Violent shudder at 65 MPH on highway. Continued shaking till speed decreased to around 50 MPH. The extreme twisting and tire bouncing made control almost impossible, fortunately, I have a class a cdl and was able t stop the truck safely . Ford dealer has truck and can find nothining wrong with my truck itself. *ak (dot number: 1231200/s tiresize: lt26575r16)
1999 Ford F-250 tires complaints
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The first failure occurred on the freeway. The tread came off and the tire was completely destroyed. I took it to firestone to replace the tire--there was no recall at the time. The second time, 2 weeks ago, the tire tread whipped around inside the wheel well and wrecked my fender and running board. I almost got run off the road and came close to a major accident. I then purchased 4 new michelin tires for safety sake. I called firestone and their "customer service " said they wouldn't do anything about this as these tires aren't under recall!! Please do something about these tires---people will get hurt and/or killed with them!!!!! Thank you. P.s. After reviewing this, we typed 0 people were injured or killed, but your system puts in a number????*ak (tiresize: lt26575r16)
1st tire failed w/ tread separation oct, 2000. Did not report because thought was isolated incident. Then, on may 22, 2001, 2nd and 3rd tires of the original four failed with total tread separation within 125 miles of each other. We had to limp home on two used tires. We were extremely fortunate no one was hurt in any of the incidents. Initiated claim for may, 2001 failures through tire dealer. Per continental's request, I sent them both tires. They never acknowledged receipt of 2nd tire and refused to pay claim for 1st tire. They stated tire had at some point sustained puncture in tread area which had been repaired. This is possibly true. However, continental went on to state this caused gradual loss of air pressure which LED to underinflation which LED to tire failure. Not true. I religiously maintained proper air pressure in all the tires all the time. Their findings are based on assumptions which work for them but do not reflect the actual situation. I would sincerely appreciate any help you can afford me in this matter. We only have 30 days from 7-25-01 before they dispose of the tire. Since they rejected my claim, all attempts to reach the person @ continental with whom I was working has failed. Her name is kimberely somerville and her phone no. Is: 704.588.4164.
Original equipment on a 1999, f250, lt265/75r16size. Rear tires have developed a split resulting in air loss, causing a blowout from sidewall which resulted in damage to vehicle.
Sidewalls on firestone, steel tex tires have cracks all around them. Cracks were approximately 1/3 to 3/8 deep. Have not been in contact with dealership or tire retailer. Firestone, steel tex, 265/75r16 with approximately 38,000 miles on them.
Complete tread separation. Tires are fairly new and in very good shape.*ak (tiresize: 3057060)
Purchased new tires on 3/16/2001. On 4/23/2001 found hole on outerwall of tire. Dealer would not replace due to the fact that we had not purchased road hazard warranty. He attributed the damage to that. Purchased at tom frost firestone in warrenton, va. *ak (tiresize: 265/75r16e)
Three tires have tread separation as stated by dealership. Firestone says "bull" but, will replace at a prorate which is basically I must pay full price to replace defective tires with a lot of tread left on them. I called firestone consumer affairs and they told me to go jump in the lake. *ak (dot number: 008062 tiresize: lt26575r16)
Tires were original equipment on a ford, f250, 1999, tire size lt26575r16, dot number not available, and tires have over twenty-two thousand mile s on them. Vehicle was taken to dealer for routine inspection when mechanic noticed that front driver side tire and right rear passenger side tire had developed cracks on the exterior. Cracks have started two inches from the rim. *ak further inspection found cracks on all four tires newar the rim, dot number exbm14474-3.
Pe 00 040/tire failure: while traveling at 45 MPH with only the driver in a 1999, ford, f250 super duty; original equipment, tire size lt265/75r16, dot# vnw81xm019 heard a roaring sound. Pulled vehicle over and noticed a left rear flat tire. Towed to an independent tire repair shop, and was informed of severe cracking inside sidewall. Firestone was notified and unwilling to assist.*ak consumer made a second call to firestone and at that time, all 4 tires were replaced.
Caught tread separating from sidewall. Tire appeared to be dry rotting or cracking along sidewall and tread meeting area. Firestone prorated a warranty. *ak (dot number: vnw81xl tiresize: 265-75-16)
Tires removed from vehicle and replaced do to safety concerns about tires failing do to tread separation on similar vehicles. Tires show dry rotting of white letters. All five tires replaced with a different manufacturer for a cost of over 1 thousand dollars.*ak (dot number: unknown tiresize: p26575r16)
While driving with the cruise control set on 70 MPH on the interstate, the truck started to shake and then the tire thread cap blew off the truck damaging right passenger side fender brace, muffler, fender well skirting, and paint. A state trooper witnessed the whole incident. *ak (dot number: ejlfccb459 tiresize: lt28575r16)
The front tires on my vehicle have indentions in the tread. I took the truck to a firestone dealer to inquire what the problem was and if these tires were being recalled or not. The service man said it appeared as if the belts had broken loose in the tire. The manager came out and said that it was not a tire defect, my front end was out of line. (even though my vehicle does not pull to either side) these decisions were reached just by looking at the tires in the parking lot. Are there any known problems with this type of tire? What should I do now?*ak (tiresize: lt26575r16)( dot number: tire size: lt26575r16 )
1 tire has a separation of tread around it. Looks like a tear on the edge. The other tire has a slit in the sidewall. Firestone wouldn't do anything about them because they said that I was past the "customer satisfaction point" with the tires.*ak (dot number: bm14474-3 tiresize: l265/75r16)
Tread separation. *ak (dot number: vnw8 1xl tiresize: lt265/75r1)
All 5 goodyear warngler ap tires as original equipment on truck were defective with bulges on sidewalls. Bitterroot ford rep denied that tires had any defects and would have "put them on his wife's car" and in fact said that they had the exact same model tires in their inventory with the same bulges on the sidewalls, but for customer relations they would replace them and he refused to give us goodyear phone number. However, we did get the goodyear phone number from other sources and called goodyear tire direct who had us go directly to their goodyear tire dealer in polson, montana, who examined all 5 tires which included the spare (which had never been on the ground) and verified that all 5 tires were defective with bulges on the sidewalls. He then directly informed goodyear tire and they immediately authorized him to replace withno pro-rate reduction all 5 of the goodyear wrangler ap tires with another model their tires. (dot number: 302003-grf tiresize: lt23585r16)
Firestone steeltex tire experienced a bulge in the sidewall, tire size lt265/75r16, made in canada 303 66 ex bm 14474.3, consumer noticed the bulge when vehicle was parked.
Tire size lt23585r16, dot md0rrtov528, original equipment 24,000 miles. Driving at approximately 70 MPH on interstate with 70 degree weather, right rear tire failed.consumer looked in rear view mirror and noticed smoke and pieces flying. Pulled over to side, and noticed about 4-6 inches of sidewall left on each side of wheel. Prior to incident, tire had good amount of tread, was not worn out. *ak goodyear wrangler rts tires.
While driving, firestone steeltex at tire p265/75r16 dot da217pf136 experienced blowout, a few weeks later, front passenger tire was starting to experience tread separation.
Tread separation on all four firestone steel tex lt22575r16 ms tires at 30,000 miles, tires replaced with same type, tread separation on replacement tires at 5,000 miles.
Bulges on sidewalls of tires. *ak (tiresize: lt23585r16)( dot number: tire size: lt23585r16 )
Firestone, steel tex, lt26575r16, 123120q on a ford, f250, 1999. Tow of tire is showing some cracks in sidewalls. *ak consumer states he drove truck to florida and upon cleaning truck he noticed cracking was seriously worse, consumer contacted firestone and they replaced tire free with the exception of mounting and balancing.
Tread separation -- firestone claimed no responsibility (tiresize: 265 75r 16)( dot number: tire size: 265 75r 16 )
Firestone steeltex r4s front passenger side tire p265/75r16 dot vnw81xm258 experienced a split on sidewall towards top of tread, there were a lot of cracks where tread met tire.
Pe00040; orginal equipment on 1999, ford f250, tire size 16 inch. In rain or snow weather cannot hold on the road which causes vehicle to slide everywhere.this may cause a crash.*ak the customer replaced the tire with different brand.
Pe 00 040/tire failure: reporting hair line cracks between the sidewall and lettering on a 1999 ford, f250; original equipment, lt 265/75r16, dot# unavailable. Firestone notified, and infomed consumer that tire was not covered under recalls.
General grabber aw tires (p235 85 r16) experienced inflating sidewalls, bulging treads, slits, and rips.
I have a99 f250 with firestone 16in steeltex a/t tires. I recently had a routine service visit to my ford dealer and told them my two right tires look like the tread was separating from the side wall. After they inspected the tires they agreed there was a problem and to take it to a firestone dealer in which I did. Upon my visit to firestone they said they would only give me 45% reimbustment on those two tires because of tread wear. This is unsatisfactory to me because of these factors, which I expressed to them: ther is only 34,000 on both the vehical and tires and the problem is not tread wear but the quality of the tire; the vehical is a 4x4 and not having the same tires and tread wear can cause damage to the four wheel drivetrain, that is why both ford and firestone reccomments to rotate the tires on a periodicaltime frameand when it is time to put new tires on that they are the same type of tires;this vehical is on athree year lease and I expect the tires to last as long as the lease does; the unsafe quality on the 15in tires are also on the 16in tires, but it seems everyone that is envolved in this firestone problem has had there heads in the sand about the 16in tires. I am currently driving on these tires and hope and pray I have no accident. If you can assist me in anyway please contact me as soon as posslble. I have contacted firestone but they will not respond. (dot number: 00 8061 tiresize: 265/75r16)
Tires have flat spots in them and the tread is coming off. (tiresize: 245/75r/16)( dot number: tire size: 245/75r/16 )
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