Tires replaced in 1999 with tires same as original. *ak (tiresize: 16)( dot number: tire size: 16 )
1998 Ford F-150 tires complaints
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Experienced a ply separation which caused a vibration at 40 MPH. Tire was moved to the spare position where it remains for anyone's inspection. Please note that this is an ht not an at tire. It is not among those recalled be either firestone or ford. (dot number: vn08 1pt tiresize: p235/70r16)
Mechanic was checking brakes and got his finger caught on a wire coming out of front passenger's tire. In middle of tread steel belts were coming through around entire tire. Consumer had a 1998, ford, f150 pickup with orginal tires, size p235/70r16, approximate 29,000 miles. Vehicle hasn't hauled any heavy loads. Firestone was contacted, and they stated they had no obligation to replace tires.*ak
Tread separation was discovered upon inspection for a odd feeling with the tires on my pick up in april of 2000. They were replaced at that time and I was in contract with firstone the next day in regards to this. Final outcome was nothing by firestone,I have been in commection with firestone,since it was in the news and became public info. That they were having a problem,I do have copies of all documentations I had with firestone in regards to this.my tire size was not one that was listed. All four of my tires showed tread separation,all same milage,all had aprox. 5/32,and 6/32 of tread left on tires.no damage to truck,were replaced before that could happen. Please contract me if addition information is needed. *ak (dot number: w208ipt377 tiresize: p235/70r16)
Firestone, wilderness ht, p235/70r16, dot w2081pt287, replacement equipment on a 1998, ford, f150 with 30000 miles. While driving 65 MPH left front tire had tread separation. A 2 feet long piece of tread fell off. Right front tire had cracked. *ak
Complete tread separation while driving between 55-60mph. Truck veered across road onto shoulder. Damage estimates to truck between $2,000-2,500. The only reason this did not result in an accident was there was little traffic at the time. This tread separation appears identical to those of firestone tires. General tire dealer is mcknight tire in jefferson city, mo., they would only provide the phone number for general tire. Kehoe ford in jefferson city denied any knowledge of problems with general tire. Service manager said they had not received any notification of problems with any type of general tire.*ak (dot number: a308446415 tiresize: p235/70r16)
I live in the florida keys where it is pretty warm but where the maximum speed limit is 55mph and mostly much less. There are few high speed (highway) miles on my tires. Having said that, I drove to port orange (daytona beach), florida to see my father who recently had surgery and on the way home (only 8 miles into the return trip) I suddenly got a vibration in the ride. I was doing the speed limit of 70mph on the interstate I-95. I pulled over and checked my tires and didn't see anything and so assumed the problem was the road. I then drove a short distance and changed lanes but the vibration didn't go away so I kept to a lower speed (around 50) and took the next exit where I pulled into a parking lot and did a detailed examination of my tires. What I found was a raised area on the tread of the front left (driver's side) tire. It was approximately 12 inches long and 2 1/2 to 3 inches wide. It was difficult to detect visually because it was not raised very high but was easy to detect by running my hands around the tread of the entire wheel. I checked all other tires and didn't notice a problem so I located (with the telephonic assistance from my parents) a firestone dealer back in port orange where I had just come from and drove there. At first the guy in charge told me I would have a 2 hour wait since he had lots of paying customers in front of me but after explaining (rather forcefully) that this was an emergency problem due to a defective product and that I had an 8 hour drive ahead of me that his product had already delayed by at least 1 1/2 hours he finally told me he would get me in the bay in an hour. At first, he was only going to replace the one tire. I insisted they inspect all the tires and it was a good thing I did... They found the tread on the right front was also separating and that it was also dangerous and would need to be replaced which they did. I want the remaining two replaced. *ak (tiresize: p235/70r16)
Peoo o20 ; consumer was traveling 65mph on highway and heard a noise, and immediately afterwards rear end started swerling. Was able to pull over to shoulder, and noticed that passenger's side rear tire tread separated from rim. Firestone, wilderness #at, p235 70 r16, dot number w2081pt 477 . Will contacted firestone today. There were no injuries.
Left rear tire had a split around the rim, aftermarket equipment installed at 49000 miles, tires were bridgestone fueler 684, size p265/75r16, sears replaced tires.
Recall 98v007000/throttle icing: speed control will not disengage when applying brakes, and intermittent problem with brake pedal going to floor. *ak 2 goodyear wrangler ap tire's tread is completely gone, size p255/70r16, dot pdcuf8wr038. Consumer states engine has a ping sound when first started in cold weather, dealership is aware of the problem.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and tire just blew out. He was able to pull over to shoulder and noticed that driver's side rear tire tread separated from rim. Firestone, wilderness ht, p23570r16, dot w208. Has contacted firestone. *ak
Tires failed at 16,000 miles then again at 26,000 complaint sent to firestone but they sent letter that they will not cover the replacement because the tires were bought before the recall. Please help. The tires didn't wait for the recall to split and put me and my family's life at risk. *ak (tiresize: p235/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
While driving on highway front left tire went flat, and then consumer replaced tire with spare. About 50 miles later,tire came completly off vehicle. Vehicle crashed in the side of road, and did some damage to vehicle. Contacted dealer, and the dealer said that they could not do anything for him.*ak the spare wheel that was used during replacing flat tire came off due to defective coating that the vehicle manufacturer had recalled for coating breakdown and causing the lug nuts to come loose and spin off. ( the tire make and model was not given)
Tire had partial tread separation and a near-perfect radial split from root of tread to bead. Actual tread surface was fine. Dealer said it had been "cut." *ak (tiresize: 265/7516lt)( dot number: tire size: 265/7516lt )
Both front tires are cracking and seperating between the treads had them checked and found the the cords are separating between the layers of the tire and are not safe to use !!! I have jus replaced these two front tires with another brand [bfg] and there is no comparson on how much better the truck handles a drives I still have these tires and have conctaced firestone about this problem and of course they want them so no one else can see the defects in these other wilderness tires thank you jeff.
Firestone wilderness ht right rear tire went flat, a rock was stuck on the middle of the tire, firestone would not fix the tire, p235/75r16 dot vn085t770p.
Tread on this tire came comepletely off tire at a high rate of speed. Tires were inflated to proper level and outside temperature was approximately 75 degrees. Only reason there were no serious injuries was the fact that tire continued to hold air until I could slow the vehicle down. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have walked away from this. *ak (tiresize: p235/r7016)( dot number: tire size: p235/r7016 )
The original goodyear tires on the vehicle were replaced at 33,000 miles due to being chopped, which caused vibration while driving.
My 1 tire had started to separate exactly like the 15" wilderness at tires that have been recalled. I've waited to see if my tires would be recalled. I replaced my tires w/new goodyear tires the very next day, but I kept the old tires which the other 3 show significant deteriation. I also took pictures of all 4 tires showing the cracks along with the 1 that seperated. I feel the public should be made aware of this & that the 15" tires are not the only ones that could seperate & cost innocent people their lives. I feel alot of consumers have a false sense of security & this is should be of the upmost urgency!! Sincerely, ann c rickenbach. *ak (dot number: w208 1pt tiresize: p235/70r16)
Consumer states the firestone wilderness ht tire p255/70r16 dot w2081pt206 had a portion of raised tread that was causing a bumping sound and vibration in the steering wheel, firestone replaced tire.
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak (dot number: w208 tiresize: p235/70r16)
Tread separating from carcass. Took to firestone retailer and was told this size is not covered by current recall. Retailer stated that he would give $30.00 for one of the tires and that I would have to wait until the other tires seperated more severely.*ak (tiresize: 23570/r16)( dot number: tire size: 23570/r16 )
This ford f150 1998 has fierstone wilderness/ht p23570r16 on it. Consumer noticed that front left tire started to separate. Dealer prorated the tire, and replaced it with the same kind of tire.*ak firestone prorated a new set of wilderness tires at a lower cost.
I am very disappointed with the low level of customer service I have recieved from f irestone. As a truck driver I know from experience the sight,sound, and feel of tire tread separating from the steel belts...a tire literaly coming apart at the seams!! Firestone should be heks accountable for all of their tire failures!!*ak (dot number: w208ipt497 tiresize: p235/70r16)
Tire failed under normal use conditions for no apparent reason. No road hazard noted before failure. Sidewall blowout included tearing of rubber outward toward tread. No loss of control noted. No tread separation noted. No damage to vehicle. Firestone will not prorate tire for replacement. Will be replacing all 4 tires with another brand due to personnal experience with failres of two p235/70r15's on previous vehicle. *ak (tiresize: p235/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
Consumer has a 1998, ford f150. Left rear tire separated while traveling 65mph. Original tires on vehicle, tire size p235/70r16 dot# w2081pt357. Firestone customer assistant recommended that consumer purchase another tire.*ak
Right rear tire blew out sidewall (dot number: w2081pt427 tiresize: p235 70r16)
Two of my firestone tires have cracks in between the tread. With what has been going on with firestone and ford this make me feel very uncomfortable. Most of the tires all around my size have been dealt with which make the situation worse. I have contacted firestone and they have acted like they could care less, but I think the problem should be dealt with before something happens. I take care of my vehicle like it is my child and for something to happen that isnt my fault and for the manufacturer to act as they do doesnt make me feel to well. How should I deal with this? (tiresize: p25570r16)( dot number: tire size: p25570r16 )
There is a visible split in the sidewall where the tread body joins the sidewall. Split runs about 30-40% around sidewall. Appears that the tread belt is separating from sidewall. Not from road hazard or underinflation. Tire has now been removed and kept by owner. Owner has also replaced (and kept) the other 3 original tires. All tire are available for inspection. (dot number: a308443288 tiresize: p235/70r16)
At 15,000 miles all the tires are worn down past 2/32th". Warranty states that there warrantied to 6 years, 60,000 before the tread would wear down that bad. Ive been to numerous ford and firestone dealers but none would honor the warranty. Ive also located cracks in the treads. I still have all 4 tires in my possession since ive replaced the originals. At 15,000 miles the vehicle was only 1 year and 9 months old. Ford and firestone admitted that there "might" be a problem but pawned it off on each other. (dot number: vn08 tiresize: p235/70r16)
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