It all started with I pulled over due to severe steering difficulties. Found tire flat. Contacted discount tire company and they said the tire steel belts busted. They said had I not pulled over I probably would have crashed the vehicle and potentially died due to the severity of the blowout. I called firestone and they refused to replace the tire or deal with the problem. I called the dealer and they tried getting firestone to pony up to the problem to no avail. I showed the tire to two other tire retailers and they said it was a defective tire - that such separation should not occur after 31 miles. I had my husband then go to the dealership and firestone to discuss the problem to no avail. I finally, fearing for my safety, had them put new tires on all four wheels (bf goodrich radial t/a). I figured if firestone wasn't going to own up to their problems it would take my death for someone to do something. I am not willing to take that risk. I am reporting this now because I did not know whom else to report it to other than the better business bureau. I listened to the hearings and decided to submit this report. I suggest you check nationwide with the tire replacement dealers if you really want an accurate number of how many blowouts/tire failures have really occured. The dealership would not even list or deal with ours since there was no property damage and no fatalities.. *ak (tiresize: p215/75 r1)( dot number: tire size: p215/75 r1 )
2000 Ford Ranger tires complaints
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It is very difficult to ask you just simple questions. All I want to ask is how many firestone at tire failues have occurred on ford ranger trucks according to your accident data base. Thank you.
Original tires, consumer states that all four tires are showing evidence of cracking on outside.
Rear left firestone tire disentegrated and another front tire made thumping noises, p225/70r15 ms.
While driving 55mph one of rear tires blewout due to tread separation.*ak tire blew out the outside side wall all the way around the tire, heat was not a factor in the blowout, firestone ht tires, p225/70r15, dot w2uu1p02500.
After large snow storm bed of truck was full of snow when I heard a very loud whining noise from ft tires they were rotated at dealer now noise in rear. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
While traveling at approximately 65 MPH in a ford, ranger 2000 left rear firestone wilderness ht tire experienced a blowout in sidewall of tire. Size of the tireis p205/75r14, and the dot number is w2kc1p2. *ak
Tire went flat,pulled over changed tire, no visible damage(ie. Nails,cuts etc), took to revel's chrysler in starke fl., for repair at which time under less than 20 psi tire blew at tread/sidewall attach pt., further inspection found bulges/bubbles inside of tire tread area.I still have all tires. I of course changed out with non firestone tires. Have contacted firestone dealer, referred to local distict rep, further refered to regional rep in atlanta and have not heared from since. Seems like they just dont give a darn! I did not run this tire while it was flat. I have a wittness with me at time of failure plus the tech and manager of the dealer I took the tire to get repaired.*ak (dot number: hyuu tiresize: p225 r7015)
Rotors and pads replaced after 6 months of purchase. Then, again after 3 months due to grinding noise and extended stopping distance. Currently, an independent mechanic found this was due to calipers being faulty, rotors and pads need replaced again at this time.*ak consumer stated rims and tires were also replaced, specific tire information was not given.
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak (dot number: vd70)
Pe 00 020/tread separation: left rear tire experienced a sidewall blowout while traveling at highway speed of 65 MPH, with driver only in a 2000, ford, ranger; original equipment, tire size p225/70r15, dot# hyuuipo130. Firestone notified, and informed consumer that tires were not covered under a recall. *ak
Firestone will not honor recall on temp use only spare tire. I feel a 15'' spare on a truck with 16'' oem tires would make the spare more prone to blow out in use. *ak (dot number: vdhl tiresize: p235/75r15)
Would be driving and had vibration in left rear. It became more pronounced when driving at highway speeds. Would feel like a flat tire. Took to dealership, and mechanic could not locate cause of vibration.*ak consumer feels there is a problem with the design or manufacturing of the left rear suspension, also stating if this were a tire problem, the left rear tire would not be the only one being affected, could be a tire problem though, consumer has firestone, p235/75r15, dot 8xhlip4.
The firestone tire (wilderness at p 215/75r15) tire on the front failed causing loss of control and vehicle collision, the air bags experienced no deployment, two injuries to consumers due to failures.
I was driving along the highway when there was a sudden change in the handling. I pulled off to find the front tire deflating. Firestone told me that I did not pick up anything, but I blew the inner wall from driving on it while it was flat. The tire was still partially inflated until after it sat parked for a few moments.*ak (tiresize: 225/r17)( dot number: tire size: 225/r17 )
The consumer rented this vehicle and while driving the left rear tire blew out causing the vehicle to temporarily loose control, the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle (firestone wilderness ht tires 225/70r15). Nlm
Right front tire, firestone p22570r14 dot: vnfc1pr506, blewout while driving. Before blowout, consumer noticed a 'fairly significant vibration, and inspection afterwards revealed that there had been a lump in tread of tire. This was second tire that consumer had to replace. Please provide any additional information. *ak consumer states there was no blowout, and tread separated at location of lump, also the first failure occured in october 2000 was a slipped belt.
Sidewall blew while parked. Firestone dealership cannot find any apparent reason for blow out. Replaced faulty tire at no charge, but will not consder relacement for remaining 4 tires. *ak (tiresize: 22570r15)( dot number: tire size: 22570r15 )
Original firestone wilderness ht tires, p225/70r15, dot w2uuito170. There is a howling sound coming from tires. *ak
Consumers had trouble with the truck weaving and making noise on curves, the consumer replaced all four tires because he felt the tires were unsafe (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 owl a/t dot w2hl 1ply, spare p235/75x15 dot vdhl firsetone atx max speed 50 MPH). Nlm
Original equipment on a 2000, ranger p245/75r16 size, dot# vd701rf120. Tires are cracking inside grove, and tread is separating from that casing. Firestone has been notified.*ak firestone claims the 16 inch tires have no problem, but the consumer points out to the contrary. Furthermore, the consumer says these tires were dangerous.
Consumer has a 2000, ford ranger. Sidewall on driver's rear tire blewout while traveling at 65mph. Sidewall peeled away. Metal treads were sheared. Consumer was going directly to ford dealer, calling on cell phone. Original tires, size p225/70r15, dot#w2uuip0529, aproximate mileage under 36,000.*ak
Pe00020, firestone, wilderness ht original equipment on 2000, ford ranger, tire size p22570r15. Driver's rear tire had a blowout from side wall in a snow storm which almost caused a crash. Firestone and ford not willing to assist consumer because it was not part of recall. *ak
While driving the truck, the right front wilderness ht tire blew out due to tread separation causing damage to the vehicle.
Manufacturers equipping vehicle with 15" temporary spare tire instead of 16", which were standard equipments on vehicle. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that all vehicles came with these tires, unless consumer requested for standard size. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter. *ak the manufacturer had two different sizes of tires on the vehicle.
Blowout caused p/u to roll. *ak (tiresize: p225/70r15)( dot number: tire size: p225/70r15 )
Slow skid on ice covered road caused right front tire to detach from rim and deflate, causing loss of control of the vehicle resulting in a minor accident , damaging front lower air foil. Damaged limited due to slow speed and snow covered bank. Now have no confidence in the tires and thus do not drive the vehicle until I can replace the tires.*ak (dot number: w2uu tiresize: p22570r15)
The manufacturer installed a firestone wilderness at size p225/70r15 spare tire on the vehicle, however the certification label specifies tire size p215/75r15 only. The consumer is requesting reimbursement for the five recall (00t-005) firestone tires that have been replaced.
At the end of august, beginning of septemeber, we were sent a letter telling us that our vehicle wasn't involved in the tire recalls. And now with more reports out of accidents involving wilderness a/v tires, I have not been informed as of 12/10/00 that there could be a problem with these tires. We have our truck on a lease and I just wanted to inform someone that noone is making an effort to bring the possibility of an accident with these tires to our attention.
The firestone wilderness at (22570r15) tires were defective and out of round causing the vehicle to feel as is if it was out of alignment.
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