Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 65 MPH, a loud noise was heard and debris flew off of the rear end. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed the fender bracket was sticking out and the rear driver side tire had begun to go flat. The vehicle was driven a mile, where the spare was replaced. The tire was taken to multiple mechanics, with multiple diagnoses. This was a continental general grabber tire, tr m&s lt, . Size 235/85r16, *ak updated 10/31/2006 -
2001 Ford F-250 tires complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated that noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving on normal road conditions . Upon inspection, the rear right tire presented tread separation which caused body damage to the vehicle. The same incident occurred with the front left tire on a later date after the first incident.
The consumer developed problems with the firestone steeltex radial tires on his 2001 ford f250.***no answer required***. *mr on two seperate occasions the front and rear left tire had come apart while the vehicle was in motion.
Dt: an accident occurred when tire blew out and vehicle hit the berm and flipped over, end over end. The speed at the time of accident was 68 MPH. The tire separated/blewout and the rim hit the ground pulling the vehicle into berm. No other vehicles were involved in this accident. A police report was filed and there were multiple injuries. The passenger spent 7 weeks in the hospital. The driver sustained multiple rib fractures, a collar bone fracture and shoulder blade fracture. The passenger sustained multiple broken ribs, a broken arm, broken vertebrae and vision and balance problems. No other problems with vehicles. The psi was checked regularly, vehicle was regularly serviced. No warnings or problems with tires prior to accident.*ak *nm the vehicle was declared a total loss.
While driving the tire tread on the consumer's 2001 ford f250 separated. *nm
The right rear tire blewout while driving. *nm the remaining depth was 0.20 inches deep. *sc
While driving the front passenger side tire tread separated without warning. The consumer maintained control of the vehicle and was able to get off the road. Please provide additional information. *jb a piece of the tire damaged the passenger side front fender and running board.
A tire tread separation started with the left rear driver 's side tire. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer was able to change the tire. Firestone, steel at, p265/75r16, #dot vnw81xl0701.
The consumer's vehicle has had two firestone steeltex radial tire failures. *nm the first vehicle tire separation occured at 16900 miles. Both failures caused the vehicle to be unstable and was difficult to maintain control. Firestone replaced both tires with the same model tire.
While driving 45 MPH vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that driver's front tire needed to be replaced due to tread separation. A couple of months later, the passenger's rear and driver's rear tires were replaced due to tread separation.
The tread on the tires wore out. Consumer stated vehicle had 26,000 miles on the tires. *ak *sc
While driving 70 MPH the rear driver side tire tread separated without warning impact reported. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.
While driving right rear passenger's side tire blew out. The tire was taken to the bridgestone where it was noticed that the left rear tire had a knot on it. Manufacturer told consumer to send the tires for replacement and the receipt for the repair of the vehicle. A letter was received by consumer stating the claim was denied.
While driving, the consumer heard a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The consumer noticed that the driver's side rear tire tread separated from the vehicle and caused the vehicle damaged under the carriage of the vehicle. The consumer was able to change the tire and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Firestone steel tex p26575r16 load range e #dot numbervnw81xl1601. The driver has contacted firestone on this problem. It has occurred more than once. And the problem has not been resolved at this time. Please fill in additional information.
The consumer stated that the sidewalls were coming off the tires. The consumer took the tires back to the firestone, and was told that they were only authorized to replace the tires on the ford excursion. The consumer insisted that he had the same tires and they were doing the same thing. Firestone, lt 265/75r16lrd. *ak firestone replaced three out of the four tires. *sc
Consumer heard a banging noise while driving 55-65 MPH. Then, he pulled over to inspect the unknown sound, and noticed the left rear tire tread separated. Firestone stelltex, lt265/75r4s. *ak as a result, rear fender was damaged. Firestone doesn't want to take responsibility of the incident because they said that the tires ran low on air pressure.
While driving 30 MPH the front driver side tire blew out without warning. The following week the rear driver side tire blew out without warning. No impact reported. Please provide additional information.
While driving 70 MPH on the interstate front driver's side tire tread separated. Driver was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road without incident. When the tread separated it damaged some parts under the vehicle.
While driving 70 MPH, the left rear tire disintegrated without warning. *ak
Consumer stated while driving, the right rear tire blew out.
E-mail rec'd fm fhwa/mary peterson writer reporting defective firestone steeltex tire separated...*mr tire tread separated damaging the trucks body around the wheel well causing the driver to lose control.*ts
Front driver's and passenger's tires developed slits on the sidewall, resulting in a flat.lt26575r16.
The tread on the right rear tire separated while driving 60 MPH (firestone at a size#26575r16 please provide the dot number). *nlm.
The tread on the passenger side rear tire separated while driving 60 MPH(firestone at a size#26575r16 please provide the dot number). *nlm.
All four tires cracked (size#lt26575r16). Please provide the dot#. Nlm
While traveling at 40 MPH, the consumer heard a popping sound, then the vehicle started to drive rough. The right rear tires sidewall had blown out. Ph scc
The only reason there was no accident or injuries is because the vehicles around me were paying attention and got out of the way as I fish tailed across the lanes of I-95. Dt
While driving home from work, on interstate 80, my passengers side front tire blew out without any warning. I did not hit or run over anything. The entire outside sidewall was gone. Dt
Purchased 4 goodyear lt30570r16 tires at goodyear dealer in arcadia, fl to replace original equipment firestones to avoid tire problem. Goodyear dealer assured us that larger tire would be adequate and safe for our needs even though we expressed concerns. Continued with travels and in 6/2001 upon crossing the us/canada border on the dirt and gravel road known as 'the top of the world highway' going 25mph towing a 5th wheel the left rear tire split in two crossways. I had to dig a hole in the road and with the help of a friend managed to get the tire changed. This was a very dangerous situation as there was a 1,000 ft drop off of a very narrow road with additional motor vehicles passing due to the us custom's station having just opened for the day. Returned tire to goodyear dealer in fairbanks, ak on 6/26/01. Goodyear replaced the damaged tire and we were forced to purchase a second tire , $243, to have matching tires on the rear of the vehicle. (lt305/70r16 wrangler mtr). Second incident in colorado heading north on I-70, 2 miles from the colorado city exit. Traveling at 60mph down a very steep winding portion of the highway the tire began thumping and the tread separated, but the tire remained inflated. Managed to pull off the side of the highway and was able to change tire. Again, a very dangerous situation at sunset with semis coming around the downhill curve at 75mph. With god's grace we were on a very wide portion of pull off and managed to get the tire changed without incident. The truck sustained damage to the right front fender and door estimated at $1,300. I feel very angry that I have had to endure 2 incidences such as this. There are many reports of this same occurrance with the wrangler tires. I feel that I am just a part of a 'calculated risk' by goodyear. I now have another wrangler at/s tire that is bulging. I am told that I must replace. Dt
While in motion , the steering wheel started to vibrate lightly. Consumer began to separate from traffic when the tread from the tire came apart causing damage to the structure and some wiring on the vehicle.
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