Upon hearing about the tire recall, I went to mertz ford where I purchased my vehicle for inspection. I was told my tires weren't on the recall list. As additional news reports continued, we inspected the tires ourselves to find a crack at the treadline that ran around the outside perimeter of all four tires. I returned to the dealer and was told by their sales manager that something needed to be done as the tires were not safe. We returned when the service dept. Was open and were again told they would work something out. After the vehicle had been dropped off, we received a call indicating that we would need to pay for all 4 new tires (replaced with goodyear wrangler rt/s (tires, labor, tax: $379.01). I kept the defective tires and my receipt. I don't know how firestone can maintain that tires manufactured only at the decatur plant are the unsafe tires for the recall. I want firestone to reimburse me for my total expenditures.*ak (dot number: vnhl1py506 tiresize: p235/75r15)
1997 Mercury Mountaineer tires complaints
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Tire blowout without warning, tire was manufacured at decature plant (dot number: vdhl tiresize: p235/75r15)
Firestone wilderness at tires(p235 75 r15) experienced loud humming sound, thumps, and cracking.
Firestone wilderness at tires(p235 75 r15) experienced tread separation.
Left front tire on the inside and right front tire on the outside.....the belts are broke on both tires and are coming through the tread. Wire is sticking out of tires and is causing the front end of vechicle to wobble. The tires are too the point where they are unsafe to drive on. I have the exact tire that is being recalled, the same brand and size but because it was not made in the decatur illinois plant, my tires are not being replaced. I have a 18 month old baby and every time that I have to drive my vehicle I constantly wonder if my tires will burst, causing an accident or a death. I believe that my tires should be included in this recall or at least be replaced*ak. (dot number: w2hl426 tiresize: p235/75r15)
When we purchased this vehicle these tires were on them the first one blew coming down a mountain and I was lucky that there was a turn off so that I could change it. That one was replaced on jan 19 1999 with another firestone wilderness and the other front tire in september of 1999 at montgomery wards with wrangler rt. Then on may 31, 2000 I had to replace the back 2 again with wrangler rt's. This was do to the tires all shredding and pealing like an onion. Luckily no one was hurt. Each time this happened my vehicle was knocked out of alignment and had to be realigned besides having the tires replaced. Am I eligible for reimbursement for all tires. I kept getting told by the dealer that it was due to heat.... (dot number: p235 tiresize: 75rx15)
The vehicles left rear tire came apart causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle, as a result the vehicle rotated clockwise causing the vehicle to overturn several times and as a result the passenger was ejected out of the passenger side of the vehicle, the vehicle came to final rest on the shoulder,driver sustained incapacitating injuries, the passenger sustained incapacitating injuries but later died (florida traffic crash report, bridgestone/firestone, p235/75r15, wwilderness at m/s, vdhl1py147, unknown position). Nlm
Consumer received a recall notice from firestone#recall number. Two rear tire s and front tires have tread separation. Firestone, wilderness#at, p235/75r15.*ak all four tires have hairline cracks around the tread.
Firestone tires are not on the recall list, but have exstensive tread separation on all 4 tires. The dealership that inspected my tires in lue of the recall suggested I replace all 4 tires. My question is, can or will I be reinburst for the replacement of these particular tires.*ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: while parked, noticed front tires showed sign of tread separation from top of tire, where tread meets. Tires mounted on a 1997 mercury, mountaineer; original equipment, p235/75r15, dot# w2hl. Firestone was not notified at this time.
Front tires have developed cracks along the sidewall. Tire size p235/75r15 and dot # vnhl376.
Dear sir or madam, I have a 1997 mercury mountaineer with at tires that are not part of the recall. I took my vechile to firestones service center and they said that they show the same type of wear as the recalled tires and should be replaced but since they are not part of the recall I would have to pay a prorated amount for replacements. I do not think that I should have to pay for replacements if they are showing the same problems as the recalled ones .I am on there list waiting for replacementsbut I think someone needs to. *ak( dot number: vnhl tire size: 23575r15 )
These tires although they are not on a recall list have a hairline crack around the sidewall where the sidewall meets the tread. Three of the tires have this crack one doesn't.*ak( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 )
This defect involves sidewall deterioration and abnormal wear. The car was bought with 35000mi and immediately they started wearing. In june the first two started losing air between the base of the tread & sidewall. In early july the other 2 followed suit. We replaced all 4 tires with b.f. Goodrich with an lt rating. Also, tire pressure was kept at 30psi instead of 26 at all times. *ak( dot number: unknown tire size: p23575r15 )
Original tires on a mercury, mountineer 1997. There was a small piece of concrete in the road, not a huge piece.consumer had to run over it to avoid an accident, and the left front tire completely came apart.*ak burst and started to delalminate as other problem tires have. The dealer called it a road hazard and the customer paid for the replacement.
Pe-00-020; tires are believed to be original equipment on a mercury, mountaineer 1997, tires size p23575r15 dot number begin with w2hl, tires have 50 thousand miles on them. Consumer has notice evidence of tread separtion on the left rear tire and the right rear tire, the inner belts are separating which is causing the tires to wobble.
Pe00020, bought used on a 1997 mountaineer, p235/75r15, dot w2hl1py. All four tires are "dry rotten" and have a cracked from the edge of the tread,and where the sidewall meets, which may cause tread to come off in all the same spot. Also, while driving it has been more bouncing. *ak the customer wants firestone to pay the replacement cost for failed tires.
Consumer was experiencing exccesive tread wear and vibration with these widerness/at p23575r15 dot:vuj27040. Firestone was contacted.*ak
Tires not under recall/I found cracks around the side wall all around the threat on the inside and outside of tire, all four tires are the same. I check the tires back in august when the recall first came out and there was no cracks in the tires. I will be replacing the tires and keeping the old tires hoping that the recall will be expaned. Looking at the other failures that have been listed , I found other threat seperation on wildernees tires that are not cover by recall. *ak( dot number: vhhl tire size: p235/15 )
All four tires are showing signs of tread separation on both the inside and outside.*ak( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 )
All four tires exhibit cracks around perimeter of tires at the base of the tread. Tires are not vd or subject to recall. Three are us made, last is made in canada. The canadian tire has the least amount of cracks. Pictures can be forwarded. I have not contacted a firestone dealer. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235r75 )
Consumer was experiencing severe vibration when dealer checked the tire he found thet the friestone wilderness tires (p235/75r15) were ripping apart, consumer immediately replaced all four tires prior to recall notice 00t-005 and request reimbursement. Nlm
Pe00-020; consumer had inspected the tires and found out that all four sets of tires were cracking about 1 inch outside of tire near the tread. Mercury, mountaineer, 1997; firestone, wilderness at, p235/75r15, dot vnhl.
Tire tread on firestone wilderness/at, p23575r15 has separated. Consumer has noticed a bulge in the sidewall of the tires. Firestone has been contacted.*ak customer has requested firestone to reimburse cost of replacing five tires. Dot # w2hl1py306.
The tires are breaking at the marrage line went into a firestone dealership, the manager ahmad madjlessi said that the craking was due to ozone or sun exposure and that he is un able to help, I have all of this in writing from him. *ak( dot number: vm tire size: p235/70r15 )
These tires are in good shape however will not hold air pressure I have been filling them every night and by the next morning they will all have lost 2-4 lbs of pressure. How can firestone say that only the ones manufactured in decatur ill are defective? I have contacted ford and firestone as well and been told these tires do not have a problem. I disagree. *ak( dot number: wd tire size: p235r15 )
Firestone wilderness at tire p235/75r15 experienced tread separation, prior to failure consuemr heard a bumping noise and slowed down, when inspecting tire the belts were sticking out, consumer replaced all 5 tires.
Peoo o20; consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and heard a noise. Right passenger's tire tread separated. He was able to bring vehicle to a complete stop. Firestone #atx, p23575r15. There were no injuries. Consumer contacted firestone, and they replaced tires with the other defective tires from #vd plant.
Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: right rear tire was noticed with steel belt coming through the tire, mounted on a 1997, mercury, mountaineer, original equipment, p235/75r15, dot# w1hl1eyo27. Firestone notified, and informed consumer that tire was not covered under recall. Also, tire available for analysis.
We bought our mercury mountaineer in january, 1998 (mfgd in april, 1997) serial #[xxx] and within the first year we noticed the sidewall and tire tread was peeling from the tire. We brought this to the dealer's attention (hatfield's lincoln mercury located in columbus, oh) and they dismissed it. We told them the SUV vibrated and rumbled and rode very, very rough. They said to rotate the tires. It continued to do it and continues to this day (9/13/00). We have had the tires rotated many times. We are very much concerned about this situation and follow the news releases closely since the tire recall. We have had much trouble with these tires and the garage continuously dismissed our concerns. We travel cross country at posted speeds and throughout the southwest frequently. We have now moved to albuquerque, nm, and are even more concerned since it is hot weather and desert area. We continue to have rumble and vibration in the tires. We went to a firestone dealer to check the dot code and he said they were w2. We checked with another location and they said the same, w2. However, as we have always believed, the peeling is very evident including the tread layer. We are uncomfortable with these facts. We believe a further investigation should be conducted and our tires recalled as well. Should anything horrible happen, it would be a terrible travesty of justice. We feel firestone is responsible and ford and the federal safety agency should hold them as such. *ak( dot number: w2 tire size: p235/75r15 ). Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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