I had complete tread separation on one front tire and the beginnings of tread separation on the other front tire on 02/15/00 while traaveling west on I-30 to dallas, texas. The following day both tires were replaced at the ford dealership at my expense. Joe cambell the service advisor took me back when the truck was up on the rack and showed me the tires. He said, "boy, you were driving on air the last 20 miles! I am surprised you didn't die in a crash from a blow-out." *ak( dot number: 027471 tire size: p235/70r16 )
1997 Ford F-150 tires complaints
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Since I recently learned about firestone's tire problem I thought I would send this to you. In 1998 I was driving 70mph in my 1997 f-150 on an interstate and my right rear tire (firestone wilderness) blew out. Since it was the rear tire, I still had steering ability so I did not wreck. I now buy goodyear!! *ak( dot number: tire size: 215-75-16 )
Tire failed and very nearly caused crash.elmira,n.y. Firestone store (eric)denies any type of responsibility or recall. Mr. Bill vanderwater at firestone denies any kind of fault or recall with tire. Another tire dealership told me about the firestone recall, my wife and neighbor know about it and it was on the nbc evening news but firestone denies it. I require some proof in writing that firestone has issued a recall on their wilderness tires because I intend to take firestone to court .*ak( dot number: unknown tire size: p235/70r16 )
I have had to replace 3 tires total. Approximately every 4 months one of the tires will have the belts split. *ak( dot number: tire size: 16 )
Poor quality tire. Tires constantly leaked air. Worse tires I have ever owned. I will never pruchase firestone tires again. Looking at the cnn artical I see why I had so many problems with them. I also have a small ranger with the same tires and I am looking for them to be recalled. *ak( dot number: )
Pe-00-020- firestone wilderness ht p23570r16 tire on a 1997 ford f150, tire size not available when driving the right rear tire separated from tread. There is only 25 thousand miles on the tires. *ak dot# w2ub1pt466.
At 31,500 the right rear tire developed a large blister where the tread was separating from the casing. I replaced the tire. Less than 7000 miles later the tread on the rplacement tire separated from the casing.( dot number: tire size: 16 )
I traveled to houston fron north carolina. On my way back my passenger side rear tire fell apart on I-610. Lucky for me, I was just getting on I-610 from an on ramp. I was able to safely pull all the way over to the right . I found that my tire had just torn apart on me. I called ford extended service and they had a tow truck come in and replace the tire with my spare. Once in nc, I repaced all my tires for fear of a reoccurance of the problem in my other tires. Unfortunately for me, I replaced the tires with the same name brand and type. I did not know that the tires were under investigation or I would have bought another brand. I estimated the $300.00 damage on the lost tire, the questionable condition of the mag rim, and the lost rim cover. I think that it is criminal that ford and firestone have known about this problem for years and not informed their customers. I hope the federal safety agency does everything in their power to correct this. I will continue to pursue this with both firestone and ford. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
Both incidents, involved the rear right hand tire position located directly behind the exhaust pipe exit. In both cases 90% of the tire shredded by itself down to the steel belts. Tires remained inflated in both cases. Both tires had less than 20,000 miles on them. (one tire was a new replacement from the manufacturer, the 2nd was the original spare). The 1st incident occurred after 20 miles highway travel at 70mph, however the previous day the truck had completed 800 miles continuous highway driving. The 2nd incident occurred after 6 hours continous highway driving at 70mph. In both cases the incident began with severe "felt-like" wheel wobble, then immediate severe jolting and lurching of the truck across the highway lanes out of control. Fortunately no accident occured and I stopped safely. In the 2nd incident the shredding of the tire also ripped out the exhaust barckets, bent the exhaust pipe downwards (required re-bending to obtain decent road clearance). I reported the incident to ford customer service. I replaced both rear tires with new firestone wilderness tires at ford. I am now deeply worried that this will occur again, and to add insult to injury I hear there are now reports of firestone wilderness tires shedding. Is there a connection between general tires and firestone, both supplied by ford? Is there a conection with the exhaust exhiting directly in front of the tire causing severe over heating of the tire? I shal be replacing the exhaust with a rear exit exhaust at mullinax..*ak( dot number: a308443276 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Vehicle has firestone wilderness tires where every day consumer has to put air in.
Tire tread separated from tire. While on a vacation trip with my family at 70 MPH a 3" by 16" of tire tread came off of my firestone wilderness htx tire. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235/70r16 )
Initial tire seperated and caused loss of control on hwy between ft. Stoketon, tx and carlsbad, nm. Replaced with spare. Two tires partial seperated on or shortly after trip back to san antonio. All five tires replaced with michelin *ak( dot number: tire size: oem )
This vehicle had firestone atx tires. While driving at 65 MPH tread separated on the rear passenger side, ripping the fiberglass fender that's around the rear tire. Dealer has not been contacted.
While driving there was a flapping noise coming from rear passenger's tire. Consumer noticed that tread was separating. Tire was replaced.
While driving between 70 - 75 MPH tread on the passenger's side right rear tire came completely off. There were five passenger's in the vehicle. Driver was able to control vehicle, and no one was injured. The truck is a 97, f150, VIN # [xxx]. Tire size p2357016. The tire was not sold on the truck. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Consumer's son was traveling about 70mph on the highway there was a blowout, and felt vehicle was jerking. Consumer was facing the opposite side of the highway. Got out of vehicle and saw rear on passenger's side was damaged, and rubber tread had come off the tire. Also, muffler pipe was hanging from the vehicle. There was front end damage. *ak
Aluminum tires cracked at the bead, causing a slow leak. Manufacturer has stopped using aluminum and is now using steel.
Heat from exhaust is heating up the tires, causing the tire tread to come apart, this has happened twice on the interstate, and is a safety issue. *ak
Tread separated from right front tire, causing damage to fender well and emission control components. Upon inspection of other tires, steel belting could be seen on two of the remaining tires even though there was at least 3/16 of tire tread on edge of tire. All tires were replaced. Had this tire failed in heavy traffic, the consequences could have been severe.*ak( dot number: w 208 ipt tire size: p235/70r16 )
Brake sensor failed causing loss of brakes. Mjs
Tire broke off from the frame axle causing the vehicle to spin resulting in collision. Yh
While driving at 25 MPH front passenger's side tire came off, and consumer lost control. Vehicle skidded and hit a telephone pole.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Front hubs work intermittently when in 4 wheel drive. Took to dealer and he said that since they cannot duplicate the problem (wouldnt work for me on grass), that they stated that there is no problem, but if you have one to call a tow truck if you get stuck again. Also another problem--spare tire and wheel assembly were replaced by charapp with wrong diameter tire and wheel. Dealer did not recommend using this size spare tire because it was a different size than the original tires on the truck. This makes no sense for them to give me this spare when they admit it is a safety hazard..
Emergency spare tire has never been used. Had taken vehicle to wal mart to have tires rotated. Mechanic could not use spare tire due to damage from storage of cross board supports. Tire had severe indentations. Good year ps235/704x16 sl bsw.
Spare tire is mounted under vehicle against frame resulting in damage to tire.
Premature treadwear. All four tires replaced. Tires maintained and rotated per manufacturer recommendation.( dot number: tire size: 23570r16 )
Tread came off of the tire while driving at 75mph, tire disconnected from vehicle, causing the vehicle to go out of control. Also, knocked underneath, causing vehicle to cut off and power steering went out. Dealer contacted, and stated the tires were not under warranty and they cannot duplicate the problem, damage to vehicle was $700, and vehicle was not driveable. General tires 235/70/16 . Tire companies contacted and,could not duplicate the problem.
Left front tire fell off while driving under 5 MPH when making a turn, and an accident occurred. Dealer is not aware of the problem.
General ameri 550 p236/70rie tire blew out, due to inadequate shield protection,plastic well shield came off,vacuum reserve box came off and the computer wire nurses switch unplugged.
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