Tire separation and belt slippage. *ak( dot number: w208pt187 tire size: p235/70r16 )
1997 Ford F-150 tires complaints
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All 4 tires were found separated the next day after a trip from mesa az to austin tx. In june.*ak( dot number: w208lpt806 tire size: p23570r16 )
Tire blowout at 60mph at35,358mileage in nm. 5/08/2000. *ak( dot number: canada tire size: p235/70r16 )
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and suddenly there was vibration. He pulled over to shoulder, and saw that tread separated from rim, right front tire had tread come off. Firestone wilderness #ht, p23570r16, #dot w20. Consumer had contacted firestone. Firestone told him that his tires weren't the ones from decatur, illinois.
This is the 3rd original tire which has lost it's tread; the 1st two in febuary of this year (see previous report to the federal safety agency). This trip was in 108 degree temperatures traveling from austin, texas to dallas, texas. I have been very deligent to check the pressure in my tires once a week due to my travels to construction sites. My 4 year old son was traveling with me on this trip as his last summer roadtrip before school. Losing the tread this time scared me more with my son riding shotgun. These tires are still not on the replacement lists. The ford dealer blew me off because he could do nothing because the tires are not on the recall list, and he said he could not get tires anyway. The firestone dealer was also as helpful, doing nothing. Please do something for our kids futures, like put some safe tires under their parents cars and nail firestone for their shoddy workmanship.( dot number: w 208 ipt tire size: p235/70r16 )
Tire had a large bubble come up on the middle of the tread. The steel belts could be seen coming through. The area was very soft to the touch( dot number: tire size: p23570r16 )
Consumer replaced original firestone tires due to splitting, consumer requesting reimbursement.
No summary( dot number: w2081pt366 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Temperature was over 100 degrees. Tread seperated from the sidewall.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
All 4 tires showed cracking where the sidewall meets the tread. I had them replaced sue to safety concerns( dot number: tire size: p235 70r16 )
I had just merged onto 287 business north, when I heard the tire rip and a subsequent blow out. I measure the tire pressure of the other 3 tires and the pressure read good. The tire depth was just over 4mm, but the store manager who put new tires on my vehicle said that the tire wear was evenly distributed. I know the tires were approaching replacement time, but I dont think the tire should have failed.( dot number: w208irc039 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Traveling on I-95 at 55mph when tire blew out. Happened two times on different( dot number: tire size: 235/70r16 )
The tire has approximatly 10 inches of visable tread seperation, this was noticed when I replaced the wheels and tires with new ones. The tire in question is no where near the wear bars built into the tire. I would like to know if there is any problem with these tires because I replaced the old tires with the same brand and make of tire. Are you wondering why I replaced tires I thought were good? I ordered wheels from tirerack.com and they had the firestone wilderness ht 235/70r 16 on sale for $60.00 a tire with free mounting and balancing on the wheels I bought from them. The bad tires are still on the stock rims, if you want pictures, etc. Let me know.( dot number: w2081pt136 tire size: 235/70r 16 )
Right rear tire tread suffered the same failure as being described nationwide to other tires of firestone brand.( dot number: tire size: 265/75/16 )
Left front tire came apart. The tread belt trapped between rim and truck then the truck immediately veared to the left.
Six flats in one year--three in one weekend--traded in 4 of the tires, have only the spare left. Firestone dealer said tires were fine..ford salesman said they were lousy.( dot number: tire size: p235/70rx1 )
I replaced my firestone wilderness at tires on 7/28/00 because of cracks on the sidewalls (just prior to recall). I showed this to a service advisor at townsend ma. Ford on 9/25/98 but was advised ford does not warranty tires. My brother-in-law w/same truck & tires blew out the sidewalls of two tires while traveling on dirt roads going to his camp in northern maine. We both believe there is a defect with the p235/70r16 series of firestone wilderness tires. Although they do not qualify for the current recall program, nor did they exhibit the reported tread separation problem, I am convinced the "cracked sidewall" issue should be investigated. I would like to be notified if a defect is verified.( dot number: vn08ipu496 tire size: p235/70r16 )
While driving on interstate 10 the cap of the tire peeled off. This was a spare tire that was in use. I don't know the exact mileage on the tire but I assume with low mileage. We do not have any pictures or the tire. This incident happened before the recall was announced.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
The cap of this tire peeled off while highway driving. Do not know if these were original tires or replacement. Tread on other rear tire was worn but not bad. We will keep the tire and pictures.( dot number: w208ipt137 tire size: p235/70r16 )
-right rear tire tread seperated; approx. 24 inches in length by 4 inches in width; tread seperated from the inner most load bearing area( dot number: tire size: 235/70r16 )
Pe00 020 ; consumer was traveling about 70mph on the highway and heard a hitting noise. She looked though sideview mirror , and she saw tire tread flying in the wind. She was able to control vehicle, and pulled over to a parking lot. Rear tire tread had separated, and tire was still deflated. Tire was a firestone wilderness. 16inches.
My left rear tire blewout while I was driving on i10east in louisiana and the beaumont firestone dealer refused to replace it without me paying full price, 1500 miles, the dealer told me to go to any firestone dealer, since my dealer is located over 100 miles from me, the only firestone dealer to help me was in port arthur and he only charged me a percentage for tire replacement and I purchased and road hazard insurance, but later decided to get rid of the tires after hearing others complaint.( dot number: tire size: p23575r16 )
Heading south on i75, tire started feeling rough. Slowed to 68 MPH. Tire exploded leaving trail of black smoke near macon. Took it to nearest firestone dealer on 08/11/00. Told me it wasn't one of the tires in current recall. Would order replacement to arrive in 6 days. No status. Tire is still in bed of my truck. Everyone is amazed I didn't damage myself or anyone else. You may visit, or can upload photo.( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
Entire tread/belt separated from tire which damaged the fender and exhaust system upon its departure from the vehicle.( dot number: a308443416 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Subject tire started to show raised portions and uneven wear of tread. Then recently the raised bubbles eroded and now showing steel cord.( dot number: w208 tire size: p23570r16 )
Tires blewout due to tread separation.
Our ford f150 has been pulling to the right. We carried it to a tire dealer for a front end alignment in july. Manager said it was the tire. He could not find a problem with the alignment. We spent $45.00. This was in july. We did not have the money to replace the tires. We now do not feel safe with these tires.( dot number: vn081pt098 tire size: p235 70r16 )
Tread separation, all rubber peeled off,this size should be on recall( dot number: tire size: 735 70r/16 )
Tread is comming off tire.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
Tires were less the 2years old, steel belts showing through tread.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
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