Firestone wilderness ht right rear tire p25/70r16 made a thumping noise, after inspection found tire had tread coming unglued from the sidewall.
1998 Ford F-150 tires complaints
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Tread separated back in january. Firestone dealer said it was underinflated. This is what they always say.the tire had to be replaced.*ak (tiresize: 16)( dot number: tire size: 16 )
Tires have masive cracks in the tread looks like dry rot but real bad. *ak( dot number: vn08 tire size: 23570r16 )
Pe00 020; vehicle was parked in the garage and she noticed driver's front tire was completely flat. Tire firestone wilderness#ht p235/70r16. There were no injuries. *ak two tires had bubble by the tread.
The first incident with an occurence date of 10/9/99 was when I located a lump in the left side front tire. While driving at slow speeds the steering wheel would move side to side as the lump or raised portion of the wheel would come into contact with the road. At higher speeds it felt like the tire was out of balance. I finally located the lump and had the tire replaced. I was informed at the time the belts had seperated. The tire was replaced but only after the price had been prorated according to the manufacturers warranty. The second incident was much more serious. While returning home from the northern part of the state the tread completely seperated on the right front tire. I was travelling on a highway known as the cimmaron turnpike. The speed limit on the turnpike is 75 MPH. I noticed a vibration and then the whole tire let go. The tread stripprd off and tore up the whole inside of the fender as it continued to go around. It tore out the inner fender well liner . It looked exactly like the tires being shown on the news reports concerning firestone. After these two incidents these tires were replaced under the manufacturers warranty but only after they had been prorated. I replaced the two rear tires in april of 2000 prior to taking a trip because I thougt they might do the same thing.*ak( dot number: tire size: 235/70sr16 )
I haev been advised as far as the advisory of wilderness ht tires currently on list, for 1 firestone dealer in my are refused to inspect tires period. I drive highways and at this point now where the truck has been docked due to questionable safety of tires. I have been in touch with firestone numerous times and ford which ford will no replace them at all period, these are fact tires still on veh and are like new to this day I requested replacements from fire which they denied me.( dot number: w2 tire size: 235 70 16 )
I took my tires to a ford dealer and showed them. The only thing they said was that I better get them changed or park my truck. These tires still look new. But they are getting air bubbles under the tread. Belts are coming apart or broken. But the tread still looks like new. I dont think it is fair , they have a problem with these tires and wont fix them. I have even talked to my ford dealer about your advisery and they said it doesnt mean anything to them. Please dont let these people get away with this. My wife and 4 kids ride with me, I cant afford to loose them becouse some tire company feels like they dont have a problem. Thanks. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/70/r1 )
Pe00-020; after inspecting the tires found cracks in the groove.tires had to be replaced. Ford truck, f150 1998, firestone, wilderness ht, p235/75r16. *ak firestone dealer inspected the tires and indicated that the cracks in the grooves had weakened the tread. The dealer also warned the customer that the tires could blow out. The customer chose to replace.
Right rear tire blew out while driving. Tread cracked in the middle of the tire tread. *ak( dot number: w208ipt248 tire size: p235 70r16 )
Tire had thumping sound. Took car to les schwab to look at. Said nothing wrong was found. On vacation, sound worsened. Took vehicle to ford dealer, told me that I should go to goodyear dealer. Goodyear said that tires were "cupping" which means the cords are separating. They would not replace, tire, made me buy new ones. Said because I didn't rotate tires every 3k miles, that I voided warranty. I checked with ford, and the tire rotation isn't a warranty must, only a reccommendation. Should not void warranty. I called goodyear and they told me they could do nothing. I just want the warranty to be honored. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/15 )
After a technician inspected the tires found a starting tread separation on the four sets of tires where one of them was replacd last year. Currently, had to replace the four sets because of tread separation. Firestone, wilderness ht, p235/70r16, dot w208ipt. *ak firestone wilderness at p235/70/r16
Wilderness ht tire p235/70r16 size. The tread separated at 20mph.
Pe00 020; consumer inspected tires and found cracks all around the tires. Firestone, wilderness #ht, p23570r16.. He contacted firestone.*ak on both rear tires there was complete separation at the tread around the entire circumference of the tires. The customer got 50% adjustment on new replacement tires from the firestone dealer.
First failure at 24000mi tire separated from belt second failure at 30000mi same as first( dot number: tire size: p255r7016 )
Firestone, wilderness/ht, p235r7016 was on this ford, f150, 1998 when tread separated from the tire while traveling at speed of 60 MPH. Firestone has been contacted, and replaced tire. Consumer was charged.*ak dot#w2081pt317.
This was the right rear tire with no signs of apparent wear when the tire blew on me when I was driving home from work on the in. Toll road.( dot number: vn08 tire size: p23570/r16 )
This was the right rear tire with no signs of apparent wear when the tire blew on me when I was driving home from work on the in. Toll road.( dot number: vn08 tire size: p23570/r16 )
My question is about safety for myself and any person with me in regards to these tires, although they have not failed as some have holding tire pressure and having to switch them more than any other tire I have owned to avoid thumping and uneven tire wear . It comes back to this , uncertain about safety and what possibly could happen has prompted this query. The latest report from the federal safety agency is to replace them and wait for a decision , I don't have the moneyto do this , your answer will be appreciated . Thank you--- herbert e summers( dot number: 104 s tire size: p235/70r16 )
Tire looses pressure rapidly after a few weeks of slow air loss. Repair facility removed/inspected tire and found no holes but has commented this to be a common problem associated with firestone tires. I am replacing 4 tires due to safety concerns.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
Tread separated from steel belts and blew out causing vehicle to run into ditch( dot number: w 208 tire size: p235/70r16 )
Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: during inspection of tires, noticed a bulge in tread which appeared to be separating on a 1997 ford f150, after market equipment, wilderness ht; p235/70r16, and dot# w2081pt28. Dealer/firestone were not notified at this time. *ak while inspecting the right front tire was found to have tread separation and was removed by the customer.
Consumer has a 1998 ford f150 with the original tires. Both front tires had tread separation & were replaced with same brands, tire size p235/70r16. Dot# w2081pt326. Approximate mileage 45,000. Tires were replaced before recall was annouced.
Tread seperation occured , all 4 tires on ground replaced with one other noted as ready to go bad( dot number: tire size: p235r16 )
Pe00020; tire tread separation: while driving about 70 MPH, tread on the rear driver's side tire came off. Driver was able to kept control of a 1998, ford, f150. Three other passenger's were in the vehicle. No one was injured. Tire was a wilderness ht, p23570r16, original tire equipment. Tire mileage was 22,000. The tire was shipped to firestone. Please provide dot # if possible.
During a rutine service on my f150 pickup it was indicated that the tire was spliting. I have contacted firestone for a replacement tire and they will not replace at full cost, the notified me that I will inquire the cost after being prorated. I feel this is the same thing that is happening to the recalled tire's and I feel that this also need to be recalled before someone is injuried or killed. Please notify me of the resultes of the inquire. Thank you very much, john land( dot number: tire size: p235-70r16 )
Pe-00-020; original equipment on a ford, f150, 1998, dot number w208, and tire size p23570r16. Two separate incidents with tires. When driving 65 MPH right rear tire tread separated from sidewall of the tire, tire was replaced with same type of tire. Consumer noted all four tires had developed cracks and stress along sidewall areas of tires. Tires have 30 thousands miles on them. *ak firestone finally replaced the tires with a less expensive brand.
The tread area of the tire was like foamrubber.I told the manager at the firestone store the tire was defective and he laughed and said I did something wrong ,and they weren,t having any problems. I asked for a discount he said no way. Like a fool I ennt and bought 2 more of the same tire. I e mailed firestone and told them I thought they had defective tires , they told me to go to a firestone store , and talk to a manager. Hell I did that, it didn,t do me any good, they knew they had a poor product and just blew me out the door.( dot number: tire size: p23570r16 )
While driving the left front sidewall of the firestone wilderness (p23570r16 - dotw208ptw148)tire blewout causing consumer to swerve and narly collide with other vehicles. Nlm
Pe00020; tire tread separation: while driving about 55 MPH, sidewall came off the tire on the front driver's side. Driver was able to control vehicle, and was not injured. Tire was original equipment on a ford, f150, 1998. Tire was prorated at 50% on the purchase of a new tire, at a firestone dealership. Please list tire size and dot # if possible.*ak firestone wilderness at p235/70/r16
Consumer took vehicle in for a routine check up and mechanic told consumer that there were bubbles in tires, consumer was very concerned.
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