Ford Thunderbird tire blowout problems

Filed Mar 14, 2019 · Tires · 3,500 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford thunderbird equipped with a firestone tempa spare tire, size: t185-60-r17 (na). While cleaning the vehicle, the contact found that the spare tire that was stored in the trunk was blown out and the tire wires, rubber, and cords were exposed. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to visit firestone to have the tire replaced. The contact was informed that the tire was no longer manufactured. The contact was concerned that there was no tire available to replace the spare tire. The vehicle failure mileage was 3,500 and the tire failure mileage was 2. *dt

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Tires · GA

Dt: consumer bought tires from a local dealer on june 15, 2005. While driving on I 85 between newnan and fayetville one of the passenger rear tires blew out. The tire ripped apart, the side wall came completely off the tire. This happened on july 30, 2005. Then, he changed the tire in the rain and continued on the trip. Consumer had to buy a new rim due to the rim on the tire being bent out of shape. He pulled car over as soon as blow out happened. Contacted the local dealer who sold him the tires, and dealer refused to produce a copy of the warranty, and told him that tire was not covered by warranty because he did not buy an extended warranty. Also, dealer refused to replace tire. Futura gls super sport. P215/65/r15. Dot u9vfxbh1505.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Electrical · 107,000 miles · VA · fire

Ford 1995 thunderbird caught on fire. It was parked early in the morning. No keys in the ignition. *ak the right front tire exploded from the flames shooting out from the right front wheel well. The fire spread to the inside passenger compartment. The power antenna motor had not worked properly for years. Ten days later before the fire, the power door locks failed and the fuse was replaced. The door lock power function was restored and the fuse was replaced. The fuse was being checked for being too hot to touch. *sc

Filed Aug 10, 2004 · Tires · CA

In december of 2003 my wife had a michelin x radial plus sidewall blowout on her 94 t-bird. We replaced two tires a that times so they would be equal on the axle. Then yesterday another michelin x radial plus sidewall blew on the same car only in the front this time. Tire pressure was checked last week and the tread wear was even in both cases. We replaced both the remain two last night. The original set as well as the replacedment tires were purchased at costco. The first incident occured with 50% of the tread remaining the second time there was 25% tread left. The tires were approximately 3 years old. If everyone who bought these has had a 2 out of 4 failure rate, theres a problem.

Filed Jun 13, 2004 · Tires · 144,780 miles · FL

Tire failure of a firestone fr410, p215/70r15 97s, dot hyme 41a 159. No road hazard. Rf tire exploded. 32-35 psi checked 7 days prior. Firestone investigation claims puncture caused failure. Puncture occurred from tire material when stopping.

Filed Mar 8, 2002 · Tires · AZ

While traveling 70mph on highway, vehicle was vibrating inside of steering column. He was able to pull over to shoulder. Right rear tire tread separated. *ak firestone fr680 p215/70r15 and dot #w2m31pn266.

Filed Aug 6, 2001 · Electrical · TX · fire

Parked vehicle under some trees and walked awayand suddenly heard a loud boom. Friend thought tire blewout. Went to check, and noticed smoke coming from under hood. Friend called fire department. They put out flames. Fire inspector indicated cause of problem was battery cable which also caused electrical wires on driver's side to melt.

Filed Apr 3, 2001 · Engine · MI

Overheating and loss of engine coolant, and heater would blow out cool air. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that 3.8l v6 engine had a head gasket failure, vehicle taken to an independent repair shop for repairs. *ak

Filed Jan 30, 2001 · Tires · IA

Tread separation on driver's side rear tire, causing damage to the lower quarter panel, trim on the panel and around the wheel, firestone 721 p22575r15, ten years ago the front tires replaced because of tread separation.

Filed Jan 11, 2001 · Tires · NV

Two out of four firestone tires (p215/70r15) experienced tread separation, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm