1997 Ford Ranger tires problems

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · Tires · NE

I had five (5) bf goodrich radial all terrain ta tires fail while driving the same vehicle over about a ten year period. Each failure is the same. The steel belt of the tire partially separates while rolling. The first occurred about ten years ago on the interstate while pulling a small flatbed trailer. Steel belt then whips around inside wheel well damaging whatever it comes in contact with. Bf goodrich radial all terrain ta tires were on this truck when purchased used. Second tire failed approximately three years ago the same way at less than 30 MPH. Replaced all with used set of four tires with 50 % tread left. Less than a month after, third tire failed on interstate once again in the same way. Steel belt cut the fiberglass rear outer fender in half, ripped out the rear wiring harness, destroyed the left tail light, and even damaged the gasoline fill tube and destroyed its locking gas cap from the force of the belt whipping round and round the wheel, partially attached and partially off. Nearly lost control of vehicle, but was not involved in accident. All tires failed while in driver's rear wheel position. Then last month again, the left rear bf goodrich radial all terrain ta tire steel belt came partially off at about 30 MPH. Each time a used tire replaced the failed tire. Then two days later, a fifth bf goodrich radial all terrain ta began to fail with steel belt coming apart. This time right rear wheel location. Noticed the failure before steel belt came completely off and any damage was done. Replaced with bf goodrich mud terrain ta that were also used but have not failed.

Filed Aug 24, 2011 · Tires · 131,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford ranger equipped with bridgestone dueler at tires, line size 225/70/r14 . The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, he began to hear a thumping noise. The vehicle was driven home where the contact noticed that the tread on the rear driver side tire was peeling. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 1,500 miles · CA

I own a 1997 ford ranger xlt 4x4 4.0ltr.many shops have work on the front axel wheel bearings and seals and retainer nut this nut takes a socket 2.3/8 r-6 most shops don't have it so they use what ever they have,chisell,locking plyers ect...creating front end damage to wheel bearings,seals, brakes,calipers,brake drums, most of al the tires..I have spent thousands of dollars because they did not use the right tool for the job also did not remove lcking pin from spindel.

Filed Dec 12, 2007 · Tires · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford ranger. The contact purchased new goodyear mohave r/s (na), size p215/70r/14 tires in october of 2005. When the vehicle was taken to the shop for maintenance in may of 2007, the mechanic stated that the tread was separating and the tires needed to be replaced. The contact received a notice that offered her replacement tires, if they qualified. She called the manufacturer and they stated that they would call her back. The vehicle was rarely driven and the contact felt that the tires should not have failed. The failure mileage and dot number were unknown. The current mileage was 93,697.

Filed Jul 3, 2007 · Tires · 109,130 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford ranger. The vehicle has bridgestone dueler apt iii p225/70r14 dot# y7fcpt40207. While driving 70 MPH and attempting to change lanes, the front driver side tire blew out. The contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle, but was able to decelerate and pull off the road. He replaced the tire and found that the tread had separated. The current mileage is 109,170 and failure mileage was 109,130. The consumer stated a brand new tire blew out while on the freeway replaced all 4 tires. Updated 08/24/07

Filed Jan 19, 2006 · Engine, Tires · 45,000 miles · PA

Ltr fm edward kurrell (pa) re faulty parts & poor craftsmanship of ford vehicles, the motor in his 1997 ford ranger blew up due to a faulty thermostat. *ts the consumer stated he needed new tires and the 4-wheel drive did not work.

Filed Sep 30, 2004 · Tires · OK

My seventeen year old son was driving home from work on sunday, september 26, 2004 in his 1997 ford ranger pick-up. He was headed east on I-240 when his truck suddenly began to swerve out of control. He somehow managed to bring his vehicle to a stop safely, without a collision. After getting out to inspect his vehicle he found that his right rear tire was the cause. The tire, a firestone 14" with plenty of tread, had separated (ie. The tread had separated from the tire). The tire was still completely full of air even after this separation. The separation of the tread caused severe damage to the truck (approx. $1700.00). There was no collision and the tire did not blow out, the tread just peeled off for no apparent reason.

Filed Nov 22, 2003 · Tires · 50,379 miles · CA

At 50,379 miles, the left front tire delaminated (ie, the entire tread came off the tire in one piece) while traveling on the freeway. There was no accident or injuries. It, and the other three, are oe firestone wilderness at p265/75r15 112s m+s tires which were mounted on the truck when purchased new in july 1997.

Filed Apr 15, 2002 · Tires · FL

While driving, the tire casing separated from the inside of the tread backing and there was dry rot noticed between the tread lines, the other 3 tire showed signs of dry rot between the tread lines as well (marshal 791 touring a/s, p205/75r14, 95s m&s). Nlm

Filed Apr 2, 2002 · Tires · WA

Blowout-feel fortunate / firestone said it wasn't their tire, but I looked it up on the web and there is a story about this tire being subject to investigation. They only authorized an inspection. I will not let them have the tire. *ak (dot number: hyhyt71187 tiresize: p215/75r15)