No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (dot number: w270rf059 tiresize: p24575r16)
1999 Ford Ranger tires complaints
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This vehicle was owned by my brother who has since passed away. The vehicle was returned to ford on a voluntary return. I have contacted firestone about these tires, but they said they are not going to do anything. One of the tires had a sidewall blowout one week after the truck was purchased. My brother bought 5 new tires for the truck when ford and firestone balked at doing anything. This was before the recall came out. I still have the 5 firestone tires that are in question.*ak (tiresize: 225/70r15)( dot number: tire size: 225/70r15 )
Checked tire and they are cracking between tread and sidwalls (was told by firestone dealer it was normal). *ak (tiresize: p24575r16)( dot number: tire size: p24575r16 )
Right rear firestone wilderness at tire experienced tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tires, tire size p245/75r16, dot# w270irf398.
Vehicle has begun to ride rougher due to cracks developing in sidewall of firestone tires. Dealer has seen vehicle, and wants to charge for replacements.
Both rear tires experienced cupping which caused noise, consumer request reimbursement (firestone wilderness ht p205/75r14 95s m/s). Nlm
Firestone, wilderness ht, p205/75r14, dot w2, original equipment, driver's front tire has bubble on sidewall. *ak
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway towing motor home. Motor home was trembling. Consumer was able to pull over to center lane, and noticed that right passenger's tire tread had separated from vehicle. Firestone, wilderness#at, 16 inch, dot w2901rf089,there were no injuries. *ak wheel was damaged so badly that another tire could not be mounted on it.
All 4 firestone wilderness at p24575r16 tires are ready to blow apart, tires not included in recall (oot-005).
Tread has hair line cracks. No failure at this time. Tires were manufactured in canada.tires will be inspected by a firestone dealer this week . Just forwording this information for any future investigation on all firestone wilderness tires. *ak (tiresize: p235x75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235x75r15 )
Consumer replaced firestone tires (p235/75r15) due to recall 00t005, however has not yet received reimbursement.
Firestone wolderness at, p225/70r15, dot w2uu1p0209, original equipment, 41000 miles. While driving 70 MPH right rear firestone wilderenss at tire had a blowout, damaged wheel of vehicle. Firestone dealer briefly looked at tire, and stated it was due to road hazard. *ak
While traveling 55mph on paved rural road with no prior warnings or sounds, driver's rear firestone wilderness at tire p265/75r15 blewout. Firestone dotw29v1pk498 , recall #00t005000 tires were original equipment. Consumer has two tires in possession. *ak
First off there has been no failure as yet. I couldn't get this far without saying there was. I just want to know what about the tires I have is any different than the ones being recalled? I still don't hear why they are failing. If as I suspect that it is the glue is there a different glue used on 16"? I'm curious too about whether the tire is responsible for the feeling that the vehicle could roll very easily. I've noticed in a couple of circumstances of quick braking to avoid an accident that the vehicle like the center of gravity is somewhere above the top of the cab. This is not in a situation where the vehicle is sliding side ways either. It just feels like it could very easily flip over. I see no apparent flaws in the tires at this point and they seem to be wearing as well as any other tire on the market. They just don't feel right and didn't prior to the recall action. This is a fyi from me to you and at this point I hold little if any hope of these being recalled. What is your advice for me? Thanks for your time. *ak (tiresize: p245/75r16)( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 )
Original firestone wilderness at (p235/75r15) tire replaced prior to recall 00t-005 due to possible tread separation, consumer is being denied recall reimbursement because tire was replaced on feb 9, 2000.
The right rear firestone wilderness at (vdhl1py508) tire failed, there was a protrusion outward from the inside of the tread, less than 3 weeks later the left rear tire failed in the same manner, consumer requested reimbursement for both tires but was denied for the first tire saying it was not replaced at an authorized firestone retailer. Nlm
Firestone wilderness ht tire disintigrated at highway speed. Nlm
On october 4, 2000 my son was traveling at 30 MPH on a residential street when his drivers side front tire assembly came off spindle causing him to go out of control and hit a van and a boat that were parked in front of a residence here in midland, texas. The police report that was filed backs up the following statements: while traveling east on stanolind street at 30 MPH, in the 4400 block, the 1999 ford ranger's drivers side front wheel disengaged from the spindle causing it to pull left and along side a parked late model chevy van. The ranger had no brakes, and scraped along the entire length of the van, leaving scrape marks and axle grease, and tire rubber residue along the entire length of the van. The ranger hit the fender of the van and since driver was trying to steer away from the wreck, this allowed the front of the ranger to pull to the right back towards the street. At that point the entire "wheel assembly" came off and traveled 4 houses ahead of the now 3-wheeled ranger. After the wheel assembly exited, the knuckle hit the pavement and forced the ranger into the boat which was parked in front of the van. The boat trailer wheels were "chocked" and the impact of the ranger lifted the boat trailer into the driveway next door to where it was parked. When the midland police arrived,we all started discovering the parts lying in the street well before the crash site. It was determined that the hub cap came off first and rolled to the grass on the opposite side (4' north) of the van. The axle dust cover came off next and rolled to the opposite side of the street ( south), even with the boat. The axle bearing and seal were found 20' in front of the van so they probably came out next. The axle nut and keeper were found beside the boat in the grass. The "wheel assembly" referred earlier has everything still attached ( brake line, brake shoe, hub, lugs, caliper, everything!). I have kept these parts for your inspection in my home garage..
Tire suddenly lost air pressure without puncture through sidewall bubble. *ak (tiresize: p225/15r70)( dot number: tire size: p225/15r70 )
Firestone wilderness tire (p205 75 r15) experienced blowout.
While driving 45-50 vehicle vibrates very hard which may cause loss of control. Dealer replaced part of transmission/tires, but won't replace wheel which may be causing the problem. Please provide further information.
While driving uphill the around a bin the firestone wilderness ht p225/70r15 tire lost pressure causing the vehicle to fishtail and hit a curb.
Consumer is not satisfied with the recall reimbursement for the replacement firestone tires (00t-005), the recall notification stated $140 per tire and the consumer only received $100 per tire.
2 of the firestone wilderness at tires (p235/75r15) tires dot vd series, experienced a blowout, causing damage to the wheels, the consumer had the other tires replaced due to them being included in recall 00t005, the dealer will not reimburse the consumer for damage or replacement tires, he stated that the recall only covered consumers who exchanged recalled tires between 1-1-00 and 8-8-00.
Pe00 020; firestore wilderness ht, p225/70r15, bulge in tire and a crack. *ak
I took the vehicle to a firestone store for inspection. They found that there were bubbles and the tread was peeling as was common with the recalled 15" tires. It showed indications that the tread was coming off. We were advised to replace the tires as they were unsafe. We have replaced the tires before a full separation and accident occurred. We have retained the tires for inspection and would like to be reimbursed for these defective tires as there was approximately 75% tread left on the tires. (dot number: w270 tiresize: p245/75r16)
After the firestone tire recall started I checked my tires to see if they wer part of the recall and I noticed that they were not but what I did find were some "stress fractures" in the tire. I took it to the dealership where I purchased the truck and they stated the tire was defective and there was nothing they could do. I then took the tire to a firestone dealer and he also stated the tire was defective and I would need it replaced. He also stated that I would need to replace all of the tires due to the treadwear on my tires. I have leased the truck and the tires are supposed to last me the term of the lease. This is not a problem I caused myself and I feel it should be replaced free of charge which firestone refuses to do. At this point I am thinking of filing a class action suit agains firestone. I don't feel that the recall should be limited to the 15" tires when it probably effects all sizes. Please advise me. (tiresize: p245/75r16)( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 )
Left a traffic light and was traveling on expressway at about 55 MPH. Right rear tire blew and I had to pull off and change it. Tire appears to have seperated where tread meets sidewall on outside of tire. Tread belts in that area are twisted and out of alignment. (dot number: w270ifr428 tiresize: 245 75r 16)
Was driving with my daughter to my farmhouse in southeastern kansas when my rear passenger side tire just blewout. There are several areas on the tire where the outer rubber appears to have worn off. Those areas are white in color. Also the drivers side rear tire is showing wear and there are white areas showing up on it also. These tires were not in the recall, but perhaps they should be. I was luckly going at a low rate of speed and no injuries occured and I was able to stop. I have contacted the dealer and am waiting for a reply from them. I look forward to hearing from you soon also. Thanks, trent bunn (dot number: w2uuipo468 tiresize: p255/70r15)
Vehicle in shop for tire maintenance and wheel balance over 3 days.
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