 )
Very concerned about the safety of the tires even though they are not included in this recall. When I purchase a car of this price ($34,000+) I expect to feel safe and not worry about the safety of my children while riding in this car. I could have paid $10,000 for a used vehicle and felt safer, I feel betrayed by ford and firestone. *ak( dot number: tire size: 16 )
Please send any info available on this vehicle rolling due to tire blowouts. Also anything availbale from firestone wilderness tires. Vehicel was on freeway tire blew out and vehicle rolled both passengers at casa grande hospitla with injuries no other vehicle involved. (claim# 03-3158-203)
Insured was traveling s on hwy 9 and she lost control of vehicle. Someone driving behind said they saw the right front go down and then driver lost control. Insured stated that it could be the firestone tires on the vehicle possible tire failure-firestone wilderness at 235/75r15. (claim# 11-3519-789)
Firestone: there was a recall on this vehicle for the tires and this car was involved in a roll-over the tires may have contributed to the accident. (claim# 52-2406-471)
We understand the national highway safety traffic administrations is investigating if the firestone tires on explorers are defective. Fatality involved firestone wilderness 235/75r15 # 8xhl 1py apr trailmark p235/75r15 dot # pj. (claim# 03-3155-368)
Firestone wilerness p255/70r16 rear tire blew out causing her to lose control and hit a curb and mailbox and then the other tire blew she thinks this might be due to the defective tires these tires are not included in the recall so far but we have inspected and confirmed the right rear tire did blow which caused insd to lose control. (claim# 11-3509-192)
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