1993 Ford F-150: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Oct 28, 2003 · Tires · 41,000 miles · FL

While driving 70 MPH passenger's side rear tire tread separated. The cause of the problem had not been determined.

Filed Jun 28, 2002 · Tires · MO

At 60mph, a tire blewout with no warning due to tread separation. The tire size 3110r15lt, dot unknown. The cause is unknown, and the dealer was notified. *ak the consumer states that he was driving down the interstate going 70 MPH, and when he slowed down to 60 MPH to exit, tread from the back drver side tire seperated in to two pieces. One piece wrapped around the axle, and the other was still attached to the tire spun around and caused damage to the vehicles body. The tire did not lose air pressure during the incident.

Filed May 6, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · TN

Tire vibration at 65 MPH, found original general tire (tire information unknown) tread separated and out of round. Replaced with goodyear gsa's.

Filed Jan 11, 2002 · Engine · WI

Consumer stated oil was leaking out of oil pan which had rusted, this caused oil pan gasket to blowout.*ak consumer stated vehicle was towed, but has not been fixed.

Filed Jul 28, 2001 · Tires · NY

The original tires on the truck failed at 36k miles. They caused an extremely bad vibration problem at all speeds. My mechanic diagnosed it as the start of a tread separation problem. I replaced all 4 original tires in june of 2000, with new tires of the exact same type and brand. (only one other manufacturer made a tire in this size and type, at that time). The vehicle is used very sparingly for short weekend trips. With 2000 miles on the replacement tires, the vibration problem is starting again, not yet as bad as before, but with firestone's present track record I am very concerned. I worry about the catastrophic failures that other firestone tires have experienced. I am concerned that due to the very limited number of this size and type of tire, we will have fallen into a crack in the government's investigation! *ak (tiresize: p27560hr17)

Filed Jun 19, 2001 · Tires, Transmission · AZ

The vehicle experienced three blowouts, one which damaged the front end and rim. Nlm

Filed Mar 29, 2001 · Fuel system · FL

Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 93v125000/manufacturer's recall 93s68. Dealer and manufacturer noted this vehicle not included in recall. Vehicle was passing fuel from one tank to another which caused a fuel leakage at the side of truck. *ak the pressure inside the tank gets extremely high causing feeler caps to blow out and gas leaking in frame rail. The vehicle's body side moulding was permanently discolored. However, the manufacturer says this vehicle was not included in the recall.

Filed Feb 20, 2001 · Tires · AZ

While driving, left front firestone 480 tire p235/75r15 experienced blowout, dot # vdhl1m4522.

Filed Dec 7, 2000 · Tires · MI

The rear firestone tire blew out, upon seeing the condition of the tire the technitian checked the other three tires and found that the sidewall by the beads were broken most of the way around the tire, consumer request reimbursement (firestone atx ii size p23517r15). Nlm

Filed Oct 31, 2000 · Tires · FL

Pe00023; tire tread separation: while drivng about 65 MPH, tread on front passenger's side tire came off. Driver was able to maintain control of vehicle. Tire size p23575r15 m&s, dot # vdhl1m4123. Tire equipment a used, 1995, ford, f150. Not sure about the tire mileage. Tire was taken to a firestone dealership. Tire could not be replaced free of charge. *ak another firestone tire experienced tread separation a year and a half ago, also causing damage to the vehicle.

Filed Oct 12, 2000 · Tires · AZ

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and heard a noise. He was able to pull over to shoulder, and noticed that right front passenger's tire tread separated. Firestone, at, p2375r15, dot vdhl. There were no injuries, and firestone was notified.*ak three months later, the left rear tire became flat from separation.

Filed Oct 11, 2000 · Tires · WA

Firestone tires p235 75 r15 experienced tread separation.