Tire sidewall blew out while backing up at slow speed. No evidence of any cut or abrasion on tire. The entire circumference of the tire at the sidewall on both sides appears to be soft and uneven. The remaining tires appear to have the same uneveness around the sidewall. I am aware of the recalls on wilderness at tires but it does not seem to include these 16 inch models. Should it? Also please note that my vehicle was shipped from the factory with 4 of these tires but the spare was a 15" wilderness at. Ford notified me by letter that my tires were not part of the recall. There is clearly something wtrong here. *ak( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 )
1999 Ford Ranger tires complaints
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Tread was separating from the tires. The steel belts were clearly discernable when looking at the sidewall, indicating the separation. Tires were replaced at owner's expense, following the recommendations of replacement tires listed on ford's website.*ak( dot number: 4270irf328 tire size: p245/75/16 )
Tire cracked between tread and sidewall on the inside of the tire, manufacturer replaced on pro-rated warrenty basis, concerned because another tire is showning very minor cracking on inside of tire( dot number: vd70 tire size: p245/75r16 )
While exiting the freeway on offranp, tire "blew out" causing momentary loss off control. (driver side, rear tire). I pulled over and changed tire. The tire had a large bolge in the tread that had ruptured. I took the tire to a firestone dealer who replaced the tire for free. I have had no other problems, although I am extremely nervous about this tire. As I remember, the outside temp was in the seventies, although I am not sure..*ak( dot number: tire size: p24575r16 )
All 4 tires have been cracking and coming apart in chuncks, besides the one blow out. Tires are split between the treads. Firestone refuses to admit the tires are defected, and won't cover them under warrannty. The tires won't hold added air, they keep deflating. Unsafe !!!!!( dot number: 0274 76 tire size: 22570 r-15 )
Firestone refuses to take my spare tire for reimbursement. Spare has all the correct numbers on it. Spare printed with "for temporary use only" and therefore will not take it. I have not heard of this policy. What does temporary mean? How many miles can I run on it? Nobody can tell me. Sometimes you have to run on your spare a long time. Is this spare tire going to be safe ???? ???? ?( dot number: vdhl1py498 tire size: p235/75r15 )
Firestone wilderness at tires p245/75r16 started to crack, bubbles appeared where sidewall met the tread, firestone offered 50% off.
Tire is beginning to crack around edges with steel bands protruding.( dot number: tire size: p245/75/16 )
Firestone wilderness at tire (p245/75r160) experienced a blowout which is not covered under recalll 00t-005 because it is a 16 inch tire. Nlm
The firestone wilderness at tire experienced tread separation and blowout which caused damage to the vehicle.
Was on way to work just 15 miles away from home. Had just exited I-70 driving at 65 MPH in heavy traffic into downtown columbus, ohio. Speed was reduced to 30-35 MPH on city street when I heard air whistle and an immediate thumping from left rear of vehicle. Changed tire and discovered steel belt was coming through middle of the tread. This was before announced firestone problems. I went to firestone dealer and had it replaced with a new tire of same model. Dealer claimed it was probably a road hazzard. Though, I did not run over anything or hit any obstacles before this occurred. I firmly believe my tire was defective from the factory. I consider myself very, very lucky considering I was at great risk to myself and other motorists only moments before.( dot number: tire size: 225-70-15 )
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about seventy miles on highway and all of sudden left rear tire went flat. Then, right tire went flat. Tires were firestone #ht p22570r15. Consumer will contact firestone.#w2uu.
While driving on highway 291 around independence missouri, the rear tire blew out. Upon stopping to access the damage, I realized the tire was now in 2 pieces. The tread was laying alongside the road, and the rest of the tire was still attached to the wheel. I took the tire to a local firestone dealer where they insisted that the tire did not malfunction. They said driver error caused the tread separation. I had no other choice but to purchase another tire. Now other tires have been recalled, and firestone tells me my tires are safe. I don't believe this since I know otherwise from this incident. *ak( dot number: w2uu tire size: p22570r15 )
Consumer is concerned about the possible failure of the firestone tire, the consumer contacted firestone and was told that the tire was not included in the recall, firestone wilderness ht tire, 225/70/r15, claim number was not given. Nlm
Firestone wilderness tire failure- while insured driving down interstate, lost control and hit barricade. Icy conditions. Tire came off rim and tire is damaged. Tire was not retained. (claim# 27-6071-297)
No facts insrd rolled veh. 99 ford ranger w/firestone p235/75r16, 1 size larger than other tires which have been reported to fail. (claim# 02-0428-404)
Pe#00020; firestone wilderness ht - p225/70r15 dot#w2uu. Right rear tire's tread came apart. The original tires purchased with the vehicle. Vehicle is a 1999, ford truck, ranger.*ak
Pe00 020; consumer was checking tires an noticed that there were stress marks and tires cracking all around the tres. Firestone, wilderness #at, p24575r16 . He contacted firestone.
First took tires to dealer when she experienced a feeling of having a flat tire. After having tires checked, was told that she may be needing tires very soon because of center tread was already beginning to wear.
Pe #00020; front driver's side tire. Firestone wildernss ht p235/70r15 dot# w2uutire's tread had separated from the tire. Vehicle was moving approximately 55 MPH. Tire was the original tire purchased with the vehicle. The vehicle is a 1999, ford ,ranger.*ak firestone denied that the tread has separated. Customer sent the tire to natsa for review.
Tire blew up at high speed on highway, forcing vehicle into median, near rollover. *ak( dot number: vdhi tire size: p235/75r15 )
Pe00020; orginial equipment 1999 ford, ranger, tire size p22570r15, dot hyuu219. While driving vehicle had vibration which got worse over time, and usually happened at 40 MPH, and got worse as the MPH increased. Driver's front tire showed tread cracking which appeared as if there was tire separation. Firestone and ford were not willing to help. *ak the dealer found out that the tire on the left front was separating on brand new leased truck.
Original equipment on a 1999, ranger, p225/70r15 size, dot#: w2uu110119. Left rear tire tread separated at 65mph.*ak when the vehicle was stopped, the tire had sherdded. The customer replaced it with new tire.
Vehicle experienced a blowout and complete tread separation of a firestone wilderness tire, shortly after that failure the consumer had to replace another tire which had a sidewall problem. Nlm
Pe00020, original equipment on 1999 ford, ranger, tire size p23575r15, dot vn. Passenger 's tire had a blowout unexpectedly which may have caused a crash. No other problems with the other tires. Please provide further information.*ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15
To whom it may concern, I am writing this in hopes you will have firestone recall all of its' wilderness at tires, no matter what size the tire may be. I leased this 99 ranger 4x4 last may in order to have a safe vehicle for my son to drive to school, football, & home again. Now this recall! I received a letter in the mail from firestone stating the tires on my vehicle are not part of the recall and should be safe! Should be! I hope you will be able to have a complete recall so that people like me can stop worrying if our child will come home or will he/she be the next fatality. Please don't let more people die before firestone recalls all their wilderness brand tires! Ford nor firestone are able to bring back the people who have already died, please step in now!! A concerned and angry mother - ask the ceo's of these companies - what they would have done if it were their son/daughter that had died because they believed in the good old dollar verses human life!( dot number: tire size: 16 )
We have had problems with 2 of our tires in less than 17,000 miles. Back in may of this year we brought our ranger back to dealership, for a noise in the front of vehicle. Turned out one of the tires, which has been properly inflated to correct air pressure had developed lumps. They said there was nothing they could do. They did not warranty tires. Now we have the samething happening to a second tire. We feel something should be done, if for no other reason, peace of mind! These tires have been rotated and balanced on a regular basis. We would appreciate it if you would reply to this letter in a timely manner and hopfully you can regain our faith, once again in big businesses. Thank you. *ak( dot number: tire size: 245/16 )
Pe00 020 ; vehicle was parked outiside of consumer's home. He went to inspect the tires, and noticed that all four tires had stress marks and cracks, uniform cracks all round sidewall. Consumer contacted firestone.
2 tires on right rear have experienced a blowout. Have been replaced with same type of tire. *ak the tires tears at side wall or develop holes inside walls, but there was no tread separation.
This tire failed due a so called road hazard failure due to a small rock punctured at 600 miles. I took the tire to a les schwab tire center fo repair where they informed me that the rock had cut through the cord and they could not legal repair it .the local columbia ford dealer and the les schwab dealer in longview wash. Both informed me that the way the guarantee was written they could not offer any remedy and that they were very sorry but the guaranty amounted to so much toilet paper I had had an uneasy feeling about the way the truck handled with the firestone tires ,[kind of an intuitive feeling and since the recent publicity on firestone tires ,I am even more concerned sincerely /paul l, everdell at [email protected]( dot number: 00 tire size: p265r15/at )
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