While these are 16" tires and h/t's they failed much like the stories about the tires on the ford explorer. We were traveling at 75 MPH or more when the lf front tire thread suddenly ripped off and then the tire failed completely. The road was straight, traffic light so we made it to the side safely. The firestone dealer told me that it had to be a road hazard. And that there was no way it could have been the fault of the tire. I had to shell out for the replacement tire and he sold me road hazard insurance on all of them tires. I bet there are alot of other folks like me who trusted their dealer and did not file any complaints!! Ford explorers( dot number: ? Tire size: p235/70r16 )
1997 Ford F-150 tires complaints
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2 tires already seperated,have 1 seperating on truck now-all the same make and size the one now is the third tire that seperated( dot number: w208 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side road and heard a banging noise. Right rear tire tread separated. Consumer notified firestone.there were no injuries. Tire size p235/70r16 and dot # w208-ipt. *ak the second tire tread also separated and was replaced by the customer. The tires were firestone wilderness.
The tread on the tire is separating from the remainder of the tire. A firestone dealer has inspected all 4 tires and advised me of this condition. He also pointed out that the metal bands are showing though in several areas where the tread joins the sidewall. He also pointed out knots in the tires. They are scheduled for replacement next wednesday with a 60% mileage adjustment. I was advised my particular tires were not covered by the recall. It is my opinion my tire failure is the same failure that is being experienced with the 15" tire and this particular size should be looked into as well.( dot number: w2081pt276 tire size: p235/70r16 )
The tire blew to pieces.( dot number: 104sms tire size: p23570r16 )
Pe00020, wilderness ht ii, tire size, p23570r16 on 1997 ford f150.rear tire tread separated which caused tire to be destroyed, and almost caused a crash. On november 1998, rear driver's tire had a blowout which may have caused a crash. Firestone was not willing to help. Please provide further information.*ak firestone wilderness 235/70/r16
During vacation 2 tires had tread separation during trip over mtn passes in co after being in ar & tx. Tires were removed before any incident. Still have tires. This is the 3rd set of original style of tires that this has happened to since buying the truck new in 1996.( dot number: w208 tire size: 235/70r16 )
Tires peel off also on my p235/70r16 I turn them into firestone centers store # 029386 which cause me an accident on I-75 accident report no #00-03-0004964 fhp.( dot number: 864180 tire size: p235/75r16 )
All 4 oem tires were replaced at firestone dealer suggestion within 15-18k miles. Visual cracks in tread body and 1 premature midbody road failure with no observable road hazard. Within the next 15-18k the next set of 4 replacement ht's were replaced. Now with approx. 35k on the third set of ht's an independent shop (non-firestone) has diagnosised a significant pull to the right as "tire pull" indicating possible cord to body slippage. All failures and replacements have been in west texas with high ambient temperatures.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
One tire delaminated at high speed. Filed claim with firesrtone for replacing tire & repair of trck damage. They did so under firestone incident #018399. While claim beng processed, about a week later we noticed two more tires with metal wires poking thru sides of tread. Tok truck to irestone store tucson, az. Emplyee aware of my prior claim, and at that point he relaced 3 more tires (the 2 with metal showing + other one then in use. We had no injury, I got no hassle from firestone. Only recently was I aware of extent of firestone tire problems. The point of my report is to alert you that sixteen " tires, (we had p235/70rx16sl tires) are also a problem. I recetly reported this to ford motors. Reply from them was general in nature, but they told me to be sure tires are properly inflated. I maintain these tires as I have other in the 50 years I have owned vehicles and never before have I experienced a tire delaimnation as we did with these firestone wilderness tires. A concern we now have is the tires were replaced with other wlderness "ht" tires.ee.( dot number: )
The tire's tread separated from the tire itself as described on television. Luckily no one was injured from the incident. Firestone has received the tire, and is in the process of acessing the damage to see whether it was a defect.( dot number: vn08pu097 tire size: p23570r16 )
Bead separated at juncture where tire joins sidewall-3/5 around tire-losing air-steel belts exposed. Drove to tn. Twice in june with tire. Found problem at rotation of tires. Still plenty of tread on tire/( dot number: vn08ipu386 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Firestone wilderness tires p235/70r16 experienced tread separation on 3 different occasions, dot bm089434, consumer contacted firestone who said it was not their problem.
Owner concerned because three out of four firestone wilderness size 16" tires went flat within a two week period for no apparent reason. Tire size p23570r16, original tire equipment, and tire mileage 39,000. Tires were taken to a firestone dealership. Two of the tires have been replaced at owner's expense. *ak dot#w208.
Bought the vehicle used jan 2000. Developed vibration characteristic of out-of-balance tires. When I had them balanced and front end checked, one tire had to be replaced due to tread separation. Vehicle still has slight vibration at highway speed, and I suspect another tire may be becominhg separated. Firestone claims there have been no reports of failures of the 16-inch wilderness ht. Can this be the first?( dot number: unkn tire size: p235/70r16 )
The crack is growing daily and will eventually damage the door so that it cannot be opened in am emergency.
Pe00020; original equipment on a ford f150 1997, tire size p235r16, dot number vn081pu107. Two frontal tires and entire outer edge is disintegrating at the place where tread starts. Tires have around 25 thousands miles on them and are 16 inches. *ak the two bad tires were replaced by firestone.
My tires are not listed in the recall but I think they should be. I had a tire person check them and he said they are cracking and should be replaced as soon as possible. Firestone has not gone far enough in their recall, leaving lots of people like me on the road with unsafe tires and no help. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
Tire seperation--- while driving noticed a tremendous vibration--- upon inspection noticed a large "dip" in tire tread, after jacking up truck the dip would bulge out durring acceleration--was told by asst. Manager of s&s tire that the ply had seperated and that I was real lucky to have made it in( dot number: tire size: 26575r16 )
8/10/00 '97 ford f150 4x2 supercab w/firestone wilderness ht p235/70r16ol inspected by firestone @ 5417 mcardle in cc texas found 1 tire w/thread separation. Told this tire was not under recall notice & questioning why not. This is the number on the bad tire u9766exbm08945-3 these are the numbers for the other tires including spare: u9762exbm08945-3; 25324gx8m08945-3; u9988exbm12656 (this one made in canada all others made in USA) firestone dealer only would give me any adjustment for the one bad tire & said this was in no way connected with the present firestone tire recall. Was told not to worry about these ht tires. Have always checked psi @ 32 to 35 & rotated tires every 6000 miles & as a owner of a ford vehicle w/firestone wilderness ht tires this problem should be investigated further.( dot number: tire size: p23570r16 )
Peoo.020; vehicle was parked, and consumer saw information on the news concerning tire tread separation. Took vehicle to firestone, and manager told him that his tires didn't meet the qualification of the recall p23570.r15 on firestone #at tires.
Vehicle expereinced two tire failures, tread separating from casing both on r/r. First occurred at 31,000 miles, second occurred at 38000 miles.( dot number: tire size: p23570r 16 )
While driving about 65 MPH left front tire had a tread separation. Firestone wilderness, tire size p235/70r16.*ak firestone wilderness at p235/70/r16
Driving down the interstate at 55 MPH, all the tread came off my tire. The shrapnel caused $1200 worth of damage to my wheel well and gas tank. It tore off the tube from the gas tank which allows one to fill the tank. I lost control of the vehicle for a short time, but luckily I was in the right lane and maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road. The tire didn't deflate. Another tire went flat a month ago. It deflated in a parking lot and couldn't be replaced because all of the rubber had caused a lump on one side of the tire and completely fell apart after it was changed. A year ago, another "exploded" going approx. 30 MPH. All of the tires had more than adequate tread left on them. We are submitting a property damage report to continental/general tires, 1440-l westinghouse blvd., charlotte, nc 28273. We have also sent the tire from the 7/27/00 incident back to them. It is probably not covered by any warranty but it is odd that 3 of these tires failed in unusual ways. It is a miracle I was not injured from the last incident. I am lucky the fuel tank was not ruptured, only the fuel spout was missing and gasoline had not leaked out. I was not able to put gas in the tank. The tire with no tread looks like the firestone recall tires. Have you investigated the general tires or had any complaints?( dot number: 2842006d tire size: p235/70r16 )
At about 18,000 miles one of the front tires that had been patched prior to my purchase split at the patch (about the center of the tread) so replaced both front tires at this time as reccommended by firestone dealer. This was a slow developing problem.. Slow leak. Within 10 days replaced one of these. Sidewall split after barely brushing a curb. When I say barely brushing, those rubber nipples on new tires were not even rubbed off. About april of 2000 I suffered a high speed blowout (65 MPH) in one of the rear tires. Total mileage about 23000. Still a lot of tread left on the rear tires and front ones like new... I chose to replace all 4 at that time due to fears for my safety. Dealers claimed all problems were road hazards and not under any warranty. I am 48 years old and have been driving since age16. Many of those years were on the road sales with as much as 55000 miles/yr. I have never... Repeat never had to replace a tire before the tread wore out.( dot number: w208 tire size: p235 70r16 )
I was driving on hwy 64 north from hampton va. To annandale va. I was in the middle lane when suddenly I heard two explosive sounds and immediately realized there had been a blowout. I immediately had to lock my arms to the steering wheel and slowly eased the car to the right shoulder. Upon getting out of the truck and viewing the damage I realized that I was fortunate that I was uninjured. The blowout left two holes four inches in diameter. The blowout was at the point on the tire where the tread and the main body of the tire meet.( dot number: tire size: p23575r15 )
Sidewall seperation after approximately 1,000 miles. Purchased from mobile/firestone; us2 service center; 1301 e cloverland drive; ironwood, mi 49938 (906‑932‑0700). Tire replaced free of charge.( dot number: tire size: 255/70/r16 )
After being driven found out that tires were separating on the side where consumer replaced them.
Consumer was checking vehicle in front of his home and noticed that steel belt was coming from the tire. Also, steel belts were comimng from other two at 34,000 miles. They were firestone wilderness tires #ht10s #p23570r16. All four tires were replaced. *ak dot #w208ipt236, all four tires experienced sidewall separation.
Friestone atx tire began to separate at 12,000 miles. Consumer had to have tires replaced.
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