The tire failed as I began slowing down on an exit ramp from a limited access highway. The tire lost pressure rapidly (5-10 sec). I was able to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. The tire was properly inflated at the time (35 psi) and the vehicle was unloaded (driver only). The tire did not fail due to puncture or treadwear. There was extensive damage to the sidewall and apparent tread separation. A photograph of the damaged tire is available.
1994 Ford Ranger tires complaints
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Ford specifies only 235/60-15 tires on this vehicle. This size is not available in a winter tire. These tires are unacceptable for use in upstate new york in winter. What can be done to get ford to identify safe winter tires? I have had significant problems stopping the truck in bad conditions and these tires are just no good in winter weather. I believe it is technically unacceptable and fundamentally irresponsible for an automobile company to only recommend a summer tire and then sell the vehicles throughout the country. Please help me. I have talked to ford customer service and they stick with the single size recommendation. This is stupid.
On two occasions, the tire experience tread separation, customer was denied reimbursement because driver purchased competitor brand tires (firestone atx and at p235/75 r15).
I had a blowout with the back left tire. Had my tires checked. Front right tire starting to separate also. Shipped blown tire to firestone. Denied compensation for damages. Denied compensation for proration on replacement tire. Tires had less than 40,000 miles on them. Firestone said that the tire had a cut in the tread face which allowed moisture to contaminate the steel belts causing a break down in the rubber to steel adhesion causing the detachment. Because I had another tire beginning to separate at the same time, I am not satisfied with their decision. All I have is the word of their own inspector. The inspection of the tires should be conducted by an impartial party and the fact that I had another ruined tire should have been included in the decision. *ak (dot number: vdfcjba257 tiresize: 22570r14)
Tires felt unstable and sometimes abnormal sounding for several months at 60mph on highway. No problems found during vehicle alignment and tire balancing. Normal use and proper inflation since purchase of tires in september of 1997.*ak (tiresize: p265/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p265/75r15 )
One of consumers firestone tires started coming loose while driving on interstate, consumer drove directly to tire dealer and upon inspection found that two other tires were also starting to come apart and he replaced all three, once the consumer heard abot recall 00t-005 he was denied replacement tires. Nlm
While parked, consumer noticed a split, where tread met sidewall on right front firestone fr480 tire. Firestone was notified and informed consumer that tire was not covered under recall, but they were willing to prorate tires at 50%. Original equipment, tire size p225/70r14, dot# vnfc1m9 *ak
Firestone tires experienced belt separation, consumer replaced tires and firestone is denying her a reimbursement due to the early failure of the tires, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Firestone tire blewout while driving, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
Firestone (p255/70r14 m+s) tire experienced tread separation.
I was driving down the interstate at night, aproximately 75 MPH. When all of a sudden, I felt a jerk, and the vehicle was out of control. I have had flat tires in the past, and this was a completely different feel. My steering was almost inop, and breaking was almost non existant. I only thank god for looking down on me at that moment. After nearly crashing, I was able to make it over two lanes and finally come to a stop. When I inspected the tire, I had found it completely seperated in one whole piece. After removing the tire, I had to literally unrap the whole tread that had rapped around my tie rod end, and kick the other portion that was jammed in by brake. I have worked on airplanes I n the usaf for the past ten years and never once experienced a tire that badly mutilated. It appeared to be a manufacturing defect. You might ask yourself how can I make that assumption? I have been working in quality assurance for the past two years in aviation, and I see manufacturing defects all the time. I have a bachelors in professional aeronautics, with a minor in aviation safety. I think you guys are making a serious mistake by only recalling atx p35/75 r15s. There is an obvious problem with more atx tires. The question is, how many lives will it take before more tire sizes are recalled. Reminds me of the "blood priority". I will be taking pictures tomorrow of the damaged tire and the whole tread that was seperated. If you are interested in the pictures, I will gladly send them. I am still severely shaken up over this whole episode, so I apoligize for any typos or gramatical errors. Besides, it is very hard to type in this small skinny window. I dont quite understand the rational of it. I'm sure you get thousands of complaints a day, and yet, I hope you see the severity of this issue. Thank you for your time.*ak (tiresize: p265/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p265/75r15 )
The front firestone tires (p235/75r15) were showing metal wires. Nlm
The firestone atx p235/75r15 tires on the vehicle experienced separation and were replaced prior to recall (00t-005), consumer is being denied reimbursement from the manufacturer.
Pe00 020; consumer said that rock gravel went inside of tires, and tires wouldn't hold air pressure. Tires were flat. Firestone, wilderness#at, p23570r16. There were no injuries.
Conditions: entire tread and attached side wall extending about half way to the wheel rim seperated. There was no audable sound. Weather: clear day, about 80 deg. F. Speed: about 70 MPH. Tire installed 6/6/00 and run for about 8,300 miles. Identical tire on right side has not failed but will be replaced. The serial number on the failed tire appears to be: 32097. Preceeding that number in a column of numbers are: p1107aa2 followed by e-25931 (dot number: cn72u479 tiresize: p225/70r14)
One tire located on the right rear developed a crack in the sidewall, going completely around the right rear tire in the same line as the tire size. This tire also has a crack beginning to form at the outer base of the tread. After having the tires removed I found a hairline crack beginning at the base of the tread on the inside of another tire. I'm not sure where the tire was located on the vehicle, because they had already been removed and weren't marked. The other two tires dot vd 60 aw4 108 show signs that a crack may be beginning to form on the outer sidewall but show no obvious failure at this point. I had the tires replaced in concern for safety and have them in storage pending recall or warranty adjustment. The complete tire size is 31x10.50 lt r15. The box wouldn't take this many letters in the questionaire. If anyone has questions concerning the tires, since they are not under recall, they need to contact me promptly. I must return them for adjustment if they are not recalled.*ak (dot number: vd60aw4288 tiresize: 31x10.50lt)
Left rear firestone atx radial tire p235/75r15 experienced tread separation, upon inspection of the other tires, dealer noticed right front tire was beginning to separation, consumer had all 4 tires replaced with a different brand of tires, when recall was announced consumer was told he could get no compensation due to the failures happening before august.
A large chunk of tread came off of this tire. Luckily traffic was light and we were able to pull off.*ak (tiresize: p225/70r14)( dot number: tire size: p225/70r14 )
Pe-00020; replacement tires on a 1994 ford ranger. Tire size p21570r14. Tread is separating from sidewall. *ak tire tread separation resulted in bulging causing vibration and steering malfunction. All tires were replaced with different brand.
Pe00.020; was traveling about 50mph on highway and vehicle began to shake. Consumer was able to pull over, and the right front tire tread separated, and there were no injuries. Firestone, wilderness#ht, p235/7515. He has contacted firestone.
At 4:50 pm on monday, september 18, 200, I was driving west bound on the 210, a half mile before the 2 interchange in the pasadena, california area. I was driving 65 MPH in the second lane when I began to feel like I was driving on a wash board. My back end began fishtailing back and forth. I had to fight to keep my truck in the lane I was in at the time. I glanced into my drivers side mirror and saw chunks and strips of tire flying away from my truck . I looked over my right shoulder and saw that the lanes were clear. I drove directly to the shoulder and stopped. On exiting my vehicle, I saw that all the tread had seperated from the driver's side rear tire. There is no tread left on the tire. I had aaa come and put on the spare. I had a safety check done the next morning at a tire shop. Two more of my tires are cracked just outside the tread, around the entire perimeter of the tires on both sides. As I bought the truck used with 26,000 miles on it, I am not really sure if the affected tire was original or a replacement.*ak( dot number: w2fc1m9393 tire size: p225/70r14 )
After market tires, p235/75r15, dot#vdhl. Tires began to crack along the sidewall.
I have noticed that 14 inch tires are not being recalled. Are there significant engineering design differences in 14 inch and 15 inch tires, or have they just been overlooked since they are not a very common size. I have had to special order them. I am currently needing to replace my second set of wilderness ht tires. Both sets only lasted about 20,000 miles even though I maintained them the same as any other tires I owned which lasted 60,000 miles. Thankyou. Will be monitoring your press releases. Contact me if you'd like. Karen( dot number: tire size: p225/70r14 )
I have noticed that 14 inch tires are not being recalled. Are there significant engineering design differences in 14 inch and 15 inch tires, or have they just been overlooked since they are not a very common size. I have had to special order them. I am currently needing to replace my second set of wilderness ht tires. Both sets only lasted about 20,000 miles even though I maintained them the same as any other tires I owned which lasted 60,000 miles. Thankyou. Will be monitoring your press releases. Contact me if you'd like. Karen( dot number: tire size: p225/70r14 )
I have been waiting several weeks and still haven't received replacement tires. Never received recall notice either. *ak( dot number: tire size: 15 )
The firestone tires that are being re-called, blew out and driver lost control damage to truck. (claim# 42-1281-305)
I owned a 1994 ford ranger I went into a slide & rolled the truck 4 times & totaled it out , I had wilderness at tires on this truck 265/75r/15 ........ I then bought a 1997 ford ranger with 265/75r/15 wilderness tires ,,,,, now comes this recall on wilderness at tires ...... I am concerned about these tires....... Yet the ford dealer says my tires are not on the list , then I call firestone & they tell me my tires are not on the list , yet I recently rolled a ford ranger & lived through it , that had wilderness at tires on it , & I was beat up pretty good , so I am concerned about the tires I have on my truck now...... I work at a hospital & there are alot of people who say I am very lucky to be alive .......... So in closing yes I am worried about these wilderness at tires I have on my truck ...........( dot number: ?????????? Tire size: 265/r75/15 )
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling 68mph on highway and heard a popping noise. Vehicle thrown into center of the meredian strip. Front left hand side tire tread had separated. There were no injuries.
All 4 of comsumer firstone tires experienced tread separation between 17000 and 26000 miles. Nlm
Pe00 020; consumer said that the tire were wobbling when he traveled down the road. Tires had bubbles and stress marks. Consumer notified the firestone.
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