Consumer had 4 tire flats all because of riding in gravel, gravel works its way into tire. Tires are too thin, and they get pierced. This causes a flat.*ak the a/t on firestone wilderness for all terrain which means resistant to more hazards than normal tires. However, it is not even suitable for in town driving.
2000 Ford Ranger tires complaints
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Tires are showing signs of catostrophic failure. The tires are splitting at the tread /sidewall interface. Additionally the tires started to "thump / vibrate, and cause a steering wheel shimmy, and also caused a low speed rocking of the vehicle". I contacted two firestone dealers, and a ford dealer, but they refused to replace the tires. I purchased new tires (michelin ltx) and that eliminated the previously mentioned problems.*ak (dot number: w2 tiresize: p235-75r15)
Consumer had recalled (00t-005) tires replaced and request reimbursement for all five tires and time spent calling and waiting for repair. Nlm
A split that casused a hole caused tire to leak to flat fast on the sidewall not tread (dot number: w2uu tiresize: p22570r15)
Rented from budget rental as replacement for truck rolled 10/22/00 with firestone wilderness tires (also rented from budget) I was assured @ both times of rental that these tires were not on recall list 2 blow-outs in 1 week!*ak( dot number: )
Firestone recall is about a manufacturing defect, aren't all tires made in decatur affected, and why are passenger tires being put on suvs and light trucks? Shouldn't tires on my ford ranger be "lt 245/75r16" and not "p 245/75r16"?*ak (dot number: vd70irf419 tiresize: p245/75r16)
Driver was traveling on expressway in the left lane when the rear driver side tire came apart. There was no warning. We have been checking these tires almost daily because of the current recall of other firestone tires. They appeared fine. When the tire came apart the vehicle crossed the expressway to the right and left the freeway off the right shoulder. It felt like the vehicle was on 2 wheels at one time, but did not roll over. The vehicle hit a tree in the center front. The driver had tried to steer as straight as possible, but there was no control of the vehicle. We still have our driver. Others may not be so lucky. Please help get all these defective tires off the road. *ak (dot number: vd70 tiresize: p24575r16)
My company owns 5 ford rangers. Over the past two months, I have been fighting with northpoint ford and with firestone to get these tires repaired or replaced. I have had two trucks where the tires have split and got no response. One truck with less than 25,000 miles on it, the tires are worn out and the truck today that blew the sidewalls out and once again contacted firestone and northpoint ford and they both are telling me it is the other ones responsibilitie to replace. So I am contacting you to see if you can help me so that I don't have to buy twenty tires to keep my drivers on the road safely. Thanking you in advance for your help. Carey gill.*ak (tiresize: p225/70r15)( dot number: tire size: p225/70r15 )
Left rear firestone tire shredded and went flat while parked, consumer wants all tires replaced and request reimbursement for replaced tire. Nlm
Firestone wilderness at tires 215 75 r15 experienced blow out from the sidewall.
The right rear tire separated and blew off, just like the ones in the recall! Fortunately, I was not traveling very fast and was able to control the truck and get it pulled off the road on an embankment. I was not injured, but felt this information should be made public, so this tire of firestones can be investigated also, before there are innocent people hurt or killed. I have a picture of the tire if you would like it to be e-mailed to you. Thank you! (dot number: w2uu ipo tiresize: p225/70r15)
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (dot number: v070 tiresize: 245 75 16)
Firestone wilderness ht tire(p255 70 r15) experienced tread separation.
On december 30, 1999, I took a trip to robert lee, tx with my new vehicle. Upon awaking the next morning at my hotel, I discovered that my left rear tire was shredded and flat. Upon my return, I contacted ford, who informed me that I would have to deal with firestone. I went to firestone, the technician tried to tell me that I had hit the curb with my right front tire, when in fact, it was my left rear tire that had my spare on it and had to be replaced. After going round and round with firestone, they informed me that I would have to pay half the price of a new tire. They were doing this as good customer service, at that time, they knew in fact, that there was trouble with their tires and failed to inform me. Instead they had me foot the bill for relacement of the tire. I have contacted both ford and firestone numerous times, regarding this matter and I keep getting the same run around. They refuse to refund my cost of the tire and they stand by the fact, that only the specified tires of the recall, have had a problem. When in fact, this is a brand new vehicle, I had only had one month and this was its first long trip. I have been very disgusted in trying to deal with both of these firms and their disregard for the consumer's safety is of great concern to me. I am trying to have the other tires on my vehicle replaced and the monies they had me pay refunded. (tiresize: p225/70rx)( dot number: tire size: p225/70rx )
I had been driving for about 20 minutes when I felt my steering wheel start to shake. I slowed down and within 15 seconds my right front tire blew out. I was driving at about 55 MPH on a straight road. Prior to the incident I had not noticed any problems with the tire or the handling of my truck. *ak (dot number: w2uu ipo tiresize: p225/70r15)
Tire suffered blowout and instantly disintegrated on freeway at 75mph. Also caused damage to rim and wheel well components. *ak( dot number: vd....... Tire size: p245/75-16 )
No summary listed for above vehicle. 8ak( dot number: vdhl tire size: 235/75r15 )
How could you say any firestone tires are safe( dot number: tire size: 245/75/16 )
Peoo 020; consumer was checking tires and noticed cracking at the base of the treade. He took vehicle to firestone for inspection. Firestone wilderness #at, p22570r15, #dot hyuu. Firestone dealership told him that he can't have his tires replaced br pro rated. There were no injuries.
All 4 tires have cracks in the tread, where the side wall meets the tread. *ak( dot number: vd70irf030 tire size: p24575r16 )
Ford and firestone want me to pay them to replace recalled tires. *ak( dot number: )
Firestone tires p245 75 r16 experienced blow out.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 35mph on highway and heard a noise. Rear passenger's tire tread separated. She was able to pull vehicle to the shoulder. There were no injuries.
Two of the firestone at tires experienced tread separation problems that caused the tires to go flat.
F**number 1 had a blow out, and rolled the veh.front driviers side tire blew out. She was taken to st elizabeth hospital in beamont, in icu. A**ok to handle under 403. S**possible sub on firestone tire, investigation still pending. (claim# 53-c571-876)
Facts as per the insd. Insd was traveling interstate 20 in the left lane, veh was in cruise control at 70 MPH. Insd heard a noise and the vehicle started leaning to the left, veh. Drifted onto the median. Veh. Then flipped over. The tires on the vehicle are firestone wilderness ats and the size is p225 70 r15.
Tire blew out causing veh to go out of control and veh flipped. Tony, the tire is a firestone wilderness. Original equipment with 9911 miles on it. It was on a 2000 ford ranger. We do not have the tire size or dot standard code. (claim# 75-2317-759)
A spare tire from firestone would need to be replaced because of all the information indicated was on recall. But dealer nor manufacturer would replace the tire. Firestone,wilderness at, p235/75 r15. *ak
The firestone wilderness ht p225/70r15 tire experienced a blowout with only 834 miles on the vehicle.
Back right tire blewout at the center- (firestone wilderness at-p235 r75/15 ).
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