While driving, the left front tire blew out, consumer then swerved, and sideswiped a semi truck, consumer suffered minor injuries.(firestone wilderness ess at 15 w2hl p235/75r-15)
1998 Mercury Mountaineer tires complaints
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The left rear tire blew out while traveling 70 MPH on highway 44 near sullivan mo. Even though no one was injuryed it was certainly a scary event.*ak (dot number: w2uu tiresize: p225/70r15)
Pe00 020; all four firestone tires have tread separation. Firestone company has been notified. Firestone, wilderness at, p23575/15.
Consumer noticed firestone (vnhl1py108) tires showing signs of cracking around the tread, all 4 tires were replaced and firestone agreed to give consumer partial credit for each tire, even though tires were not apart of recall, but the tires were in excellent condition.
Firestone wilderness at tires on mercury, mountaineer 1998 are experiencing problems. Three of tires on the vehicle are cracking. *ak
Original equipment, firestone wilderness tire p235/75r15 size, dot#: w2hl. While driving at highway speeds of 65 MPH, left rear tire blewout. Firestone has been notified. *ak
Before the tire blowout I had the tires inspected at the local firestone store and was told I had no tires that fell under the tire recall. When I went to another tire store to have the blowout replaced I was informed that tire was under the recall, the vehilce was inspected again and two more tires were recal tires. I went back to the firestone store were the tires were first inspected and the manager told me I was wrong about the tires being recalled after I told me another tire store had replaced for free under the recall dot number, I was then told I could not prove the tires were on recall to him so legally he did nothing wrong by telling he the tires were safe so now it was my word against his. I called firestone corporation and told them the same story but got no responce from the company eather.*ak (dot number: vdhl tiresize: 235/75r15)
All four tires are showing signs of tread separation, tires have cracks around the base of the tread, dealer will not replaced tires because tires are not included in recall 00t-oo5.
Steel belt showing through tires, consumer took tires to firestone dealer but was told they were not covered under recall because they didn't have the proper dot code (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 dot w2hl). Nlm
The right rear tire is cracking at the tread line, the other three tires show same signs of cracking, these tires are not included in recall (firestone wilderness at p235-75r-15). Nlm
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and heard a popping noise. Vehicle veered off into a bar ditch, and it traveled down bar ditch, and hit guardrail. Then went sideways into the lane of traffic, and then hit enbankment. Incident was caused by a tire blowout.
P23575r15; while having tires serviced noticed tread separation. *ak firestone paid for part of the tire expenses.
Was traveling 40mph when right rear tire blew. Replaced it with the spare. Towed truck to driver, he indicated all tires were bad. Can see the steel belts coming through rubber. Contacted firestone & informed no recall on tires.
Firestone wilderness at tires (p235 75 r15) caused vehicle to vibrate, consumer replaced tires with a different brand and has no more problems with vibration in the vehicle.
This tire was not a recall with the vd code. It suddenly failed at highway speed by losing part of its tread. The tread separated from the ply for a distance of approx 18" on one side of the tire. Photos are available. (dot number: w2hlipy2hl tiresize: p235/75r15)
Consumer replaced firestone tires prior to recall notice, consumer request reimbursement but still has not recived refund. Nlm
The belts of the firestone tires were broken and separating causing a rough ride, consumer purchased four new tires and request reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tires were purchased from a competitor prior to aug 9, 2000. Nlm
The firestone wilderness at p235/75r15sl tires were replaced due to visible cracks between the sidewall and the tread, the tires are not included in the (oot-005) recall, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Right rear firestone wilderness at tire blewout while driving causing the rear end of the vehicle to begin to fishtail, the vehicle was sitting so low that the jack could not be used properly. Nlm
Please advise re: wilson nc wilderness at recall possibilty - per info available, that I have been able to obtain, wilson manufactured tires are even more likely than those from decatur to experience tread separation problems but as of yet do not appear to be recalled. Why not? I am driving on dot w2... Serial tires and would like to be added to any distribution lists on the ongoing investigation on a recall of all wilderness at tires and further statistical information on the wilson location. Thank you. (dot number: w2 tiresize: p235/75r15)
Firestone wilderness at tires p235 75 r15 experienced leaking.
I've been to a firestone dealer and the place I bought the vehicle, both tell me that my tires aren't on recall, but can sell me new ones.my tires are cracking around the treads just like the recalled ones I've seen on television, but they both are telling me there is nothing they can do about it! I just can't go out and afford new ones, and these are clearly defective. Who can I get to actually look at these tires and take responsibility? The firestone representative told me that he has seen several of my type of splitting, but there is nothing he can do (he was quite rude also) about it except sell me new ones. Now if these firestones aren't recalled and are bad, why would I purchase other non-recalled firestones. I have retained an air pressure of approx. 34psi since I've owned it. These tires are cracking and anyone who wishes to view these can just contact me and I will make them available at any time. Please contact me, I'm about at the end of my rope and these tires should also be recalled, unless of course mine are deffective alone, and then they (firestone or ford) should correct this problem to..thank you for your time..v/r, j. Matt duffin (dot number: w2 tiresize: p235/75r15) (dot number: w2 tiresize: p235/75r15)
Tread is seperating from tire on side wall, tires are not recalled tire dot vdhl (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15).
Firestone wilderness at tires(p235 75 r15) don't hold air pressure, consumer had tires serviced every 3-5 weeks because of this.
These firestone, wilderness/at, p23575r15 are equipped on a mercury, mountaineer 1998. They have began to develop cracks were tread meets the sidewall around the whole tire,and parts have separated. Firestone, and ford contacted.*ak these tires have a c heat rating which means they can be driven at 85 miles per hour for 30 min.
Left rear firestone wilderness tire tread separated and caused damage to the vehicle. Nlm
Firestone tire experienced uneven wear, consumer received recall letter 00t005 after already replacing tires not knowing if these faulty tires were with the recall, consumer requests reimbursement.
Right front firestone wilderness ht tire (p225 70 r15) experienced blow out.
September 20, 2000 I own a 1998 mountaineer. It came with firestone p235/75r15 wilderness at tires. The four mounted tires are all dot w2hl 1py 397. I recently had these tires inspected by my ford dealer's mechanic because I was going on an out of state. *ak (dot number: w2hl1py357 tiresize: p235/75r15)
On 09/14/00 I left my house and entered my vehicle, to run errands. Upon pulling out of my driveway, I noticed that my tires were slipping. Upon getting out of the car, I noticed I had a flat tire. I called a friend to change my tire. Once the tire was off the vehicle, I began looking for the reason the tire went flat. My friend and I both soon realized that my tire was flat because the tread was beginning to separate from the tire. I still have the tire in my garage. Thankfully, no one was hurt. I have contacted firestone, only to be told that my tires were not included in the recall. It appears to me that the same thing is happening to my tires that happened to the tires being recalled. I am now afraid to drive my car with these tires on it. Being a full-time college student, I need to drive my car. I am not in a position to afford the extra cost of new tires even if I may be reimbursed sometime down the road. Firestone will not help me. I'm hoping you can do something for me. Thank you very much for your time. *ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15)
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