Tire failed at 20 MPH. Called vision ford in alamogordo, nm. Spoke to three different people. They essentially told me to stuff it, and go to las cruces (2 1/2 hrs away) if I wanted service.( dot number: vn081pu147 tire size: p23570r16 )
1998 Ford Ranger tires complaints
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The tire simply "blew up" for no apparent reason. The tire dealer could not explain it. The tire was totally destroyed. This tire was 16" not 15" but it still "blew up".( dot number: tire size: p235/75r16 )
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling on highway and noticed that front right tire was flat. Tire was coming in contacted with gravel/ pebbles would go right through the tire, causing tire to lose air pressure. Consumer contacted firestone, and had all four tires replaced. Also, tread was rapped on the outside sidewalls. They were firestone, wilderness #at, p23575 r15, made in canada.*ak one tire went flat while driving, 3 other tires went flat while parked, a tiny gravel was found in each one and the dealer stated that the walls of the tires were very soft, the tires weer not replaced for free.
Firestone wilderness/at tires on this vehicle are splitting up the seam of the tire. Consumer has contacted firestone, and was told that the tires are not out of the recall manufacturer.
All tires are showing cracks on sidewalls, this problem was reported to thomas ford in beverly,ma. And the truck was dropped off for mant. And to check the tires, all ford would say is that the tires were not on the recall list, when I asked if they looked at the cracks they said no,all they would do is check the dot code, I under stand that if they are not on the recall they would not do anything, but I feel theyy should have at least look at the cracking, I had provided them with photos and they said they would not even look at them ( I can email the photo to you if it would be of any help ) firestone was contacted by email but all I've gotten is an automated responce ( tracking # wt20000815_0000000266 ) when I have tried to contact them by phone it's just a long hold, and like you I can't stay on the phone for an hour just waiting to talk to someone my boss will kill me, tahanks for any help with this problem!!!( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 )
While driving about 60 MPH left front tire had a tread separation without prior warning. Firestone wilderness ht 225/70r15.
Struck piece 2x4 lumber on roadway. Tire came apart. Called the dealer and they said that was road hazard and that it would not be covered. I ordered a tire from ntb in st. Peters ,mo after 4 weeks they siad they could not get delivery on the tire, I checked the internet for the tire and they showed this size with significant backorder. I finally called the 800 number for firestone and they finally called me back and said they had located one tire at firestone dealer in st. Charles mo now I see reports on the 15 inch tire failure and my failure of the 16 inch appears similar. The firestone customer relation person said they were having problems with the manufacture of the tires and that was the reason for not being able to find them. I have sent firestone emails but am only getting there standard recall information. Tracking number is wt20000817_0000000126( dot number: vn08 tire size: p235/70r16 )
I also puchased another set of the same size that I had to replace date of replacement 8-16-2000 because of vibrations coming from tires/replaced with michelin tires and vibrations are no longer noticeable /the firestone tires were balanced 3 times but did not have any effect( dot number: tire size: p265x75r15 )
Tire failure caused truck to veer into ditch-replaced all tires with larger size for safety( dot number: unknown tire size: p235/70/16 )
This tire had a foot long split in the middle of the tread exposing the steel belt. I did not strike nor abuse the tire in any manner to cause this. The tire dealership where I had this tire replaced also witnessed many other tires of the same type with I. *ak( dot number: w2fc tire size: p22570r14 )
Both front tires have regular periodic raised tread portions, noticed increase in tire noise. Have never seen tire wear like this in 34 years of driving.*ak( dot number: tire size: p225/70r14 )
Have to add air several times on rear tires since we purchaced( dot number: tire size: p225r7015 )
Firestone wilderness at tires p265/75r15 experienced tread separation, the third tire was a replacement tire.
Firestone wilderness ht radial tire experienced tread separation.
Customer no service at firestone service center, would not replace tire( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
This is my son's truck. With almost 18,000 miles on the truck, the tire popped and about 18" of tread separated from the right rear tire. He was just coming off a stop sign and was going between 20-25 MPH. No damage was done. When I had the tire replaced, the mechanic told us one of the other tires on the truck was also beginning to separate. I did not know this was a trend and didn't think to report it.( dot number: )
Tire exploded after several hours of driving. Air pressure had been checked two days before and was properly inflated. Asked tire dealer about possible defective tire and he said there wasn't enough tire left to determine casue of failure. Tire dealer stated that the tire had "shredded"( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Please add my name to the list of people who have experienced trouble with their ford ranger factory installed tires. My bad experience occurred while driving a straightaway on the local highway (h3) at approx. 55-60 MPH. It was around 10:30 am and the temp was 80-85 with sunny skies. I had earlier noticed strange wear patterns, but my dealer informed me this was normal. The right rear tire completely came apart leaving only the sidewalls -- the tread detached completely. At the time I assumed it was merely a bad tire and purchased an identical replacement (at a local firestone dealer) to maintain a complete set. The dealer kept the faulty tire so I cannot provide it for inspection. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured although it was quite scary when the vehicle lost complete control. There didn't seem to be any danger of rollover, but my pickup bed was empty at the time so I'm unsure of the potential danger with a full load. I'm pretty sure I have no legal recourse against the manufacturor, but my experience is similar to the recent reports I've been hearing. I hope this info assists you in your investigation. The remaining tires on my truck are exhibiting strange wear patterns and an alignment doesn't seem to be the problem. If you need any further info please don't hesitate to contact me. The thought that these tires are responsible for deaths is very disturbing considering I drive on the highway daily and hawaii is typically hot and sunny. Thank you, jim delacy( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
The truck has only 14,000 miles and the front, left tire split apart while driving under normal freeway conditions.( dot number: ? Tire size: p205/75r14 )
Tire blew out (disintegrated) on freeway. *ak( dot number: ? Tire size: p235/70r15 )
The dealer knew my tires were chopping badly as written in the work order and only having 4837 miles did nothing. Currently I have 12,478 miles on the truck but cannot drive over 50 miles per hour. The truck vibrates severly. They say they are not in the tire business but offered to prorate and sell me new tires.they waited till my tires were out of warranty. I feel they were working with firestone tire.firestone tire also refused to do anything.I have to drive my truck and I cannot afford to buy new tires and I should not have too.it is very dangerous driving my truck like this but I have no choice, I have to drive it.the tires are severly chopping, small and large tread defects / gouges thruout. Tread areas are lifting up.they say to keep rotating the tires and it will wear them down. I have done that and it get's worse.now what?? Thank you. *ak,( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
While travelling on the I-5 in fresno at approximently 70 MPH I heard a loud pop/burst and the vehicle rearend slid to the left into the concrete center divider I momentarily lost control and the entire left side of my truck scraped on the center divider, after gaining control I moved to the right shoulder. I saw sparks coming from the right rear section of my car while moving to the shoulder. I got out and saw that my right rear tire had "exploded" and all that was left was the beading, melted to the rim, and the tread wrapped around my right rear axel. I changed the tire and proceeded home. No one was injured. *ak( dot number: )
Three tires have had failures on the highway. 2 replaced w/partial warranty. *ak( dot number: tire size: 265-75r-15 )
We were in a rainstorm on I-95 traveling 70 MPH, we slowed to 55 in the right lane and the tire started to wobble, then it blew. We were able to pull off to the side. If the pavement had been dry. We would have been going 75mph. It could have been terrible. The tire completely blew out the sidewall all the way around. It should not have done that when the tires are rotated every 6,000 as ordered.we feel this is a tire defect. Especially since we could have been hurt. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
Front 2 tires already had to be replaced (~$190) and back 2 need to be replaced now. *ak( dot number: tire size: 22570r15 )
Tire disintegrated at 80 MPH on an interstate highway. *ak( dot number: tire size: p225/70r15 )
Consumer was traveling about 70mph on the highway and rear left tire on driver's side started smoking and completly came apart. Other three sounded funny on the highway. He replaced the other three tires.
A 1998 ford ranger orginal firestone wilderness tires were chipping, dealer replaced all 4 tires. Also, the new firestone tires were bubbling on the side. *ak
This failure happened immediately after I purchased the vehicle. I took it back immediately and it was checked by ford, and koons mechanics. They stated everything was good. All koons did for me was replaced 4 tires that were worn on different parts of all tires. I have continued notifing koons about the same proble since the day I bought the vehicle, and they have not done anything. I finally found out from a back yard mechanic that the proble was the drive shaft. I told koons' mechanics that ,and I ordered thru an extended plan the shaft two months ago 2/10/00 .I have not heard from koons yet. I feel that the jumping and swaying will cost me to have a serious accident. Thank you.
I have had two blow outs on these tires since I bought this truck. The first was @ 10,000 miles & the second @ 20,000 miles. After seeing the report on khou-tx in houston I think my tires have the same problem. *ak( dot number: )
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