February 1998 while driving on a divided highway between phoenix and tucson at about 65mph, the left rear tire blew out by throwing the entire tread belt off and causing the car to end up crossing the left lane and going down into the median. The tire was taken back to firestone in tucson in feb 98 and they said too bad, its road hazzard, you hit something on the highway and just weren't smart enough to know it. Mercury at least replaced the rim. We were so disgusted with firestone that we bought two new tires for the front from a different dealer. Thank god it was the rear tire that blew out.( dot number: vdhl1py127 tire size: p235/75r15 )
1997 Mercury Mountaineer tires complaints
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I have 5 tires on my mountaineer that are not part of the recall and are cracking severly between the tread and the tire. I do not feel this is safe, and my local firestone store has said they will not do anything to replace these tires. My wife and baby ride in this vehicle and I do not want anything to happen to them. I would appreicate a return e-mail about this !! My e-mail - [email protected]( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
I live in southern az I was returning from a trip. I was going 75 MPH when I heard a thumping noise. Pulled off the side of the road & discovered the tread on the left rear tire had peeled away. Drove 30 miles back to tucson & had spare put on. Went to sears and had tire replaced.( dot number: tire size: p23575r15 )
The firestone wilderness at 235/75/15 tire failed prior to recall notice while driving, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Vehicle experienced failure of the firestone wilderness tires prior to recall notification, consumer requesting reimbursement and replacement of remaining tires (00t-005).
About 9 months ago my wife was driving on a highway at about 65 miles per hour when two tires had the tread delamination, simultaneously (luckily the tires were both on th rear and no injuries resulted). Recently I have noted controversy regarding the type of defect in these tires and believe that the simultaneous occurrence of delamination may be important. The day was hot and sunny and the tires were both at the same speed. I do not have details with me, but have the details available (including one dot number) if you are interested in additional information. Dean rieger( dot number: )
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a loud thumping noise. Right rear tire tread had separated. There was no sidewall , and tread was stranded. Actually, they were driving on the rim. Tire was firestone wilderness #at. There were no injuriues, and they had to replace the tire and rim. *ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15
Tread failed, is a wilderness at but not a vd manufactured tire. Not part of present recall but should be( dot number: tire size: 15 )
Tread separated from tire. Tire was inflated to 32 psi. Firestone did not mention any known problems with the tire, but they did give treadwear credit toward a new set of tires.( dot number: vdhl tire size: p23575r15 )
The left rear tire tread came off and damaged the brake system and rear panel. We were going approx. 50 miles per hr. The tire did not go flat but did catch on fire. The firestone dealer in alexander city, ala. Replaced the tire and repaired the brake system. Total cost $985.75. The cost to repair panel is $534.21. Firestone in kennasaw, ga. Replaced all four tires on aug. 5, 2000, at a cost to me of $100.00. I would like to receive reimbursement for all my costs related to the tire recall. I have all receipts if needed.*ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Other remaining original tires are cracked along the tread on sidewall. We have tried several options to get tires replaced but were told that it could be 18 months. My wife is pregnant and we have to travel to the doctor 120 miles a way once a month. We feel uncomfortable driving with these tires. *ak( dot number: vdhl tire size: p235/75r15 )
Firestone wilderness/at tires on this vehicle, size p235r75/15 have been replaced 4 times due to sidewall and tread separation. This happened whenever consumer traveled to florida, and arizona. Firestone has been contacted.
One high speed blow-out; and a second tire also separated( dot number: tire size: 15 )
Traveling south on I-84 in northern utah at 75 MPH when tire tread instantly and completley separated from the tire. Four of the five original equipment tire that are currently on the vehicle are from the w2 plant, so there is a high probability that the failed tire was also from w2. *ak( dot number: w2 tire size: p235/75r15 )
Vehicle had tire separation (firestone) . Yh
Tires were replaced since there were signs of hunks of tire being thrown from the tire. There appeared to be evenely spaced stress mars in the tire. I feared for my safety and had them replaced in january.*ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Pe-00-020-tire size p23575r15, dot number w2hl1py257, and tires only had 22000 miles on them. When driving at 65 MPH on a very hot day driver's side frontal tread completely came apart in pieces, causing loss of vehicle control. Vehicle was damaged. Consumer contacted a tire inspection company, inspector noted that belt within the tread separated which looked to be a defect. Please provide any further details. *ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15
Orginal equipment on a 97 mountaineer. Tread separated on the right rear tire. *ak firestone wilderness at 235/75/r15
My lease exp on this vehicle 5/99 so I no longer have it. I was driving on a freeway approx 60 MPH when I felt that my car was not gripping the road. I saw pieces of the tire disintegrating thru my rear view mirror. I pulled over and called ford road svc. I reported to firestone, no interest in helping. I went to star lincoln dealership to purchase rim and tire for $300.00. I would like a refund.( dot number: )
Vehicle started to vibrate, we checked all of the tires and saw nothing, continued to drive and eventually the vibration subsided some. Later noticed section of tread missing on back left tire. Took vehicle to authorized firestone dealer who immediately replaced defective tire and kept it. Gave us small credit toward new firestones. Bought firestone atx ii tires. Filed complaint with firestone and with tire dealer on 8/7/2000 for both sets of tires. Still have original 3 tires and original spare -never used- review of 3 shows what appears to be stress all around outer edge of tread. Am thankful no accident resulted and hope this information assists in investigation.( dot number: vdhl1py157 tire size: p235/75r15 )
Tires were inspected by firestone & found to be defective. Firestone said these tires are not on recall list but said that all tires should be replaced but I would have to pay for replacement tires.( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 )
360 degree cracks 5/32 & 3/32 deep all tires---firestone refuses to include in recall. I have the tires and can provide them to you for analysis.( dot number: vnhl tire size: 235/75/15 )
I was driving and my tire exploded and shredded. I have never seen a tire look like that. Firestone told me they found a nail in the tire but every flat tire I have ever ahd has never done that. It sounded like a small plane was landing on my car. In light of recent developments I am very happy that all that was damaged was he tire and the rim it was a terrfying experience.( dot number: tire size: p23575rx15 )
After media publicity on the tire matter, I inspected tires on vehicle stated. All four tires have a separation between the tread and the sidewall around the entire circumference. The separation is both on the inside and outside sidewalls. I took the vehicle to the dealership where purchased, and they in turn sent me to the local firestone dealer. The manager of the store observed the separations and commented that he had never seen anything like it before. He said that I would have to wait for the recall notice from firestone. I am a resident of the state of illinois and we are among the last states to be considered for the recall (by year end 2001). Meanwhile, I feel that this is a safety issue that concerns my family that needs to be addressed sooner than 2001. I appreciate any help you can give on this concern.( dot number: ? Tire size: p235/75r15 )
All four tires exhibit cracking around the circumference of the tire at the tread / sidewall interface. *ak( dot number: tire size: p23575r15 )
During december 1999 I had a firestone wilderness at tire begin to separate; therefore, I replaced the tire. On approximately april 16, 2000 I had another firestone wilderness at tire actually seperate while traveling on interstate 10 at approximately 70 miles per hour. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
The rubber peeled away from the tires.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
We no longer have the tires on our car. However, all four tires had the steel belts fall apart at one time. The rear right tire had a blowout while we were driving causing close to $11,000 in damage on our vehicle, $3,000 in personal expense for us and other expenses to our insurance company for property damage. The week before our trip in which the tires fell apart, we had our tires rotated, aleigned and checked. We always have our vehicles in top shape not only for a trip, but throughout the year as well. I would also like to mention that I did not know some of the information asked for on the form. I did my best. I am hoping that the investigation into the firestone tires would help to recover some of the expense we and our insurance company had to pay. Due to the accident, our rates have increased as well. *ak( dot number: ? Tire size: unknown )
Charlie henderson ford say they are not responsible for the tire failure....firestone dealership says it is not responsible because I did not purchase the tires and can not provide a receipt. These tires were brand new. Someone is responsible for 5 brand new tires that put my son in a life threatening situation and caused 3500.00 damage to our vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/70r15 )
On both incidents, the tread separated from the tire..in the second incident the tread pealed at 75mph, slapped the right rear fender off the truck and broke the back tail light.( dot number: tire size: p235 75r15 )
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