Immediately after purchasing the car I noticed a large bulge in the sidewall of the l/r tire. I called the dealer and was told to go to firestone. I went to the firestone store in newark california and the mechanic pulled off the bulge and revealed a white element of the tire. The tire was replaced, but it was obvious then that the tire was defective and had manufacturing problems.( dot number: tire size: 255/70r/16 )
2000 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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Tire blew out while driving normally down the highway. *ak( dot number: )
While driving, vehicle experiences vibration, causing the seats in the passenger compartment to shake, tires are firestone wilderness at p255/70r15, dealer has balanced tires twice, however vehicle still vibrates.
It was raining but I was driving slowly on right side. Suddenly, I realized that the explores hydroplane and hit the left hand side guard rail. Then the air bag went off and I heard a big noise. The car hit the front left first and the bank. After that it croosed over to oncoming traffic and slided all the way to far side guide rail. It slided for another 5 meters before coming to rest finally. I noticed that tires were off the rim and tear apart.( dot number: )
I was traveling at approximately 45mph when I heard a lound noise and realized that I had experienced a blowout on my right rear tire. I changed the tire and promply notified my ford dealer where I had purchased the vehicle. Ford never notified me at any time that the tires were under possible investigation for defects. I believe that I experienced defective tires made by firestone that were only seven months old and had less than 13k miles on them.( dot number: )
Pe00020; front left driver's side tire has air coming from that tire. Tires were firestone #atx p235/75r15/105s. Consumer put air in the tire, and three days later the tire was flat again.
Pe02000; tire tread separation: while driving 25/35 MPH, rear tire on the driver's side blew up aftering being hit by another vehicle. Driver lost control of vehicle, resulting in a crash. Driver was the only passenger in the explorer, and sustained minor and major injuries. Tire was a firestone, wilderness, original equipment. Vehicle was totalled. Firestone/ ford has not been contacted about the problem. Please list tire size/dot # and any other information pertaining to crash.
As I have a vehicle equipped with firestone wilderness at tires I am concerned that I might encounter a problem int he future. I understand that firestone is planning on announcing a "limited" recall to owners of the tires located in southern areas. My present driving habits are mainly travelling on the highway at speeds between 55 - 65 MPH for extended periods of time. This along with what I consider a lower tire pressure stated by the manufacturer of 26 lbs, I beleive this can cause the tires to have more stress on the sidewalls while travelling and with highway speeds could possibly cause the heating& buldging of the tires causing more stress on the sidewalls. Presently my vehicle has only 7750 miles on the odemeter, I hope the federal safety agency persues firestone in the recalling of all wilderness at tires in all regions of the country not just the "southern" parts. *ak( dot number: )
How many must die before the federal safety agency steps up to this disaster? This is unexcusable! No safety defect listed within summary. *ak( dot number: )
Tire blew out on 6-month old vehicle--highway driving, nearly caused collision and ruined tire. *ak( dot number: )
Vehicle was purchased with no knowledge of the tire recall and failures (firestone wilderness at), owner is requesting that the tires be replaced with other make tires and is not satisfied with the recall procedure.
Pe02000; tire tread separation: while driving about 30 MPH, tire on passenger's front side went flat for no reason. Tire was taken to berekley tire dealership. This was a firestone, wilderness tire, original equipment. Please list VIN #, tire size/dot # and date of incident.
Consumer had been putting air into rear left tire many times even though there isn't a tread separation, but is something that concerned the tires.
On saturday afternoon, 8/5/00, my wife nancy and I were in our explorer when one of the tires failed. We were northbound on m-51 heading into niles, michigan. We were traveling about 35 MPH. Suddenly, we felt a very noticeable shudder. I was able to keep the car under control and pull over. No one was hurt. The tire was separated from the rim. I called ford roadside assistance. The explorer was towed to campbell ford in niles. Tomorrow (mon. 8/7/00) I hope to learn what position ford motor co. Is taking on this. I do not intend to drive the car with the firestone tires on it. I am asking ford to replace all 5 tires (including the spare) with goodyear tires, at no cost to me. Before news reports surfaced about the firestone tires, I had driven to pittsburgh and brought back a carload of teenagers. I also drove to indianapolis and back with a friend. As it turns out, either of those trips could have resulted in tragedy. I hope your office can impress upon ford and firestone that this is a serious problem. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Left rear blowout at 75mph. 10:30am 1m north casa grande, az rt. I10 overturn 1 1/2 times. Ford explorer xlt 2000 new at 416 miles. Totaled. Escaped thru rear gate. State farm insurance. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75 r1 )
On june 12,2000 I was traveling home from dallas to pearland. The weather was clear no rain, cement road in good condition. My right front tire thread separated from the rim with no warning. Both sidewalls were still intact on rim. The dealership stated the tires and rim where not covered under warranty. The firestone dealership was reluctant to replace the tire with no cost. Eventually the manager could not find any reason to cause the tire to separate and replaced it still charging me for balance and valve stem. He refused to say it was a defective tire but listed unknown reason for failure. It is only because of previous extensive driving classes (police officer training) is why I did not have a wreck and was able to control my vehicle. On the news is a lot of reports of failures of these same tires. Both ford and firestone refuse to exchange my tires for safe tires and I cannot afford to change out new tires on a new vehicle. I can go into better detail about this incident if you wish to contact me. Do I have a legal course of action at this time? *ak( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 )
Pe00.020; consumer was driving on the freeway and was traveling about 65mph and heard a popping noise right rear tire tread separated from wheel.
I amd concerened about the firestone wilderness tires on my ford explorer. There was an article in my newspaper today (8/4/00) about 21 deaths and 193 crashes with these tires involved. I have thes tires on my ford explorer and I sure don't want to have these tires fail. What's it going to take and how many more people are going to have to die before something is done? These tires need to be recalled! The atricle said ford was replacing these tires free in 6 other countries. Does that mean that they're not doing that in the u.s. That's outrageous and ridiculous. I called ford's customer service 800 number and they said I'd have to call firestone. I did and didn't get any satisfaction from them. Who can I call at ford to find out why we can't get them replaced here? *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75 r1 )
Doring a routine inspection of the vehicle by my mechanic during the first oil change (3000 mi.), he noted two (2) large bumps on the sidewall of the rear-right tire, seemingly indicating that the sidewall had separated from the tire at those locations. After showing the bumps to a shop employee named jerry at tyson's ford, he suggested I take the vehicle to a firestone dealer to have the tire replaced. I did precisely that taking it to the firestone tire & service center by springfield mall. There the tire was replaced free of charge, but I had to pay the cost of labor. After mentioning this to a friend, I then became aware of what seems to be a very serious problem with this tire brand/model. I will be happy to provide any additional information that I can if contacted. *ak( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
While driving at 65mph rear driver's side tire blewout. Vehicle was a ford explorer. Dealer couldn't find a reason for this to happen. *ak firestone wilderness at p255/70/r16
I have had numersous complaints about this vehicle some have reoccurred, and some have never been fixed. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak( dot number: tire size: stock )
I have had numersous complaints about this vehicle some have reoccurred, and some have never been fixed. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak( dot number: tire size: stock )
My new vehicle has the firestone tires that have caused numerous deaths and a magnitude of accidents. With serious injury. I contacted my local ford dealer that sold me the car and they didn't even know about the problem. The next day the dealer called me and said that they are giving out firestones phone number for inquires. I now have two numbers for firestone to which both remain busy all the time. So I am unable to contact them. On the front page of the USA today newspaper dated 8/2/2000 it reports that 31 people have been killed by these tires bursting. It reports that in 6 other countries ford motor co recalled the tires. I need assistance imediately as I am afraid to use my vehicle. I can not take the chance of having my grad kids killed by faulty tires. I am also in the process of taking my mother each day for radiation 50 miles away. I need my vehicle imediately. I need to know what is going to be done for the citizens of the united states about these tires. Does ford motor co care more about citizens of other countries than american citizens??? Please contact me imediately, as there is no way that I will ever get firestone on the telephone ,,, and the booklet that came with the car does not give an address for firestone. Thank you. *ak( dot number: tire size: 15 inch )
These tires are terrible in the rain despite having part time 4x4. *ak( dot number: tire size: 15 )
Pe00-020: was traveling 67mph when without warning had heard firestone wilderness tire exploded. Tire tread had separated from tire on passenger's right rear. Wheel was damaged. Had 2,600 miles on vehicle. Changed the tire & went to firestone first. Could not help. Went to ford dealership & had tire exchanged. Firestone wilderness tire were originals, size p235/75r15.
Passengener's tires were not adequate to be left on. Rear tires broke from inside due to weight of vehicle. Dealer was aware.*ak the tire which was used on the light truck was inadequate for the weight of the vehicle. But ford motor company was unwilling to help and the customer paid for replacing it. (p255/70r/16).
Right rear tire tread separated fom the tire while driving, dealer refused to replace the tire since it was not included in recall (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15). Nlm
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