Driver's rear tire experienced tread separation while driving 70 MPH on a ford explorer 2001 vehicle. The tire remain inflated. Original equipment, tire size 275/60r17, and dot# adt044t0101.
2001 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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While driving 72 or 73 MPH, the left front tire tread separated. General maxus p23575r15. Please provide further information.
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Vehicle is confined to driveway. Consumer has replaced tires 4 times. Mr
The consumer stated, while traveling, the vehicle will wander into traffic. The vehicles tires, have been replace four times. Dealer has been contacted. *nlm the consumer states that she must strong arm to maintain control on the bumpy roads. The consumer has experienced an unsusual case of wandering, clunking noise-bolt missing/4 visits of repair, tire wear/noise vibrations-6 occurences, and alignment/suspension issues-5 occurences, that will not repair. The consumer has had several to many of the same opinions and suggestions of/for repair, and has tried just about everything to remedy the problem(s) and keeps getting the same problems. All with no cooperation/consideration of ford.
Vehicle was parked, and consumer noticed that right front tire tread had separated from vehicle. Firestone, wilderness, p235/75r15. Dealership was aware of problem.
Ford stated to me that I need to make an appointment to replace my tires but they refuse to pay for this.*ak (tiresize: 17)
I am not the owner of this vehicle, nor the driver. My brother-in-law was a passenger in the ford explorer and was killed at the scene. There is a question of whether he was wearing a seat belt and if it failed during the rollover of the vehicle. There is also a question of firestone tire failure. Both of the rear tires were missing the valve stems. We do not know if this occurred during the accident or if they blew out previously and that is what contributed to the accident. The driver was speeding, performed an unsafe lane change, then overcorrected, lost control, crossed the median strip into the opposite roadway, rolled over and hit another vehicle where another person was killed as a result of this collision. The driver was found "not guilty" in his manslaughter trial. So it seems this accident was attributed more to vehicle failure, even though there was driver error also.
Vehicle rollover accident march 25, 2001 in toledo ohio. Approximate speed 25 MPH. Explorer rolled over 6 times with me as the passenger being ejected during the 3rd roll. Driver and rear seated passenger were help in the vehicle and received lacerations a broken finger and chest injuries. Front passenger ( me ) was ejected from the vehicle and came to rest against the front drivers side tire. Vehicle at rest on tires. Received 4 broken ribs, 5 broken , dislocated transverse process and multiple stitches for cuts and abrasions in arms and head. Rear drivers side tire was flat after the accident and was the only tire damaged. Pictures of the accident are available along with any other information.*ak (tiresize: p255/70r16)
I have kept the tires in question in the event of any legal proceedings. I believe that my tires or some internal malfunction to the vehicle caused it to lose control and cause this accident.
Vehicle was going 30-40mph in 4 wheel with a light coating of snow. 4 vehicles lost control and started spinning out of control in front of the consumers vehicle, the consumer pumped the brakes lightly while the vehicle was in four wheel drive when the tire on the drivers side (both) experienced tread separation, the vehicle leaned to the left going out of control and ended up going down an embankment flipping on its left and right side before stopping in an upright position, the tires were original on a 2001 ford explorer, approximate 32,000 miles. Consumer is currently waiting for tire from ford. *akdotp255170r16 firestone wilderness at size 16.
Have contacted ford country dealership for the recall/replacement of tires jun 6,jul 2,jul 13, jul 23 and on aug 16 & 17. In jun the service mgr larry said replacement tires would be in about 2wks. In aug he will not answer my calls or return my calls. I had orginally requested michelin tire as approved by the ford motor co. I feel like I'm just getting the run around. My wife and I are seniors and drive the hi-ways frequently, she is concerned about the firestone tires driving at the speed limit 75mph as well as at 109 degrees temp. And rightfully so. An accident at our age could well be fatal. The tire calls for inflated press. To 40lbs, ford co. Says 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. When inflating at 30 in the front I notice the steering is hard (perhaps this vehicle is designed too top heavy and that is whay they have you lower the pressure in the front tires in turn making the steering hard to turn) anyhow I suspect the dealership is not replacing the recalls because their to busy replacing the tires on their car lot first, there in dangering other peoples lifes so that they can sell their vehicles. I have not had a blowout yet, nor do I look forward to having one at 75mph at 109 temp. I would appreciate your help in making ford co. And their dealership making good on their recall efforts. Even though these tires are relatively new the temptures here in vegas and speed limits required can endanger my wife and family. Will not answer or return my calls. In jun. *ak (tiresize: p25570r16)
The federal safety agency recall # 01x001000, manufacturer's recall 01x001000. No size and date available while driving around 40 MPH on wet pavement. Vehicle hydroplaned due to tires. Also stated tires recalled and have not be replaced yet.
Re brakes: they have replaced the brake shoes/pad twice ands rotors once. Re tire/wheels they could not get them to balance out tried 4 times ( goodyear tried twice) total of 6 times. Again a week and a half later, it pulls left when braking, and vibration is back again. I have spoke with wayne ( service mgr) and al mc donald ( general sales mgr). I have informed them of the nevada lemon law # nrs 597.630 he said to inforce that I would have to get a "lawyer". Please note I only marked the first time of the problems I have full doc's of every visit on these items. Please help! Thank you, crystal del giudice. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)
The vehicles rear end shifts side to side over washboard bumps. The consumer received a letter from manufacturer offering to replace all five tires and request that his local ford dealer, order the tires.(firestone wilderness at tires p255/70r16 s)
Since I bought this explorer I had problems with the tires, I contacted the dealer but they told me that my tires are not part of the recall and they cant do nothing about it , I explain to them that my explorer its been shaking a lot, a lot of vibrations and thomps that I was scared because its been few times that I almost lose control of my vehicle in the highway and regular streets and its been a year now and they keep telling me the same thing and now even more because my vehicle have approximate 28000 miles and they are telling me that I need tires as soon as possible but because of my millage they can't do anything now. I explain and gave them information that I have been taking my vehicle several times since I bought it but they never wanted to do something about it and now with only a year old my vehicle is shaking more than ever and they since a year ago dont want to repalce my tires just because there is no recall for my tires. I have the millage that I have because I went to tennessee for one week for vacation but I only work 15 minutes from my home, I go shopping , and visit my family and they live only 30 minutes from me it's not possible that with the care that I gave my vehicle that my tires went bad in only some spots like they are telliing me now if I warethem out should be in a complete side not in spots this is not an off road vehicle so I dont drive it that way. Please I need a respond as soon as I'm worry for my safety and the safety of other people driving. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Ihave lost controll of this vehicle several times due to the steering and overall handling ,my tires are also playing a roll in this I beleave this problem is much more pronounced in rain or snow . I feel this vehicle is very unsafe for myself and my children! I've already had the vehicle into auburn motor sales for 6 days for complaints of lack&surge of power,bad sulfer smell at idle rolling idle(up&down), extremely poor gas mileage. The dealership was unable to diognose problem. As of today I've lost 21 days of use ,on a vehicle I've only had about4 and a half months know they say I need an engine that I'm still waiting on. I told the dealership I didn't feel this vehicle was safe and wanted it replaced .I got know where, when they found out I got lemon law paperwork they told me ford would not do anything about it pursue it through the state. I don't see how they can tell you that you are stuck when you purchased a new vehicle and it has compromised your safety time&time again! My salesman told me to look at the bright side I was still here to talk about it!!! I don't find this very amusing ,I wonder if ford knows how he feels in my opinion he was telling me I could of been dead!!! Brenda. *ak (tiresize: 255/70/16)( dot number: tire size: 255/70/16 )
Firestone, wilderness at tires mounted on ford, explorer ,2001. While traveling at 35-40 MPH consumer hit a construction site and passenger rear tire fell off, then vehicle rolled over. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak analyst is unsure ofcomponent, possible tire failure, possible lug, nut, and bolt failure, causing rollover, consumer was injured in accident.
When appyling brakes vehicle severely pulls to right. Also, a grinding noise occurs, cause unknown. *ak in less than 15000 miles, brakes have been replaced 3 times, was told by dealer that this was due to a factory defect and brakes were applied incorrectly. Tire experienced blowout, there was a large deformed air pocket on the white letter side, consumer did not give any tire information.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and heard a poppying noise. She was able to pull over to shoulders and noticed rear right side of tire was completly flat. Firestone, p255/70r16 109s , dot vncu1r0090. Firestone willbe notified.
Blow out at 65mph no accident no tread separation (tiresize: p235/75r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r16 )
While driving down highway at about 50 MPH and after hearing a noise, consumer then decreased speed to 40 MPH due to problems with tires. This was original equipment. Contacted dealer, dealer never seen it before.
P25575r15, dot vdhl1rw050, rear passenger side of firestone wilderness ht tire exploded while at a stop, tire had only 9,000 miles.
2 tire blowouts in less than 6 months is not normal... One while driving is unsafe..the 2nd while parked does not make sense. *ak (dot number: 8xhl ipy tiresize: 235/75r15)
2 tires blew out while driving, and caused truck to lose control, hitting curb. No serious injuries.
All the tires have dimples along the sidewall, its random and up to 8 on each tires, firestone says the tires is fine, thats the way all there tires are. Plus its visiable when looking at the tires from an angle. They say its the way the belts are made, but the dimples or creveces are 2" apart then 4 " then 6"as an example. Each tire has them randomly no uniform spacing to it. Also the front tires havea strange wear pattern on them, according to indepentdent tires stores 9 to be exact, the belts are no holding therefore the tread wear is off at an angle and the inner part is dipping in.after having 4 ford dealerships and 9 tires stores tellingme there is a defect in the tire im scared to drive my new truck now. Can anything be done to have my tires replaced? I went to 2 firestone tire stores they were no help. Thank you........lisa campisi. *ak (dot number: vdh3333333 tiresize: p235/75/15)
Consumer received recall 00t-005 and is having a difficult time finding replacement tires.
Clear, dry roadway, 50 MPH, right rear tire blew out. Vehicle performed very stably, I was able to stop and had tire changed. Dealer replaced all 5 tires with goodyears at no charge at my request. Tire looked like it had been sliced through from sidewall to sidewall. I took pictures, not developed. Dealer has tires. (dot number: don't know tiresize: p235/70r16)
Vehicle was parked. Noticed the tire was flat in the right rear. There was a 3 inch slit near the tread. Put spare on in its place. Took tire to firestone retailer & was informed nothing can be done. Owner brought a different tire as spare. Prot to flat, had experienced flapping noise against vehicle. The problem is still happening & getting worse.
My problem is that nothing has happened yet,I would like to know why no one has metion the fact that these tires are being sold an installed on new ford explorer sports 2001 models and that these tires have a tempiture rating of ( c ) the lowest rating,these tires will probley melt out here in arizona before the tread comes off.I have written 3 letters to ford an firestone and all they do is reply with some bulk generic letter,so I am sure no one really reads them so much for the full page adds that the ford motor company takes out to show the customer they cars about safty first.thank you for your time.allan sobrane.. (dot number: 8xuc tiresize: p255/70r16)
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