On 08/11/2000, I visited the local firestone dealer because all four of my tires were and still are cracking all the way around about 2 and 1/2 inches in from the outer tread. The dealer sent me to the firestone factory store on broadway ave. In knoxville, tennessee. The store manager inspected my tires and advised that he thought the problem was a cosmetic flaw that normally shows up on tires with 25,000 miles on them. He also advised that they would not replace the tires for free as with the recalled models and would only sell me another set after pro-rating the tires. Well on 09/03/2000, the so called cosmetic flaw on the left front tire on my truck gave way. For several days the tire had been making a bumping sound and on 09/03/2000 it became a roar then the tire went. Lucky for me and my passenger it did not totally blow out. The tire actually split apart layer by layer and must have began leaking from the core, thus releasing the pressure before it had time to blow. I will have pictures taken of the tire for my proof and will provide copies upon request.( dot number: w270 tire size: p245-75r16 )
1999 Ford Ranger tires complaints
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Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: notice left rear tire tread was separating while refueling a 1999 ford ranger original equipment; p245/75r16; dot# unavailable. Notified firestone, and replaced tire at consumer's cost. *ak treads for three tires were separating just under the tread line.
These are the same tires they are recalling just 30 millimeters wider firestone is rude hung the phone up on me. I want them to fix my tires( dot number: vdhl tire size: 265/75/15 )
Tires developed a "hop" "skitter" bounce, momentary loss of traction, whatever,"pushed" thru curves, or during avoidance manuvers. The situation was somewhat ameliorated by putting the cold inflation up to "max" not fords' recommends... The garage had the patent obfuscation ready, "it's the nature of the beast" and would do nothing. The tires were exchanged for another brand all-weather m+s tire, which was speed rated (sustained 130+) traction a, temperature a ... During the trade-out it was discovered; by the tire dealer, that a rim was defective. The point being the dealer; either made no attempt to really diagnose the problem, or his staff was incompetent. The new tires performed flawlessly, even in heavy rains at hi-speed. We would be willing to bet that the wilderness at and the firestone atx have weak sidewalls that flex too much, esp' at the ford recommend psi' or lazy people running the tire underinflated at an even more dangerous level, generating tremendous heat and failures at hiway speeds, esp where the air gets very hot... There is also a "computer controlled" engine kill/shut down that manifested itself at the apex of 7 vehicle pass, on a 2-lane and almost got me killed: the dealer denied its' existence, failed to say it was there after a ford rep admitted it was there as part of compliance to meet cafe requirements(this could have already caused a lot accidents, and is fraud). Finally the last thing is; maybe minor, but a large number of control wires for the x-mission and x-fer case are exposed and can be ripped out travelling over "bush" or "scrub." potential fatal problems could arise... Thanks for listening I( dot number: tire size: 245/75/16 )
Prior to the submission of this questionnaire, I sent a copy of an e-mail that I sent to ford & firestone that included pictures of the tires. Please check with the webmaster for this information as it was sent to that address.( dot number: not sure tire size: p245/75r16 )
Consumer has 1999 ford ranger. Front right tires had a lump on the outside. Dealer inspected the tire, and said it was no problem to go ahead & drive on it. Consumer went to firestone & they confirmed it wasn't a recall tire, but they wuld replace it for $43. Vehicle needed alignment. Consumer got a 3rd opinion & was told that no alignment was needed & but the tire was bad. Dot# wzvv1po508. Tire size p235/70r15. *ak the customer bought 5 new tires of choice to replace the firestone tires and wants to be reimbursed by ford or firestone.
Consumer had found out cracks on the tread of the tires after hearing that firestone tires had been recalled, especially tires that had been manufactured in decatur, il. Firestone wilderness at 245/75 r16 dot vd70. *ak firestone wilderness at 245/75/r16
All of my tires are separating at the tread just like the 15 inch wilderness at tires. Two of which are worse than the other two. The dealership won't look at them because they are not recalled, nor will the local firestone dealers. You can see the separation (you can see wires hanging out at the separation. I would like to have replacement tires(good year) the competitors brand before something tragic happens to myself or my family.( dot number: w270 tire size: p245/75r16 )
Tire underwent complete sidewall faliure, and partial tread seperation while driving at normal highway speeds. Entire sidewall of tire shreaded and seperated from tire, while there was partial tread seperation. Other than replacement of tire and minor damage to rim, there was no apparent damage to vehicle, possibly due to the slow speed at which the truck was proceeding at. After contacting a local ford dealership(mullinax ford, now renamed maroone ford of margate), I was informed that while there was a recall on firestone wilderness 15" tires, the type on my truck, wilderness ht's, were not covered by the recall, and even though I had an equipment faliure, I would not get replacement tires for my vehicle, nor be compensated for the tire I had to replace at my own expense.( dot number: tire size: p225/70r15 )
Actual tread separation. It looked like the tires had cracked around the outside edge of the tread at the sidewall, and the two front tires looked like they had been "plugged" several times per tire. Firestone wanted to "sell" me tires. I finally got ford to replace them.( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 )
The firestone tires on the vehicle experienced a bubble between the belts.
I recently received an aug 17 letter from ford motor co. Re. The tire recall. Though I do not have the recalled tires I contacted a local goodyear dealer and had them inspect the tires. 3 tires are showing cracking and bubbling at the tread junction with the tire shoulder. In addition, one tire has underlying cord material erupting from the bubble. I have contacted firestone for a planned inspection. Seems there may be a problem with other firestone tires and I thought you should know.( dot number: w270 tire size: p245/75r16 )
No summary( dot number: w2kc tire size: p20575r14 )
This is the second firestone tire to fail on my truck in 9 mos( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 )
The tire desintergrated. I took it to the firestone dealer who replaced without question or charge. They gave me no receipt. This happened in the spring of 1999 I believe.( dot number: tire size: p255/70r15 )
While traveling noticed tire separation on sidewall of tire. Manufacturer has been notified. Please provide further information.*ak firestone wilderness at p225/70/r15
Had both right tires,( front and rear), blow within a two day period. Firestone rep advised no abnormal tire wear and advised should be able to get at least 10,000 miles more off the tires. Because of my concern I replaced them. I believe these tires failed prematurely. The ht's have not been recalled with the at's as of yet?( dot number: tire size: 225 15 )
Firestone wilderness at tire's (p235 75 r15) steel wires came through the split on the surface of the tire.
While driving 55mph right rear tire blewout, causing damage to the axle and bearing on the vehicle. Dealer has seen vehicle.
Vehicle began to vibrate and consumer took vehicle to have the wheels balanced 3 times and the front end aligned but the truck was still vibrating, consumer believes there are one or more tread separations in the tire, this has caused poor steering control. Nlm
Tires are showing cord on side of tire.appears to be peeling right off of the casing notified firestone dealer they said I should not drive the truck.( dot number: tire size: 16'' )
Been reading about the tires, we have the wilderness at tires in size p235/70r15 and had a lot of problems out of them just today we had another blow out on a tire. The right, front. This makes the 4th tire that blew out this summer! All tires that blew, are blowing from the side wallsi think for the safety of others you better rethink the I think for the safety of others you better rethink( dot number: )
I was travelling on interstate I 10 about 75 miles out of tucson
Mail route includes sand, clay, & surfaced roads. I first heard a strange rubbing sound while on private sand road. I got out and observed a bubble on the sidewall of the right rear tire. I had no safe place to change the tire so I slowly drove the 1 mile back to the surfaced road. As I drove down the surfaced road, I noticed a lot of vibration in the rear of the vehicle. I pulled over to the shoulder to change the tire, as I was exiting the vehicle there was a load "pop" and the tire was flat! The service personnel at mike shad ford let me see the tire as they took it from the rim. There was a generous amount of rubber powder, the steel belts were shredded and rusty. It appeared to me that the tire had come apart from the inside out. Myself, the technition, service advisor could not believe the tire had only 6700 miles on it. But it was original equipment. The dealer tire manager determined due to the amount of wear on the tread that I had to buy a new replacement. When I complained that the tire had to be defective he dissagreed. Not defective, abused! He authorised a $15. Adjustment and a free all wheel alignment. The second failure was nearly a year later but on the same wheel and same surfaced road. At 55mph I felt something slip or go loose in the rear end, followed by severe vibration. I pulled over to the shoulder immediatly, stopped, exited the vehicle and looked at the right rear tire. I found simular damage as the first time, a large bubble on the sidewall, smaller bubbles a ridges were the sidewall and tread meet, and a large bubble under the tread. This tire did not blow but the tire & wheel assembly were very hot! I had to let them cool about 25/30 minutes before I changed the tire. This tire is now my spare. At 19625 miles the original set of tires had to be replaced. With 14500 miles on this replacement set ford notes all 5 tires require replacement due to excessive wear. Ford has told me they are warrentied for 50000 and firestone is responsi
All 4 firestone wilderness at tires p245/75r16 dot w270 are experiencing tread separation, firestone will not help consumer since tires are not part of recall.
Pe00020; original equipment on a ford ranger 1999. While driving at about 62 to 70 miles an hour heard an explosion, and passenger's side rear tire had blownout. Consumer was able to control vehicle.tread had come off tire, just like the ford explorer recall. *ak firestone wilderness at p245/75/r16
All four tires visually inspected show numerous cracks around tire wall both sides of tire( dot number: w270 tire size: p245/75r16 )
While driving about 55 MPH left rear tire had a tread separation, and consumer lost control and vehicle went off the road. Firestone wilderness at p225/70r15. *ak firestone wilderness at p225/70/r15
Cracks on treads like the ones being recalled and tires are ripping- news said 16 inch tires were recaleed in other parts of the world-firestone said I had to pay for the damage.( dot number: tire size: p24575r16 )
Pe00020; tire tread separation: when tire went flat it was taken to a firestone dealership. Owner believed that tire went flat because of tread separation from the sidewall. Tires were firestone wilderness ht. Firestone stated that a flat was due road hazard conditions. Tire was replaced at owner's expense. Please provide tire size and dot #.
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