I believe that this tire failure is due to a manufacturing defect. I have a photograph of the tire that clearly shows "tire separation." when I attempted to file a claim with ford, they told me that firestone was responsible. When I contacted firestone, they would not accept a claim because the tire was not subject to factory recall. Firestone then told me that I should have taken the tire to a firestone dealer for inspection. When I explained that I was on vacation and had to have emergency repairs, they told me that I should have "saved the tire" for inspection. I told firestone that is was not reasonable or possible for me to do that because my car was filled with luggage and I was not going to drive around for 5 days with a dirty tire on my passengers lap. Firestone refused to offer me any alternatives and refused to accept a claim nothwithstanding the special circumstances involved. The fact that these tires have not been recalled does not mean that the failure was not a manufacturing defect. Furthermore, it is entirely possible that this tire may be subject of recall in the future because of complaints like this sent to ntsb.*ak (tiresize: p215/60r16)
2000 Ford Taurus tires complaints
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A tire shop examined 2000, ford, taurus, and determined that left front and left rear firestone, affinity tires, size: p215/60r16, dot: w2x8irt389 showed signs of tread separation. There are approximately 36,000 miles on the tires, and they are original equipment on vehicle. *ak
Right rear firestone affinity tire experienced tread separation, claim 43-r744-779.
Dealer and manufacturer notified awaiting reimbursements for equipment repalcement. No safety defect mentioned. *ak (tiresize: 215/60r/16)
Steel belt separation causing thumping, and extensive tire wear to the inner rubber layer. *ak (tiresize: 215/60r16)
While traveling at 70 MPH without any indication passenger's rear tire had a blowout. P21560r16. *ak tire failure caused damage to the fender wall and lower bumper panel, firestone affinity tires.
When attempting to shift vehicle out of gear, the gear shift malfunctioned preventing vehicle to go into gear. Consumer has contacted dealer . Dealer has to replace computer system and other parts. *ak consumer also stated the window trim has come apart leaving the windows scratched, engine light comes on, the engines emission control needs to be replaced, brake shift interlock is inoperative, the steering cloumn was replaced, front tire keeps losing air, rear brakes light need to be replaced.
The tire experienced tread splice separation (general continental tire p215/60r16 94t dote4029069). Nlm
Tire blew out. Tires had been serviceed two days prior to incident. Tires had been balenced, rotated, air pressure checked, and wheels aligned by tire service center. Incident accured after driving aor approx 2-3 hous at 65-70 MPH on fry highway. Tire failed at sidewall. Tread remained intact. Dealership inspected tire. Could find no evidence of tread failure or puncture. Firestone product warranty was contacted. Manufacturer claimed failure resulted from under-inflation and high speed, but did not inspect tire. I assert tire failed due to poor quality workmanship. Ford dealership claimed no responsibility. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r16)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r16 )
Lump on one of the tires on the front, rotated and alignment at my cost.
Complete tread separation. *ak (dot number: 8xx8irt120 tiresize: p215/60r16)
No summary listed for above vehicle.
I was traveling south on route 301 from crofton, md at 55 miles per hour when the rear right side tire blew out. I did not hit or run over anything on the road. A driver behind me stopped and told me he saw a puff of smoke when the tire blew. I am concerned because of the way the tire blew out. The tire blew from on the inside of the rim and the inside of the tire separated completely from the rest of the tire. It looks as if the inside rim of the tire was cut out. The tire did not appear to be under inflated before I began driving. I took the tire back to the ford dealer, they told me that they were not liable for the tires, take it to a firestone dealer. The firestone dealer told me that the tire may have been under inflated, or that there may have been a puncture to the tire (I do not beleive either theory). I had two other tire technicians look at the tire, and they had never seen a tire blow this way. I reported this problem to ford motor company, and firestone. I have replaced all four tires on my car. I still have the firestone tires if there is a need to investigate this problem. (dot number: 8xx8 tiresize: p21560r16)
Tire completely blown out--no tread remained (just came apart). Lost control of car and was able to pull over to side. Next day took the remining tire part (limited to the rim only) to jack roach ford (where I have my car serviced). They informed me that they had no responsibility and to take it to firestone. I did and they replaced the tire with a similar tire. I have serious concerns about the overall reliability of these tires. I sent a letter to ford and to firestone requesting them to replace all of my tires with a more dependable and higher quality tire. This letter was sent on august 10th. I faxed a copy to your office on august 15 with th firestone invoice(which also indicated that no tread remained on the tire). A representative from ford called on saturday, september 2nd indicating that ford acknowledged the receipt of the letter, and will not accept any responsibility and will not replace the tires. They insisted that I need to follow-up with firestone. When my tire blew out on a six lane highway, my six year old son and I were in the car. I hate to think that we could have been fatalities. I feel it was a manufacturer's defect that put my life and son's life at risk. I request that you look into this situation before someone loses their life based on these tire blow-outs.( dot number: tire size: p21560r16 )
Pe00020, 2000 ford taurus, tire size p215/60r16, front passenger's tire had a flat due to a screw in the tire and the passenger rear tire had already been plugged. *ak the customer states that the dealer sold the new vehicle with a plugged tire, but the dealer deny pugging the tire.
I was driving down the highway at the posted speed limit when I heard a sound as if a large truck was approaching. I checked to see if that were the case, saw no vehicle, realized the car was beginning to vibrate and slow down so I decided that it might be a tire. At this point, I began to slow and drive to the shoulder. As I pulled off the road onto the shoulder, I heard the tire hitting the car. I was very lucky that I was able to stop the car without serious injury or damage to the car.( dot number: 8xx81rt110 tire size: p215/60r16 )
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