The left front tire threw tread & went flat this tire had 5/32 tread. The right front tire had a tread seperation on examination. When installing two tires on the front and spare that were removed from the truck at about 25000 miles to put on snow tires one of these tires was found to have a tread separation. He truck at ab. *ak (dot number: vnfc1pr366 tiresize: p225/70r14)
1997 Ford Ranger tires complaints
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Consumer replaced the original firestone wilderness at tires, p235/75r15, dot number vnhl1py087, consumer noticed that the tread on the rear passenger tire was beginning to crack and separate, consumer verified that all tires were covered under recall 00t005, however was charged 30 dollars for a labor fee and does not feel she should have to pay anything.
Firestone, radial, p225/70r14, dot unknown, replacement equipment on a 1997, ford ranger with 40000 miles. Mileage of tire unknown. While driving 50 MPH right rear tire had tread separation. No accident, no injuries. Please verify model of tire and add dot code.*ak the dot # vnfc80a.
Traveling along i95 at 65 miles per hour in traffic, heard a bumping noise, pull to side of road saw that the right front tire went flat. Just purchase four set of tires from cella ford in oct of 2000. Upon returning home went to cella ford spoke with service technician who informed me they were not a tire dealer take it to buffalo tires who would check the tire and tell what was wrong. Went there told me nothing was wrong had no idea why it went out. Had to purchase new tire because rim rubbed against the tire inside causing outside to separate. Contacted cella ford service depatment told him what was said and he insisted that something had to be wrong with the tire, that it just didnt go out by itself. I explaine the gentlemen insist they could not find anything. With lack of concern for my safety I find it necessary to replace the remaining tires. Will never purchase firestone again.*ak (dot number: 8xfc80m389 tiresize: p225/70r14)
Bf goodrich replacement tire on a 1997, ford, ranger with 47000 miles.while driving 55 MPH left rear tire went flat due to a split around sidewall near tread. No accident, no injuries. *ak p225/70r14 dot: befcnx71479
Tread separation while driving at slow speed, firestone would not cover this tire under recall. I'ver retained possesion of tire and have photos to document the condition.*ak (dot number: w2hlipy386 tiresize: p23575r15)
All four tires have clear signs of tread separation at only 20,000 miles. Please provide further information.
Pe00 020, consumer was pulling inside of a gas station and noticed that vehicle was pulling to left. He looked down and noticed that left tire was flat. Consumer took it to another place. Tread was beginning to separate. Firestone, wilderness#at, p26575r15. There were no injuries.*ak dot w29v1pk207.
Tire tread separated from the core of the tire. Replaced 4 of 5 tires.I was able to stop and replace defective tire. No firestone store in winnwmucca. Went to ford & they sent me to les schwab. Tire not on recall list. (dot number: w2hfipj077 tiresize: p215/75r15)
Consumer is still waiting for reimbursement for replacement tires under recall (oot-005), all 4 firestone wilderness at tires were replaced after recall notice with competitors tires. Cj
Left front wilderness at p23575r15 tire replaced because of tread separation, owner seeking reimbursement under recall (oot-005). Cj
During highway driving, at the speed limit of 75mph, left rear tire lost tread. Incident occurred approximately 9pm on west-bound interstate 76 in colorado, near the brighton exit.*ak (dot number: w29v 1pk tiresize: 265/75x15)
These were original equipment tires and, after about 30000 miles, I noticed the truck lurched upon take-off from either a stop or slow speed, as well as a worming motion going around corners. The dealership assured me this all was normal. I got a flat (the front left) while hunting and, upon taking it to les schwab for proper repair, was told the tread had separated. The plug was stated to have been the cause of the separation. I then purchased four new tires. Since these tires have been on my truck, the "normal" lurch is gone. I have been told by others that tread separation can cause a lurch the same as what I was experiencing. These wilderness at tires were not part of the recall. I do not have the dot numbers of the tires, though I am sure the dealership or ford would have them on record. I do not know if les schwab would still have the tires that I had replaced. (tiresize: p265/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p265/75r15 )
The consumer replaced all four firestone p225/70 r14 98r tires on the vehicle due to tread separation, the tires are not included in the recall (00t-005), however consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Consumer has a 1997 ford ranger. Passenger's front tire blewout traveling at 60-65mph. Tread didn't separate, but there was hairline cracking along the sidewall. Tire blew in the center of the tread. Approximate mileage in low 60's.orginal tires size p235/75r15 & dot# w2hl.*ak all 4 firestone wilderness at tires experienced hairline cracking on the sidewalls at the tread line.
Flat tire occurred at about 55-57 MPH. Driver's side front tire split on exterior side, repair shop called this "delamination." tires were original equipment, 29,000 miles. We replaced both front tires with new radials. Want to know if rear tires might also be unsafe. Found no listing of this tire in recalls or advisories. (dot number: vnec tiresize: p225/70r14)
Consumer replaced recalled (oot-005) firestone wilderness at tires (p235/75r15) and request reimbursement. Nlm
On may 18, 2000 I had a blowout of a front tire on a clear stretch of suburban road. When I went to change the tire, I found the metal threads had come through the tire. There were no objects in the tire and there was nothing visible on the road that I would have run over. I took the tire to a tire company in the atlanta area and it could not be repaired because of the amount of damage. The weather conditions in atlanta, ga were hotter than normal for may on the day of the blowout. I was driving approximately 50 MPH. I have very low mileage on the ford ranger truck, less then 21,000 miles. The tires were the original ones. The truck has not been used for any type of heavy hauling. *ak (dot number: w2fc tiresize: p225/70r14)
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: 265/75-15 )
This ford 1997, ranger is equipped with firestone wilderness/at p235/75r15 dot:w2. One of the front tires has separated,and a big chunck of tread has come out. One of the back tires had a blowout, and had to be replaced.
Right rear side tire's tread separated while driving 60 to 65mph. Tire has been replaced with the type. *ak the failed tire was firestone wilderness ht p205/75r14. The tire was new but the entire tread separated from the side walls and the loop of tread wrapped around the axle.
What tires are being recalled by firestone. What tire size? All four tires on my ford ranger are wearing very lumpy. They even make my truck shake. It feels like you are running on a gravel road.( dot number: tire size: p265/75r15 )
Tires are so bad out of shape they make my truck shake. They have lumps in them. *ak( dot number: tire size: p265/75r15 )
Insd has blow out on 10/29/99. He called on 8/23/00 concerned that his tires were the defective firestone tires. (claim# 18-0291-900)
Lt front tire tread sepearted-not a blow out. Firestone 235/60r15 ftx 98t. (claim# 25-5426-005)
#1 indicates r/f tire blew (firestone)causing him to leave rdwy. (claim 49-3229-942)
Firestone wilderness at tire (p235 75 r15) experienced tread separation.
While driving about 55mph left front tire blewout due to tread separation. Tire shredded completely. All four tires were replaced with different brand.*ak firestone wilderness at 235/75/r15
Going approximately 40mph on a curve on an on ramp, I was told that my tire separated from the rim due to low air pressure. I had not been having any problems with the tires up to this point. When the accident happened, it caused me to lose control of the vehicle and swerve right and left several times. On at least two occassions, I felt the vehicle starting to tip over. I was able to keep the vehicle under partial control and finally was able to stop the vehicle. When the vehicle came to a stop I was facing the opposite direction. I had done a 180 degree turn. I was able to get the vehicle over to the side of the ramp. As I was pulling the vehicle over I noticed something wrong with the tire. Upon inspection, I noticed the left front tire was off the rim and messed up. I feel lucky to be alive! I noticed upon checking the confirmation information, I put that I have a 4 cyl vehicle, mine is actually a 6 cyl. *ak( dot number: ? Tire size: p225/70r14 )
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on the highway and didn't hear a sound. But vehicle was hard to control. Left rear tire tread separated from the rim. Firestone tire fr480 22570r14. Consumer notified firestone retailer.
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