Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford ranger with firestone tires, size: p225/70/r14. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the rear driver side tire tread separated from the tire, causing the contact to crash into a highway divider. The contact stated that the vehicle was destroyed and the contact sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 93,000. The VIN was unavailable.
1993 Ford Ranger: tire blowout or tread separation
14 of the 232 complaints about the 1993 Ford Ranger describe tire blowout or tread separation.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Tire blowout or tread separation by model year
What owners say
While driving 50 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Noticed that the rear passenger tire tread was separating. The vehicle was towed home. *ak the passenger side rear quarter panel of the vehicle was damaged as a result of the tread separation.
While driving, the rear passenger tire tread separated. The consumer managed to pull over and changed the tire. The cause was not determined. Cooper, cobra, p225/70r14. Evoq filed by greg crawford 217‑762‑2182 *ak the blowout occurred on a smooth blacktop road. *sc the dealership has since replace the tire.
Tread separation on one tire, cracking around edges possibly leading to eventual tread separation on others.*ak (dot number: w2fc 1pr tiresize: p225/70r14)
Firestone fr 480 tire experienced a blowout due to tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tire plus the cost of the three remaining tires.
The firestone p 225/70514 m+s dot #w2fc1m9442fr480 tires on the vehicle were replaced after one experienced tread separation and caused damage to the vehicle, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the tire and damage as well as the tires on her daughters vehicle, which is also a ford ranger 1993.
Firestone atx tires were replaced prior to consumer receiving recall 00t005, the tires had experienced tread separation and the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tires.
Wife complained of noise from tire. Upon checking, noticed tread separation similar to that shown on recalled tires. Not looking for reimbursement; just want to file report and be notified if tires are defective as I still have a 0 mileage spare tire of same make and model. (tiresize: p225/70r14)( dot number: tire size: p225/70r14 )
Tire blew out completely around total perimeter of sidewall. Tires wer e purchased on 8/28/99 dealer said road hazzard waranty had expired due to fact that it was 4 days beyond the 1 year period, blowout caused truct to swerve and almost lost control, damage to tire observed by aaa club at scene. Tire replaced by dealer at no cost for same brand due to dispute over billing on an unrelated matter. Dealer insisted this was not a recall tire and that the "advisory" on the "ht" did not apply, even though I insisted that I did not fell safe with the tires.( dot number: tire size: 225-70 r14 )
The left front tire blew out just after the vehicle began shaking. The tread had separated. Following this incident, the right rear tire had tread separated. Due to safety concern, the customer had requested firestone to replace the two that did not fail as well. Firestone did not agree.
My wife was traveling on an hwy 59 in north west ia . At 55 MPH when the left rear tire blew out and the tread seperated the steel belts were showing . I had just recently dicarded the tire in perry, ia. I know its not under recall but they might want to take a look at them. If anything comes up please feel free to contact me thank you, rich o'dell( dot number: tire size: p265/75r15 )
Pe00020, original equipment 1993 ranger; passsenger's rear tread separated which almost caused a crash. Three other tires have cracks on the tread and sidewall. *ak there was no recall on these tires, according to firestone dealer. Tire size p265/75r15 and dot # w29v 1n3143.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
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Questions about the 1993 Ford Ranger tire blowout
Is tire blowout or tread separation a common problem on the 1993 Ford Ranger?
14 of 232 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Ranger (6%) mention tire blowout or tread separation. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Ford Ranger?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Ford Ranger
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