Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | ||||||||||||||||
| 00T005000 | BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC. | T (Tire) | 14400000 | 08/26/2000 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/21/2000 | 08/10/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Tire description: firestone wilderness at, size p235/75r15, produced at the decatur, illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx ii tires, size p235/75r15. operation of these tires at low inflation pressures, high speed, and in hot weather, can contribute to separation of the tire tread. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on august 29, 2001. however, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance. | |||||||||||||||
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| 01X001000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | X | 13000000 | 06/04/2001 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/22/2001 | 05/22/2001 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: ford is replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire design to stress, aging, and manufacturing differences between plants. ford is replacing these tires to prevent possible premature tire failure. vehicle description: the vehicles listed below may have been originally equipped with firestone wilderness at tires or may have had wilderness at tires installed during the firestone recall launched in august 2000. certain 1991 throught 2002 ford explorer certain 2001 throught 2002 explorer sport, and sport trac certain 1997 through 2002 mercury mountaineer certain 1991 through 2001 ranger certain 1999 through 2001 expedition certain 1991 through 1994, and 1997 model year f-series certain 1991 through 1994 bronco note: both original equipment and replacement tires are affected. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. however, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance. | |||||||||||||||
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Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| TIRES | |||||
| 01B77 | 10/01/2001 | 628153 | Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
| 985157 | 11/01/1998 | 613292 | Information on setting the tire inflation pressure for 1991 through 1999 model year vehicles in the pre-delivery process and during maintenance intervals. *tt | 06/20/2000 | |
| 12115 | 11/01/1998 | 613105 | Information regarding the tire inflation pressure for all models during predelivery process and during maintenance intervals. *mjs | 06/16/2000 | |
| 995157 | 05/01/1999 | 606945 | Information on maintaining tire pressure. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| 12554 | 03/01/1999 | 605291 | Subject regarding revolutions per mile tire size data. *tt | 06/07/1999 | |
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 11/24/2010 | 50000 | ||
| 1998 ford explorer vin#1fmzu32zb93247 registered to the state of nevada; original owner: ernst etienne...registered because of disability reasons to wife guadalupe bellini...we were involved in a car crash accident...resulting to a total loss at baker, california because of the vehicle cruise control recall which could cause the tire to be treaded...pushing the car to be out of control..while the brake fluid leaking...and the air bag safety failed to develop (open). i think ford motor company is the primary responsible of the mechanical failure of the workmanship and the car design. i got in touch with thir legal department: product recall & liability. the accident report# 2010-11-0064 ncic#9835. the injured driver guadalupe belini; passenger and the permanent disabled passenger were taken to barstow community hospital emergency room. i need your help in removing all 1998 ford explorer from the road; this car could cause major & fatal injuries to the public at large. | |||
| 01/12/2009 | 168000 | 1 | |
| Tire - tread separation vehicle - ford explorer (1998) tires - firestone (purchased somewhere in the 2003-2005 timeframe). these tires were snow tires and are used only a few months out of each year, so there is low mileage on them. at approximately 1 pm, my daughter left a school function in burbank, wa, and turned onto highway 12. she accelerated; about 100 yards later, just as she reached the snake river bridge, the left rear tire lost its tread. she was going less than 50 mph. the car was uncontrollable, spun around, and smashed into the concrete barrier of the bridge. the car was severely damaged (totaled). no other cars were involved. *tr | |||
| 10/12/2008 | 105000 | 1 | |
| We had two incidents of tire blow outs in 4 months the last one occurring on oct 12, 2008. the cause of both blow outs was the tire stem but we did not hear about the recall until i heard it on the news today. we have since bought new tires afraid that it would happen again but what can we do now? i feel like we should be compensated but how? the ford dealer we bought the tires from is out of business so we could not go there when we realized that it was a tire stem problem and without knowing there was a recall we had no option but to go somewhere else which was american tire. we went to american tire both times it happened for them to fix the tires and they did not mention a recall either. the tires were not old enough to be replaced but for our own safety we did that. i guess i know there is nothing you can do but just wanted to get some advise of what to do, if anything. thanks, patty p.s. no crash, no deaths, thank goodness *tr | |||
| 07/02/2008 | 28500 | 1 | |
| I was traveling in my 1998 ford explorer with my son and fiance to bullhead, az. traveling east on hwy40. about 30 miles west of needles, ca i experienced a blown tire on my left rear wheel. these tires were a year old and later we discovered a nail in the tire. we safely merged to the side of the highway and was eventually able to put the spare tire on the left rear. this spare tire is a firestone wilderness at tire (p235/75 r 15). we traveled again for about 20 miles when the spare tread separated causing my suv to experience severe movement back and forth and almost tipping over; slapping the tread into the rear fender and hatch of the car. my fiance managed to get the car under somewhat control and get us over to the side of the road. we were traveling approx. 70 to 72 mph and because of the first blown tire we all were skidish and keeping both hands on the wheel, which i feel was the reason we did not roll over. i called aaa and got towed to needles, ca where we got a new tire on the spare which cost $175.00. we continued to travel up hwy95 to bullhead city, az, approx. 15 miles, where our house was. july 3 we went to superior tires and bought 4 new goodyear tires. i am left with a damaged rear fender and a damaged hatch do to the firestone tire tread separation. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| I had 4 of the firestone tires on my explorer when i heard of the potential danger. i removed them immediately (my wife and child were using that car) before they were recalled. firestone refuses to reimburse me for them because i took them off before the recall. *nm | |||
| 11/14/2005 | 90000 | 1 | 10/06/2005 |
| Dt: contact stated that right after purchasing the vehicle he had replace the brakes, tires, fuel filter, the fuel injection was cleaned , the anti lock sensors where replaced, the windshield was replaced . the air bags are also deployed. while driving the vehicle it vibrates on the left side. he took the vehicle to a mechanic they put the vehicle on a rack trying to line the vehicle. it would not line up. they found that the ball joints bad, also the motor mounts are broken. the mechanic told him that the frame is bent beyond repair. *nm | |||
| 09/15/2004 | 97500 | 1 | 02/14/1998 |
| Vehicle experienced unexpected acceleration. when approaching a stop vehicle accelerated intermittently, and while driving consumer's vehicle smashed into two other vehicles. consumer was aware that this problem was ongoing, and would like to know why the manufacturer had not recalled vehicle. took vehicle to the dealer, and after the vehicle was evaluated by the service technicians, consumer was told that the problem could not be duplicated.*ak the consumer had a tire failure. *tc | |||
| 03/24/2004 | 116000 | 1 | 09/08/1998 |
| Stock jack with ford explorer will not allow the tire to be changed. also found dealer did not replace recall firestone wilderness at recalled tire as per invoice. tire exploded and ruined. near miss 16 wheeler. *jb | |||
| 09/29/2002 | 1 | ||
| Tire blew out on the highway. driver loss control of the car, veered to the right, missed a couple of cars on the right lanes and hit the side of the hill on the left of the road. car spun and rolled over several times. all passengers (5) were injured. tire was in good condition and driver did not drive over anything (i.e. potholes, debris, etc). *ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768040 | |||
| 09/04/2002 | 4 | 05/01/2000 | |
| The right rear tire experienced a blowout, which caused the vehicle to roll over. (tire by michelin) there was a cut found in the inside of the sidewall. *jb the vehicle pulled to the left, veered harshly to the right, and the right rear tire had shredded, which was a firestone tire. (the front tires were moved to the rear and replaced the front tires with the spare a new tire. in october 2000, all of the tires were replaced with michelin tires) *scc | |||
| 09/04/2002 | 1 | ||
| Driver was driving 55mph with one passenger in the 1998 ford explorer when the right rear tire had blowout; conditions causes a roll over crash. driver and the passenger sustained injuries from the crash. a after market equipment, install at 57,276 miles tire michelin, model txa115 size 235/75r15, dot unavailable. feel free to provide any further information. mr | |||
| 07/02/2002 | |||
| Driver was driving 35 mph with three passengers in a 1998 explorer when the right rear tire had a blowout. after market equipment. install at 29,17 miles, tire size 235/75r/15. dot # unavailable. dealer and manufacturers were notified. feel free to provide any further information. mr | |||
| 09/29/2002 | 1 | ||
| Tire blew up on a highway. driver lost control of the car, veered to the right, missed a couple of cars on the right lanes and hit the side of the hill on the left of the road. car spun and rolled over several times. all passengers (5) were injured. tire was in good condition and driver did not drive over anything (i.e. potholes, debris, etc). mr | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer is requesting reimbursement for 4 firestone 15inch tires which had to be replaced according to firestone recall received. consumer mailed reply card but has yet to hear from firestone regarding reimbursement. *tt | |||
| 07/01/2001 | |||
| The ford explorer had the correct tires on it- the driver turned the wheel sharply, the back tired lifted and the explorer started to roll, it rolled 7 times resulting in 1 death, 1 critically injured and 3 others with injuries. the ford explorer was said to roll from the tires, this explorer had the correct tires on it and it still rolled too easily. *ak | |||
| 12/14/2001 | 1 | 10/06/2001 | |
| Driver lost control of car due to tire tracti0n during incumbient weather. driver stated that tires were brand new bf uniroyal tire paw tires dotp235/75r15sl size 15x7 purchased new due to firestone recall.consumer wants tires replaced with a better brand at no cost. *tt | |||
| 4 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Consumer states that all of the firestone wilderness at tires, size p265/70r16 and manufactured in canada, experienced cracking around the outside edges, there have been 2 flats in which one experienced complete cracking, consumer had also found a spot on one of the front tires that exposed the steel belt, consumer had replaced all the tires at her expense due to these not being included in recall 00t005, consumer is requesting these tires be included in the recall and that she be reimbursed. *slc | |||
| 01/03/2002 | |||
| While driving 35-40 mph it started to snow rear of vehicle twisted a bit, then started to spin sideways. vehicle rolled over, and landed on passenger's side. driver's rear tire was flat. damage to vehicle was $ 5000.00. no injuries.*ak | |||
| 03/02/2001 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: p235/75515) | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| I sent a letter requesting a full refund. sent my original receipt with copies and received a letter back saying my original receipt was not received. i have received several recall notices on these tires. i would like a refund back in the amount of $335.94, i have copies showing that i purchased 4 new tires. i had numerous problems with the tire prior to this recall. no safety defect listed. *ak (dot number: vd tiresize: p235/7515) | |||
| 12/14/2001 | 1 | 10/06/2001 | |
| Driver lost control of car due to tire tracti0n during incumbient weather. driver stated that tires were brand new bf uniroyal tire paw tires dotp235/75r15sl size 15x7 purchased new due to firestone recall.consumer wants tires replaced with a better brand at no cost. *tt | |||
| 12/31/2001 | 0 | ||
| Tires had been wearing out from inside out.had taken vehicle to dealer for the situation, but dealer said that problem was with tires that had need to be replaced. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 12/07/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer had experienced some problems with suspension. had to replace shocks and tires. currently, dealer indicated that wheels needed to be replaced also to correct the problem. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| Replaced for recall 8/9/00, but not a auth.tire for explorer-rough/bouncy ride & harder to handle on road, side steps on rough road, don't feel safe. bridgestone ignores, don't know what to do. *ak (tiresize: lt23575r15) | |||
| 3 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| 4 sets of tires within 50,000 miles. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15) | |||
| 09/08/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer replaced his firestone tires, with goodyear wrangler radials (m+s) consumer received a recall notice, however the only approved goodyear tires for the explorer were the wrangler rt/s, ht,gs-a, or at/s consumer states he is quite concerned. consumer states when he first received the tires his initial reaction was that they appeared smaller in the fenders then the firestone wilderness tires that were replaced, but he dismissed that thought since they were marked p235 75r15 and were purchased from a ford dealership.*et | |||
| 07/15/2001 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| Had to replace all tires for fear of other tires blowing up after fierstone manager commented that tire s blow up after 57,000 miles. (per firstone store manager at mira mesa- california store). me manager. *ak (dot number: w 2 u u tiresize: p225/70r15) | |||
| 07/22/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Front driverside tire blewout while on vacation in oregon. tred was totally removed. thank the good lord that my daughter (7yrs) and myself were able to come to a complete stop without rolling the vehicle. front under bumper guard was ripped off and side. *ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15) | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Pe00 020; when consumer is traveling vehicle shakes due to firestone tires.*ak | |||
| 05/12/2001 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle suddenly became impossible to steer by pulling to the right and to the left due to a blown out tire. the wilderness ht tires appear to have the same defect as others and should be recalled too. *yh | |||
| 2nd tire recall, but weeks have gone by and they never have replacements available. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 10/15/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| The tire blew out and fiirestone would make no replacement under the road hazard guarantee.*ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 10/14/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| During august, 2000, i contaced nhtsa relative to the tire failure on my explore; however, the agent i talked with on the telephone did not take any information or suggest any action to be taken. i was informed at that time that a recall was immient. therefore, i mailed the necessary documents to firestone and ford motor company on or about august 23, 2000. since that time i have had very little correspondence with either company. the only thing firestone has said is that my accident occured in october 1999, which was prior to the january 1, 2000 recall date. please advise as to how tires determined to be defective as of january 2000 were not in fact defective and subject to the same recall as those on my explorer. the tire on the left rear blew out on i-59 between birmingham and tuscaloosa on or about october 14, 1999. the next day i replaced all tires with a new set. i look forward to hearing from you soon regarding this matter.. no safety defec tlisted. *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 1 | |||
| The consumer surrendered his firestone tires which had the same description, size and serial number as the recalled tires, the manufacturer replied that the consumers tires were not included in the recall and that he was not entitled to reimbursement (firestone wilderness at 235-75-15 vdhl228). nlm | |||
| 2 | 10/01/1998 | ||
| Tires were original equipment on a 1998, ford, explorer, tire size p23575r15, dot number not available, tires had 35 thousand miles on them. all four tires would not stay inflated, tires continuously went flat.*ak consumer states continously had slow leaks fron stones from dirt road thathe lives on.*jb | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| Have vibration, irregular wear, noise. have had three different companies look at car & they all determined it was the tires. i only have 19,000 miles on vehicle and should not need to replace tires. went to family tire, firestone, & world ford. all have thrown up there hands and dont want to help out the consumer. call the 800 # for firestone all they say if they are not recalled. article dtd 4-12-01 states they are recalling more firestone tires with the same problems i'am having. the model that is now being recalled are p265/70r16. i feel that it is unsafe for me and my two small kids to be behind the wheel because of this. what will it take another death and familt loss for someone to wake up and pay more attention. if need be will replace tires and contact an attorney. i don't seem to be getting anywhere this is my last resort.*ak (tiresize: p255/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 1 | |||
| Left rear tire had a flat. took vehicle to private shop who happened to notice spare was larger than other tires. consumer took vehicle to ford dealer , and dealer noticed that other tires on vehicle were incorrect tires, and that spare tire was the correct one. *ak *slc | |||
| 03/01/2001 | |||
| Right rear tire shows signs of crack where the tread meets the sidewall completely around tire. this tire is not covered under the recall, and the only thing they said that they can do is to replace the one tire at cost to my local firestone dealer. any ideas on what to do i know the last thing they want is a another recall. *ak (tiresize: 235/75/15)( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 ) | |||
| 03/21/2001 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Departed topsham, me traveling south on i-95. about 1/2 hour outside of manhatten,ny the right rear tire blew out casing the ford explore to swerve to the right and hitting the guardrail.*ak (dot number: w2hlipy317 tiresize: 235/75/r15) | |||
| 09/06/2000 | 1 | ||
| The front firestone tire suddenly deflated, the driver lost control of the vehicle and was killed during accident. (attorney for estate). nlm | |||
| 02/15/2001 | 2 | 05/01/1998 | |
| The first firestone tire failed on the left rear and was replaced by firestone with much argument. it had a crack running all around the tire by the belt. now the right front and right rear tire are starting to show the same cracks all around the edge of the tire belts. my local tire dealer indicated that this is the early beginning of tread separation. these tires were built in wilson north carolina and firstone isn't recalling these tires. when is nhtsa going to force firestone to recall the rest of the defective tires made in wilson nc?*ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 4 | 07/01/1998 | |
| My tires have leaked air since the suv was purchased. i know this has something to do with thread seperation. i thought i had a leak and needed a plug several times but no plug was necessary. i have been to several service stations and all have told me the thread of all 4 tires is 40% worn out. there are only 23000 miles on this suv. they have also told me it is not safe to drive my vehical. i have been to firestone in revere ma and they want 145 dollars for tires. they told me that they are defective, but that nhtsa made a deal with firstone to allow them to only recall 15 inch tires. these tires have not been recalled. this is a travesty to the safety of americans and a disgrace to your organization. these tires should all be recalled and replaced with non firestone tires. people are going to die from this, why would you only make them recall 15 inch tires. please let me know what i can do to get firestone to replace my tires with another brand for no charge.*ak (tiresize: 16 inch)( dot number: tire size: 16 inch ) | |||
| 1 | |||
| The firestone tire blew out while driving in heavy traffic. nlm | |||
| 14 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| Firestone wilderness at tires (15 inch) experienced 12 flat tires and 2 tread separations all prior to recall 00t005, consumer purchased new tires of a different brand, consumer has now traded in 1998 explorer to lease a 2000 explorer and is requesting reimbursement for the previous tire failures and is requesting that the firestone tires on the 2000 explorer be replaced with another brand. *slc | |||
| 01/25/2001 | 3 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Indentations (rounded grooves) that radiate from the hubcap to the tread were noticed today by an engineer on a jobsite. we inspected all the tires, the left rear tire has three such indentations, the right rear tires had two, and we only found one on the left front tire. no such indentations were found on the right front tire. the engineer said that this was the first indication that my tires were breaking down!!! *ak (dot number: w series tiresize: p235/75r15) | |||
| 03/30/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| I had stopped to get gas and tire was fine. by the time i had gotten up to speed on interstate, i had only gone about 5 miles when the tire blew out. i went by the dealer a few days later, because the car was still under warranty. they told me they didn't warranty the tires i would have to have firestone pro rate it. i did not want any more firestone tires so i kept the spare on for a while then had dealer mount the spare on to the permanent rim on 7/8/99. at that time i asked them to look for a hole on the blown tire. they said it was shredded so bad they couldn't find any one hole it wouldn't hold air at all. these tires wore so bad that i purchased new bf goodrich on 6/29/00.*ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: 235/75r/15) | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer was denied refund for the cost of replacement tires because they were purchased prior to january 1, 2000, the tires were replaced because they cause poor handling in the vehicle, once replaced the vehicle handled perfectly. nlm | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone woilderness at tires caused vibration and noise while driving, consumer request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| These tires were not under the original manufactures recall, however, i recently had the tires inspected by a firestone representative because of some concerns we had with the integrety of the tires. firestone acknowleged that all four of my tires are seperating where the tread is glued to the body of the tire, just where these tires are coming apart and killing people. firestone will not replace the tires even after admiting that they are defective. they want to charge me over 300 dollars to replace them. there is something wrong here and i need some help. i've spent hours on the phone with firestone and ford, only to have wasted my time. thanks. *ak (tiresize: 235/75r/15)( dot number: tire size: 235/75r/15 ) | |||
| 01/06/2001 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| I am unclear as to whether my firestone wilderness tires need to be replaced. i had a flat last week and the tire was almost off the rim just from the flat! do i need to replace just the spare or all 5 tires? apparently, my tires were manufactured in a tn plant but nonetheless, firestone and ford combined do not instill any confidence. thanks for getting back with me. you may email me if it is more expeditious. *ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15) | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 3 | 10/01/1998 | |
| The consumer has firestone wilderness at tires (p235/75r15) on vehicle, while driving on wet (not raining) roads the vehicle has hydroplaned on 3 different occasions. *slc | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Consumer had firestone wilderness at tires (dot#w2hl) on vehicle, the tires made a thumping noise and the consumer experienced a rough ride, the tires were looked at by a dealer that stated the tires needed to be balanced and rotated, however after repair the problem still existed, consumer replaced the tires on her own and is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tires and for the unnecessary repairs made due to the faulty tires. *slc | |||
| 1 | 08/10/1998 | ||
| Left rear tire looses air pressure. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer was denied refund for the cost of replacement tires because they were purchased prior to january 1, 2000, the tires were replaced because they cause poor handling in the vehicle, once replaced the vehicle handled perfectly. nlm | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone woilderness at tires caused vibration and noise while driving, consumer request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 4 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| In today's newspaper firestone says that one of the reasons that the wilderness at tire (decatur plant) failed is beacus of cracking on the shoulder. i had noted shoulder cracking on this vehicle when the decatur tires (and i had less than 50,000 miles on the tires) were recalled. but, took this not to be a problem since the canadian version of the tires were not recalled. when i contacted firestone by e-mail they refused to address the problem. it does not seem that these tires would be safe if they were cracking the same as the decatur tires but maybe they are. how do i address this? *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 2 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Customers started observing wear of front right tire april/2000. spare tire was placed on vehicle. now, front left tire has woren out as well, it was first observed in aug./2000. *ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: 235/15) | |||
| 01/03/2001 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| This tire blew out during normal use while under warranty mileage....there was no puncture found and no sharp object that pierced the tire. a large round hole was found in the middle of the tire. the driver did not hit anything..it happened during travel on a cleared and clean and dry southern highway. *ak (tiresize: p255/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 12/20/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| The tire had a crack all around the circumference of the belt. my regular tire store indicated that this was the beginning of a tread separation. the tire was built in wilson north carolina. the authorized firestone tire store replaced it with no charge. *ak (tiresize: p23575r15)( dot number: tire size: p23575r15 ) | |||
| 08/20/2000 | 4 | 01/01/1998 | |
| I have the defective tires if review is needed. *ak (dot number: vnhl tiresize: 235/75r15) | |||
| 09/23/1999 | 1 | ||
| While driving vehicle would vibrate. took to dealership & was informed tires were feathered, irregular tread, on left rear /right front. last year right front tire was dry rotted and went flat. vehicle was towed to dealer. tires still on vehicle. firestone wilderness at, p235/75r15. *ak *slc | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 4 | 08/01/1998 | |
| I had noted that my tires were all four looking bad for no more miles than i had on the car. tires had been rotated each time the oil was changed (3000 miles), since purchasing new. on 08/09/00 went in for oil change and tire rotation and colony tire suggested that it would not be safe for me to be driving with tires as the left rear had three splits and had separated in one place. the others showed cracks. colony tire called firestone to see about consideration for the tires. at that time he was told of the upcoming recall but these were no a part of recall. since that time i have written the bridgestonefirestone co., ford motor co.called cella ford, also colony tire has sent the tires (4) back to firestone.all this to no avail as all they have on their mind is the recall. which doesn't pay for my having to buy four new tires or run the risk of a fatal accident driving in 90+ degree weather. *ak (tiresize: 225-70-15)( dot number: tire size: 225-70-15 ) | |||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| You state firestone does not plan to recall the approximately 5.6 million wilderness at tires manufactured at its other plants (joliet, canada and wilson, nc) or other models of wilderness tires. how can i be sure wilson, nc tires are not involved in the deaths nationwide. of all the 148 deaths, none involved nc tires??? i have family who do not ride with me because i have wilderness at's. *ak( dot number: wl xxxx tire size: 225r75-15 ) | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| You state firestone does not plan to recall the approximately 5.6 million wilderness at tires manufactured at its other plants (joliet, canada and wilson, nc) or other models of wilderness tires. how can i be sure wilson, nc tires are not involved in the deaths nationwide. of all the 148 deaths, none involved nc tires??? i have family who do not ride with me because i have wilderness at's. (dot number: wl xxxx tiresize: 225r75-15) | |||
| 10/23/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| While at a curve driving 30 to 35 mph, right rear firestone tire went flat due to a nail in tire, vehicle rocked back and forth violently. consumer was afraid vehicle would roll over. *ak tire was a firestone wilderness, size p255/70r15, dot w2uu 1po138. *slc | |||
| 10/10/1999 | 2 | 11/23/1998 | |
| Original firestone wilderness at tires on a ford, explorer, 1998, left front and left rear tires blewout, and truck flipped over.p2557016 109. *ak dot# vndu. *slc | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Firestone wilderness at tires (p235 75 r15) failed. *slc | |||
| 4 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| Firestone wilderness at tires (p235 75 r15) experience vibration and caused vehicle to pull to the right, tires have been rotated and aligned, consumer is requesting that tires be replaced. *slc | |||
| 10/02/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone wilderness at tire (p235 75 r15) experienced a blowout. *slc | |||
| 09/23/1999 | 4 | ||
| Firestone wilderness at tires experienced cracking, excessive noise came from the two front tires, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tires. *slc | |||
| 09/30/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving the passenger firestone tire blewout causing damage to the rim, consumer replaced all five tires. nlm | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| May of 2000, i was entering the interstate and noticed that my vehicle was geting harder to steer. i merged from the fast line to the slow lane in order to pull off to the emergency lane. when i got out to check my front passenger tire had gone flat. no warning and it was fine not 5 minutes before that. i called a tow truck to fix it and he told me that it came completely off the rim. i went to the dealer to obtain 2 new front tires and paid over $200.00 for them. the vin started with vn and the 2 new ones start with w2. i then heard about the recall and just figured that god must have been with me on that day to make my tire go flat before i could pick up any real speed. i know that you are not having firestone recall any other wilderness at tire, however i think you should reconsider. i have taken these tires off my vehicle as i am not comfortable with them. i replaced them with goodyear. i think there is a bigger problem with the wilderness at tires than is being said. *ak (dot number: vn tiresize: 23575r15) | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| Firestone wilderness at tires roar when consumer brakes or when the vehicle comes to a stop, consumer also experiences quick steering because of the short wheel base. *slc | |||
| 3 | |||
| Consumer replaced 3 tires within one year due to excessive wear, the only original tire which remained in the vehicle was covered under recall and was replaced, consumer request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Firestone wilderness at tire experienced blowout, when changing tire dealer broke the jack handle and never made consumer aware of damage. *slc | |||
| 03/12/2000 | 1 | ||
| The bridgestone firestone p 235/75r15 tire experienced failure which resulted in crash and injury (no details provided by consumer). *mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer vehicle failed inspection because of shredding/balding firestone tires, consumer believes the tires were defective and had all four tires replaced, consumer believes tires should be covered under recall and request reimburesment. nlm | |||
| Consumer was told by dealer that her firestone wilderness tires look dry rotted but are not included in recall 00t-005 because the dot number is w2 not vd. nlm *ts | |||
| 10/22/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Don't have all the details/numbers on tires as car totaled and impounded out of state. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak (tiresize: 16 inch)( dot number: tire size: 16 inch ) | |||
| 4 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| I have had my tires inspected to see if they were the recalled ones and was informed that they are not but all 4 tires are cracked in the same place as the ones being recalled. i am afraid they will peel off and i am not willing to drive this vehicle any distance. i am asking you to include these tires in the saftey recall or at least get me new tires at no cost. why are these any different from the recalled ones and they have failed also. (dot number: vn tiresize: p235/75r15) | |||
| 4 | |||
| All 4 of the vehicles firestone tires had cracks, consumer had all four tires replaced. nlm | |||
| 2 | |||
| Firestone wilderness at tires p235 75 r15 experienced cracking all the way around the top of the tire. *slc | |||
| 10/14/2000 | 4 | 08/01/1998 | |
| When the firestone tire recall was first announced, i checked the tires on my 1998 ford explorer. the dot numbers and size were not among those listed in the recall, the tires seemed to be in good condition so i wasn't overly concerned. i have always maintained my vehicles meticulously, including the tires.air pressure is checked weekly and kept at 30 psi as instructed in the owners manual, and rotated at every other oil change (6000 mi ).while washing the vehicle several weeks ago, i noticed a slight hairline crack on the sidewall about 3/4 of an inch down from the tread area. this crack did not go completely around the tire at this time and was evident on only two tires. i have kept a close eye on them ever since. this past weekend i noticed it on all four tires, nearly completely around on two of them. this crack looks like the early stages of tread separation,and has our family afraid to drive our explorer any further than around town at city speeds. i believe that all wilderness at tires should be included in the recall, especially if they have visible defects. thank you (tiresize: p255r70-16)( dot number: tire size: p255r70-16 ) | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| No summary (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 2 | |||
| Firestone wilderness at tires p235 75 r15 experienced cracking all the way around the top of the tire. *slc | |||
| 4 | |||
| All 4 of the vehicles firestone tires had cracks, consumer had all four tires replaced. nlm | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| These wilderness at tires, though not made at the decatur plant, have developed significant cracks on both sides at the base of the tread. i am certain that, if driven at freeway speeds, this tread will separate. people at two tire dealers agree but say they can do nothing since the tire is not recalled. i urge you to take a closer look at wilderness at tires manufactured at all plants. decatur is not the only problem plant. thank you.*ak (dot number: w..... tiresize: p235/75r15) | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 3 | 02/01/1998 | |
| I have three tires with cracks at the base of the tread. both i and my tire dealer believe that these tires exhibit the beginning of tread separation. furthermore, if left in service we are confident that they will fail. i have contacted ford by phone and firestone via email without satisfaction. both ford and firestone believe that the firestone wilderness at failures are limited to those tires marked dot vdl. unfortunately, they are both wrong. while i still have the defective tires in my posession, they have been taken out of service. please work with ford & firestone to expand the recall to include these tires. thank you in advance for your attention to this request. (dot number: vnhl tiresize: p235/75r15) | |||
| 09/21/2000 | 4 | 05/01/1998 | |
| All 4 tires began to show tread separation all the way around the tire on both the inside and the outside of the tires. the vehicle was taken to 2 different ford dealerships, including the one where i bought my explorer, and both recognized the break down of the tires but stated that it was a firestone problem as the tire id number was not on their recall list. ford sent me back out on the highway with bad tires. the vehicle was taken to firestone which would only prorate a replacement which was not adequate. thus i elected to replace the tires with michelins. i have photographed the tires and have kept the tires for future reference. it appears that the tires broke down due to the fact that ford used the low pressure of 26 psi. in the tires to prevent rollover. this low pressure caused all 4 tires to break down at the same time. it was fortunate that the break down was found before complete separation occured causing a fatal accident. the firestone dealer confirmed to me that the low pressure in the tires was the cause for the break down and thus was not firestone's problem. as reported on the news this am 10-9-00 goodyear tires on ford explorers also have had tread separation probably caused by the low pressure required by the ford motor co. to prevent rollover of the explorer. these tires have not been recalled by ford or firestone and it is obvious that there are defective tires still out on the road and something should be done about this situation immediately. (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15) | |||
| 07/12/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| I think that you explore the steering on the ford explore. it is mich to quick for the adverage driver. this is the reason there is so many roolovers/wrecks when a tire fails. i was driving when the tire failed on my explorer. i have built and drove race cars for years, have been to nascar drivers school (twice), and i believe this helped me control my truck when the tire failed. the every day driver would have reacted when the tire failed, the quick steering would have over reacted and the driver can not catch up with the reaction, thus a wreck. ford should replace the steering boxes on all explorer,s with a slower steering box.*ak | |||
| 01/19/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| This accident was the result of a defective firestone wilderness at tire! the police report states that the right rear tread came off and resulted in a multiple roll-over accident causing bodily injury to the driver. please add this to the list of firestone injuries asap. the vehicle accident occurred before the firestone tire recall was made public, so the tire and vehicle are so far unrecoverable. the dot# is unknown, but we do have picturea and vidoe of the vehicle after the accident that show the defective tire and type. thank you, aaron cooley( dot number: ??? tire size: p235/75/15 ) | |||
| 07/31/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Driving back from las vegas nevada at 11:00 at night. suddenly the car swerved into the right lane, then the outside mirror broke. fortunately i was uninjured,but if it heppened 5 minutes later i would have been in the gorge and most likely would have had a serious accident. body damage and replacing tires has cost almost $4,000. (tiresize: 15)( dot number: tire size: 15 ) | |||
| 01/19/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| This accident was the result of a defective firestone wilderness at tire! the police report states that the right rear tread came off and resulted in a multiple roll-over accident causing bodily injury to the driver. please add this to the list of firestone injuries asap. the vehicle accident occurred before the firestone tire recall was made public, so the tire and vehicle are so far unrecoverable. the dot# is unknown, but we do have picturea and vidoe of the vehicle after the accident that show the defective tire and type. thank you, aaron cooley (dot number: ??? tiresize: p235/75/15) | |||
| 4 | 09/08/1999 | ||
| Pe00-020; tire size p23575r15 dot vnhl1py507 ,original equipment on ford, explorer, 1998 with 40,000 miles. a continuous crack about 3 quarters of inch down from top offirestone wildernes at tires to tread line, going all around the tires. all 4 tires have visible cracks.*ak *slc | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| I have complained and had service done several times at al piemonte ford about air leaking out of tires weekly. they say there's nothing wrong. if this were the case, why do i have to put over ten pounds of air each week in all my tires. these should also be part of those firestone wilderness at tires on recall. please respond to my inquiry.*ak (tiresize: p255/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 10/02/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| In examining the tires for the recall, i noticed that the right front tire had a crack all around the sidewall just about 1 inch below the tread. even though my tires were not a part of the recall because they were not manufactured at decatur, i went to the firestone dealer and got the tire replaced. i had to pay a pro-rated cost for the tire based on its tread wear. i believe that this tread separation problem may extend to more than just the recalled tires. in the 20 months that i have owned this vehicle i have had the tires rotated three times. (dot number: w2hl1py447 tiresize: 235/75r15) | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Tire split at sidewall and needed replacement... only 1,800 miles on tire. no apparent reason for split. firestone told me it was caused by a road hazard. the car was not being driven. i walked out to go to work and had a split tire. it happened over night. i had to replace entire tire at my cost. (dot number: ? tiresize: p255/70r16) | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| The firestone wilderness tires on my vehicle are not included in the current recall. however, each of the tires has a crack all the way around the tire where the cap meets the sidewall. i have visited both the local firestone dealer and my ford dealer to get their opinion and to see if they would replace the tires. both agreed that there is an obvious problem with the tires but neither would replace the tires. i have digital pictures of the tires with close-up shots of the cracks. these can be provided electronically if requested. thank you for your attention to this matter. (dot number: vnhl tiresize: p235/75r15) | |||
| Tires are damage and cracking | |||
| 08/19/1998 | 1 | 03/28/1998 | |
| The poor performance of firestone tires on water led to accident on an interstate highway, suspension makes vehicle susceptible to roll over, consumer could not regain control of vehicel once it began to hydroplaned, vehicle veered towards the right until it hit a gaurdrail. *et | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| After driving short distance, tire went suddenly flat. it was sitting on the rim when driver got it off the road into a parking lot. a repair shop could not find anything wrong with the tire except that it had no air in it. there was no tread separation. | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Reported problem to local firestone. they refuse to provide me with a voucher (check) so i can purchase a tire of my choosing at another tire dealer such as ntb [national tire & battery]. i spoke with store mgr: mr. andy riggs. i refuse to do buisness with firestone & don't have any intention of giving them any of my money. they have offered to sell me one tire [american general] at the prorated value of my defected wilderness at tire. this is unacceptable, i should have the tire of my choose....and i usually take all me tire buisness to ntb due to the quality of tires the sell and the good service. the firestone store i went to has the following address 747 dairy ashford road houston, tx 77079 ph(281) 493-1870 fax (281) 493-9174 store manager name: mr. andy riggs.....asst. mangers name: mr. patrick beech. a phone call to these people could solve this problem very...very quickly.....thank you for you help. *ak (tiresize: p255/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 06/03/1998 | 4 | 04/01/1998 | |
| 1.the first blowout occurred on june 3, 1998, on interstate 80 just several miles east of the town of fernley, nevada. the vehicle had less than 5,000 miles at the time of the first tire failure. there were a total of two (2) passengers, including the driver, in the vehicle at the time of the tire failure. the vehicle was traveling at approximately 75 miles per hour at the time of the incident. the tire that failed was the left (drivers) rear. 2.the second blowout occurred on july 23, 1999, on a maintained gravel road near the town of jarbidge located in northern elko county, nevada. the vehicle had less than 10,000 miles at the time of the second tire failure. there were three (3) passengers, including the driver, in the vehicle at the time of the tire failure. the vehicle was traveling at approximately 45 miles per hour at the time of the incident. the tire that failed was again the left (drivers) rear that was the spare tire from the previous incident. 3.the third blowout (tread separation?) occurred on august 25, 1999, on a well-maintained gravel road near the old mining town of berlin and the ichthyosaur state park located in ione valley, nye county, nevada. the vehicle had less than 12,000 miles at the time of the third and fourth tire failures. a fourth tire failed within one (1) hour of the first on the same road. there were a total of four (4) passengers, including the driver, in the vehicle at the time of both tire failures. no one was injured in any of these incidents. the vehicle was traveling at approximately 45 miles per hour at the time of the incidents. the third tire that failed was again the left (drivers) rear. the fourth was the right rear tire.*ak (tiresize: p225/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p225/75r15 ) | |||
| 05/01/1999 | |||
| Tires coming apart, wires visible between treads, tread wear normal and not excessive. *ak (tiresize: p25570r16)( dot number: tire size: p25570r16 ) | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| While traveling without any indication tire had a blowout. *ak the vehicle's tie rod bent as the result of the vehicle colliding with the crub when the tire blew out . firestone refused to reimburse the customer for replacemnet tires purchased. *yh | |||
| 08/25/2000 | 4 | 08/01/1998 | |
| All tires are original equipment and are developing cracks along the entire outside circumference of the sidewall of the tire where it meets the tread. these cracks have continued to enlarge and two separate tire dealers in my home area have observed the tires and stated that they are separating and should not be driven on. i have advised ford via a local dealer and via e-mail to the main headquarters and have had no satisfaction. these tires are kept at a 32 psi minimum and are even removed in the winter months. i would think that someone from firestone would want to view these before they completely seperate and they may hold a better clue as to the seperation problem that is taking place. (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15) | |||
| 09/07/2000 | 4 | 11/01/1999 | |
| I was inspecting the tires and testing the inflation pressure before driving our explorer when i noticed a crack running all the way around the tires where the sidewall meets the tread on both rear tires. i also noticed the front tires starting to show signs of cracking in the same location. we immediately went to the firestone dealer and had the tires replaced under pro-rated warranty. fortunately for myself, my wife and our 16-month-old son, i discovered this problem before it resulted in a blow-out situation. i strongly beleive that firestone should be made to recall all wilderness at tires as there is obviously a serious flaw which poses a threat to anyone who owns these tires. i also feel that it is unfair that i had to pay any amount to have these defective tires replaced and would like to see them recalled so i can receive total reimbursement. thank you for your time. *ak (dot number: vnhl tiresize: p235/75r15) | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 3 | 04/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: 255/70r16)( dot number: tire size: 255/70r16 ) | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Original tire on a 1998 ford, explorer, firestone wilderness (p255 70 r16). while traveling at 55 mph right rear tire delaminated, consumer was able to keep control of vehicle.*ak *slc | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| My tires were cracked worse then the three recalled size 15 that i saw !*ak (dot number: p255570r16 tiresize: p255/70r16) | |||
| 1 | |||
| Firestone dealer has agreed to replace all the firestone wilderness a (p235 75 r15)tires except one due to the condition of the tires. *ak *slc | |||
| 05/25/2000 | 4 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Firestone and ford refuse to co operate. no safety defect listed in the summary. *ak( dot number: vdhl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| All 4 tires cracking on inside and outside of tire near tread line as well as the center minor diameter. two independent service centers declared unsafe. firestone claims normal wear will not pro-rate tires.*ak (dot number: w2 tiresize: p255/70/16) | |||
| 10/04/2000 | 0 | ||
| Pe00 020; consumer took vehicle to firestone to get tires inspected. and attendant noticed that all four tires had bubbles, and steel coil was sticking out on the edge of the tires. there was no injuries. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | |||
| Pe00 020; consumer was inspecting tires and found cracks all around sidewalls of tires. cracks were getting bigger. firestone, wilderness#at, 2p2375r15, #dot w2. there was no imjuries at this time, and contacted firestone. *ak | |||
| 06/10/2000 | 1 | ||
| At wilderness tires failed resulting in vehicle rollover (p235/r7515, 2-ply). nlm | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 01/25/1998 | ||
| Consumer took vehilce to be inspected to see if the tires were included in the firestone recall notice, upon inspection by the dealer consumer was told that code edhl meant vehicle was not include but upon self inspection at home consumer saw that the tires were plainly marked vdhl, which was the proper code and recall identification. nlm | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 4 | 09/01/1998 | |
| All 4 of the firestone wilderness at tires p255/70r16 dot vncu have cracks between the sidewalls and the tread part of the tires, firestone would only prorate 4 of the tires because they were not part of the recall. *slc | |||
| 07/30/2000 | 4 | 09/01/1998 | |
| I own four wilderness tires w ith the vd mark, the recalled tires; the tire shredded and i had to bring the vehicle to a stop which resulted in riding on the right front tire rim. the rim became jagged and it cost $175 to get it smoothed out. i am requesting a replacement of rim in addition to replacement of all tires on the explorer. i am also requesting a refund of $175 for having the rim repaired.( dot number: vd tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 09/06/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1998 | |
| I was driving on a highway going through the middle of town. there are numerous stoplights so i was only going about 30mph. at this time, my car began pulling to the right. i pulled over expecting a flat tire. what i discovered was a flat right front tire; however, the steel cable threads were showing through where the tread was wearing off. the entire tire had begun to come off the rim. the front left tire was also showing signs of the same problem--the tread was coming off and you could see the steel wire cable coming through.*ak( dot number: tire size: 225-70-15 ) | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| Tires were inflated to 22lbs. because i complained about road noise. i had put the pressure @ 28. tires came back @ 22. i have complained to firestone and ford and both tell me to contact each other. the tires are now @ 28. i have asked both if the tires have been degraded and again both tell me to go to the other. i'm at a lose.*ak( dot number: tire size: 16 ) | |||
| 09/06/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1998 | |
| I was driving on a highway going through the middle of town. there are numerous stoplights so i was only going about 30mph. at this time, my car began pulling to the right. i pulled over expecting a flat tire. what i discovered was a flat right front tire; however, the steel cable threads were showing through where the tread was wearing off. the entire tire had begun to come off the rim. the front left tire was also showing signs of the same problem--the tread was coming off and you could see the steel wire cable coming through.*ak( dot number: tire size: 225-70-15 ) | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| Tires were inflated to 22lbs. because i complained about road noise. i had put the pressure @ 28. tires came back @ 22. i have complained to firestone and ford and both tell me to contact each other. the tires are now @ 28. i have asked both if the tires have been degraded and again both tell me to go to the other. i'm at a lose.*ak( dot number: tire size: 16 ) | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| The right front tire developed cracking all around the circumference of the tire at the treadline. i removed the tire and installed the spare. firestone dealer told me the tire is unsafe but ats from wilson plant are not recalled.( dot number: w2h1 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 06/20/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| I am a certified master a.s.e. automotive college instructor. i know how to properly inflate and rotate my tires. one of the tires on my ford explorer began to give me trouble when i tried to balance it. no matter how i tried, it would not ride smoothe after i balanced it . i finally gave up and placed it on the rear of the vehicle and did not rotate it in the normal rotation pattern for about a year. on sept . 1st , your consumer advisory made me think about my familys safety and i decided to replace all of my firestones with another brand of tire. this is my decision. i have watched the tire hearings on t.v. and have received the alls o.k. with your tires letter from ford. but, its my life that rides on my tires. if you would care to inspect my tires i will be glad to surrender them to your agency in order that you can see for yourself a defective firestone p255/70r16 wilderness tire. thank you for listening to me.( dot number: w2 tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 09/21/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| All 4 tires are cracked at the tread base, no failures have occurred, but appear to be immenent in time. these tires are not part of the recall but should be.*ak( dot number: vnhl1py387 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 06/18/2000 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| On 6/18/2000 our 1998 ford explorer with firestone blow-out or a tread problewilderness at tires went out of control after making a sharp steering maneuver to avoid another car. our vehicle subsequently rolled over (we were told) six times. we do not believe there was a tire m, but what we suspect happened is debeading of the tires. we have read your 130 page report from july 1999 entitled an experimental examination of selected maneuvers that may induce on-road untripped, light vehicle rollovers - phase ii of nhtsa's 1997-1998 vehicle rollover research program. we are concerned that with the amount of emphasis currently being placed on the blow-out/tread problem, that this other problem of tire debeading is being ignored. we have pictures of our vehicle from after the accident that show the tires separated from the rims (debeaded). we would be eager to discuss our rollover accident further in an attempt to help prevent further horrible accidents of this nature. if you have any further information that will help us understand the nature of our accident , we would be very appreciative. we are not sure at this point if we have enough information to proceed legally against either the vehicle or tire manufacturer.( dot number: tire size: 15in ) | |||
| 07/20/2000 | 4 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Tread separation & cracking at 2 years & 20,000 miles.. possible recall item ?( dot number: w2cu1px tire size: p255/70/16 ) | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| The 2 front tires on my ford explorer had steel cord showing through them at 38,00 miles i took the car to big o to have the tires replaced the informed me that the tires did not match the dot code that firestone is recalling but the new tires could not be put on the car without having the wheel barrings repacked. i don't know if ford has had problems with the front wheel assemby on the explorers or if the firestone tires are to blame but i would appreciate any information you can give me. i am afraid of the car now and i am out $547.00 on a car that i still consider to be new for these problems.( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| On monday 8/21/00 while having scheduled maintenance performed on my '98 ford explorer, i was informed that the tires on my explorer were tires that had been recalled by firestone(p235/75r15 firestone wilderness at with a dot code of vdhlipy368). hester trucking, inc & tire service(hesters tire co.) the business performing the service offered a selection of tires. i called 1-800-465-1904 and spoke with firestone representatives, jason miller and david alvalbalos. they informed me that i could have the firestone tires replaced with any brand that i selected and firestone would reimburse me up to $100 per tire. we had a set of michelins installed. reynold hester (manager at hester's tire service 910-863-3149) did not have the forms needed to request a refund from firestone. i was told that the forms would be available on tuesday 8/22. i returned to the hester's tire co. tuesday evening to find that no forms were available. i contacted the tire wholesaler that does business with hester's tire(1-800-237-7479, zee westbrook and jeff), they informed me that a shipment of recalled firestone tires had been shipped to them from hester's tires and that the tires that i had replaced were probably in that shipment. i contacted the ford dealership where i purchased the explorer, (lafayette ford, service manager paula) she informed me that they did not have forms and that i should contact a firestone dealer. i contacted firestone dealers in fayetteville nc,lumberton nc .(blacks tire service) and in tar heel nc (allens tire service) and was informed that i should contact a ford dealer. | |||
| 04/20/1999 | |||
| Took seat belt to be repaired 3 or 4 times and ended up being ordered and wrecked before getting it replaced. tire on right rear shredded and front right and left rear blewout. it was a rollover accident front to rear and side rollover and airbags didn't come out. my 5 1/2 year old daughter was thrown and killed in the wreck.( dot number: ) | |||
| 07/22/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| The right front tire blew out while driving on an interstate in nj. i lost control of the vehicle, and side-swiped a road sign. the vehicle had over $6300 in repairs. please feel free to contact me for more information.*ak( dot number: vdhl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Firestone tire delaminated and the explorer went out of control and rolled over numerous times. all 4 occupants sustained severe back and neck injuries. *ak( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| Tires not made at plant on recall, although the cupping problem persists(relating to article in usa today a few weeks ago)( dot number: ) | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 3 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Although these tires are not oficially recalled yet, i inspected the outer area of the sidewall and noticed that i have hairline cracks on 3 out of 4 of my tires!! this is exactly at the edge of the tire, about 5/8 deep around the circumference of the tire. it is just starting to delaminate at this edge. i hope this recall is widened to include this dot code. also, how do i find out about the goverment's list of tires/ i want to replace these as soon as possible( dot number: vnhlipy457 tire size: 23575r15 ) | |||
| 6 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| Six flat tires on rear of explorer since beginning of summer( dot number: ) | |||
| 07/24/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| While driving the consumer braked the vehicle, upon braking the firestone atx tires on the left hand side of the vehicle exploded causing the vehicle to go into a tail spin and rollover, injury to consumer as a result of tire failure. *mjs | |||
| 07/28/2000 | 1 | ||
| The firestone wilderness at tire experienced failure while driving causing loss of control and vehicle accident. *mjs | |||
| 06/17/2000 | 2 | 03/01/1998 | |
| After taking my explorer in to the firestone dealer in mesa, he replaced the 2 rear tires and spare. he inspected the other tires and said they were fine. he placed the front tires onto the rear and placed the new tires on the front. 3000 miles later w( dot number: vdhl1py068 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1998 | ||
| While steering vehicle to try to avoid object in the road, the right front and right rear tires blew out resulting in loss of control and severe damage to vehicle and injury to consumer. (tire make/model not provided) *mjs | |||
| 3 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| Though not covered in the recall, my tires are showing tiny cracks along the sidewall at the tread depth. because there are nearly 50000 miles on these the firestone dealer is saying they are only supposed to be good for that long. we are concerned, but tires are backordered. what should i do?( dot number: tire size: p235/75/r1 ) | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| Steve olinger, a service manager at walker ford had my car inspected and found that three of my tires were subjected to the firestone recall. he then told me that ford would not replace the tires because ford and firestone had agreed not to replace tires with over 50,000 miles. i have called and visited firestone and they have said ford is wrong. i told ford this but they have restated their policy to me.( dot number: tire size: 15 inch ) | |||
| 3 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| Though not covered in the recall, my tires are showing tiny cracks along the sidewall at the tread depth. because there are nearly 50000 miles on these the firestone dealer is saying they are only supposed to be good for that long. we are concerned, but tires are backordered. what should i do?( dot number: tire size: p235/75/r1 ) | |||
| 07/01/2000 | |||
| Three of the four tires have circumferential cracking ~1.5 from tire od (@ tread line). i have replaced tires on my own as firestone dealer will not have replacements till december. i have retained the cracked tires for future settlement. pls note that the cracked tires are currently not on the recall list.*ak( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Blowout on garden state parkway during last summer. rear tire blew and my rear mirror filled w blue smoke as the tire shredded along the highway. *ak( dot number: ?????????? ) | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| Vehicle experiences vibration and slight drift to the right around 65 mph. rotated tires every 5000 miles, however inside of front tires experience severe cupping. at 35000 mile service, brought to bankston ford (frisco tx) for maintenance. tires rotated, but nothing noted on service report about severe cupping on inside of tires by bankston. grew frustrated with lack of service and disregard for safety, took to goodyear dealer. tires were worn to the 2nd layer and near failure, and shown to me by tech. replace with goodyears & had alignment checked, needed slight toe in adjustment. vehicle still vibrates at 65 mph, already seeing cupping wear pattern on inside of brand new goodyears with less than 500 miles!. *ak( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| Visible cracking around tread and sidewalls. *ak( dot number: w2h1 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 09/14/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| We had a tire blow out. with all the news about the firestone, i am concerned that this is related. the fact that there was no injury or accident is very lucky. we were told our tires werent recalled yet because they are 16 inch. i am very concerned, because we have 3 other tires that i do not trust. we travel on a highway and this could have been serious. our dealership, although friendly, just states that its not part of the recall. pay for the tire. i am very disappointed. *ak( dot number: vncu ipx tire size: pz55/70r16 ) | |||
| 08/10/2000 | 1 | ||
| Westbound on i-10 in madison county, fl when right rear tire detreads, vehicle steers into median, vehicle rolls over, roof crush. *ak( dot number: w2hlipy088 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 11/01/1997 | |||
| Other countries have recalled wilderness at 16 tires for safety concerns. why hasn't the us done the same?no safety defect, information inquiry. *ak( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 2 | |||
| Original equipment on a 1998, explorer, p235/75r15 size, dot# w2hl. tread on two tires have started to crack between the sidewall and the tread.*ak the dealer told the customer the tires were not part of the recall. *yh | |||
| 06/23/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| While driving my explorer at highway speeds, i heard a noise as if i had kicked up a rock. checking the drivers side mirror, i noticed a black object being thrown to the side of the road. i pulled over to stop my vehicle and inspect it. i found a section of the rear drivers side tire had come off. the section was about 3 inches in diameter and was down to the steel belts. the tire was replaced by firestone, (pro-rated), on july 1st, 2000. i just had all tires inspected by firestone and they want to replace all 5 tires, (this include the one i just received july 1st.( dot number: n/a tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 4 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| I believe that i have evidence of addtional firestone plants that have made defective tires. my vehicle doesnot have the vd tire code, but has a vn code with the tires having a distinct hairline crack just under the tread line around the enitre tire. i have been told by the firestone dealer, my autodealer and by the tire dealer that just replaced these tires that they show the same cracking as the vd tire code. i have kept these tire and would offer them to you for further investiagtion. i am reqesting that nhtsa keeps the investigaion open and that they assist my self, and other vehicle owners with additional defective tires, in obtaining a refund from the tire manufactuer. *ak( dot number: vn tire size: 235 75x15 ) | |||
| 4 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| When i purchased my vehicle i noticed unusual wear patterns on all four tires at 2000miles. i took it to the dealer and they said there was nothing wrong but rotated them anyway. the wear pattern continued and i returned again at 6000 miles. they checked the alignment and said nothing was wrong. at 15000 miles there was noticeable outer tread wear on all four tires. went to ford and they told me again, no problem. now with 30000 miles on the tire i have severe outer tread wear. the alignment has been checked by five different shops including firestone and everthing checked out including proper inflation. now firestone refuses to help with this problem citing i failed to rotate the tires even with proof from ford. the outer tread will soon be off of these tires just like the others. how long will it take to get all these poor quality tires off the road.( dot number: w2 tire size: p235 75r15 ) | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| My explorer has been taken to both town fair tire & ford dealer and told the wilderness at p255/r7016 show tire splitting and cracking, ford has stated this on a service bill, they rotated the tires and put my spare on the front...but neither ford or town fair tire will change them, even though they are defected, because they are not on the recall list???? even though defected!( dot number: tire size: p25570r16 ) | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| On i-71n, truck starts rocking, person pull up next to me and points to rear. tire goes flat for no reason. can not get tire repalced because i drove when the tire went flat. *ak( dot number: tire size: 255r7016 ) | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| All four tires are cracking along tread base and beginning to separate. *ak( dot number: vn tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 04/08/1999 | 2 | 10/01/1997 | |
| This corrects the information i submitted on 8/16/2000 to better describe that two failures occurred and both were on the right side of the vehicle. my 1998 ford explorer (1fmzu35p5wza15113) came equipped with the wildernessat tires. during the fall of 1998, i experienced 4 tire repairs and in the early part of 1999, 2 more tire repairs and two failures (note: four trips to arizona, from colorado, had occurred). the two failures occurred later during travel in 1999, one on i-40 outside albuquerque, nm (enroute to az at approx 62 mph, a separation at the sidewall/tread area) and the other in phoenix, az found as a leaking tire but identified, upon breakdown, as a non-repairable sidewall/thread separation at the thread line). each failure was replaced with firestone wilderness at tires. however, i lost confidence in the firestone tires and on may 6 1999 i replaced the four installed tires with michelin ltx (ms) tires, retaining the spare as an original firestone. *ak( dot number: unknown tire size: 235/75r/15 ) | |||
| 4 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| All tires cracking around entire perimeter at sidewall/tread interface. *ak( dot number: canada tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 07/23/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Firestone written 11 sept 2000 all tire were affected by recall. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 09/10/2000 | 4 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Tread wear is excellent, but there are small cracks in the rubber on both the outside and inside edges of all four (4) tires. in lieu of the problem with other firestone tires and their recall, my mechanic suggested that i report this as he believes that this condition could lead to tread separation as with the 15 inch tires that have been recalled. thank you for any assistance that you can give in this matter. *ak( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| Tires have weather cracks at 23,877miles as stated at firestone dealer. the dealer said to replace the tires and they would prorate new tires.the tires also have a crack line starting about 1 inch from the top of the tires running around the whole distance of all four tires. the firestone dealer made no mention of this fact. these are not the serial numbers being recalled but are doing the same thing as the recalled tires. two other tire dealerships recommended immediate replacement as they felt the tires were defective.i firmly believe that these tires are defective and that all wilderness at tires should be replaced. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 04/24/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| I was unsure of where exactly to send this letter, so i hope this is the. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak( dot number: tire size: 15 ) | |||
| 09/10/2000 | 1 | ||
| Tire completely separated and almost caused rollover. this is not one of recalls , but it is defective and maybe should be included.( dot number: vnhl tire size: p23575r15 ) | |||
| 08/10/2000 | 4 | 03/01/1998 | |
| We found continuous cracks in all four of our 15 wilderness tires on thursday, august 10, 2000. firestone refused to replace them because the dot code was vnhl indicating that they were made in quebec. our ford dealer, jim ross, told us to go anywhere and buy any tires, and that ford of firestone would reimburse us. he said they were scarey looking. he was worried about my wife, luanne, driving on them. luanne bought 4 new michelins and had them put on for $507.32. since the damaged firestones were not made in decatur, it looks like we will not get our money back. we are upset about losing this much money, but my family's safety is more important than $500. i hope your office can look into this probable problem with these tires that so far have escaped the recall, before more lives are lost and property damaged. thank you so much for your time. sincerely, bill dugan( dot number: vnhl ) | |||
| 4 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| Tires cracking between tread and sidewall for the entire circumference of the tire on all four tires.( dot number: vncu 1px tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 07/15/2000 | 3 | 10/01/1998 | |
| To whom this may concern, i am writing a complaint as a last resort in hopes that someone will help me with my firestone tires. i have a 1998 explorer with wilderness at tires that are not made at the decatur plant and not currently under a recall. however, i have 3 tires that have 37k miles on them (purchased with vehicle) that have cracks and splitting along the entire curcumfrance of the tires where the sidewall meets the treads. i have brought my tires into firestone, they blame ford for the 26lb air pressure and say the cracking is normal and cosmetic. i also brought my vehichle into ford and they said they can do nothing as theydid not make the tire. the mechanic did agree however, the tire is defective. i also brought my vehicle into a goodyear store, and they too advised me that the 3 tires are defective and the treads are seperating from sidewall. i do not have the money to replace 4 tires, much less 5 and i know for a fact my firestone tires are defective, even if they where not made in the illinois plant. i am not getting help from either ford or firestone, both refuse to accept responsibility. i would hope someone will be able to conact me and tell me how to proceed. i have a family of 5 and do not want to risk their lives. i thank you for your time. ....stacey o'connell( dot number: ) | |||
| 03/31/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Tire blow out wife & son in car aaa changed tire on 3/31( dot number: py367 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 12/08/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Our explorer was in the dealership's shop to fix a transmission failure. while in, i asked them to look at a vibration in the steering wheel that intensified while braking. the response on the work order for a vehicle that had just 17,000 miles on it, tires have rib wear and poor quality tires causing vibration. at the time ford nor firestone would replace the tires despite the fact that their own personnel noted that the are poor quality tires. now, with all of the talk of unsafe firestone tires, i am very concerned that the wilderness ht tires are not included in the recall. i am very concerned that the nhtsa is not looking at all possible poor quality tires and demanding that firestone replace these tires as well. your assistance in bringing the issue of the wilderness ht tires out will be greatly appreciated. by the way, the tires are bulging and not wearing well at this time.( dot number: w2uu tire size: p235r15 ) | |||
| 09/02/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Had the tires checked by firestone friday. at 7:30 pm sat we were stoped on i-95 for aprox. 30 min. due to muck fires. tires cool, road cool. 8pm at 70 mph right rear tire seperated. no damage to occupants or vehicle. i still have the tire, it is a poste( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| I wanted to advise you that i own the captioned vehicle and have just inspected my tires. i found a cracking around the outside top edge of all 4 tires, where the lugs meet the sidewall. i know that these tires are not currently being recalled but please add my complaint to any applicable list. i am a state of vermont licenced auto damage adjuster by trade and have some experiance in looking for tire deffects. these tires certainly appear to have developed the problem discribed in reports that i have read, even though i realize that they are not the size that are recalled. i am changing the tires at my own expense and will save them. i would also be happy to forward photos or help in any way. feel free to contact me.( dot number: tire size: 255/70/r16 ) | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 05/01/2000 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: w2 tire size: p235/70r16 ) | |||
| 2 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| Holes appeared in the tires for no apparent reason. once it happed whil we were driving and the other time we parked the car and were sitting outside and suddenly we noticed that the tire was gong flat. we examined it and inflated it and found not screws, or sharp objects that might have caused it. the holes just appear on the tread for no apparent reason. we feel the tires are defective even thoguh they were not the ones made at the decatur plant, plus it's already in the news that a lot of the wilderness tires were mislabeled. as a consumer we do not trust firestone tires, their products are cheaply made and not safe. the company does not respond to our concerns and most of the time they give us the runaround. *ak( dot number: tire size: lx ) | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| Cracks at tread cap( dot number: vn tire size: 15 ) | |||
| 08/20/2000 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| I have a wilderness at tire which was manufactured at the canadian firestone factory. i dont recall the dot number but i had found that it was a canadian tire. i inspected the tires after the recall was announced and found that the right rear tire had a visible crack which went around the entire circumference of the tire. the crack was on the tire at the point that the tread meets the sidewall. the crack was on the side of the tire which had the raised white letters. after removing the tire, i saw no crack on the inside surface. anyway, i have replaced the tires and still have the old ones. if this tire may be of any use to you in your investigation, you are welcome to have it. *ak( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 ) | |||
| 09/17/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| On september 17,1999 at approximately 45 miles per hour, i swerved to avoid hitting an on coming vehicle. upon applying the brakes, the front and rear driverside tires blewout causing my vehicle to rollover several times. at no time did the airbags deploy. upon arrival of the police, i was transported to a local hospital with severe head injuries. my truck was completely totaled. i have in my possesion pictures of the incident, including the tires and no airbags.( dot number: ) | |||
| 02/13/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| The right rear tire went flat while going up the huey p. long bridge. my wife was driving and she was forced to go up and over the bridge to a safe place to change the flat tire. as a result of rolling on the flat tire, the sidewall of the tire was ruined. we bought a new tire from firestone to replace the damaged flat tire. the new tire is one that is involved in the recall currently in effect by firestone.( dot number: vnhl328 tire size: 235/75/r15 ) | |||
| 10/28/1998 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| Tire came off wheel and deflated causing rollover . i think wheel has a design problem causing the bead to seperate from wheel when rounding corners( dot number: tire size: 235-75 ) | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Firestone tire experienced a blowout while driving. nlm | |||
| 08/10/2000 | |||
| Pe00 020; consumer took vehicle to firestone. front passenger's and the rear driver's tires had stress marks going all around the tires. consumer replaced three tires. one of the tires was recalled. they were firestone, wilderness#at, p23575r15, #dot vnhl. there were no injuries. *ak | |||
| 09/10/2000 | 1 | ||
| Tire completely separated and almost caused rollover. this is not one of recalls , but it is defective and maybe should be included.( dot number: vnhl tire size: p23575r15 ) | |||
| 08/10/2000 | 4 | 03/01/1998 | |
| We found continuous cracks in all four of our 15 wilderness tires on thursday, august 10, 2000. firestone refused to replace them because the dot code was vnhl indicating that they were made in quebec. our ford dealer, jim ross, told us to go anywhere and buy any tires, and that ford of firestone would reimburse us. he said they were scarey looking. he was worried about my wife, luanne, driving on them. luanne bought 4 new michelins and had them put on for $507.32. since the damaged firestones were not made in decatur, it looks like we will not get our money back. we are upset about losing this much money, but my family's safety is more important than $500. i hope your office can look into this probable problem with these tires that so far have escaped the recall, before more lives are lost and property damaged. thank you so much for your time. sincerely, bill dugan( dot number: vnhl ) | |||
| 12/08/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Our explorer was in the dealership's shop to fix a transmission failure. while in, i asked them to look at a vibration in the steering wheel that intensified while braking. the response on the work order for a vehicle that had just 17,000 miles on it, tires have rib wear and poor quality tires causing vibration. at the time ford nor firestone would replace the tires despite the fact that their own personnel noted that the are poor quality tires. now, with all of the talk of unsafe firestone tires, i am very concerned that the wilderness ht tires are not included in the recall. i am very concerned that the nhtsa is not looking at all possible poor quality tires and demanding that firestone replace these tires as well. your assistance in bringing the issue of the wilderness ht tires out will be greatly appreciated. by the way, the tires are bulging and not wearing well at this time.( dot number: w2uu tire size: p235r15 ) | |||
| I wanted to advise you that i own the captioned vehicle and have just inspected my tires. i found a cracking around the outside top edge of all 4 tires, where the lugs meet the sidewall. i know that these tires are not currently being recalled but please add my complaint to any applicable list. i am a state of vermont licenced auto damage adjuster by trade and have some experiance in looking for tire deffects. these tires certainly appear to have developed the problem discribed in reports that i have read, even though i realize that they are not the size that are recalled. i am changing the tires at my own expense and will save them. i would also be happy to forward photos or help in any way. feel free to contact me.( dot number: tire size: 255/70/r16 ) | |||
| 4 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| Tires cracking between tread and sidewall for the entire circumference of the tire on all four tires.( dot number: vncu 1px tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 03/31/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Tire blow out wife & son in car aaa changed tire on 3/31( dot number: py367 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| Cracks at tread cap( dot number: vn tire size: 15 ) | |||
| 09/14/2000 | |||
| Pe00 020; tires are showing stress marks and cracks all around, and tears are forming around tire lines. consumer contacted firestone.*ak | |||
| 07/15/2000 | 3 | 10/01/1998 | |
| To whom this may concern, i am writing a complaint as a last resort in hopes that someone will help me with my firestone tires. i have a 1998 explorer with wilderness at tires that are not made at the decatur plant and not currently under a recall. however, i have 3 tires that have 37k miles on them (purchased with vehicle) that have cracks and splitting along the entire curcumfrance of the tires where the sidewall meets the treads. i have brought my tires into firestone, they blame ford for the 26lb air pressure and say the cracking is normal and cosmetic. i also brought my vehichle into ford and they said they can do nothing as theydid not make the tire. the mechanic did agree however, the tire is defective. i also brought my vehicle into a goodyear store, and they too advised me that the 3 tires are defective and the treads are seperating from sidewall. i do not have the money to replace 4 tires, much less 5 and i know for a fact my firestone tires are defective, even if they where not made in the illinois plant. i am not getting help from either ford or firestone, both refuse to accept responsibility. i would hope someone will be able to conact me and tell me how to proceed. i have a family of 5 and do not want to risk their lives. i thank you for your time. ....stacey o'connell( dot number: ) | |||
| 08/20/2000 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| I have a wilderness at tire which was manufactured at the canadian firestone factory. i dont recall the dot number but i had found that it was a canadian tire. i inspected the tires after the recall was announced and found that the right rear tire had a visible crack which went around the entire circumference of the tire. the crack was on the tire at the point that the tread meets the sidewall. the crack was on the side of the tire which had the raised white letters. after removing the tire, i saw no crack on the inside surface. anyway, i have replaced the tires and still have the old ones. if this tire may be of any use to you in your investigation, you are welcome to have it. *ak( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 ) | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Pe# 00020; firestone wilderness at, p235/75r15, vd. firestone dealership located in laguna hills, ca, laguna hills mall advised consumer that replacement tires would be ready in 3 weeks from his contact date. after 3 weeks were up firestone dealer advised consumer that is would take another 6 months. *ak consumer stated tires have been replaced. *slc | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 05/01/2000 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: w2 tire size: p235/70r16 ) | |||
| 2 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| Holes appeared in the tires for no apparent reason. once it happed whil we were driving and the other time we parked the car and were sitting outside and suddenly we noticed that the tire was gong flat. we examined it and inflated it and found not screws, or sharp objects that might have caused it. the holes just appear on the tread for no apparent reason. we feel the tires are defective even thoguh they were not the ones made at the decatur plant, plus it's already in the news that a lot of the wilderness tires were mislabeled. as a consumer we do not trust firestone tires, their products are cheaply made and not safe. the company does not respond to our concerns and most of the time they give us the runaround. *ak( dot number: tire size: lx ) | |||
| 3 | |||
| Pe00-020, original equipment with ford, explorer 1998, p23575r15, dot w2 30,000 miles. 2 tires, one in the front and the other in rear, had started separarting . tire in front has separated so badly that steel belt was visible. cause is unknown.*ak one more tire on the front has started separating. *yh | |||
| 09/12/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| While driving vehicle will start vibrating. consumer had replaced tires to correct vibration, but still there was vibration. shock asorber had been replaced and vibration continued. consumer believed that could be a vehicle problem. *ak the consumer has went through 4 sets of tires which start cuppping after 15000 miles, the tiresare balanced and rotated every 5000 miles. a new shock was put on which helped vibration some but not completely. the pinion bearing rear axle went out at 36000 miles. *slc | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| After reviewing the recall information on the news, consumer took vehicle to dealer to be inspected. a technician pointed out that rear tires were wearing out.*ak the firestone wilderness at tires (p23575r15) on vehicle are not part of the recall. dot#w2hl. *slc | |||
| 07/08/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| On saturday night july 8, 2000 my 18 year old daughter was returning home from a friends house on interstate 65. she had traveled approximately 5 miles when the left rear tire blew out. she was lucky she was able to control the vehicle to the side of the interstate. upon my arrival it looked as if the tire had blew out on the inside and the outside. the tire was barely still on the rim. i took the tire to a local firestone dealer on july 10, 2000 for replacement. the dealer could not pin point a reason for the failure and replaced the tire at a pro-rated price of $40.66. i noticed the replacement tire was manufactured in canada and the original tires (including the failure) were manufactured in the usa. now that there is a recall on firestone wilderness at tires, i wanted to make sure i recorded my experience and complaint.( dot number: w2co1px258 tire size: 9255/70r16 ) | |||
| 08/04/2000 | 1 | 12/29/1999 | |
| While driving one of the firestone wilderness at tires (p255/70r16) failed, driver attempted to get vehicle onto grassy shoulder, the vehicle returned to the pavement and ended up rolling 1-2 times down the interstate where it ended upside down in the left lane. nlm | |||
| 5 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| The firestone wilderness (p235/75r15) tires that were on the vehicle all contained cracks all the way around the sidewall area, consumer was notified of the recall and tires were replaced per recall, however were experiencing failure prior to notification. *mjs | |||
| 4 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| The firestone wilderness at (p25570r16) tires on the vehicle all have cracks, these tires are not included in the recall being issued at this time. *mjs | |||
| 06/20/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Tire blew out and caused vehicle to swerve right and to collide with the rear trailer of an 18 wheel tractor-trailer, and then vehicle proceeded off road across shoulder of highway and through the adjacent fence. vehicle received extensive damage and both occupants were injured and required medical treatment.( dot number: vdhl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer had found cracks on the four set of tires. dealer had refused to replace them.*ak | |||
| 08/25/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| One tire failed while driving; the dealer inspected and determined remaining tires where also defective.( dot number: vdhl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 4 | 12/01/1998 | |
| All 4 tires developed cracks in every other cleat where the tread joins the tire casing and along the beads. there was no tread separation but i felt it was imminent. portsmouth ford did not want to inspect the tires untill i insisted. they then told me i would have to wait for the next available appointment which was 2 weeks away.i finally called the national ford customer service number.they would not even talk to me about the defective tires untill i verbally forced a customer service agent to take a formal complaint. the people at the firestone national 800 number would not give me any information about warrrantee replacement. i had to locate a firestone tire service center in manchester, nh. firestone offered to replace the tires allowing 50% tread wear. the problem is they could not provide replacement tires for 5-6 months. to sum this up, i purchased 4 tires of another brand today. i have the lot number of the defective tires: vncu1tx048 (all 4 the same lot) i took digital pictures of the defects and have my receipts.( dot number: not known tire size: 255/70r16 ) | |||
| 09/17/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| On september 17,1999 at approximately 45 miles per hour, i swerved to avoid hitting an on coming vehicle. upon applying the brakes, the front and rear driverside tires blewout causing my vehicle to rollover several times. at no time did the airbags deploy. upon arrival of the police, i was transported to a local hospital with severe head injuries. my truck was completely totaled. i have in my possesion pictures of the incident, including the tires and no airbags.( dot number: ) | |||
| 1 | |||
| Pe00-020, tire size p235/75r15; side of tire made in canada. a hairline crack developed about an inch down from the tread, all around the tires. defect was occurring on all 4 tires.*ak the customer purchased five new tires to replace the tires that developed hair line cracks around the tread. *yh | |||
| 08/12/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Consumer has a 1998 ford explorer that has cracks around the 2 back tires were the tread started to separate. a firestone center said it was nothing they could do except replace them at the consumer's cost. approximate 33,850. tire size p235/75r15, dot#w2hl1dt. tires make a loud noise.*ak also, the customer had one new tire on front blow out. *yh | |||
| 06/15/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| This tire separated while traveling on i 37 from corpus christi, tx to san antonio, tx. there was a strong vibration and an extreme pull to the right while traveling at highway speed. upon arrival in san antonio, we sought out a firestone dealership and stopped at firestone tire & service center at 4906 walzam rd. i apprised the technician of the symptoms and he already knew what i was describing. he advised that the tire had separated but that they would need to check it for sure. on this tire, it had separated but had not come apart like the one we later experienced that i have already notified you. it occured on 7/24/2000 and caused an estimated $2,800.00 damage to the left rear quarter panel of my vehicle. the purpose of this notification is to advise you of a tire that was not part of the recall vd...... tires also failed and that there may be a design flaw in the tires themselves. the serial number on this tire was 8xhl1py0300. another troubling issue is the familarity of the technician with the problem even before he had to check it. how many other similar tires had he seen with this same problem? had firestone known of these problems prior to the us recall?( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 ) | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| I think someone should be looking at the other 15 wilderness at tires that are not in the recall. we have a set on a 1998 explorer that has been excellently maintained. the tires have never been inflated less than the manufacturer's recommended 26 psi. in fact i have kept them inflated at 28 psi. the tires have 30,000 miles on them and exhibit only one crack but that crack is completely around the circumference of each tire and in approximately 1/2 from the perimeter on all four tires. i have not looked at the spare but i suspect it is ok since it has never been on the vehicle. our tires were made in canada and exhibit dot code vnhl1py477x5 and thus they are not in the recall according to ford and firestone. this should not happen to a tire at 30,000 miles. i had gone to both a firestone store and the ford dealership where we purchased the vehicle. the ford dealership said to contact firestone. when i went to the firestone store they did indeed inspect the tires and said they did not qualify for the recall. just thought you might like to know.( dot number: vnhl1py477 tire size: p235-75r15 ) | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| While travelling at 70 mph, the back of the truck started to bob and sway. the tire then came apart and the truck went skidding across 2 lanes of traffic a total of three times. during the skid, the vehicle had a heavy rolling sensation and felt as if it were on only two weels multiple times.( dot number: vdhlipy tire size: 235/75/r15 ) | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Firestone and ford are not doing enough on this recall. this recall did not catch them by surprise as they have recalled tires in foreign nations without informing the american public. my explorer sits parked in the garage and clearly shows signs of tire seperation that is about to come. as of friday the 25th of august ford has told me another 45 days for tires, customer service is so poor at firestone i refuse to even deal with them. firestones top executives do not wish to talk to any consumers as i have tried to contact them on several occasions only to be transfered to lines that are non existant in the end. i do not beleive in filing lawsuits against corporations as i feel it hurts america more than it helps. however, because of the ignorance of ford and firestone , i feel these companies should pay to the point of bankrupcy. i am interested in joining a class action suit and wonder where do i go. thank you, jeff mayer( dot number: vdhl tire size: 235/75r15 ) | |||
| Split is approx. at dept where tread meets the body. firestone customer service not interested.( dot number: vn hl ) | |||
| 05/14/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer experienced 2 rear tire (firestone at) blowout in one day the second tire left rear blowout caused constumer to loose control of the vehicle, the vehicle came through a fence and the two occupants were ejected from the vehicle the vehicle rolled over 2-3 times and became lodged under the trailer of a semim both occupants sustainedback and leg injuries. (attorney for consumer) nlm | |||
| 12/07/1999 | 2 | ||
| Consumer purchased replacement firestone wilderness tires for the vehicle, replacement tires have already experienced two separations, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the purchased defective tires (oot-005). *mjs | |||
| 08/24/2000 | 4 | ||
| The firestone wilderness at tires on the vehicle are experiencing failure, consumer is being denied recall replacement (p255/70r16) however tires are experiencing the same failures. *mjs | |||
| 08/14/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| The tire shredded so quickly i barely had time to think about what to do before i was riding on my rim and careening all over the freeway. it is fortunate that no one was hurt and my dealership took care of putting knew tires on my vehicle. all five of my tires were the faulty model.( dot number: vdhl1pm046 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 07/15/2000 | 3 | 08/01/1998 | |
| I bought my 98 ford explorer new in 8/98 and had the first flat on the way home from the dealer which i got firestone to replace -they said it had a defect-then i had another flat in my drive way this year in june-couldn't find the cause-then in july i had the third flat(a blowout) on the expressway-a big round hole in the tire. i am so afraid to drive on these tires that i went and had them replaced today-now firestone doesn't want to refund my money because these tires don't hav the vd in the serial number, but i'm telling you there is something wrong with these tires. this has never before happened to me as mny cars as i have had. i am furious at them.( dot number: w2hl1py288 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 02/26/2000 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| On march 6, 2000 i went to the firestone tire store in davie fl. after i explaned what had eccurred & showed them the tire with the tread half off, they replied will that be cash or credit? now i know that this was not a fluke & have been tring to get my money back from firestone so far with out any luck.( dot number: ) | |||
| 09/13/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| A rock when through a brand new tire. i did get a new tire after weeks of complaining, but i feel that the firestone wilderness at tires are cheaply made if a rock can puncture a bran new tire over half inch wide. i don't consider a rock a road hazard. please use this information to help you with the recall on 16 inch tires which is not included in the firestone recall.( dot number: tire size: 16 ) | |||
| 08/21/2000 | 2 | 11/01/1998 | |
| No summary( dot number: w2hl tire size: 15 ) | |||
| 07/20/2000 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Took vehicle to firestone 48 hours prior to blowout for balance/rotate. blow out occurred going 70 mph. road tep was 113 degrees. firestone told me on 7/23 it was due to improperly inflated tires. they checked tire pressure less than 48 hours prior. they viewed my tire and said since i did not have road hazard i needed to buy another one. i then asked about it's reliability and safety and they said the media was overreacting. blowout caused minor body damamge. had to replace wheel and tire.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/20/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Traveling @ 45mph/noticed tire thumping/stopped and found rt front tire had seperated. went to firestone dealer and they said sorry tire not recalled and charged me prorated amount plus tax and mounting for new tire/ i still have 3 + spare of these tires on vehicle p( dot number: w2hc1py108 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| I lost one tire the treads were just coming off. firestone said it was a road hazard.my tires are not on the recall. when i had a independent firestone dealer look at my other tires he said they look vary dry rotted all around the tread area, and said he wished he could replace them this all happened a couple of months ago when i called firestone about the problem they new what was going on they even hired people off the streets who had no prier tire experience they told me my tires are safe with out even looking at them. please save some lives and make them recall the rest of their defective tires. how many more people have to die for profits?( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| No summary( dot number: ) | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| Neither ford nor firestone has complied with the replacement. i have had to purchase new tires out-of-pocket totaling $460.00.( dot number: tire size: 235 ) | |||
| 4 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Tires replaced because of reported tire problems with this size and application and after expert examination they were found to be dangerous, so i had them replaced with goodyear tires, i have spoken to firestone but they refuse to act on reinbursement due to the fact that i replaced the tires one day before the recall.( dot number: tire size: 235/75sr15 ) | |||
| 05/06/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1998 | |
| The right rear tire started to come apart at 70 mph on the turnpike in miami. stopped the car on the side of the road and noticed the tire coming apart. drove to a firestone dealer and replaced the two rear tires and the next day the two front. the firestone dealer said the tire should not come apart like it did and would send the tires to firestone on 5/6/00.( dot number: vdhlw02110 tire size: 235/75r15 ) | |||
| 09/21/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Tire blew out, when vehicle stopped tread was seperated from rest of tire.( dot number: unreadable tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 3 | 04/01/1998 | |
| 3 tires separated within 2 weeks. dealer informed firestone of defect and recommended replacement. firestone refused replacement. further contact with firestone resulted in replacement based on prorata for bridgestone duellers.( dot number: tire size: 16 ) | |||
| 07/13/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Heard big bang noise on highway. did not run over anything. tire went flat.( dot number: w2cd1px tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 09/08/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| I am not in pocession of this vehicle any longer...but i did trade it on a ford expedition with firestone wilderness tires. they are identical in shape form and function!!!! furthermore i did have a tire failure with the firestone wilderness at type tires on my 1998 ford explorer. i ran over a tractor trailer mud flap laying very flat in the road, and my right rear firestone wilderness at tire blew out for no apparent reason.( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 ) | |||
| 12/01/1997 | |||
| Tires are defective but not on the recall list( dot number: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 07/23/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| This was a size 16 wilderness at tire that's not covered under the recall but blew out on the interstate. no one was injured, but you may have other firestone tires that are bad!( dot number: ? tire size: p25570s16 ) | |||
| 06/30/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was taken to a firestone dealership who had found cracks on the side of the tire, and also inside the tread. rubber had just began to start peeling. dealership would only prorate the tires and replace it after 3-5 weeks due to none were in stock. tire is a p255/70r16 firestone wilderness at. the approximate tire mileage is 22000. tires were the original tires purchased with vehicle. vehicle is a 1998 ford truck explorer.*ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| My explorer has ~22,000 miles on it. all four tires are severely cracking where the tread joins the tire. the tires have been well maintained and rotated at proper intervals. i have not done any off road driving with my vehicle. all the miles have been normal city and highway driving. with the recent recall of the firestone wilderness 15 inch tires, i am concerned that the same structural failure is present in my 16 inch tires. the cracking involves the entire tire. it seems that the tread could just break free at any time. i am asking for your help in seeing to it that all sizes of the firestone tires are recalled. i would be more than happy to send photos of my tires and the cracking that has taking place on them. thanks for your time and help.( dot number: tire size: 255/70/r16 ) | |||
| 05/08/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| I had replaced 3 wilderness at tires with 3 wilderness at tires by the time the 3rd one blew out and this time i ended up in a large ditch after rolling 1 and 1/half times. i complained to firestone and ford both since i bought the new tires at both places. they blamed each other. i tried to tell them that the tires were not wearing right, very different than any other tires i've ever owned, but they would not listen to me, and now its too late!!!!!( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 ) | |||
| 08/24/2000 | 4 | ||
| These tires are fality . they have 40000 miles on them and have been rotated every 5000 miles. the tires have been making a whooping sound for a long time. it sounds like the tirers are seperating from the tread. i have been to the ford dealer in niles mi, and the firerstone corp. store in south bend indiana . expert tire phone # 219-288-7800. they agree that there is a major prom with the tires. however, they can not replace them. they said that there not on the recall. i need heip. please. i think the replacement cost is over $500. i want to file a formal complant that these tires need to also be on the recall list.( dot number: w2cu1px018 tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 08/24/2000 | 3 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Tire was to cracking about 3/4 around where casing meets tread( dot number: vn tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| I have removed & replaceded these tires at 16,310 miles because i do not trust my life to a posable recall. i want firestone to pay me in cash or check for the ties that i excepted in good will from ford & firestone. if wilderness tires are defective from one plant i think they would be in all plants & all tires made to those specifications.to me the tires do not look very good now that i see them off the car.please put me in the class action law suit if you will.if i must take the finacial burdon of me puting the new tires on my car,so be it. i will be alive to tell about it. driving in hot desert and mountain road conditions is dangerous enough without taking the chance of on defective tiers. thanks for all the good work you are doing for us. please excuse me for using this way of telling you about my problems ,but i called your hot line and no one returned my call.( dot number: w2 tire size: p2558r1 ) | |||
| 2 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| Both rear tires have a crack completely circling tire where tread meets sidewall of tire. firestone dealer says tires are not in recall and will do nothing about this problem.( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 04/22/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Ford explorer that was only two months old had a blow out on the maine turnpike. reported to dealer and received a new tire. when recall occured we were concerned so we bought new tires and now firestone is refusing to reimburse us for the cost. we did not buy firestone...we were too concerned after the blow out and learning of the recall we do have the receipt for the replacement tire that was for the blowout and also for the new tires we purchased( dot number: 23575r15 tire size: 038040 ) | |||
| 10/15/1999 | 3 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Had tread seperations 3 times with these tires. i replaced 2 then had another seperatioon and replaced 2 more.( dot number: tire size: 255/75r16 ) | |||
| 06/09/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Not one of the recalled tires made at decatur il plant( dot number: tire size: p235 75r15 ) | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Ford dealer says tire is defective but not part of recall (yet). please help!( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 07/20/2000 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| My tires have not failed yet but 2 weeks before the recall i had them examined because they were pulling to one side. i was told it was probably radial pull and not to worry about it. i am now wondering if these tires could be starting to unravel. i am willing to have the nhtsa examine them before they are replaced. please let me know if you are interested in these tires.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 11/28/1999 | 2 | ||
| My sister was killed when her ford explorer rolled over. she had a previous tire failure about 6 months before the fatal accident.( dot number: ) | |||
| 08/02/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Traveling northbound on i-295. puncture to right rear tire, driver lost control, rolled three times landing on roof against median guardrail. front seat passenger ejected and killed, second seat passenger ejected.( dot number: w2hlipy148 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 07/24/2000 | 2 | 05/01/1998 | |
| My accident occurred at approximately 7:00 p.m. on 24 july 2000 as i was driving to my residence located at 613 yucca circle, harker heights, texas 76548, in my 1998 ford eddie bauer explorer. i was travelling east on highway 190 in the right hand lane at 60 mph, when a car pulled in front of the truck i was following. the truck braked causing me to brake. upon braking, both tires on the left hand side of the vehicle exploded causing me to go into a tail spin. i did everything possible to keep the vehicle on the road without hitting anyone else. fortunately, i did not hit another vehicle or hurt anyone else. my vehicle ended up rolling over four times and ended up facing in the opposite direction on the median. although the vehicle was completely totaled, i was fortunate enough not to have suffered life threatening injuries. the police, paramedics, and firemen arriving on the scene could not believe that i was alive. the vehicle had to be cut to get me out. there were witnesses to this accident who provided statements to the police. there was no citation issued. my right hand was badly cut, i had severed an artery and muscle, and received 12 stitches. my left ear was cut and had to be stitched. the left side of my body, to include my head, was badly bruised. this accident has had a serious physiological effect on me. it took two weeks for me to begin driving again. usaa, my insurance company, informed us, as a result of their investigation, that they had flagged my vehicle because the tires were the firestone tires being recalled and were found at fault for causing my accident. since purchasing my vehicle brand new in may 1998, it has been regularly serviced in accordance with the service manual, by cove ford in copperas cove, texas. wheels have also been rotated on a regular basis. at no time was i informed that my tires were unsafe or were the cause of previous accidents. had i of been informed by the ford motor company of possible tires. | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 4 | 07/01/1998 | |
| All four tires have cracked on the sidewall appears to be early signes of separating. firestone first stated 5/00 there was not a problem, yet replaced only 2 at a reduced cost to me. they have refused to replace the other 3 even though the tires are clearly coming apart at the base of the tread. firestone stated these are not covered and will not do anything. please help me to have these replaced.( dot number: w2cu1px tire size: 255 70 r16 ) | |||
| 12/25/1999 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| No summary( dot number: ) | |||
| 02/03/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Both the ford dealer and tire dealer indicated that the defect was caused by a road hazzard. however, there was no damage to the rim. the bead or bubble extended from the rim to the tread and was about two inches wide and about 3/4 high. i replaced the tire with the spare and used the defective tire as the spare. during my last servicing, it was noted that the spare was flat. no reason was given by the dealer. this defect has made the tires suspect and made my wife very nervous about driving the vehicle. this size should be included in the recall.( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 05/03/2000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Tire blew out (shredded) on highway when my wife was driving. rim damaged as tire virtually evaporated. my wife was able to gain control of vehicle and steer to breakdown lane where she was towed by aaa. tire replaced at dealer (dinger ford). backup documentation (dealer invoice) available upon request.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| Experienced on three different occasion tire flats on three of the four tires on my suv | |||
| 2 | |||
| Purchased a 1998 ford explorer, which had four firestone tires,slowing to a speed of 15mph, right rear tire suddenly blew outwithin seconds it was completely deflated. | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 3 | 06/01/1998 | |
| These are the same at tires that have been recalled but not from the decatur, il. plant. *ak( dot number: not decatu tire size: 15 ) | |||
| 04/20/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Heard flapping noise coming from rt rear tire on freeway--by the time i pulled off the road noise had stopped and when i looked at tire it appeared normal. drove for 3 more hours on highway until it blew out. nothing left of tire--on rim. ford road assistence sent someone to change it. was in desert by myself for about 2 hours. when this also hapened to my brother i immedialtely went out and changed all 4 tires. when i call firestone they have no idea what's going on. i changed the tires right before the recall. i am now out $630 for tires and still have not replaced the spare. help!!!( dot number: vdhl tire size: p235/tsr15 ) | |||
| 04/08/1999 | 2 | 10/01/1997 | |
| My 1998 ford explorer (1fmzu35p5wza15113) came equipped with the wilderness tires. during the fall of 1998, i experienced 4 tire repairs and in the early part of 1999, 2 more tire repairs and two failures (note: four trips to arizona, from colorado, had occurred). the two failures occurred later during travel in 1999, one on i-40 outside albuquerque, nm (enroute to az at approx 62 mph, a separation at the sidewall/tread area) and the other in phoenix, az found as a leaking tire but identified, upon breakdown, as a non-repairable sidewall/thread separation at the thread line). each failure was replaced with firestone wilderness at tires. however, i lost confidence in the firestone tires and on may 6 1999 i replaced the four installed tires with michelin ltx (ms) tires, retaining the spare as an original firestone.( dot number: vd tire size: 235/75r/15 ) | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| I have had vehicle for a little over a year. the tires were original to the vehicle. i have had two flats, one of which was a complete tire failure. the tire cracked all the way down to the sidewall. luckily the suv was being stopped when it happened. i now have a third of the original four that has a small spot where the steel belt is showing through. i have replaced all four tires with goodyear in light of the history of the tires and the recent information that has been presented concerning these tires. i definitely feel other sizes should be recalled. these tires are a menace. i'm so lucky that my failures happened in the circumstances that they did or i or my family might not be here today.( dot number: vncu ipx tire size: p255 70r16 ) | |||
| 08/16/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Left rear tire blew at 65 mph, 100 degree day, 30 minutes at highway speed, 32 psi inflation( dot number: vnhl 1py tire size: p235/75-15 ) | |||
| 12/11/1999 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| Vehicle swerved for no apparent reason, lost control, overturned 4 times( dot number: ) | |||
| 05/27/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| I was driving on a weekend vacation with the car loaded with luggage and 3 children and 2 adults. i was traveling about 80 mph, it was about 95 degrees out. i was in the far left lane when a blow-out occured. i took my foot off the accellerator and coasted to the side of the road. luckily nobody was injured. when i looked at the tire it was totally shreaded. i feel very lucky to be alive.( dot number: dotvd tire size: p23575r15 ) | |||
| 08/17/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Tire tread is showing sings of separation (cracked around circumference of tire, below tread line). firestone in springfield, va (703)9226565 confirms that this is a defect, however this is not a recalled tire. this tire was made in canada vn series, not vd. it is, however, showing the same danger signs the recalled tires are exhibiting. firestone refused to replace it under the recall, but did offer a prorated cost replacement (once they can find some tires to sell me).( dot number: tire size: 235r75-15 ) | |||
| 04/23/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| No summary( dot number: tire size: p235 ) | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1998 | |
| First incident - flat/blowout on interstate, replaced tire. 2nd incident on right front - 2 bubbles in tire wall found. 1 was approx. 4 in diameter. the other less than 1. replaced that tire as well. this would have been a major blowout if not found. this tire was inspected 2 days earlier with no indication of failure.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 04/20/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Sudden tire failure without warning with violent shaking of vehicle, loss of control,resultant overturning roll, crush of roof drivers side, break and inward displacement of windshield, driver stella s. scott suffered head injury with epidural hematoma requiring craniotomy and c7 cervical fracture with nerve injury, multiple bruises, possible thoracic spine injury. 3 passengers with various lacerations, bruises, possible rib fractures.( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 ) | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Read two e-mail being forwarded with this form( dot number: ????? tire size: 23575r15 ) | |||
| 4 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| My ford explorer has been ford dealer (only) maintained from new. the firestone wilderness tires on it were at p235/75/r15 dot vnhl , tubeless radials. they had done 63000 miles when inspected by firestone technicians and found to have thread line cracking over 360 degrees on all four tires. the remaining thread depth was 0.25 inches on all tires -- wear was even. the thread depth was more than the height of the molded low thread level indicators.( dot number: vnhl tire size: 235/75/r15 ) | |||
| 07/11/2000 | 4 | 07/01/1998 | |
| All 4 tires have crack lines all the way around where the tread is beginning to crack away from the main tire. the tire has been inspected by the local firestone dealer and the local ford dealer and both agreed the tires were seperating and probably very dangerous but said they werent on the recall list and said there was nothing they could do. the ford mechanic stated he had seen many others with the same dot code with similiar crack lines but they werent allowed to replace them. when the local firestone dealer was questioned about replacing the tire under its waranty, i was told that if it was on a ford explorer, it had no waranty and there was nothing they could do. when i showed him my waranty papers he said it didnt matter, that the explorer was considered a recreational vehicle and they didnt recognize waranties on recreational vehicles. i contacted the national customer service offices of both companies (firestone and ford) but was told that there was nothing they could do until the tire was recalled. at this time only the wilderness at with a dot of vdhl has been recalled, not the vnhl which is what i have (even though the atx tires from the same canadian plant have been recalled. the tires are making a loud roaring and bumping sound and i have a written report from the ford service dealer where they inspected the tires and saw the seperation lines on all tires (but i am told they can do nothing about it until it is recalled, even though it may be a very imidiate danger to drive.) i asked doug smith the service manager if they were reporting the damage to the dot code vnhl tires as they were inspected and visually observed and he stated they were not. he stated they only reported whether the tires inspected were ones on the recall or not. please help, these tires are dangerous but no one wants to take responsibility for them.( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| I am currently leasing an explorer with wilderness at tires that were not part of the recall. however, i have a wilderness at tire that is showing signs of tread separation (an employee of firestone agreed that this tire is failing just like the recalled tires). my ford dealer will not replace the tires because they are not part of the recall and firestone will only replace them with firestone tires, which i don't want for obvious reasons. how can they only recall wilderness tires made from their decatur, il plant? are we to assume that these tires are made differently at their other plants? if so, why are my tires failing the exact same way? what makes me really upset is the fact that they insist that the tires are safe and that it is the tire owners' fault for the tires failures. they refuse to take the blame. i rotate my tires and have the pressure checked with every oil change (every 3000 miles) and still my tires are failing. if the fault was the tire owners fault, then wouldn't you see the same type of statistics from goodyear tires and michelin tires? are we assume that firestone tire owners take significantly less care of their tires than other tire owners? the nhtsa needs to step in and protect the people by forcing firestone to recall all wilderness at tires -- not just the ones firestone wants to. even if 80% of the wilderness at failures were from tires made from the il plant, does that mean we should recall those tires only? what about the other 20% (where i obviously fall)? don't their (my) lives matter as well? firestone should not be allowed to handle this situation the way they want to. the nhtsa needs to take charge, save people, and make firestone take the blame instead of pushing onto its tire owners. corporations should have to pay for killing people just like people have to. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75/15 ) | |||
| 08/06/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Right rear tire blew out at 65 mph, 10 minutes south of san antonio. *ak( dot number: 7002577 tire size: p2357515 ) | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 4 | 12/01/1998 | |
| I did not have a blow-out. what i have that you may be interested in is four tires with cracks on both sides where the tread looks like it would separate. i can e-mail you a photo if you provide me with an address. i had the tires replaced immediately by ntb, and firestone will probably want them in return for reimbursing me. so, if you are interested in obtaining any of these tires please contact me by 8/17/00. thanks for your help.( dot number: vdhl1py tire size: p235-75r15 ) | |||
| 07/30/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Tire split apart while traveling in pa on rte 76, stopped on the rim .( dot number: tire size: 255/70r16 ) | |||
| 03/15/1999 | |||
| Rear tire exploded causing loss of control and vehicle rolled three times, totalled. | |||
| 07/30/2000 | 2 | 07/01/2000 | |
| The side walls on the 16 inch firestone tires on my 1998 ford explorer, eddie bauer model began to crack and the thread began to separate. i brought my suv into a firestone tire and service center. the service manager inspected the tires and agreed that the 16 wilderness at tires were defective. however, he said that he could not replace them since firestone hq said there was nothing wrong with their 16 wilderness at tires. contrary to hq claim the service manager seeing the obvious defect/failure of the tires agreed to gave me a small allowance on the tires if i bought 4 brand new bridgestone tires. fearing for the safety of my family i had no choice but to pay full retail, less the allowance in order to get new tires. please for the safety of the driving public , make a full investigation of the 16 inch firestone wilderness at tires and get these unsafe, defective 16 firestone wilderness at tires off the road and market before people are killed.( dot number: tire size: p255/70/16 ) | |||
| 04/20/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Have had a problem with the front tires wearing on the outside tread. in hich the dealer has been working with me since checking the alignments, inflation and rotating the front tires to no avail to correct the unusual wearing of the tire. the first incident was on 04/20/00 and the tire had less than 10,000 miles. and it appeared that the tire had a cut (small blow out) in the sidewall at edge of the tread area. it was replaced with the spare tire and another wilderness at tire was purchased as the spare. the second incident occurred on 08/03/00 and the tire had approx. 13,000 miles on it. this time the damage was more severe, there was a blown out splitting the entire sidewall down into the tread. it was all i could do to keep the explorer from rolling over.front tires: unusual wear pattern, cracks in them at the tread/sidewall area, as if they were dry rotted and they also had small cuts in the same area where the blowouts were happening. (pictures were taken) rear tires: cracks in them at the tread/sidewall area, as if they were dry rotted and they also had small to medium size cuts in the same area where the blowouts were happening. (pictures were taken)( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 06/12/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| This is in response to the recall of the firestone tires. i'm very concerned about the fact that my tires were not included in the firestone recall. i bought my exporer new in '98 and as i reported in this form i have had two blow outs within 6 months. fortunatly neither one caused an accident but both times the tires were unrepairable. i'm also very conscious about vehicle maintainence and follow all the manufactures recommendations. please let me know if i can provide any more information and please continue to look into the safety of all wilderness at tires.( dot number: hyuu tire size: p225/70r15 ) | |||
| 03/09/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| While driving at 55mph the left rear tire blew apart. the vehicle swerved in traffic and i had difficulty controlling it in slowing down to a stop. initially i thought the vehicle was going to roll over. the outer tire tread separated from the rest of the tire and was mostly in tact. the rest of the tire was severely damaged. after having the tire changed i took the tire to the firestone store in arlington, tx (little road) and they replaced the tire at no charge. there was some damage to the wheel rim. if firestone is going to replace these tires they should not forget to change out the spare which is the same tire on the ford explorer.( dot number: ???? tire size: p23575r15 ) | |||
| 03/15/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| We experienced an unexplained blow out of our right rear tire driving down berthoud pass in the mountains of colorado. firestone replaced the tire at no charge. they found no explaination for the blowout. the weather was cold, colorado in march, at a high elevation. heat was not a factor. the tires had less than 5000 miles on them. we are very fortunate we did not lose control and plummet off of the mountain. this problem is not just occurring in warm southern states.( dot number: ) | |||
| 10/03/1998 | 3 | 06/01/1998 | |
| This is a confirmation of troubles with the mentioned firestone tires. we had three incidents of the tires blowing out, when traveling at speeds between 30 and 50 miles per hour. there were absolutely no penetrations of the tire rubber, as the tires had failed. three different tires had to be fixed, two patched from small partial tears on the outer layer, and one absolutely destroyed from failure. these tires had to be replaced by michelen tires at 21, 500. before replacing the tires, we did not drive far distances after the repeated failures, and even took the car to a dealer to inspect the vehicle (also in newman, ga), who did not find any traces of punctures in the tires. we spend good money to get these awful tires (and unsafe) fixed and $424 in the new tires. firestone was written and never responded, as i have now told all friends about their products, lack of response, and frankly what i believe to be an unsafe product of which i was unable to receive replacement tires because they wouldn't fit under they standard warranty of which has so many stipulations that it does nothing for the consumer. i hope this helps in the investigation and would frankly like to see if a response could come from firestone's end as i am sorely disappointed. many thanks.( dot number: tire size: 285/75/15 ) | |||
| 06/10/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| We had a blowout on june 10,2000, but the tire was new (11/22/99). it tore the back panel of the truck. we were driving on the freeway at about 65-70 miles an hour. i'm at 67000 miles and have had to buy four new tires in less than 2 years. all with the same wear, uneven & choppy.( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 ) | |||
| 07/03/1998 | |||
| Tire tread seperated from sidewall right rear tire | |||
| 10/23/1998 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| I recently heard about firestone's recall notice. my daughter and niece were driving my 1998 explorer on highway 85 in gaston county, north carolina, last october. the speed limit is 65 miles per hour. the back tire blew out/came off the rim and caused an accident. the explorer flipped over twice and slid on its side across 3 lanes of traffic. fortunately, no other cars were involved. as a result of the accident, my daughter and niece were taken to the hospital for injuries (whiplash, cuts, abrasions, and bruises). they had follow up visits to the doctor for pain and stiffness and were put on medication. the explorer was totaled. therefore, i lost the several thousand dollars that had already been paid on the vehicle, plus medical bills, had to purchase another vehicle, and my insurance rates were raised. needless to say, i did not purchase another explorer. also, one of my brothers also had an accident in his explorer. the tire came off when he was going around a curve, and the explorer flipped over and was totaled. my brother was injured, but fortunately not killed. some information about my vehicle i no longer have because the vehicle was taken by nationwide insurance.( dot number: ) | |||
| 12/18/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Tire failure at normal driving speed of 35mphs.no injuries.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 07/07/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| I was driving down 495 south bound in the far left lane going 65 mph when my right rear tire lost it's tread. i managed to get the vehicle safely off the road however the tire completely fell apart and i was ridding on the rim. when i reported the problem to firestone on july 10th they denied it was a tire problem and made me pay to replace the same tire and pay to have it mounted. as of today 08/09/2000 they still deny my tire had any manufacture defect.( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 07/07/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| The front left tire exploded while traveling at about 65 - 70 mph. just prior to the blow-out i had noticed a slight pull to the left. when the tire blew i gradually depressed the brakes to slow the vehicle. the brakes were completely ineffective in slowing the vehicle. not 60% ineffective, totally ineffective. it was not after i switched off the ignition, about 3 seconds after the blow-out, that the brakes resumed normal effectivness. i reported this to the dealer. they did a check of the brakes and said everything checked out ok. i was concerned that the anti-lock breaking system had somehow locked out all brakes when the left front blew out.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| Tire recall concerns of safety and to change new tires ones by weekend( dot number: ) | |||
| Wilderness/at, tire size p23575r15, standard equipment on this vehicle blewout when backing into a curb. it was a slight bump. dealer was contacted.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Tire disintegrated( dot number: ) | |||
| 07/12/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| I was driving our explorer ltd. near palm springs, ca at about 60 mph when i heard and felt a huge bang sound. i was able to get car under control and bring it to a stop in a median. we looked outside and saw that all the tread on the left rear tire had blown off. the force of the tire tread breaking off broke off the tire fender on that tire, bent the metal body of the car at the wheel well and somehow flew up and damaged my bumper. no one was injured. the rest of the tire stayed inflated long enough for us to exit the roadway and get to a safe place.( dot number: vdhl1py018 tire size: 13575r15 ) | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| We were driving on hwy. 50 east in sacramento, ca when we heard a noise, then the car started vibrating and weaving. we pulled over on the side of the road and discovered that the tire had blown. took the car to a firestone dealership and had the tire changed to the same exact tire. we were not given any information concerning the history of these tires.*ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| In may i was taking my son to hampton, sc. i had been on a secondary road for less then five miles when i heard a loud noise and subsequent difficulty maneuvering my suv. luckily driver's ed from 26 years ago clicked in and i was able to safely get my vehicle off to the side. as my son and i removed the spare and read the owner's manual, an off duty sc patrolman stopped to help change the tire. everyone who saw it remarked that it looked different than the usual blow-out it looked like it exploded. i had the two tires replaced with michelin tires on the right side and would like to know when i can get the others replaced. despite the hot climate in coastal sc, my tires will be recalled last and i've already had one exploding tire! please advise me of what steps i should take next as i feel my life and that of others is in danger. thank you, susan pressley( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 06/15/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Tire dealer insisted tire failed due to low air pressure not heat or defect, ford was no help either.( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 11/18/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| The passenger rear tire seperated at 70mph. this caused the vehicle to cross over 2 lanes of traffic. no other accident occured. major damage was done to the side and underneath the vehicle. my 2 infant sons and my wife and brother-in-law were in the vehicle. the accident happened in ca.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r ) | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| I am concerned about my safety( dot number: ) | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 3 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Had a blow-out one night after class around 9:00 pm. thank goodness i was not traveling very fast. then within the next 5-6 weeks, i had 2 flat tires. all this in aprox. 6 weeks is too many. at the time of the blow-out , my explorer was under 20,000 miles. we could not find any reason for the blow-out or could we find any thing in the road or tire. it's been 3-4 months now but i am afraid something terrible still could happen. these tires are not good. today on cnn they are recalling these tires . are they recalling my tires too? hopefully so and asap i have a family with 2 children that i don't want hurt or killed. my work (304)291-9320 ask for charlotte orndoff, after 8-23-00( dot number: w2hi tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/05/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| After reading an article in the local newspaper regarding firestone tires on ford explorers, i scheduled an appointment with ted wiens firestone (3841 e. craig road, las vegas, nv --702-644-3384) on aug 5, 2000 to determine the safety of the wilerness at tires installed on my ford explorer. after being assured the tires were completely safe i left the store only to get a blowout that same day. the blowout occurred on the left rear wheel while driving approximately 55-60 mph on a smooth highway at approximately 9pm. i appreciate the offer from firestone to check the tires, however, i question their ability to determine the tires safety based on my blowout happening the same day. i would like to register my complaint at this time, not only concerning the tires themselves, but also firestone's inadequate ability to conduct a comprehensive check of the tires. please feel free to call anytime 702-396-3803. 21 deaths is enough. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 2 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Two tires failed internaly, reported to dealer, rotated to rear, further reviewe on my part decided to replace with non-firestone( dot number: ) | |||
| 11/13/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| I had been driving for about 12 hours on a trip starting in florida on my way to michigan. in kentucky i ran over a 2x4 peice of wood about 6 long. the front tire went over ok, but the rear tire blow immediately. there was no tread separation just a big hole toward one side of the tread (not in the sidewall). i was able to stop safely even with a 500 lb load in the rear section of the truck. *ak( dot number: tire size: 255/60r16 ) | |||
| 07/16/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| My tire blew out and the explorer rolled several times. my dogs were ejected from the windows as all the windows blew. the car was totaled and i have suffered back injuries. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235/75 ) | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| On 06/01/00 while heading to a family reunion we hydroplaned on the interstate just outside of las vegas, nm. the vehicle started to fishtail from the back tires (approx 5-6 times), then it swerved sideways off the road (right side lane) and onto the median. when the vehicle came up onto the oncoming traffic side it popped up onto two wheels, came back down, and then popped up again and rolled. the vehicle came to rest on the side of the road (oncoming traffice side ditch). *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 07/16/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| On my way to poway,ca, southbound i-5, my car began to pull to the right and shake. i pulled off to check my tires. checking all 4 tires for correct inflation, i found nothing wrong. i got back on the freeway, as i was out in the middle of nowhere, lowered my speed and continued. as i approached poway the front end started to make a thumping noise. i was less than 1 mile from my sister's house, so i lowered my speed again and finished my trip. we looked at the tires and noticed that the right front tire had a bulge in it. it was about 5 in size along the tire tread. on 7/17 i took my explorer to the ford dealer of poway (perry ford) for an inspection. robert saw the bubble and said that all four tires needed to be replaced. he suggested a new set of firestones. having had problems with them on our 1993 ranger, and seeing the bubble on a tire that should not have to be replaced i refused. he was very persistant saying firestone makes a great tire, but i refussed. having all four tires replaced, mounted, balanced, and an alignment, it cost $550.21 to get myself and my children home to anaheim. when we bought the explorer in 1998, we asked for the tires at that time, before pick-up, to be replaced as we had had problems with firestones on the ranger. the dealer would not replace them, but gave us the name of a place to go to get new tires and possibly at a discount as the firestone tires were new and could be bought back. if this condition has been under investigation for awhile, why would the ford dealer of poway suggest(almost insist) that the same tire be put back on?? isn't that a little neglectful of robert and the dealer knowing i was going to get back on the freeway with my children and drive over 80 miles? i am very angry and upset about hearing about this investigation going on and the fact that nothing was said to me, and it cost me $550.00 for a problem that they created. please let me know of any further information. | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| One year ago i took my explorer to the dealership because the tires are making a thumping noise. they stated the tires were cupping. that it was a tire problem not a vehicle problem. they referred me to the firestone dealership. i took the explorer to the firestone dealership they stated that the tires were cupping and that it was a ford problem and that the explorers ate tires. to date my tires are still noisey and i am very concerned for my families safety. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 12/29/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1999 | |
| I have had two tires fail so far, at different times. i was told that the belt broke inside the tires. firestone said it could be because the tires werenot inflated properly. i have been driving for 24 years now and have never had a flat tire on the road. i am now afraid to drive this car because of these tires. something needs to be done to insure everyone's safety in the u.s. just as they have done in the other countries. *ak( dot number: p255 tire size: 70r16109s ) | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Turn signals and high beam indicator lamp failed suddenly. fuses are good. rear wiper has never work right. has not work at all for some time. always had low rumble when moving. appears to come from front.( dot number: tire size: 70r15 100s ) | |||
| 06/24/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Tire failure may be related to investigation pe00-020. major tear occurred at sidewall/tread interface.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/16/1998 | 1 | ||
| Fairly new tire failed while driving on well maintained roads. recent news articles about these failures initiated this report. at the time of failure the hertz agency mentioned they had, had several failures. *ak( dot number: tire size: unknown ) | |||
| 07/15/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| The tires look fine (plenty of tread). i have my car serviced as ford suggests (they send a reminder letter) - this includes tire rotations, alignment etc. the damaged tires look like retreads, though i purchased the car new and the tire warranty indicates 6 years or 2/32nds of an inch of tread depth - neither of which had been reached. i have replaced all 4 tires, however i have kept the old ones. firestone has requested we send back the damaged ones so they may determine if a reimbursment is warranted. when we called firestone/cerritos (8/1) they insisted the tires had too many miles and were not defective (they didn't see the tires) - after not accepting that response and persisting they were defective, we were given a toll free number to firestone. firestone mailed us a claim form with instructions. should we proceed with completing the claim and send back the tires?*ak( dot number: vdhlipy487 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Rr tire blew out at highway speeds. external wall just exploded. no accident. my wife was able to control the vehicle while reaching the shoulder. *ak( dot number: tire size: ?? ) | |||
| 08/05/2000 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| Tire came completely apart while traveling on a five lane highway. i was able to get the car to the center median but rim was also damaged. there is very little left of the tire, only 2 inches of the side wall. everyone who has looked a the tire says they have never seen a tire so severely damaged. luckily no one was hurt.*ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 01/27/1999 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| Unsatisfactory performance from firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 (suv) tires. after routine service and (second) tire rotation/balance at 12,000 miles, i noticed my vehicle pulling to the right while on the highway. i returned the vehicle to the servicing dealer (kearny mesa ford, san diego ca), and asked them to repair the problem. after several attempts, they were unable to rotate the tires and still have them balanced within specification. consequently, the tires were returned to their original positions on the vehicle. the explanation given to me was that there was likely a loose belt within one of the tires preventing it from balancing correctly, but since the vehicle didn't seem to pull when this tire was mounted on the rear, i should just leave it there and not rotate my tires in the future. when i inquired about warranty and/or replacement, i was informed that because the tires had 12,000 miles accrued, there was nothing i could do. as a result of not rotating my tires (...something i normally do as scheduled), my tires have worn irregularly and i believe have worn out prematurely (...in this case, approximately 40,000 miles; however i generally get much greater tire life due to the highway driving i do and proper tire maintenance). i am hoping this information will be helpful in your investigation of the firestone wilderness at tires.*ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Tire had good tread left. *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 07/21/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was traveling on highway on march 29, there was an intermittent problem with abs brake system. she was approaching red light, and when she went to apply brakes, brake pedal went all the way to the floor. consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and problem couldn't be duplicated. brakes felt like a sponge, and consumer was forced to put vehicle in park, and use emergency brake to stop.*ak consumer states firestone tires dot w2hl, tires make thumping noises and firestone dealer will not replace tires because they are not on recall. *slc | |||
| 05/05/2000 | 09/01/1997 | ||
| Driving on interstate when tire blew. tread became tangeled in emergency brake lines eganging brakes and disabling vehicle. to date, all four tires have had to be replaced for various defects. *ak( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 01/15/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| With less than 700 miles on the suv, a stone from our driveway punctured the tire and cause it to go flat. the dealer was contacted and a firestone dealer also. there was no warranty for the tires. again after less that 11k miles another stone punctured another of the tires. again firestone was contacted. we elected to replace all 4 firestone tires for goodyear. of all the vehicals and tires that have passed over our driveway no others have every had a stone puncture a tire. *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 04/27/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 05/17/2000 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| I began having difficulty controlling the truck. it felt like it was hydroplaning on wet surfaces, at all speeds. truck weaved on dry surfaces. dealer replaced front tires with firestone atx. truck now seems to slide when the wheels cross the painted lines during a lane change. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 07/18/2000 | 11/01/1999 | ||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: 75r15 65 ) | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 2 | 07/01/1998 | |
| I have had two blowouts on these tires --- the most recent at high speed on the interstate. in the two years i have had this car, i have replaced all tires! *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 10/30/1999 | 1 | ||
| The left-rear tire failed at a speed of approximately 70 mph causing me to lose control of the vehicle which then overturned, resulting in injuries to myself and my wife. we were not the owners of the vehicle (which has since been totaled as a result of the accident), rather it belonged to my aunt and uncle. *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 04/26/1998 | 7 | 04/01/1998 | |
| There were 5 other times besides the major two times(have to buy new tires), when i had flats on the road and had to be repaired. the quality of tires is unacceptable. i bought this car in clinton, wi and now i have moved to austin, tx. the closest ford dealer for me is maxwell ford, 5000 ih-35 south, austin, tx 78745. (512) 326-8141. now i saw the news how 21 people with explorers have died related to tire failures. both times when i had the problems with my tires were on the highway. *ak( dot number: tire size: p225/70r15 ) | |||
| 04/22/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle will slide after stepping on brakes. currently, tires are cracking and opening. *ak | |||
| 07/30/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Firestone wilderness tires (p225/70r15) were showing steel belts at 22,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 3 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Firestone wilderness/atx tires on the front of this vehicle began to wear through, both of them. consumer noticed this problem, and had the tires changed before a problem could occur. *ak | |||
| Invest#pe00-020 tire only had 30,000 miles on it, consumer was pulling into driveway and noticed right that front driver's side tire was completely flat , but there were no holes, air was coming out through first tread which was separating. tire size p25570r16. *ak | |||
| 05/24/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| While driving the rear right tire blewout, causing vehicle to roll. *ak | |||
| Firestone wilderness atx tires bubbled up and came apart, but vehicle was still driveable. dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Firestone tire blew out on freeway | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 02/02/1998 | ||
| Intermittently while driving at 30 mph and above there is a roaring noise that comes from the truck. truck was taken to the dealership. dealer stated that the problem was with the firestone tires. *ak *ml | |||
| 07/28/1999 | |||
| Rims are not round they are oval shaped. also, premature wear of tires, causing extremely bad vibration.consumer has contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| 08/19/1998 | 1 | 03/28/1998 | |
| Vehicle hydroplaned and driver lost control due to poor tire(firestone wilderness) traction reslting in an accident and due to poor stability of the design it resulted in vehicle roll over. | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 2 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Tires blew out causing vehicle to strike a guard rail and almost turn over. (firestone/owl 16). | |||
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| 03/17/2004 | 92760 | 1 | |
| While driving the sidewall blew out of my bridgestone tire. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving on flat terrain, consumer noticed goodyear wrangler rt/s p235/75r15 tire began losing air, consumer attempted to put air back in tire, but noticed large bubbles projecting on the side wall, and that the inside of the tire was shredded, tire dealer refused to replace tire, consumer stated that the tires had only 600 miles, goodyear stated that the tire went bad due to low air pressure. *tt | |||
| 02/28/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Blowout in tire sidewall on dirt road, low speed. *ak (dot number: w2uuipo517 tiresize: p225/70r15) | |||
| 01/17/2000 | 1 | 07/02/1998 | |
| These are original tires on a ford, explorer,1998, w2hl p235/75r15. all 4 tires have splits on sidewall. *ak firestone when asked by the customer about the splits on the tires put the customer on waiting list. customer out of safety concern, paid and replaced all tires. *yh | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| The tire was split on the sidewall near treads,ford claimed no responsibility (firestone). *et | |||
| 09/04/2000 | 4 | 02/01/1999 | |
| All 4 firestone wilderness at tires p235/75r15 dot w2hl1py188 experienced cracking at the sidewalls, consumer replaced tires and is requesting reimbursement. *slc | |||
| Tire cracked at the sidewall, consumer is concerned due to recent recall 00t005 (firestone wilderness ht on the explorer and firestone atx on the ranger). nlm | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 5 | 12/01/1997 | |
| All 5 tires including the spare have an hairline crack on the side wall approx. 1'' down from the tread surface( dot number: viihl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 2 | |||
| Firestone tires p255/70r16 developed cracks along the outside of the sidewall and low air pressure, consumer replaced tires due to tires almost the cause of 2 accidents, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *slc | |||
| 08/28/2000 | 5 | 05/01/1998 | |
| After driving from oklahoma city, ok to silver city, nm at high speeds (70 mph) and in high temperatures (100 degrees f), i noticed that a line of cracks had formed on all four tires on the sidewalls where the tread joins the sidewall. a tire dealer in s( dot number: w2hl1py138 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 09/20/2000 | 1 | ||
| Pe00 020; took vehicle to an individual tire place for balacing and rotation of tires. mechanic told him that rear driver's side tire has cracking all around the sidewalls. firestone, wilderness #at, p23575r15 #dot w-2. there were no injuries. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Sidewall failure/partial separation - r&r kit necessary to bring vehicle into alignment specifications( dot number: w2uu tire size: p226/70r15 ) | |||
| 12/01/1997 | |||
| Tire developed splits and cracks in the sidewall. i have pictures of the problem available. went to a firestone dealer to see if it was one of the tires being recalled and it was not. the gentleman at firestone said it looked like someone had cut my tires, i didn't agree. he also said i had run into something, tihs is not the case as i am the only driver of this vehicle. imediately replaced all four tires as i did not want firestone tires on my vehicle any longer. if i had not been alerted to this problem by the news and checked my tires i feel this tire would have eventually blown out. please contact me if you would like the pictures or any other information. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235 75r15 ) | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Sidewall failure/partial separation - r&r kit necessary to bring vehicle into alignment specifications( dot number: w2uu tire size: p226/70r15 ) | |||
| 12/01/1997 | |||
| Tire developed splits and cracks in the sidewall. i have pictures of the problem available. went to a firestone dealer to see if it was one of the tires being recalled and it was not. the gentleman at firestone said it looked like someone had cut my tires, i didn't agree. he also said i had run into something, tihs is not the case as i am the only driver of this vehicle. imediately replaced all four tires as i did not want firestone tires on my vehicle any longer. if i had not been alerted to this problem by the news and checked my tires i feel this tire would have eventually blown out. please contact me if you would like the pictures or any other information. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235 75r15 ) | |||
| 09/09/2000 | 1 | 05/31/1998 | |
| Pe00 020; consumer made a personal choice to change firestone tires. one of the tires showed stress marks and cracking around tires sdeiwalls. firestone wilderness#at, p23575r15 #dot w2hl. there were no injuries.*ak | |||
| 04/23/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| P255/70r16 wilderness at tires were not included in the current recall. this is a mistake. one of these tires had a sidewall blow out while the other suffered tread separation. these are the same types of failures that the recalled p235/75r15 wilderness tires have. firestone should replace all wilderness at tires.( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 12/29/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Tire blew out with hole on sidewall of tire on the inner side of the tire. firestone dealer claimed i probably hit something which caused tire failure. this vehicle was never driven in off road conditions and i believe it was a case of tire failure.( dot number: w2hl tire size: 235/75r15 ) | |||
| 11/19/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| All four tires had a continous crack in the sidewall running around the tire approximately 1 inch from the outer edge of the tire. the crack in some places was wide enough to stick a car key into. i called firestone customer support and was promptly instructed to go to a dealer who upon inspection changed out all 4 tires. firestone did charge me $135 total for the replacement tires. my concern is not about the money, but that these tires were not listed on the firestone recall list or nhtsa safety advisory (9/1/00). i currently have firestone wilderness at tires on my vehicle and am concerned about these tires. the dot # of these tires is not on the firestone recall or nhtsa safety advisory. please contact me for further information or if you have had other complaints about tires with dot #'s outside the recall and safety advisory tires. i would like to change out my tires but there are no tires available at this time.( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75/15 ) | |||
| 09/07/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving 70mph heard noises hitting vehicle. driver had vehicle under control. pulled over & checked the tires. noticed left rear tire's outside wall had come off. there was about a 6-8 inch of rubber holding thread to the tire. replaced tire with the spare. still has the tire. was original equipment on vehicle. firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 with 38,000 miles.*ak | |||
| 08/27/2000 | 4 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Tires are cracking and separating around the circumference of the tread on the outside wall.( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 05/27/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Following the p235/75/r15 there are several other numbers, as follows 105 s m/s tire side wall blew out completely around the circumference of the tire. i had tire replaced at firestone tire and service center, 900 e kennedy blvd, tampa, customer invoice #007059 dated 06/08/2000. local news coverage said y'all were investigating the tire, thought this incident might help. tire blew out on i-75 east of naples, fl (alligator alley). we had been driving for three hours from tampa at 70 mph. temperature at the time was about 95 degrees. *ak( dot number: none? tire size: p23575r15 ) | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| The sidewall of the right front tire blew out (firestone wilderness at p 23575r15). *yc | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 1 | 01/12/1998 | |
| Tire sidewall ripped resulting in blow out (firestone / wilderness at) p235/75r 16 105 mp. *tt | |||
| TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||
| 01/18/2009 | 59000 | 1 | |
| Spare tire that is secured to underside of vehicle separated from vehicle while driving on the road due to snapped cable. *tr | |||
| 11/05/2007 | 1 | ||
| On monday november 5, 2007 at around 4:15 pm while driving home on cheverly avenue i received a call on my two way radio from the cheverly police department. the caller stated that my 1998 ford two door, ford explorer sport had dropped its spare tire in the middle of cheverly avenue. at first i did not believe the officer, being that i am the director of public works, i thought that he just needed to talk to me so i made a u-turn and drove back to where the officer was parked. to my surprise there was the officer with a spare tire which i later identified as being my 1998 ford explorer spare tire. i looked under the truck and the cable that held the tire in placed was damaged, rusted, and it had dropped the tire in the middle of the road. earlier that day i was driving on the capital beltway route 495 in the washington dc area and if that tire would have dropped i the middle of this busy roadway can you imagine the potential for an accident? ford motor company needs to find a better idea for the spare tire and ford ought to tell all vehicle owners that have a similar system for the spare tire to change them, replace them every so many days and/or use different materials that would not rust. thank god i was in my neighborhood and going at a low speed. otherwise only god would know what could have happened. *tr | |||
| 11/28/2000 | |||
| After arriving home spare tire had fallen out of vehicle. took vehicle to dealership & was informed by service manager that cable attachment for spare tire had broken. can be repaired. *ak | |||
| 1 | 11/10/1997 | ||
| Spare tire stolen because there is no lock on spare tire. yh | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 10/08/2008 | 132000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford explorer. the vehicle has cooper discoverer h/t tires, size lt235/75r15. while driving approximately 65 mph, the front end of the vehicle began shaking uncontrollably. the contact noticed debris coming from the tires and the vehicle, causing her to pull over onto the side of the road. she noticed that the tread was separated from the tire, which caused major front end damage. a spare tire was placed on the vehicle and she drove to her residence. the contact discovered a recall for her tires and called the manufacturer; however, her dot number was not included in the recall. the vehicle has not been repaired and the tire has not been replaced. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by a dealer. the current and failure mileages were 132,000. updated 11/12/08. *lj updated 11/14/08. *jb | |||
| 03/30/2007 | 1 | ||
| 1998 ford explorer. consumer was traveling east on the ohio turnpike in the center lane when the right rear tire went flat which caused him to loose control of the vehicle going off the right side of the road into a ditch. *mc the left rear tire tread separated from the casing which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report)*jb | |||
| 05/03/2005 | 45000 | 1 | |
| The left rear tire exploded. goodyear, wrangler rt-5 p235/75.r16 tires are regularly serviced. there was no vibration prior to explosion. no bulging in the tires. tires just checked 3 weeks ago. 40 mph on highway, clear weather. no problems with the tires before. *ak | |||
| 08/27/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving a loud noise was heard coming from the rear. consumer pulled over, and noticed that the passenger's front and rear tire tread separated, and the tread came off. firestone wilderness a/t, p225/75r15, dotw1345600. | |||
| 07/29/2004 | 18800 | 1 | |
| Tire failure on left rear tire. *mr this occurred while traveling at highway speeds. the tire was completely shredded.*sc the consumer replaced the firestone tires with goodyear tires because of the recall he heard about in july 2001. the tires that experienced the failure were goodyear tires and the consumer has since replaced all the tires with michelins. *jb | |||
| 06/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 65 mph, a loud knocking noise was heard from the rear. the driver was able to pull over. the driver noticed that the driver's front tire separated from the wheel. the driver wa able to change the tire. firestone lt p18575r14 #dot vnj7791. the driver contacted the firestone to make a appointment for replacement of the tires. please fill in additional information. | |||
| 09/28/2003 | 48369 | 1 | |
| A cooper tire's [discoverer h/t-size p235/75 i5 m+s-dot uthl g5u4700 m5r] tread came off while driving hwy 95 in nevada. it did approx. $2500.00 damage to my 98 ford explorer's left rear quarter panel.. cooper originally said they were going to pay for damages.they blame underinflation and that is a big lie. i checked the pressure that very same day!*ak | |||
| 06/08/2003 | 1 | ||
| Left rear tire tread separated. firestone wilderness at tires. *ak | |||
| 11/30/2002 | 82000 | 1 | |
| Was driving approximately 75mph when the tread separated from the tire. this caused the vehicle to be steered towards a hill and bounced off it. the vehicle then rolled over and landed onto the lane, on its roof. firestone wilderness at; size p255 70r16. ts | |||
| 09/04/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| While driving, firestone wilderness ht, p225/70r15 belt inside is broke, and tread looks like it will separate from the tire. dealer has been notified. *akthe vehicle is a 1998 ford truck explorer. *jg | |||
| 1 | |||
| The consumer replaced the original firestone tires due to safety recall and is now requesting requesting reimbursement from the manufacturer, however consumer was denied by manufacturer stating that the deadline for reimbursement had passed. (firestone tires)*yh | |||
| 04/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| Prior to recall, consumer replaced the firestone wilderness at tires, due to tread separation, however months later consumer finds out that there is a recall and refunds were being issued, and the only way that consumer would be eligible for a refund would have been to save the tires, consumer no longer has the tires as required by stated law to dispose of them properly, consumer is requesting reimbursement.*jb | |||
| 08/14/2000 | 1 | ||
| The consumer was notified of recall 00t-005 but was unable to have the tires replaced at a firestone dealer due to lack of parts, the consumer took the vehicle to a competitors dealer and obtained replacement tires, at that time the consumer was not aware of the per tire reimbursement amount, the consumer has requested full reimbursement of the tires purchased which exceeds firestones limit, the consumer is awaiting response. (four firestone wilderness at/vdhl1ply368. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer regarding tire replacement due to recall. several dealers were unable to replace the tires, because the tires were not in stock, (firestone wilderness at tires(.*yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states that firestone dealer attempted to replace tires that were recalled with tires that were not recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, no other specific information on tires given. *tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| Upon inspection of tires, consumer found that two of the tires(firestone p225/70r155sl bsw a/s) had tread separation with the steel belts protruding from the edges, consumer had all tires replaced with michelin brand before the firestone recall began, consumer is seeking reimbursement for defective tires. *jg | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Customer states the vehicle pulls to the right, it was discoverd that the firestone tires were defective and subsequently replaced, however the replacement tires that are now on the vehicle are on the recall list. *jg | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer regarding tire replacement due to recall. several dealers were unable to replace the tires, because the tires were not in stock, (firestone wilderness at tires(.*yh | |||
| 02/17/2002 | 3 | 02/01/2002 | |
| When making turns, especially right turns, vehicle slides and almost turns over.*ak. consumer states vehicle is experiencing acceleration problems,and there was a humming noise coming from the engine, signals are not working, dealer replaced a defective connector and multi-function switch, firestone tires have experienced tread separation, which were replaced in july 2001, the rear seats move/bounce when driving, the rear seat belts were inoperative, the dealer replaced the buckles, there was smoke coming from the steering column, dealer replaced the multi-function switch, the windshield was chipped, the alarm would not chut off at times, dealer replaced a bad loose wire.*jb | |||
| 04/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| Prior to recall, consumer replaced the firestone wilderness at tires, due to tread separation, however months later consumer finds out that there is a recall and refunds were being issued, and the only way that consumer would be eligible for a refund would have been to save the tires, consumer no longer has the tires as required by stated law to dispose of them properly, consumer is requesting reimbursement.*jb | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Customer states the vehicle pulls to the right, it was discoverd that the firestone tires were defective and subsequently replaced, however the replacement tires that are now on the vehicle are on the recall list. *jg | |||
| 1 | |||
| Upon inspection of tires, consumer found that two of the tires(firestone p225/70r155sl bsw a/s) had tread separation with the steel belts protruding from the edges, consumer had all tires replaced with michelin brand before the firestone recall began, consumer is seeking reimbursement for defective tires. *jg | |||
| 08/14/2000 | 1 | ||
| The consumer was notified of recall 00t-005 but was unable to have the tires replaced at a firestone dealer due to lack of parts, the consumer took the vehicle to a competitors dealer and obtained replacement tires, at that time the consumer was not aware of the per tire reimbursement amount, the consumer has requested full reimbursement of the tires purchased which exceeds firestones limit, the consumer is awaiting response. (four firestone wilderness at/vdhl1ply368. nlm | |||
| 09/26/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Tread separation ocurred @ 55mph while driving in rain approx 5pm. tires have always been maintained at 35psi (checked 4 days prior to incident). *ak | |||
| 09/23/2000 | 1 | ||
| The consumer replaced the defective firestone tires p235/75r15 which was on recall (00t-005),but the dealer denied reimbursment. *yh | |||
| 04/29/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone is denying consumer reimbursement for the recalled firestone wilderness at tires, 235/75r15, firestone states that the purchase of the tires was from a competitive dealer prior to august 9th and was not on a pro-rata customer satisfaction basis, the original receipt was not attached, and that the voluntary recall tire surrender verification form was incomplete, consumer feels he should be entitled to the reimbursement. *et | |||
| 04/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone wilderness at tires, dot numbers 1fmzu32p8 and wua08268, began to experience tread separation, consumer had tires replaced and then became aware of recall 00t-005, firestone and ford told consumer that unless the tires were saved, no refund would be given, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Firestone tires were replaced due to recall 00t005, however consumer states replacement tires (not firestone's) experience the same vibration and when making a turn it feels like vehicle is going to rollover, problem is possibly suspension related. *slc | |||
| 07/14/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving at approximately 60 mph in 1998, ford, explorer right rear firestone wilderness at tire, size: p235/75r15, dot: w2h experienced complete tread separation. there were approximately 30,000 miles on the tires, and they were original equipment on vehicle. *ak firestone informed consumer the problem was with ford and not them, consumer has been on the waiting list for over 2 months. *slc | |||
| 01/31/2000 | 3 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Prior to recall 00t-005, consumer replaced firestone wilderness at tires on 3 separate occasions due to separation, after hearing about recall, consumer attempted to get reimbursement, however firestone denied claim by stating the tires were purchased prior to august 9 2000, tire size p235/75r15, dot for one set was 8xhl1py, consumer has replaced firestone tires with another brand and has not experienced any other tire separations. *slc | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer states during recall 00t-005, vehicle had 2 firestone wilderness at tires that had experienced tread separation. *slc | |||
| 05/21/2001 | 0 | ||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 75mph on highway and heard a noise. he was able to pull over to shoulders. he noticed that left rear tire tread had separated. firestoine, wilderness, atp23575r15, 105 m/s #dot w28l. firestone will be notified. *ak | |||
| 09/09/2000 | |||
| Consumer is not satisfied with the recall (00t-005) reimbursement of only $500.00 when he spent $763.00 *jb | |||
| Consumer is requesting reimbursement of all 4 firestone(p235/75r15) tires including spare tire. *jb | |||
| 04/13/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Massive tread separation - non-recalled tire. i have the tire. firestone showed no interest in the failure. *ak (dot number: vnhl tiresize: p23575r15) | |||
| 12/27/2000 | 1 | ||
| The consumer was denied reimbursememt of recalled firestone tires because they were purchased prior to august 9, 2000 on a non-prorated basis. nlm | |||
| 04/02/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Pe 00 020/tread separation: while parked noticed a chunk of tread missing from left rear tire on a 1998, ford, explorer; original equipment, tire size p235/75r15, dot# w2hl; firestone notified, and informed consumer that it was not recalled. tire was available for analysis. *ak *slc | |||
| 09/02/1999 | 2 | 06/12/1998 | |
| The tread of the firestone wilderness at tire separated, the consumer purchased a new tire but the same thing happened to the new tire, the consumer inquired about recall and was told that the 16 tires were not included. nlm | |||
| 03/15/2001 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Left rear firestone wilderness/at p23575r15 tire on this explorer had a belt separation at 60 mph. ford, and firestone have been contacted.*ak consumer states that prior to the tire failure there was a vibration, he also states that lowering the tire pressure from 35lbs to 30lbs may have caused excessive heat and the belt separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement, dot #w2hl1ply178. *slc | |||
| 06/05/1999 | 4 | ||
| Four wilderness at p23575r15 tires failed prior to recall (00t-005), because of safety concerns, manufacture has denied recall reimbursement claim. cj | |||
| The consumer believes that recall 00t-005 is not sufficient and should be extended(firestone wilderness at 235-75r-15). nlm | |||
| 06/17/2000 | 1 | ||
| During routine maintenance tire rotation, technician found wire showing through tires, owner replaced all 4 firestone wilderness at p23575r15, dot # wzhl, owner would like to be reimiburesed if above tires are part of recall (00t-005). cj | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer returned recall card (00t005), however has not received any reimbursement or any documentation, consumer had to replace the tires on 8-9-00 because of a trip to texas and didn't want to chance anything. *slc | |||
| 10/29/1999 | 2 | ||
| Mechanic found defect on one of the consumer's firestone tires (p235/75r15), 3 months later a tire experienced tread separation so consumer decided to replace all tires with another brand, consumer received recall notice and sent forms to firestone, however firestone rejected reimbursement due to the tires being purchased from a competitive retailer prior to august 9,2000. *slc | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle began riding rough and make alot of road noise, the consumer replaced all the tires prior to recall notice 00t-005, consumer submitted form for reimbursent but the manufacturer denied the claim because the tires were purchased from a competitor prior to august 9, 2000 (firestone wilderness at). nlm | |||
| 08/07/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall letter 00t005 regarding the firestone tires, however since consumer replaced tires prior to receiving the letter, the request for reimbursement has been denied. *slc | |||
| 01/23/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| The lower paxton police department suggested i report this problem - the officer thought we had a case of tire separation. the firestone dealer said it was not tread separation. the tire was not repairable. when the tire blew out, (my husband was driving), it pulled him over to the far edge of the other lane of traffic. fortunately, there was no oncoming traffic. our ford dealer (maguires of hershey) told us it was not a ford problem, and sent us to a firestone dealer. *ak (dot number: w2hl (457) tiresize: p235/75r15) | |||
| 10/24/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone tires included in recall (00t005) caused vehicle to experience vibration and noise. *slc | |||
| 11/23/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| A blowout accurred on the driver's front tire and a separation of the right rear tire, firestone wilderness at 25570r16, causing loss of control, explorer rolled over, the owner, a passenger at the time was killed, mother, driver of vehicle and father both seriously injured. (raymond r. stefani, attonrey for client) *cj | |||
| 09/13/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer requested reimbursement for four faulty firestone tires, consumer was told that 6-8 weeks should be allowed for refund but it has been 17 weeks and consumer has not recieved refund. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| The firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 tires are not included in recall 00t-005, but the consumer has noticed that the tires are so noisy that it is difficult to hold a coversation, tires thump with each revolution of the wheel, consumer experienced the same pattern of noise just prior to loosing the tread of a firestone tire while driving. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| All four firestone wilderness tires were inspected and found to have visible cracks, the tires are not included in recall but the consume is waiting for consideration. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer had the firestone atx tires (p235/75r15) replaced due to recall 00t005, however the consumer has not yet received reimbursement. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer received only partial reimbursement for recall 00t005 for the replacement firestone wilderness tires (p235/75r15). *slc | |||
| 10/20/1999 | 1 | ||
| The consumer replaced four of the firestone tires due to separation defects, consumer is being denied reimbursement because the replacement was prior to recall notification (00t-005). *mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| All four firestone tire treads were beginning to separate from the tires (dot serial # vn), consumer request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 06/19/2000 | 2 | ||
| The consumer has firestone wilderness at tires (p235/75r15), these tires are not included in the recall, however on 2 occasions the tires experienced blowouts where the tread peeled from the tires, the consumer purchased new tires and is requesting reimbursement. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer had the firestone atx tires (p235/75r15) replaced due to recall 00t005, however the consumer has not yet received reimbursement. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| All four firestone wilderness tires were inspected and found to have visible cracks, the tires are not included in recall but the consume is waiting for consideration. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer received only partial reimbursement for recall 00t005 for the replacement firestone wilderness tires (p235/75r15). *slc | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 4 | ||
| The firestone tires on the vehicle had visible cracks around the tire where the tread separation was occurring, consumer replaced all the tires and is requesting reimbursement. *mjs | |||
| 3 | |||
| Consumers daughter owns the vehicle that has the firestone wilderness tires which have experienced three blowouts prior to recall, consumer is trying to obtain recall (00t-005) replacement, however the tires may not be on the list for six months, consumer is concerned about the time involved for recall replacement. *mjs | |||
| 10/20/1999 | 1 | ||
| The consumer replaced four of the firestone tires due to separation defects, consumer is being denied reimbursement because the replacement was prior to recall notification (00t-005). *mjs | |||
| 01/06/2001 | 4 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Although these tires were not included in the recall, the tread on all four tires was beginning to separate and i had to replace all four tires. *ak (dot number: w2hlipy tiresize: 235-75-15) | |||
| 12/29/2000 | 2 | 12/31/1997 | |
| Consumer was having front end alignment checked due to vehicle vibration, service technician noticed 2 front firestone wilderness at tires were beginning tread separation and should not be driven on, consumer replaced tires and is requesting a reimbursement, tire size p235/75r15, dot w2hl1py337. *slc | |||
| 12/21/2000 | 1 | 11/21/1997 | |
| While traveling on highway heard a noise. pulled vehicle over, and noticed tire tread separation. p23575r15. *ak firestone wilderness at dot w2hl, on may 16, 2001 consumer had tire replaced with another brand. *jb | |||
| 12/19/2000 | 0 | ||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling 35mph on a main street and suddenly heard a noise. he was able to pull over to side shoulder, and noticed that left rear tire tread separated from vehicle.. tire was a firestone, wilderness#at, p235 r15. there were no injuries involved at this time. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Pe00020, original equipment 1998, ford explorer, tire size p235/75r15, not recall, all four tires have cracks along tread which seems that tread may came off, which may cause a crash. *ak firestone says it is normal for tires to have cracks. *yh | |||
| 08/12/2000 | 1 | ||
| The recall (00t-005) applied to the consumers tires, however consumer could not obtain recall replacement tires for several months, the consumer replaced tires from other source and requests reimbursement (attorney for consumer). *mjs | |||
| 09/22/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall 00t005, the tires were replaced and the consumer was charged for labor, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for this charge. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Firestone wilderness at tires (p235 75 r15) are included in recall 00t005, consumer has not yet received replacement tires. *slc | |||
| 05/09/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer replaced tires prior to recall noitice 00t-005 and request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front tire tread separated prior to recall notice 00t-005, dealer has indicated that it may take three to six months to get reimbursement for the faulty tire. nlm | |||
| 09/09/2000 | 3 | ||
| The right front and both rear firestone wilderness at tires(p235 75 r15) are experiencing tread separation, consumer is requesting that firestone pay for the replacement tires. *slc | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| The firestone wilderness at tires began deteriorating and one was showing signs of tread separation of the tread belt, consumer replaced all four tires and request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 08/18/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer replaced all four firestone tires on the vehicle due to tread separation, at the time of replacement the tires were not included in the recall and the dealership replaced them, however consumer is requesting reimbursement and feels they may be included in the subsequent recall (00t-005). *mjs | |||
| 08/02/2000 | 1 | ||
| After a blow-out, owner replaced all four tires, owner seeking reimbursement under recall (00t-005). *cj | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer noticed hairline cracks along the sidewall about 1 inch from the tread of two tires and one tire has cracks around the circumference of the tire, the tires were not included in recall and consumer request reimbursement of replaced tires (firestone wilderness at tires p235/75r15). nlm | |||
| 10/19/1998 | 2 | 09/30/1998 | |
| Firestone wilderness at tires experienced 2 blowouts, the consumer was informed by a firestone representative that he would receive a recall letter because the tires are included in recall 00t005, however the consumer has not yet received this letter and is requesting reimbursement. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Pe-00-020; original equipment, tire size p23575r15, dot number not available tires have over 31 thousand miles on them. . consumer noticed a bulge in the passenger's side rear firestone wilderness at tire, tires have been rotated. *ak *slc | |||
| 08/22/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone wilderness at tires experienced uneven and excessive wear at such a low mileage on the outside of the tread and there is an unbalanced pulling at higher speeds (over 35 mph). | |||
| 09/23/2000 | 1 | ||
| Tire replaced prior to recall (00t-005), owner requesting reimbursement. | |||
| 09/14/2000 | 4 | ||
| Consumer had recalled (00t005) firestone wilderness at tires replaced with dunlop, however after the replacement tires were on the vehicle it vibrated and shook badly, after the tires have been balanced 4 times, the vibration and shaking still exists, this problem could be a suspension or tire problem. *slc | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 4 | ||
| All 4 tires developed hairline cracks along the tread, consumer replaced the tires and request reimbursement, consumer believes the recall should be expanded (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 serial dot w2hl). nlm | |||
| 01/11/1999 | 1 | ||
| The original firestone atx (p235/75r50) tires on the vehicle were replaced due to tread separation prior to recall (00t-005) notification, consumer requesting reimbursement. *mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Firestone wilderness at tires (p235 75 r15) experienced tread separation, the tires were not included in the recall, however the consumer is requesting reimbursement for replacing the tires. *slc | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 4 | 09/04/1998 | |
| Firestone wilderness at tires (p235 70 r16) experienced cracking and showed signs of tread separation, the tires are not part of the recall. *slc | |||
| 06/19/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer replaced fitestone atx tire prior to recall notice and request reimbursement but was told he had no recourse without the old tires. nlm | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Pee00 020; consumer was putting air inside of tire and noticed that all four tires in inner side of tire tread were beginning to separate. firestone, wilderness #at p25570r16. there were no injuries. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling 45mph on highway and heard a thumping noise. she was able to pull over to shoulders, and noticed that driver's side rear tire tread had separated. firestone, wilderness a#at, p255.70r16. *ak | |||
| 01/11/1999 | 1 | ||
| The original firestone atx (p235/75r50) tires on the vehicle were replaced due to tread separation prior to recall (00t-005) notification, consumer requesting reimbursement. *mjs | |||
| 05/09/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer replaced tires prior to recall noitice 00t-005 and request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Firestone wilderness at tires (p235 75 r15) are included in recall 00t005, consumer has not yet received replacement tires. *slc | |||
| 09/09/2000 | 3 | ||
| The right front and both rear firestone wilderness at tires(p235 75 r15) are experiencing tread separation, consumer is requesting that firestone pay for the replacement tires. *slc | |||
| 09/22/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall 00t005, the tires were replaced and the consumer was charged for labor, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for this charge. *slc | |||
| 08/12/2000 | 1 | ||
| The recall (00t-005) applied to the consumers tires, however consumer could not obtain recall replacement tires for several months, the consumer replaced tires from other source and requests reimbursement (attorney for consumer). *mjs | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| The firestone wilderness at tires began deteriorating and one was showing signs of tread separation of the tread belt, consumer replaced all four tires and request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 08/18/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer replaced all four firestone tires on the vehicle due to tread separation, at the time of replacement the tires were not included in the recall and the dealership replaced them, however consumer is requesting reimbursement and feels they may be included in the subsequent recall (00t-005). *mjs | |||
| Consumer had recalled tires replaced and requested reimbursement, consumer believes it is taking and excessive amount of time (5 weeks) for it to arrive. nlm | |||
| Consumer firestone tires started showing signs of wear and the consumers replaced all five tires, a few days later the recall started. nlm | |||
| 07/13/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone wilderness at right rear tire experienced tread separation and caused the vehicle to rollover due to loss of control, one person was ejected from the vehicle and was killed, another person was injured. (attorney for client) *slc | |||
| One of consumers firestone tires was recalled and replaced, consumer feels the remaining tires were a potential risk and had them replaced, consumer request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 09/19/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall (oot-005) and went to have inspection completed, dealer noticed signs of cracking and said that the tires were included in the recall, however replacement tires were not available, consumer had tires replaced at a goodyear dealership and wants full reimbursement for expense. *mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| One firestone tire peeled off (laminated) while driving, tire is not covered under recall 00t-005. nlm | |||
| Upon inspection consumer noticed that their firestone atx wilderness tires were cracking around the edge (p255/70r16 1095 m/s). nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Upon inspection the dealer noted that the firestone tires had numerous cracks and one of the tires was pulling apart, tires are not included in recall 00t-005, consumer request reimbursement (p255/70r16 109s m/s). nlm | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| Firestone wilderness at tires (p235 75 r15) are experiencing cracking on the sidewall below the tread surface. | |||
| 1 | |||
| All four tires have cracks around the tread as if to separate from the tire, consumer replaced all four tires (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 dotvnhl1py307). nlm | |||
| 12/30/1999 | 1 | ||
| The firestone atx p 235/75r15 1053 m/s tires on the vehicle experienced tread separation and one blowout, the tires are not included in the recall, consumer is having difficulty getting reimbursement for the defective tires and is being denied service by the dealership. (attorney for consumer) *mjs | |||
| 10/28/2000 | 1 | 05/22/2000 | |
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65 mph on highway and heard a noise. vehicle started to flip over twice. dreiver's side rear tire tread separated. firestone, wilderness, p23575/r15, a#dot vdhlity. there were some injuries.*ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Firestone wilderness at tires are experiencing tread separation, consumer is requesting replacment tires at no charge. *slc | |||
| 2 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| Firestone tires involved in recall 00t005 experienced tread separation, consumer had a difficult time getting replacement tires. *slc | |||
| 07/04/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Tire separated in july 2000. fortunately, tire did not blow. i replaced all 4 tires at a cost of $473.56. i purchased four firestone wilderness at tires for my ford explorer on july 5, 2000, to replace the firestone widerness at tires that came with the vehicle. i wrote a letter to firestone on august 11, 2000, no acknowledgement or reply. i submitted a claim form to firestone on august 24, 2000, all i get is a run around. i wrote to ford motor company on september 15, 2000, a ford customer service rep called me to acknowledge receipt of the letter, and gave me the 800 number for firestone, and said it is not ford's problem. on september 23, 2000, i went to a firestone dealer in wycoff, nj, they put my name on a list and said they would call me when replacement tires come in. all i get is a run around, neither firestone, nor ford will take any responsibility for this fiasco. all i want now is one thousand dollars, to reimburse me for the tires i bought in july, and allow me to purchase goodyear tires for the explorer that now sits in my driveway. thank you, john p. weindler.*ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| Consumer wants a refund for firestone tires that he replaced before recall was announced, firestone is not willing to do so. *ak the tires were firestone wilderness 15 inch tires. *slc | |||
| Consumer took vehicle to firestone dealer to have the firestone wilderness at (p235/75r15) tires inspected but was refused service. nlm | |||
| 09/11/2000 | |||
| Notice report on tv & checked out tires. noticed cracks on sidewalls between tread & the casings. cracks wereon all four tires & went all the way around. have not been in contact with tire retailer. firestone wilderness at p235/75r15.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Heard news on tv & checked tires. noticed cracks 1/2 inch from tread on casing. took vehicle to firestone retailer & ford to have tires replaced. tires on recall & could not get replaced due to a 4 month wait.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Firestone wilderness tire were included in recall notice 00t-005, dealer had no tires in stock to replace consumer tires and was placed on a waiting list. | |||
| 2 | |||
| The rubber on the right front firestone tire was separating from the sidewall, soon after the left front tire had a tread separating which caused poor handling, consumers tires are not included in the recall 00t-005 but consumer request reimbursement | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer is not satisfied with the recall repair (oot-oo5) for the firestone tire defect, consumer was charged for additional charges for rotation, consumer believes this should be included in the recall repair, consumer requesting reimbursement. *mjs | |||
| 4 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| The firestone wilderness at tires on the vehicle are all experiencing failure, tires are not included in recall oot-005. *mjs | |||
| 4 | |||
| Consumer believes a lesser quality tire was put on in replacement of the firestone wilderness tires, consumr was also charged for alignment of all the tires which he believes should have been included in the recall. nlm | |||
| 09/19/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall (oot-005) and went to have inspection completed, dealer noticed signs of cracking and said that the tires were included in the recall, however replacement tires were not available, consumer had tires replaced at a goodyear dealership and wants full reimbursement for expense. *mjs | |||
| Consumer is unhappy with the recall situation because there is not a authorized firestone dealer in consumers location, consumer wants permission to use a non-firestone dealer to have the tires replaced. nlm | |||
| 1 | 05/05/1998 | ||
| Vehicle came equipped with five firestone wilderness tires (p235/75r15) consumer feels he should be reimbursed for 2 tires which were replaced prior to recall 00t-005 because of tire noise while driving, consumer was reimbursed for the other three original tires with the vd serial and believes the other two also had the vd serial number. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer recieved recall notice 00t-005 for firestone wilderness at tire (p235/75r15), there was a 40 page waiting list at the local firestone dealer and the wait was several months, the rf tire had visible cracks in the sidewall, consumer felt it was dangerous to wait several month and had them replaced elsewhere, consumer spent some money out of pocket to replace all five tires and request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Defective firestone at tire was included in recall and was replaced by consumer, consumer was denied reimbursement under recall 00t-005 because the tire was purchased prior to august 9,2000 and were not purchased on a prorated basis. nlm | |||
| Firestone atx tires (p235/75r15) came as original equipment on vehicle, after hearing of the recall consumer searched many firestone dealers for replacement tires and could not find any, not one dealer offer to the check tires or serial numbers, only one of consumers tires had the correct serial number for the recall, consumer recieved no notice from firestone of the recall, consumer wants to be reimbursed for all replaced tires. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Dealer charged consumr for recall (oot-005) replacement of the firestone tires, consumer was under the impression that the tire exchange was to be at firestones expense thus consumer request a refund. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumers firestone tires were included in recall 00t-005, consumer was put on 2 different firestone dealers waiting list to wait for tires to arrive, consumer decided to get five new tires from a competitive tire maker and is requesting reimbursement but firestone stated consumer must bring in old tires to be reimbursed. nlm | |||
| Vehicle parked. noticed cracks about 1 from tread on casing. been to tire retailer & ford & was informed tires not recalled. brought different tires for vehicle. firestone wilderness at, original equipment, p235/75r15 with 32,000 miles made at w2 plant.*ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| My tires were replaced on 7/27/00; just prior to the firestone recall, therefore, they are not available for inspection. my spare is still with the vehicle, however, and it does not bear the vd mark. my tires were replaced due to tread separation and steel showing as evidenced by my inspection as well as the inspection of the technician servicing my car. i would like to receive full reimbursement for the tires purchased as well as have my spare replaced with the same type of goodyear tire. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| These tires are not part of the recall however i have seen many many complaints about this tire size on the internet. additionally my tires have cracks along the sidewall where it meets the tread. the ford dealer has acknowledged this as a problem and has my name on a list for when firestone decided to recall these tires. in the mean time how safe am i ....what does one do when no one want's to take responsablity ? help (tiresize: 25570r16)( dot number: tire size: 25570r16 ) | |||
| 06/11/2000 | 3 | ||
| Firestone wilderness ht tires 225 70 r15 experienced tread separation, consumer wants reimbursement. *slc | |||
| 4 | |||
| Firestone wilderness at tires experienced cracking around the tread and sidewalls, consumer wants reimbursement. *slc | |||
| 09/18/2000 | 3 | 12/17/1997 | |
| Firestone wilderness at tires p235 75 r15 experienced tread separation. *slc | |||
| 4 | 06/01/2000 | ||
| Pe00023; tire tread separation: owner replaced all 4 tires because of signs of tread separation. there is a crack all around the tread of the tire. tire size p23575r15, dot # vnhl1py058. *ak the customer gat new tires to avoid tire blow out. *yh | |||
| 4 | |||
| Firestone wilderness at tires experienced cracking around the tread and sidewalls, consumer wants reimbursement. *slc | |||
| 05/26/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone wilderness at tire. rear driver's tire blew and tire tread just peeled off it. id lost control and rolled 98 ford explorer. advised of findings and e-mailed information listed in document. (claim# 03-3148-617) *mw | |||
| 07/05/2000 | 1 | ||
| Tire failure: firestone all terrain wilderness 235/75/15, tread came off, tire remained inflated, no inj, approx 2 years old, not worn out per firestone. (claim# 43-r511-299) *mw | |||
| 06/28/2000 | 1 | ||
| Newspaper has article about families in florida suiting ford motors and firestone about tires. insured's tire is firestone wilderness. it blew in acc. (claim# 14-1288-106) *mw | |||
| 06/11/2000 | 3 | ||
| Firestone wilderness ht tires 225 70 r15 experienced tread separation, consumer wants reimbursement. *slc | |||
| 10/10/2000 | 4 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Thread separation on all four tires. these 16 tires are at the dealership now. moon twp. ford immediately replaced these tires when i took it in this afternoon. something has to be done to recall the 16 tires as well. this is the state of pennsylvania it is not considered a hot state. another gentleman had the same problem with his ford explorer and his 16 year old daughter was driving. she did lose a tire on the highway in our area just 5 weeks ago and it was also the same tire i am advising you about. please do something before more people lose their live. this country is almost in a panic about these tires. i was only one person who drives 62 miles one way to work every day on these tires. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r16 ) | |||
| 08/30/2000 | 1 | ||
| Damage to quarter panel and molding due to tire tread failure firestone wilderness at tires. (claim# 18-0415-439) *mw | |||
| 09/14/2000 | |||
| Checked on tires after watching program on tv. noticed front tires were on recall & needed to be replaced. contacted firestone retailer & placed on waiting list. front tires were cracked in the tread. have been hearing thumping noises for 3 weeks. firestone, wilderness at, p235/75r15 with 10,000 miles.*ak | |||
| 08/16/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone wilderness at p235/75 r15 105 s m/s dot #w2uu1p0. left rear tire is one with tread separation. (claim# 55-s267-885) *mw | |||
| 09/04/1999 | 1 | ||
| Firestone wilderness 235/75/15 tire failure. insured advised tire blew. it is uncertain if tread separated. 10% wear on tires at time of loss. insured was pulling a boat and was pulling from toll booth when right rear tire. there were injuries, but health insurance took care of payment. injury claim never pursed. no salvage, no tire. insured contact agent regarding media attention. (claim# 13-9504-056) *mw | |||
| 07/19/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firstone wilderness 235/75r15. veh 1 was traveling on 285 when the left rear tire blew out. veh 1 spun completely around when the tire exploed the tread came off of the tire and hit the driver side of the veh 1. (claim# 11-3496-517) *mw | |||
| 05/22/2000 | 1 | ||
| Ins was traveling south bound on i-95 and rear passenger tire blew out, which was caused by a metal piece in road. ins said that the veh flipped about six times. salvage sold and not available, insured now alleges the tire blow out was caused by product defect. firestone wilderness 235/75r15. (claim# 59-v482-220) *mw | |||
| 09/12/2000 | 1 | ||
| All 4 tires blew on insd veh causing him to loose control--tires are 16 firestone wilderness at tires. please advise tires had 40,000 miles. (claim# 14-1306-507) *mw | |||
| 05/10/2000 | 1 | ||
| 08-17-00 11:49am moving to sub to attempt recovery for latent defect in tire--photos of tire in file--ni has other 3 tires and has confirmed with firestone these are included n recall. (claim# 16-n116-274) *mw | |||
| 07/30/2000 | 1 | ||
| Insured believes that he had a tread separation occur causing the accident. firestone wilderness at tire. wilderness a/t p255/70r16. (claim# 42-1278-129) *mw | |||
| 08/04/2000 | 1 | ||
| Any recall on firestone wilderness at tires, model #p255/70r16? driving at 73 mph and felt a pull to the right. lost control and rolled over twice. (claim# 06-6479-663) *mw | |||
| 05/02/2000 | 1 | ||
| Insured on the highway, hit some oil in roadway, lost control of vehicle, rolling it over several times. he was taken to er with multiple injuries. passenger also suffered unknown injuries. passenger is insured's roommate in college. verified that iv has 4 firestone wilderness tires. all 4 tires are flat. (claim# 59-v467-108) *mw | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 1 | ||
| Appears to be tire failure. side of the tire has blown out. firestone wilderness at p235/75r15. (claim# 01-6196-609) *mw | |||
| 07/07/2000 | 1 | ||
| Veh#1 had a blow out & veh overturned comments from the adjuster firestone wilderness tire p235/75/r15. (claim# 53-c586-926) *mw | |||
| 04/25/1999 | 1 | ||
| One car accident of the freeway. right rear tire destroyed. insured had complained of foating feeling prior to accident. firestone wilderness tires. (claim# 47-4079-724) *mw | |||
| 03/17/1999 | 1 | ||
| Firestone: insured severely injured in single vehicle roll-over crash. wilderness tires involved. witness (truck driver) indicated he thought tire blew. evidence at scene clearly indicated that the left rear tire was flat prior to this loss-that it blew out from the sidewall. sidewall blow out no tread separtion wilderness at tires show even wear pattern. size unknown. (claim# 22-v083-768) *mw | |||
| 07/29/2000 | 1 | ||
| Please advise if any manuf. defect on firestone tires and on rear seatbelts on the explorer in this situation thanks they are the wilderness tires but he will make photos of them. only two are flat and that is because it landed on those two when it came to rest and finished it's roll. (claim# 11-3502-573) *mw | |||
| 11/09/1999 | 1 | ||
| 08-11-00 02:00 pm dive called-she will have her husband stopped by on monday to pu all info on her 98 explorer (she advised that accident ocurred because the l.frt tire blew. she wants all info on her vehicle because of the firestone tire recall. (claim# 20-5174-819) *mw | |||
| 07/22/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone tire failure-firestone wilderness at (size unknown). tread separation-insured was driving down highway (interstate 10). insured felt vibration in rear of vehicl. insured drove into service station and had tires checked. attendant advised tires in rear okay. insured re-entered highway and lost control flipping vehicle over. tire has been removed and retained. rep has contacted firestone. tire has been shipped to firestone with certified letter. firestone has not replied to date. (claim# 24-5124-255) *mw | |||
| 08/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| We understand there is some type of recall on firestone tires put on ford vehicles? we have tire as evidence. plz advise on handling. ann called confirming tire to be wilderness at p235/75r15 dot n/a. (claim# 75-a259-335) *mw | |||
| 07/30/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone wilderness at size p235/75r15 105sm/s sot vdhl 1p1y028 the tire was the original with 38,037 miles | |||
| 08/07/2000 | 1 | ||
| The tire was a firestone wilderness at 235/75r15 insd is currently in poss. of the tire that blew apart and the tread that came off. (claim# 03-3162-844) *mw | |||
| 08/04/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone: front & rear left tires blew out causing collision w/driver tire confirmed to be a wilderness p235/75r15. (claim# 30-v250-841) *mw | |||
| 07/30/2000 | 1 | ||
| Tire blew causing damage to the vehicle. the tires are firestone wilderness spoke with insured, the tire is the org tire that came with the vehicle. it has over 38,000 miles on it. (claim# 03-3161-369) *mw | |||
| 10/05/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Both rear tires show early signs of tread separation with cracking at tread/tire body bond (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15) | |||
| 08/28/2000 | 2 | ||
| Driving 35mph & heard on news about firestone tires. pulled over & checked tires. noticed tires had cracks/splits around the tires near the tread which was meeting the sidewall. took vehicle to firestone retailer & informed it was bad but not on recall & was not replacing. the right front tire looked the same as the right front. firestone wilderness p235/75r15 with 24,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 3 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| Firestone wilderness at tires experienced tread wear and peeling. *slc | |||
| 10/30/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Firestone wilderness at tire(p235 75 r15)experienced tread separation. *slc | |||
| 01/24/2000 | 1 | ||
| The tire that blew is a firestone tire and has recently been recalled. the file is now being moved to subrogation. (claim# 05-4448-635) *mw | |||
| Vehicle was parked when cracks were noticed near the tread & sidewalls on all four tires. contacted ford & firestone & both indicated not recall & nothing will be done to replaced the tires. original equipment on vehicle. fire stone wilderness at p235/75r15 dot code vnhl. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Firestone wilderness at tire(p235 75 r15) experienced tread separation. *slc | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone: ins going east and tire blew out and insured lost control and car rolled over 3 times car landed on top. (claim 43-r532-651) *mw | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and heard a noise. he was able to pull to the shoulders. right rear tire tread separated, and there were no injuries. bridgestone/firestone wilderness,#atx p23575r15, dot vnhl. *ak | |||
| 09/05/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Took vehicle to tire retailer to check tires & owner noticed cracks in tread & pointed it out to mechanic. mechanic checked the other tires & the spare. would replace the spare tire due to the nature of the cracks in it. was not replacing the other tires. firestone p255/70r16 dot code vn with 37,000 miles on it.*ak | |||
| 09/26/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| While driving i heard a thumping noise and the steering wheel started to vibrate. i pulled over and found a large lump on the front passenger side tire tread. the tire dealer said it was tread separation. *ak (dot number: vncu tiresize: p255/70r16) | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 4 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle taken to firestone center, and informed of signs of tread seperation. replaced all tires at no cost to consumer. mounted on 1998, ford, explorer, original equipment, p235/75r15, dot# w2hl. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 4 | 08/28/1998 | |
| All 4 firestone wilderness at tires p235/75r15 dot w2hl experienced hairline cracks along the treadline, consumer replaced tires and is requesting reimbursement. *slc | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| This tire was adjusted by firestone with a new wilderness at, the spare which was new was put on the ground to match the new tire. i was afraid of the other tires because they showed signs of separating also, a hairline crack appearing on the sidewall of the tire. so these tires were also replaced. now after this news of defective tires, i inspected my tires and the original spare now shows signs of tread separation. so of five original tires, one had the tread separate, and the other four show signs of iminent failure. *ak (dot number: vnhl tiresize: p235/75r15) | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 01/25/1998 | |
| Pe00020, original equipment on a 1998, ford, explorer, tire size 15 inch. while driving 45 mph front passenger's tire tread came off, causing loss of vehicle control. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| When the voluntary recall was announced, i contacted an authorized center, was placed on a waiting list, and was told i should have replacement tires in three weeks. last weeked, four weeks later, i was informed that no progress had been made and it could possibly be 9 months before i received replacement tires. because of safety concerns, i had the five tires replaced with another manufacturer's tires yesterday. according to the recall notice, i am only eligible for $100 per tire reimbursement. unfortunately this amount does not cover the cost of my replacement tires. i do not believe the $100 per tire reimbursement is equitable because my out of pocket expense for the replacement tires is approximately $200. in viewing firestones website earlier today, i noticed under a customer satisfaction plan, consumers who replace other tires under a nhtsa consumer advisory are eligible for a $140 per tire reimbursment. given the fact that this additional amount would cover the out-of-pocket cost of my replacement tires, why is there disparity in the reimbursement amounts?*ak (dot number: vdhl1py507 tiresize: p235/75r15) | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| My safety concern is the spare tire not subject to the firestone recall. ford's contract with firestone required five tires of the same size, tread design, load capacity, etc to be installed on my 1998 ford explorer 4 wheel drive. that was done to assure that when spare tires were used either in a five tire rotation or as an emergency tire, they would all be of the same tread design, etc so that the vehicle would perform safely. four of my firestone tires were subject to the recall,but not the spare. i replaced the four on the ground with big o brand tires meeting ford's specs, and the spare as well in order to be in compliance with ford;s specifications. firestone has reimbursed me $400.00 for the four recalled tires, but refuses to pay for the spare which i cannot safely use on my vehicle. since i exercised my option offered by firestone to use another manufacturers tires, which do not match firestone's tread design, you need to order firestone to replace the spare tire at the same reimbursement level offered for the recalled tires. doing so will bring me and others into conformity with ford's safety handling concerns for the four wheel drive to have tires of the same tread design on the road during five tire rotation or during emergency needs. thank you. robert j. whittaker. jr.( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 4 | 02/10/1999 | |
| All 4 firestone wilderness at tires p255/70r16 have cracks completely around the perimeter of the sidewall where sidewall meets the tread, firestone agrees there is a problem with these tires, consumer is requesting full reimbursement. *slc | |||
| 09/15/2000 | 4 | 11/14/1997 | |
| Original equipment firestone wilderness at tires p235/75r15 dot w2hl. all 4 tires show evidence of tread separation right at the edge of the tires.*ak *slc | |||
| 09/18/2000 | |||
| Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: after parking vehicle, heard air leaking from front left tire, noticed cracks around the outer edges of tire, and right front was showing signs of tread separation. original equipment on a 1998 ford, explorer, p235/75r15, dot# w2. tire is available for analysis. please feel free to provide further details. *ak | |||
| 09/10/2000 | 1 | 03/04/1998 | |
| Original equipment on a 1998 explorer, p235/75r15 size dot# vdhl1py487. tread on left rear firestone wilderness at tire separated, causing vehicle to rollover, resulting in 4 minor injuries. vehicle was totalled. *ak *slc | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Tire tread seperation cracks were tread joins side wall( dot number: vnhi tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 4 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| My tires had approx. 39,000 on them when i had them checked by a firestone dealer. i was told they were made in canada with the dot code vnhl. i replaced all four tires when i noticed obvious stress cracks where the sidewall meets the tread. i believe this is the same problem that other owners have experienced with their tires.*ak( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 10/23/1998 | 2 | ||
| In a collision with a deer, passenger's side of vehicle was forced onto soft shoulder, at which time 1 (or both) tires came off the rim (whole tire was intact). i was not aware of the tires haveing left the rim and when returning the vehicle to the road, the bare rim forced a vehicle rollover (at least 4 times) injuring myself. the vehicle was totaled, as was personal property in the vehicle. i am completing this report to suppliment the investigation of firestone/ford on the wilderness at defects. i understand that the investigation has also found problems with the tires coming off the rim, which was the cause of my accident. *ak | |||
| 09/14/2000 | 4 | 12/01/1997 | |
| All for tires showing signs of tread separation. hairline crack around all tires between tread and sidwall. firestone will not refund replacement costs. these tires should be recalled as well. *ak( dot number: vnhlidy387 tire size: 15 ) | |||
| 09/16/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Firestone tires made at plant other then decatur. our family is leaving on a 1200 mile trip in about two weeks. firestone originally checked tires and indicated to me that they are ok because they were made at their washington state plant and not the decatur plant and that they are not subject to the recall. i accepted there explanation but after several weeks of poor publicity on the part of ford and firestone i decided to have them checked by another dealer. the tires were pulled from the explorer and it was found that one tire(right front) indicated the tread was pulling way from the rest of the tire. all tires were properly inflated and rotated since the vehicle was purchased new in 1998. i replaced the tires with another brand that is acceptable to ford and paid for the tires myself. i have kept the tires and the one that was failing in clearly marked and highlighted. i took the tires to both my ford dealer and the local firestone dealer and was advised that there is nothing they can do to reimburse me because they are not being recalled. the cost was $482. for 4 tires. the technician that replaced the tires is experienced and has been in the tire business for 5-6 years. he indicated that in his opinion the tire met all the criteriea of those being recalled and that the possiblity of failure was very high particularly with the type of driving we would be doing(long distance, warm climate and high speeds). my concern is that firestone may have a design defect in the tire no matter in which plant it is made. i believe the investigation into this tire should be broadened to include all plants making the wilderness at.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 09/08/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Noticed tread starting to separate( dot number: vhnl tire size: 23575r15 ) | |||
| 07/14/2000 | 2 | 01/25/2000 | |
| While driving two of the firestone wilderness at tire treads separated causing blowouts. *mjs | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Pe00020; original tires on a ford explorer. tire size p235/75r15, dot w2hl. tread signs of separation. *ak the tires were not on recall. there were firestone wilderness 15 but 16 wilderness are on the list for replacement by the manufacturer. *yh | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Original equipment on a 1998, explorer, p235/75r15, dot#: wthl. tread on all four tires is starting to separate along the sidewall.*ak | |||
| 1 | 08/17/1998 | ||
| The firestone wilderness at p255/70r16 tire is exhibiting cracks on the base of the tread, tires are not included in the recent recall however experience the same defect. *mjs | |||
| 08/03/2000 | 2 | 09/10/1988 | |
| The firestone wilderness at tires on the vehicle experienced failure on two occasions, the tread separated causing vehicle to have stability problems. *mjs | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 1 | ||
| Peoo 020; consumer was traveling about 35mph on the road and felt vibration. front tire and rear tire tread started to separte. firestone, wilderness#at, p234/75r15, #dot#w-2 . there were no injuries, and she has contacted firestone. and all four tires were replaced. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/12/2000 | ||
| Pe00-020; tire size p25570r16, orignal equipment ford, 1998, explorer with 41,000 miles. vehicle will vibrate when driving over 60 mph . consumer took it to ford, and was told that there was a slipped belt on the left front and both rear tires. *ak | |||
| 09/24/2000 | 1 | ||
| Pe-00020; original equipment on ford, explorer, tire firestone wilderness size p25570r16. while driving 68 mph on the highway tread on driver's side/rear tire separated. *ak dot # is vncu1px507. *slc | |||
| 09/16/2000 | 3 | 11/01/1997 | |
| I have firestone wildeness at tires made in canada. i took the tires to the firestone dealer for inpection. the technician told me that the tires are @ a early stage of tread separation. eventhough, my wildeness at tires are made in canada and not part of a recall, they have the tread separation problems.( dot number: tire size: 235-75-15 ) | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 4 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Firestone at tires p235/75r15 were experiencing tread separation. *slc | |||
| Pe-00-039 or pe-00-020; firestone wilderness at, original equipment on vehicle, tire size p23575r15, tires had 36 thousand miles on them, dot number not available. when driving at 50-55 mph and attemtping to change lanes to pass another vehicle ,consumer suddenly lost control, vehicle flipped,and rolled three times, causing injuries to driver occupant. vehicle was totaled. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 09/21/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Pe00-020, original equipment on 1998, ford, explorer with 32000 miles, p25570r16, dot wd, consumer went to tire shop to get tires rotated and balanced. when tire technician took off tires he noticed the beginning of tread separation , and stress fractures. told consumer to have them replaced.*ak | |||
| 09/20/2000 | 4 | 01/30/1998 | |
| Original equipment on a 1998, explorer, p235/75r15 size, dot#: vnhl. tread on all four firestone wilderness at tires have started to separate along the sidewall.*ak *slc | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| Pe-00020; original equipment on a 1998, ford, explorer, 26,000 miles, tire size 235/75r15, dot vnhl 427. left front tire has a visible bubble under the tread. *ak upon examination by a dealer , one of the four tires appeared to have signs of tread separation. *yh | |||
| 2 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| Firestone wilderness at tires p235/75r15 dot w2hl experienced 1 tread separation on the right rear tire and left rear tire experienced a split of tread in the center of the tire. *slc | |||
| 08/03/2000 | 0 | ||
| Original equipment on a ford, explorer, 1998, p23575r15 while driving down the highway, rear passenger's side tire delaminated. took to firestone, and they noticed all 4 tires were cracking, so they replaced them.*ak *slc | |||
| 04/17/1998 | 3 | 04/01/1998 | |
| I bought my ford explorer new, in april 1998. by august of 1998 i had had 4 flat tires, 3 of which were the original tires. i had a flat on the way to florida and one on the way home (blowout). after the 1st flat i went to my local ford dealer and he told me tires were under a separate warranty. i went back to him after the 3rd flat and he ask me what i was running over. i replied that i was running over the same thing everyone else was-the road. after the 4th flat he agreed to buy me only 2 new tires. i can't tell you the mental anguish and stress i felt everytime i put my family in that vehicle. i now have 3 of the recalled tires on my car, and again the anguish and stress because i'm driving around on these tires while i'm on a waiting list for replacement tires. i'm disappointed in ford and firestone, to say the least, because profit is more important than human lives. all i can say is the lord was watching over us on all of those flats. we were luckier than others. *ak( dot number: vdhlipy tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 09/19/2000 | 1 | ||
| Pe00-020; consumer had inspected the tires and found cracks all around the tires. consumer was afraid of tread separation, just like seen on tv. ford, explorer, 1998, p235/75 r15, dot vnhl canada. *ak there were rollover accidents in california and arizona due to these tires which are not on recall but should be investigated. *yh | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| Tire tread separated on non-recalled wilderness at; firestone dealer replaced all five tires. when asked if dealer would report failure of non-recalled tires, dealer responded no. failure was evidenced by visible hairline crack below tread around tire. *ak( dot number: not vd tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/30/2000 | 4 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Tires are not part of current recall (made in canada), but have cracks just below tread line. i have replaced these tires because i feel they are unsafe, not trustworthy for my family to travel on. i have these tires available for anyone to inspect. thank you.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 09/12/2000 | 3 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Three tires are cracking at edge of tread. firestone store checked them and said they are ok. why are they showing cracks around the tire ?? *ak( dot number: vnhlst381j tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 06/01/2000 | |||
| Tires have rips around every tread on all wheels. *ak( dot number: none tire size: 255/70/r16 ) | |||
| 09/01/1997 | |||
| The tires on my ford explorer are not on the safety recall list. however, i had them inspected by a tire shop and they recommended that they be immediately replaced. there is a continiuos crack along the tread line of all four tires. even though these tires were probably not produced in the plant effected by the recall i feel that they are unsafe to drive. the tires do have 43,000 miles on them and were kept at the ford recommended pressure of 26psi. i am afraid that other consumers will look at the serial numbers on their own tires and not take them in to be checked, because they are not the ones listed in the recall. also, some people may not be financially able to afford replacement tires. therefore, i feel the nhtsa should considered investigating wether wilderness at tires from other firestone plants should be recalled. i have saved the old tires in case they are recalled at a later time. if there is anywhere i can send them to be tested please feel free to contact me. sincerely, dawn m. smith( dot number: w2hl tire size: p23575r505 ) | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| This tire went flat while the vehicle was parked after a 70 mile drive at highway speeds in 90 degree weather. when taken to a local tire repair shop the next day, the diagnosis was the tread had separated. this particular dot code is not included in the recall. however, i thought it important to let you know that tires other than the dot vdhl are experiencing tread separation. i have replaced all four of the firestone tires with another brand at my own expense. this is too important to risk my family's safety!( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/07/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Tire on drivers rear failed, tread separated completely while traveling on i-10 freeway at 75 mph (speed limit), causing ford explorer to roll several times. no fatalities occurred, driver only one in vehicle, seat belt probably saved life, multiple contusions and still off work continuing medical treatment and further tests. i do have pictures on disk that were taken of the tire and tread and of the vehicle. the actual tire and tread have been secured.( dot number: vdhl1py477 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 09/03/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Tread separated - tire is one of the recalled tires; tire went flat gradually which avoided a serious accident. daughter was travelling with me and both she and i could have been killed or injured. i had tried to get replacement tires but was only put on the waiting list. calls to ford after the incident did not get any action. help!!!!!!!( dot number: tire size: 235r7515 ) | |||
| 09/01/1997 | |||
| The rubber at the base of the front tires tread is cracking 360 degrees around the tire. the firestone dealer said they needed to come off the vehicle. once off, he said the tread was not separating so he could not give me an adjustment for the tires. i still replaced all five tires (the other three tires had less than 16000 miles) with new bridgestone tires and have the old tires in my garage. i could not see riding on the firestone tires and see if the tread began to separate.( dot number: tire size: p25570r16 ) | |||
| 04/01/1999 | |||
| Prior to announced recall this summer,the tires were making noise like 18 wheelers do prior to losing their tread. i took it to my local firestone dealer and they inspected the tires and said they were ok. however, i have had the tires rotated and rebalanaced and they stilll make the noise. i hope this will help in your investigation.( dot number: w2uu tire size: p225/70/r1 ) | |||
| 2 | 04/28/1998 | ||
| The vehicle has experienced multiple failures of the recall component (00t-005) which have resulted in blowouts prior to notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *mjs | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Firstone wilderness at tire failed. nlm | |||
| 09/14/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Consumer has a 1998, ford, explorer. driver's front tire has a crack on the inside left. dealer recommended an independent dealer to look at the tires. tire size p23575r15, dot#w2hl. tires were replace at consumer's cost. tires were the original tires with 40,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 09/04/2000 | 4 | 04/27/2000 | |
| Not original tires on ford, explorer, 1998. two back tires were showing tread separation. *ak a goodyear representative inspected the tires and saw tread separation with all 4 firestone (p235 75 r15) tires, the dot # is vnhl517. *slc | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| Pe00-020; original equipment, firestone wilderness tires p23575r15, dot vnhl . all 4 tires have developed cracks on the tread line. monroe tires dealer claimed it was the identical defect as the recall.*ak *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Was exiting onto a ramp at 40mph when steering wheel started shaking. had heard a loud noise previously. another driver was honking at explorer . started to slow down & then stopped. checked the tires. vehicle was lopsided on the right in the rear. right rear tire was destroyed & had no tread on it. had the spare put on by ford road service. brought another firestone tire as a spare. firestone, wilderness, p255/70r16 with 30,000 miles on it. did not have the tire. *ak | |||
| 09/14/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was parked. was checking the tires & noticed right front tires had cracks around the entire tire. there were cracks were all around the other tires near & in the tread & casing met, like the right front. the cracks were very visible. been in touch with firestone who will replaced the 4 tires. do not know about spare. firestone, wilderness at, p235/75r15 with 5,000 miles on them.*ak | |||
| 09/07/2000 | |||
| Pe00 020; was traveling about 55mph and heard a blowout noise because vehicle started shaking. she was able to gain control and pull over to shoulder. the passenger rear tire. tire was firestone wilderness#at, p23575r15, #dot w2hl. consumer had tire replaced.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | |||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway, he didn't hear a noise, but left rear tire tread separated. tire was a firestone, wilderness#at, p23575r15. then, two days later right rear tire went flat in front of consumer's home. he took the tire to firestone. the attendant told him that tire could not be repaired at that time. *ak | |||
| 09/08/2000 | |||
| Pe00 020;consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and all of sudden heard a banging noise. then, he swerved and was able to pull over to shoulder. right rear tire tread had separated. he was able to change tire. firestone attendant told him that his tire wasn't on recall. tire was firestone wilderness#at, p23575r15. *ak | |||
| 09/02/2000 | 1 | ||
| Original equipment on a 1998, explorer, p235/75r15 size, dot#: vnhl. tread on the front tires have started to separate. owner has replaced the tires.*ak *slc | |||
| 09/14/2000 | 1 | ||
| Pe00-020; had seen cracks on the four set of tires where some were cracking more than others. this time firestone dealer could not help with the situation ford, explorer, 1998 p235/75r15, dot, canada. *ak firestone gave 61% discount on the tires, the customer feels the cracked wilderness tire should have been recalled. *yh | |||
| 1 | 05/24/1998 | ||
| Pe00020; original equipment on a ford, explorer 1998, tire size p235/75r15 , dot w2hl. hairline cracks are visible on all four tires. tires not included in recall. *ak the firestone dealer offered to replace the tires on a prorate basis but the customer declined the offer since the customer was to be charged $180. *yh | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| This tire went flat while the vehicle was parked after a 70 mile drive at highway speeds in 90 degree weather. when taken to a local tire repair shop the next day, the diagnosis was the tread had separated. this particular dot code is not included in the recall. however, i thought it important to let you know that tires other than the dot vdhl are experiencing tread separation. i have replaced all four of the firestone tires with another brand at my own expense. this is too important to risk my family's safety!( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/07/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Tire on drivers rear failed, tread separated completely while traveling on i-10 freeway at 75 mph (speed limit), causing ford explorer to roll several times. no fatalities occurred, driver only one in vehicle, seat belt probably saved life, multiple contusions and still off work continuing medical treatment and further tests. i do have pictures on disk that were taken of the tire and tread and of the vehicle. the actual tire and tread have been secured.( dot number: vdhl1py477 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 09/03/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Tread separated - tire is one of the recalled tires; tire went flat gradually which avoided a serious accident. daughter was travelling with me and both she and i could have been killed or injured. i had tried to get replacement tires but was only put on the waiting list. calls to ford after the incident did not get any action. help!!!!!!!( dot number: tire size: 235r7515 ) | |||
| 09/01/1997 | |||
| The tires on my ford explorer are not on the safety recall list. however, i had them inspected by a tire shop and they recommended that they be immediately replaced. there is a continiuos crack along the tread line of all four tires. even though these tires were probably not produced in the plant effected by the recall i feel that they are unsafe to drive. the tires do have 43,000 miles on them and were kept at the ford recommended pressure of 26psi. i am afraid that other consumers will look at the serial numbers on their own tires and not take them in to be checked, because they are not the ones listed in the recall. also, some people may not be financially able to afford replacement tires. therefore, i feel the nhtsa should considered investigating wether wilderness at tires from other firestone plants should be recalled. i have saved the old tires in case they are recalled at a later time. if there is anywhere i can send them to be tested please feel free to contact me. sincerely, dawn m. smith( dot number: w2hl tire size: p23575r505 ) | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Pe00 020; was traveling about 40mph on a secondary road/ on a small curb with gravel, vehicle jumped and veered off into another lane.this was caused by tire tread separation. *ak the tire that had tread separation was firestone at 16. firestone declined to replace the tires. the customer does not feel safe traveling in the car. *yh | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| Pe00 020; consumer took his vehicle to dealership, and mechanic noticed that tire tread was showing on the tires. firestone, wilderness #at, p235/75r15 there were no injuries, #dot vdhl. *ak | |||
| 07/12/2000 | 0 | ||
| Original equipment on a ford, explorer, 1998, p235/75r15, dot w2hl, all four tires were cracked, an consumer couldn't see them without letting air out of tires.*ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15 *mw | |||
| 09/12/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer stated that had inspect the tires after the recall came out and found on the tires cracks that could lead to a tread separation. firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 but not the same manufacturer | |||
| 09/12/2000 | |||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and noticed a shaking inside of vehicle. she was washing vehicle and noticed that all four of tires' tread was bald. firestone, wilderness #at, p23575r15. consumer said that she would contact firestone.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 09/30/1998 | ||
| Original equipment on a 1998 ford explorer, p25570r16 bothe front tires are rubbing the frame when making a slightly sharp turn. firestone wilderness at p255/70/r16 *mw | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Pe00020, orignial tire on 1998, explorer, p235/75r15, dot made in canada,.on all four tires there was a crack on the end of the tread which seemed that tread was separating. firestone was not willing to help because it was not part of the recall. *ak | |||
| 07/12/1998 | 1 | ||
| Traveling 65mph & heard a noise. tire went flat. exchanged it with the spare. tread had separated from the firestone wilderness at tire p235/75r15. *slc | |||
| 09/07/2000 | 2 | ||
| Just brought vehicle 9/6/00. one went flat & was plugged & placed back on vehicle. no guaranteed issued on tire for recall & it was recalled. mechanic took tire off & replaced it. other 3 tires not on recall. took vehicle to diagnostic store & had them inspected. all 3 tires had cracks. the location of the cracks was by the tread on the casings. tires not replaced. firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 with 73,000 miles on it.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Pe00 020; consumer noticed that all four tires has stress marks and cracking on the top of tires. consumer stated that she went to firestone, and the attendant told her that vehicle wasn't included in recall due to vin. *ak the consumer had the tires inspected and was told that the tires has cracks like other firestone tires. *yh | |||
| 04/01/1999 | |||
| Prior to announced recall this summer,the tires were making noise like 18 wheelers do prior to losing their tread. i took it to my local firestone dealer and they inspected the tires and said they were ok. however, i have had the tires rotated and rebalanaced and they stilll make the noise. i hope this will help in your investigation.( dot number: w2uu tire size: p225/70/r1 ) | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving about 30 mph right rear tire had a blowout. tire had a hole on the outside wall. firestone, wilderness at, p235/75r15. *ak the tires were not damaged and were not deflated. *yh | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 08/31/1998 | ||
| Pe00 020; consumer was checking tires and noticed that there was a defect in all four tires. there were stress marks and cracks going all around the tires. tires were firestone wilderness #at p23575r15 #dot wthlipy407. there were no injuries. he replace them with goodyear tires.*ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15 *mw | |||
| 07/01/2000 | |||
| Pe00 020 ; front passenger tire went flat. then, a couple of months later the rear passenger tire went flat. she contacted firestone, and they told her that he rvehicle was under recall due to vin. the tire was firestone p23570r15.*ak | |||
| 09/02/2000 | |||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 35mph on the highway and steering wheel was shaking. he pulled over to the shoulder, and the left front tire had bubbles. also, right passenger's side tire tread separated and ha a hole. consumer has contacted firestone. firestone wilderness #at , tire size p23570r15. *ak | |||
| 10/10/1999 | 1 | ||
| While driving approximately 30-40mph due to rain. suddenly vehicle went across highway lanes & then flipped over. left front & rear tires had blownout completely. this had caused driver to lose control. towed to body shop. was repaired. had the two tires on the left side replaced. the tires were shredded. do not have the tires. firestone at p255/70r16 with 37,000 miles. *ak (see new jersey police accident report) | |||
| 1 | |||
| Pe00020; tire tread separation. all fours tire have cracks all the way around the sidewall. tire size p23575r15, dot # w2hlipy228. original tire equipment with 38,000 miles. owner replaced all four tires with michelin tires. *ak | |||
| 08/18/2000 | 0 | ||
| After hearing information about the tread separation consumer decided to inspect tires. found out that tires had cracks and tread separation. firestone, wilderness, p235/75 r15, dot vn. *ak | |||
| 04/20/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Rear passenger firestone wilderness at tire p235/75r15 experienced tread separation, causing damage to vehicle, dot vdhl. *slc | |||
| 1 | 03/26/1998 | ||
| Original equipment on a 1998 , ford, explorer, p255/70r16 size. tread on all four tires had started to crack all the way around.*ak the entire circumference of all four tires has cracks. *yh | |||
| 09/07/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer had inspected the set of tired on the vehicle and had seen line around the tread. firestone wilderness p235/75 r15 but made in canada. *ak | |||
| Firestone wilderness/at, p25570r16 on this ford explorer 1998. tires are showing signs of stress cracks through the tread pattern at the front of each tread. firestone has been contacted.*ak firestone wilderness at p255/70/r16 *mw | |||
| 08/20/2000 | 3 | ||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling on highway and stopped at a service station because she noticed that the tread was starting to separte . three tires out four were separating. she took vehicle to firestone, and there were no replacement tires.*ak firestone dealer notices tread separation developing but did not replace it. tires were not on recall. *yh | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| For your information. my daughter, sharon marie bell, 19, died on october 25, 1999 at university of texas medical branch as a result of injuries sustained from an automibile accident on october 17, 1999. according to the galveston police report, in galveston texas, sharon's 1998 ford explorer slid off the road as the back right tire rapidly deflated. as a result, the vehicle then flipped and rolled several times. sharon was trapped in the vehicle and was revived by emergency personel after no pulse or respiration were observed. she was rushed to the hospital where she remained in a coma until life support was taken off. sharon was a sophmore marine biology major at texas a&m university at galveston, texas. i would like to know if the firestone tire deflated and caused the vehicle to skid, then flip, which resulted in her death.( dot number: tire size: 15 ) | |||
| 08/23/2000 | |||
| Consumer has a 1998 ford explorer with orgingal tires, size p235/75r15. there is a problem with all 4 tires. right rear tire has major cracking all the way around. dealer said the tire wasn't included in recall. tires size p235/75r15.*ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15 *mw | |||
| 08/25/2000 | 1 | ||
| Pe00020, 1998; ford, explorer, tire 25570r16, dot w2cu1px168; all four tires had stress cracks along the inner part of the tread. took off the tires. *ak all four tires were replaced. *yh | |||
| 4 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| My mechanic said at least two of the tires were showing signs of tread separation. firestone said to go to their dealer, who said he couldn't detemine that there was any tread separation signs. the firestone dealer also said that he's never seen such signs, because as soon as there's a problem, the tires fail. further, the firestone dealer stated that, if he were the customer, he would replace the tires. i've since replaced the tired with goodyear wranglers. firestone hasn't responded to my request for their claim process, only noting that there isn't a recall for the 16 tires.( dot number: wzcu tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 06/30/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| While driving at 70 mph west on the sam houston tollway in houston, my vehicle began to vibrate and my left rear tire appeared to blow out. i lost control swerved left, then swerved right and hit the concrete barrier. the tread on the tire damagaed my left rear quarter panel and bumper, and the impact with the barrier damaged my right rear quarter panel and bumper. the tire stayed inflated, but the tread completely came off.( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 ) | |||
| 08/22/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Both front and driver side rear show signs of cracking where tread and sidewall meet. tires have plenty of tread left.( dot number: vnhl1py348 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 04/23/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| We just wanted someone to know that we also had the unfortunate pleasure to experience a tire separation on our ford explorer. i was lucky enough to control the truck without having an accident,we changed the tire and continued on for our once a year ,long weekend at the lake. we have already had all 5 tires replaced by our local firestone store at no charge. the replacements are uniroyal brand and we are very happy with that. we do feel that we should be able to get the money back on the tire that blew out since those people that have the defective tires but have not had to go through a blowout get their tires replaced without having to put out any cash. if you have any suggestions please forward them to us by e-mail. firestone just says call the 800 # that you cant get anyone to answer and olathe ford, where we bought the truck and the replacement tire, just acts like they have washed their hands of the matter. thanks for the opportunity to report this.....jim and janice constant( dot number: tire size: p23575r15 ) | |||
| 01/24/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| I am concerned that the current recall may be too limited. on january 24, 2000, i experienced a tread seperation while driving on our state hwy 41 at approx. 50 mph during a rainstorm. fortunately, i was on a level and straight stretch of road when the failure occured. had the incident occured 5 miles earlier, i would have been in mountainous terrain and may not have survived to file this report. i turned the tire in to firestone that day and was provided a replacement. i purchased a matched 2nd for the other side. with the current controversy and recall, i chose to replace my tires with those of a different and still reputable manufacturer. i now have 5 pirelli scorpions of the same size as the original equipment. i have also contacted firestone's district office in this area. i was told to bring my original wilderness tires to my local dealer and submit the reimbursement forms. although there is no gaurantee that i will be reimbursed, i informed the local office that the district office asked that they may wish to study these tires. when i told the local store staff of the regional office's directive to me, the mechanic indicated they would likely destroy the tires since they were not part of the current recall. i asked the store manager steve to check with the district office first. i am not only a physician now working in an emergency facility that serves our mountain communities but was also trained as a physicist. it is not often that you have a scientific observor involved in a reported event such as this one. i hope that one of your staff will contact me soon for further information. i also hope that firestone will act in a responsible manner to ascertain with reasonable certainty the true extent of their problem. thank you.....joseph chudy, md( dot number: w2hl1py407 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/20/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Driving south on i-40, south of kingman, az. speed was 70mph. (posted speed limit is 75mph) ride was unusally rough. vehicle began to shake and control was difficult. loud noises from the front left wheel section. i pulled over to the shoulder and examined the problem. tire retained air pressure. tire failed to retain tread. tread was retrieved from the interstate and is in my possession. both firestone and ford were sorry, however the tire(s) were not part of the recall. ford was tied by policy. firestone will pro-rate the tire. firestone is sending out claim information for damage done to vehicle. the good news is that no one was hurt. the bad part is that firestone has had prolonged strikes at a number of their production facilities. thank you for your investigation(s).( dot number: w2hlipy377 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 05/09/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| On may 9, 2000, had tire blowout while travelling. tread on right rear tire separated from the rest of tire.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 03/15/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Tread separated at speed; outside air temperature moderate, proper inflation on tires. westway ford service had informed us of a tread separation when the vehicle was brought in for a power steering problem. the tire that failed was not one of the front steering tires, but mounted on the left rear. no tread separations were observed when discount tire subsequently replaced and the failed tire and inspected the other four. additionally, firestone has no provision for reimbursement for the failed tire, as the replacement is not a vd dot serial number.( dot number: vdhl???? tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/12/2000 | 06/05/2000 | ||
| Pe00 020; consumer had the tire changed at the firestone station, and front tire tread began to separte. other three tires were showing stress lines around the sidewall. tires are firestone wilderness#at p2557016. *ak firestone wilderness at p255/70/r16 *mw | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| 1/4 inch tread separation on the left front inner tire( dot number: tire size: 255/70/16 ) | |||
| 08/23/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1998 | |
| The tire shows a crack on the sidewall completely around the tire where the tread meets the tire side wall. these tires do not have the same dot numbers as the tires advertised as being defective or those listed on your website. the tires on my car clearly have this problem. a repair shop pointed out this problem to me. all tires of this size and style must be recalled and inspected or replaced.( dot number: vnhlipy477 tire size: p235-75r15 ) | |||
| 07/12/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Steel belt popped through the treads causing the tire to rapidly deflate after stopping the vehicle. according to the firestone dealer the other original tires have at least 10-15 thousand miles left on the treds.( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/21/1999 | 4 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Inflation pressures consistently maintained at 3000 mile intervals. tread separation from wilderness at tires caused blowouts in four incidents. two incidents in 1999 and two incidents in 2000. all incidents occurred at 40-60 mph or shortly after decelerating from such speeds. replacement tires purchased from firestone dealer. defective tires replaced/discarded by dealer so actual id info and evidence is no longer available for defective tires. dealers and manufacturer cannot know site of manufacture since defective tires have been discarded. manufacturer cannot prove or disprove that these tires were manufactured in suspect plant in illinois.( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 ) | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 4 | ||
| Pe00020, p255/70r16 dot vncu1px348, all four tires treads are cracking and rusting around the rim which may have caused the tread to separate. dealer and firestone said it was dangerous to drive on those tires. *ak both companies refused to replace these tires, but both agree tires are defective. *yh | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| A section of tire approximately 9 in length and approximately 2 wide came apart from the tire (the tread). did not hit or drive over anything to cause the tread separation.( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 05/15/1999 | |||
| Tire blistered and went flat. a 1998 ford, explorer, original equipment, p235/75r15, and dot# unavailable. please provide further details. *ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15 *mw | |||
| 4 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| The tires have not failed but they all have 360 degree circumferential cracks on each tire where the tread meets the sidewall. to me this indicates a potential prelude to a tread separation. i feel that the firestone recall should not be limited to just illinois tires.( dot number: vn tire size: 235/75r15 ) | |||
| 06/12/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| My wife while driving to the mall experienced sudden separation of tire from the wheel, with wheel dragging on the ground; vehicle was towed to sunbury motors, sunbury, pa. they would not replace under waranty and neither would firestone at sunbury pa next to sunbury motors. had to buy a new wheel and get the vehicle towed. i am here to tell you that the problem is more extensive than the decatur plant. *ak( dot number: w2hl tire size: p23575 r15 ) | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| I have the wilderness at tires made in canada that were not recalled, but all 4 tires have a crack around the circumference right where the tread would separate. i showed them to a firestone dealer and he agreed to replace the tires. i wanted to report to someone that these tires were not in the recall but appear to have problems.( dot number: vnhl1py507 tire size: 235/75 r15 ) | |||
| 07/15/2000 | 4 | ||
| All four tires are showing signs or tread sepration (dot# wzcu1px on all four tires, p255/70r16). nlm | |||
| 10/15/1999 | 1 | ||
| Left rear tire experienced a blowout while traveling at highway speed of 70 mph, only the driver in a 1998 ford explorer, original equipment, p255/75r16, and dot# unavailable. dealer notified and replacement made at consumer's cost. *ak | |||
| 04/15/2000 | 1 | 08/18/1998 | |
| Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: left rear firestone wilderness at tire experienced a blowout/tread separation while traveling at hwy speed of 70 mph in a 1998, ford explorer, original equipment, p255/70r16, and dot# unavailable. no injury reported *ak *slc | |||
| 2 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Two of these tires show seperation at the point where the tread attaches to the body. firestone says they are not part of the recall as they were not made in decatur. have replaced them with michelins at our expense. we feel these tires should be part of the recall as they are evidence the problem is not limited to one plant.old tires are available for inspection.( dot number: w2hl1py308 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Blow out within 2 miles of the dealership on the date of purchase. the dealer towed it back to the shop and replaced the tire.*ak( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ) | |||
| 08/25/2000 | |||
| Pe00.020; consumer was concerned about tires, and took vehicle to the local garage. there were stress marks, and cracks between the treads. firestone wilderness#at, p25570r16. tires were not the ones on recall. but, has experienced the same problem. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| Tires are cracking on tread skirt and sidewall splice with only 24400 miles on them with 10 being the tread wear and 13 being new..*ak( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| One of my 16 inch wilderness at tires is showing signs of tread separation. i don't feel safe driving on them and would not want them replaced with firestone tires if they were to be included in the recall. i don't feel safe driving on them and will relace them at my own expense as soon as possible before they fail, but i hope that you are investigating the safety of these 16 inch tires and will have firestone recall them. i would be happy with a pro-rated credit for the remaining tread life, but i would not want firestone tires, even if they were free.*ak( dot number: tire size: 255/70/16 ) | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 05/01/2000 | ||
| Went to have oil changed and tires rotated for trip out of town and the mechanic showed me my tires stating the unsafety of them due to all 4 were showing cracking and dry-rot around the tire well and tread. he stated that a tire of this low mileage is not to do this and if driving the 4 hour drive we were about to imbark on with this heat he advised it was totally unsafe and we needed to replace the tires. we still have the tires and were prepared to show them to a firestone person and they stated that this was not the recall size although they were looking at other sizes. i could not consciously put my family in that danger waiting on a recall. i don't know anything about tires but i do know that it should not look like cracked rubber around all 4 tires.*ak( dot number: tire size: 255/70/16 ) | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| I have surface cracks going all the way around my tires on the side walls, where the tread meets the rest of the tire. i had my tires inspected at the firestone in duncanville tx and the manager said that they appeared to be surface cracks at this time, and although they appeared to be the same type of defect as those tires apart of the recall there was nothing he could do at this time unless more tires where added to the recall. i also contacted the firestone 800 number and was told the samething. i feel that the recall should be expanded to include all wilderness at tires, especially those showing defects such as mine. i am worried about my safety with these tires on my vehicle but i cannot afford to replace all 4 tires at this time nor should i be expected to if this is a defect that the manufacturer knows about but wants to isolate to one plant. please help me resolve this issue in a timely matter for my safe and well being. *ak( dot number: vnhl 228 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 04/08/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Driving 60mph vehicle started to shimmy. checked tires after stopping noticed tread had separated, but did not come completely off. took to goodyear & had 2 front tires replaced. rear 2 tires okay. firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 with 20,000 miles. do not have tires.*ak dot vdhl *slc | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Was driving 25mph when tire blew out. this caused the tire to partially come off the rim. vehicle was controllable. managed to get to gas station & contact road service. had tire changed. it had a slit in the center of the tread & had popped. firestone wilderness p235/75r15 dot w2hl1py358 with 19,000 miles.*ak | |||
| 4 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| All (4) tires have cracks in tread. firestone dealer inspected, said to keep eye on them, but not part of recall. don't feel good about driving since smaller size part of recall. all sizes should be part of this recall, same design, manufacturing, rubber compound.( dot number: ) | |||
| 03/27/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| I did not know of the problems that firestone tires were having at the time of this incident. i believe that it is relevant to the current problems and wanted to go on record at this point. no safety defect listed. *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 01/19/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Tire blew out, tire complete gone, tread separated. *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 07/19/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| July 19, mid-afternoon, while traveling north on i-35w north of hillsboro, tx, my left front tire suffered complete tread separation, alerting us to a problem with a loud sound. i pulled on to the shoulder with trucks whizzing past; and with my 20 year old daughter, we eye-checked to see what was wrong. we could see black stuff on the highway about 75 yards back and assumed i'd hit some road debris. we saw that the front-under-bumper spoiler was dragging the ground and that the front left fog light was damaged. we returned home that afternoon, traveling within the stream of traffic. once we were home, in examining the front of the truck more closely in my drive, we saw that the tire tread was completely gone with just the steel belt showing. i drove carefully to the nearest tire company the next morning and had two front tires replaced with new wilderness at tires, unaware there were problems with this brand of firestone tire. i had my truck repaired. on august 5, 2000, as a result of news accounts i called firestone and followed their directions to have my back tires examined, carrying the documentation of the money i'd already spent replacing two tires and repairing the damage to my truck. they recommended that i replace the remaining two tires immediately, giving me credit for my contract on the tires of app $25 per tire. they replaced the tires with two more wilderness at tires. the total cost of the tire replacements and repair to the truck is $493.04. i now have just heard on abc tv news (08/10/00) that the replacement tires are problems, also. my daughter and i are lucky that we did not have an accident when the tire failed and that only minor damage was suffered by the truck. however, i'm no longer sure about my safety while traveling at freeway speeds during our hot summers here in texas.*ak( dot number: unknown tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 07/31/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| I was driving north on i-75 approx. 8 miles north of gainesville,fl on 7/31 & experienced a complete tire failure at 70 mph. the sensation was of having hit something in the road, but i saw nothing in the rear view mirror (except lots of big trucks bearing down on me). almost immediately, i began to lose steering ability. i was able to control and stop the vehicle with great difficulty. the car swung out as far as one-quarter turn to the left in heavy traffic but i was able to countersteer and get off the road. the aaa wrecker attendant told me that he had seen lots of these blowouts and that the tread usually ripped all the way off and tore up the undercarriage of the car. luckily, i had about 4 inches of material holding the tire together when i finally was able to stop. this incident occurred on an extremely hot day at about 3:00 pm. please note that the dot# on this tire is not vd, but vn. i am very concerned that firestone has not been totally forthcoming about the safety of this tire. *ak( dot number: vnhl 1py tire size: 235/75r15 ) | |||
| 04/25/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| After the tire failed for no apparent reason, the vehicle rolled 2.75 times and spun 180, sending myself and my 20 day old baby to the hospital. the accident occurred in a coastal town, not in a warm climate. *ak( dot number: tire size: p225/70r15 ) | |||
| 05/28/2000 | 4 | 10/01/1997 | |
| I was involved in a fatal car accident. i was the driver heading west on the 202 freeway in phoenix arizona. i merged into the 10 freeway near 16th street when my rear passenger tire tread peeled off. this caused me to lose control of my ford explorer vehicle. with the lost of control the vehicle rolled about 4 to 5 times. causing the death of my friend (passenger) and my yorkshire terrier dog rolled out and ran unable to be found. i was injured and was ambulanced to the hospital. i still have major effects from the trauma.*ak( dot number: p235/75r15 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 4 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| Tires show stress crack where the belt is attached to cassion, tire have developed a vibration at 45 mph to 70 mph, i have removed all 5 tires from vehicle and replaced them with michlen tires, since i live in ga, the voluntary recall for our area was not schedule till october, so in the name of safey i relplace them with no assistance from firestone.the dot number indicates these tire were not from firestone's decatur il plant, but i have 5 tires(dot w2hl 128) that have a problem. *ak( dot number: w2hl128 tire size: 235/75r15 ) | |||
| 07/19/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| While driving at 70mph, the right rear tire tread disintegrated and flew off into the desert taking along a piece of our bumper and side panel trim. we were returning from our vacation and the car was loaded down with luggage, a cooler, etc. we felt that this extra weight helped shift the center of gravity, keeping us from loosing complete control.( dot number: tire size: e235/75r15 ) | |||
| 02/27/2000 | 1 | ||
| On february 27, 2000 my daughter and two friends were returning to our home in downers grove, illinois from iowa city, iowa where they were visiting my son and other daughter at college. while on eastbound interstate 88, at approximately mile marker 15, traveling about 65 miles per hour, the right front tire suddenly exploded. pieces of the tire flew in all directions with some hitting both the windshield and side windows. the vehicle immediately fell onto the rim and jerked to the right, forcing the vehicle out of the left-hand lane, through the right-hand lane and onto the right shoulder before it could be stopped. we were extremely fortunate that no one was in the right hand lane or on the right hand shoulder and especially fortunate that the vehicle did not roll over. my daughter and her friends were very upset and shaken. after replacing the blown tire with the spare tire they continued their trip and arrived in downers grove. on february 28th i took several pictures of the damage to the vehicle and the remains of the tire and i would be happy to share them with you. on february 29th i went to the local firestone store where i strongly inquired about the safety of the tire and its history of blowouts. i was assured by the manager of the firestone store, ron degner, that there was no history of this problem and that my daughter probably ran over something on the highway. i paid firestone $472.78 for a new tire, reconditioned rim, and all the other work associated with replacing the tire. i then went to joe madden body shop, the ford dealer where i purchased the vehicle. i strongly inquired about the safety of the vehicle and the wilderness tires and any history of blowouts. i was assured by the body shop adjuster, bob schretter, that there was no history of this problem. i arranged for the appropriate repairs to my vehicle, and after two visits to the body shop paid a total of $331.94. i was reimbursed $265.09 from my insurance company. *ak | |||
| 07/24/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| I was driving southbound in the right lane of ih 35 in southern oklahoma at about the # 3 mile marker. we had left wichita, ks earlier that day and were enroute to our home in carrollton, tx. i had been noticing a shudder in the vehicle not unlike the one i felt prior to learning that another one of the tires having separated on a trip from corpus christi to san antonio earlier in the summer. the firestone dealer in s. a. advised that you could not tell by looking at the tire on the vehicle that there was a problem. i paid an adjusted price for that tire and just purchased another new wilderness tire on 7/28/2000 both of which were mounted on the front of the vehicle. the two tires on the rear were originals. i heard a loud bang to my left and immediately felt the vehicle lurch into the left lane. i believe that only my police training in driving vehicles at high speeds enabled me to keep control of my vehicle. i was able to steer it to the right shoulder and due to the tire only separating and not losing air pressure was i able to limp into gainesville, tx to glen polk ford. i was told by them that they had never seen a vehicle with so much damage from a tire separation. i had to pay for another adjusted wilderness tire and we were on our way. i have since learned of several lawsuits against ford and firestone for fatal accidents resulting from tire separations of this same tire on explorer's and minivans. as a coincidence, when i went to get an estimate on the damage at a ford dealership in carrollton, one of the repair estimators showed me another explorer with wilderness tires in the auto body shop with extensive damage to the right rear due to a tire separation incident. the driver of that vehicle was lucky because they were towing a trailer with a porsche on it when the tire separated and an accident did not occur. *ak( dot number: v0h11py527 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 06/25/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Tire rubber separated from tire. vehicle proceeded to roll over injuring my wife and i.*ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 4 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Size 25570r16; while on highway noticed vehicle was not traveling normally. tire dealer stated tires were unsafe due to separation and cracking at base of tire treads and needed to be replaced. *ak the tire dealers indicated that the tires were defective and unsafe and were all replaced by firestone dealer who included it as part of recall. (dot # wzcv1px417) *yh | |||
| Pe00020; tire tread separation: all four tires are showing signs of tread separation. tires are wilderness, at, p235r7515, manufactured at the joliete plant. original tire equipment. please list dot # if possible. *ak | |||
| 07/30/2000 | 4 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Truck started developing control problems, fishtailing and vibrating. noticed that tire treads were separating. took to firestone dealer and replaced all 4. 2 of them were bulging and separating a great deal, the other 2 were starting to develop minor bulges. we were lucky that we stopped before we lost complete control. *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Tire blew out when traveling at 70 miles plus. i nearly had a serious accident, but i was able to avoid collision. the incident caused minor damage to the steel alloy rim. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 07/19/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Had a tire failure exactly as described in recent (8/00) news reports - tread separated from otherwise well-maintained tire going 65mph on the freeway - was able to safely navigate to a stop. it was a firestone atx wilderness tire, standard equipment on the vehicle. contacted dealer with no success since no recall has been issued - went to bridgestone vendor and had inspection done - cracking at the tread line was found in all three other tires (excluding the one replaced 7/19/00). i use the vehicle for many long distance trips across the desert, with my 4yr old - felt forced to replace all four tires for safety sake at my own expense, as the dealer would do nothing since no recall has been issued yet. please notify me at the address herein if the nhtsa determines a recall on these tires is warranted, as i'd like to try to recoup some of my expenditure replacing these tires pre-recall. i believe these tires are seriously defective and dangerous, especially in high heat conditions such as the southwest. the manufacturers should be responsible for replacing this defective equipment, not the consumer. thank you for your consideration. (i didn't provide vin or tire number information as it is not readily available; if necessary i will do so.. *ak( dot number: tire size: standard ) | |||
| 04/16/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Vehicle rolled after going out of control - turns out there wasn't gravel on the road. it was unexplainable. all four tires were without tread after the accident, but the details are similar to the incidents i've been reading about with the brigestone/firestone tires. please make them recall these tires! *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 10 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| When towing tralier with this tire/vehicle combination at speeds over 65 (in a 70 mph zone) mph the vehicle would begin to fishtail. the trailer and its load only weighed 1,400-1,500 pounds on each occasion with correct balance. the last time this vehicle towed a trailer with these tires the trailer went into an uncontrolable fishtail. this resulted in the vehicle ending in the median with the trailer breaking loose. after purchasing new dunlop tires and a new trailer the vehicle never had a problem with fishtailing. on a few occasions i towed an 18 foot boat at lower speeds and realized very quickly that there was no way it could pull its rated limit of 5,500 pounds (that boat combination was 2,200 pounds). i thinks the nhtsa shouls test this tire under towing conditions as well. these tires never peeled, but they were not given a chance as they were replaced at 10,000 miles. i have towed enough in my day to realize what is user error or equipment failure. these tires are not safe to tow with at least not on an explorer. *ak( dot number: tire size: 2357515 ) | |||
| 08/01/1997 | |||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 06/15/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| The tire essentially blew out and went immediately flat, while traveling at 65 mph on the interstate. if it had been a front tire it probably would have caused an acident. the local firestone dealer said i ran over something that caused a puncture, but i know that wasn't the case, as there was a sizeable hole in the tread area of the tire and there were strands of radial reinforcing wire inside and outside of the tire. in light of the recent publicity on the subject, i thought it might be useful to pass along this information. *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| Although i have not personally experienced any problems with the firestone wildnerness tire, i feel my life and my passengers' are in danger with the use of this tire. i certainly don't want to be another fatality as a result of tire failure. i want to express my concern for public safety. these tires, including the atv & atv ii should be recalled immediately. how many more people have to die on the roadways before something is done? the sooner firestone is forced to recall these defective tires...the safer the highways will be. *ak | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 0 | ||
| After find out of a recall on firestone tires, took vehicle to check the tires, and technician saw cracks on all tires which were the same as mentioned in the the recall, but a different plant. firestone wilderness p235/75r15. *ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15 *mw | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1997 | |
| I returned to firestone store and complained about a defective tire when it appeared that the tire was out of round. they claimed that there was nothing wrong with the tires. i recently on two occasions, took suv to have alignment checked. was told that alignment was withing specs, that the firestone tires were defective and caussed what they called radial drift. this causes the car to pull to one side or the other. this in turn would cause overheating and in my opinion cause tread separation at highway speeds.*ak( dot number: 027477 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 03/27/2000 | 03/27/2000 | ||
| While driving 70 mph tread separated from casing of the left rear tire. original tires purchased on a 1998 ford explorer, tire size 22575r16 with 44,000 miles. please provide the dot number from the tire and any other details.*ak firestone wilderness at 225/75/r16 *mw | |||
| 09/03/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| I was treaveling on i-10 in baton rouge, la at about 65 miles per hour when my tire blew out. the tread was blown from the tire. there was no warning or excesive wear to this or any other tire. i still have the other three original tires, i'm filing this claim so something can be done to prevent serious injury. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75/15 ) | |||
| 05/05/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Just learned from the news media today that this might be a problem...was traveling along interstate 91 in vermont this may when the tire literally came apart. there was nothing left but the rim when i finally got the vehicle stopped. *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 08/03/2000 | 4 | 08/01/1998 | |
| I had the tires checked after hearing reports of trouble. all four tires show cracking where the tread meets the sidewall. after checking with the dealership where the vehicle was purchased and the local firestone dealer, i replaced the tires at my own expense. i put p235/75r15 michelin ltx tires on. the tires and service records for this vehicle are available for inspection, including proof of rotation and balancing on schedule. *ak( dot number: vnhl1py417 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 07/27/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Tread seperated from the tire. lost control of the vehicle and fishtailed 6-7 times on i-10, then shot across i-10 down a grass embankment. when i finally came to a stop, i had 3 flat tires, damaged qtr. panel, and was a nervous wreck. i had my vehicle towed to a ford dearlership to have the tires replaced and the vehicle inspected for any damage underneath. i was not informed of the problem with the firestone tires by the ford dealership. i spoke to my parents and told them about my accident. my dad called the next day to tell me the he heard a news articles about the problem with firestone tires seperating. please contact me for more details. thank you very much, kelly logan. *ak( dot number: tire size: 15 ) | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Tire replace due to tread separation. *ak( dot number: tire size: p/23575r15 ) | |||
| 07/11/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Tread seperated from tire. fortunately i cought it in the beginning stages and replaced the tires. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 08/14/1999 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Driving on i-75 in broward county, day, light rain, road had a sheen but no large standing puddles. section of highway we travel daily. vehicle abruptly hydroplaned and cocked 30-40 degrees to the right. i was looking down the lane of travel out the left window. i was able to recover control. had tire and suspension checked. tires had 50% tread remaining. replaced with michelin no further hydroplaning episodes. the loss of directional control was extremely abrupt and stopped at 30-40 degrees before i could react to countersteer. i have a type rating in airbus 300, 14 year navy pilot, 10 years as navy flight instructor and have driven in absymal florida wx all my life. the handling characteristics of this tire were poor. *ak( dot number: tire size: 255/70/16 ) | |||
| 4 | 06/01/2000 | ||
| Both front tires have cracks and cuts along the tread . tires not under recall.*ak the tires are firestone wilderness at tires (p23575r15) dot#w2hl ipv(for front tires) and vd(for back tires). all 4 tires are cracking. consumer is on a waiting list to replace all 5 tires with the exact kind that are currently on the front of the vehicle and this concerns the consumer. *slc | |||
| 02/18/2000 | 1 | ||
| Peooo20, original equipment on a ford explorer 1998, 235/75r15. consumer felt a bumping feeling in the left front tire. he felt this was not safe, and might be related to treads separating on size 15 tires. *ak because the firestone tires were reliable, the customer traded the vehicle for another vehicle with different brand of tires. *yh | |||
| 05/28/1999 | 1 | 09/09/1998 | |
| Pe00 020; was traveling about 55mph on the highway and it was an extremely hot day. left rear firestone wilderness at tire on the driver's side tread separated/ripped apart, and blewout. consumer managed to maintain vehicle. there were no injuries to report. tire was a 255/70-r16, and the attendant told him that there was a recalll for r16series.*ak *slc | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 35mph on highway and vehicle started to vibrate, and right rear tire exploded. tire was firestone wilderness #at, size p23575/r15 there were injuries. *ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15 *mw | |||
| 04/05/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and heard something slapping up against vehicle. he pulled over and noticed that left rear tire tread had separted. tires are firestone wilderness # at, size p235/75 r15 #dot vdhl there were no injuries reported. *ak | |||
| 07/30/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving about 55 mph front tire started vibrating, and driver lost control. then, found out that right front tire had a blowout, crashing into a rock bluff. firestone wilderness at p235/75r16. *ak | |||
| 08/06/2000 | 1 | ||
| Pe00 020; consumer was not traveling on the highway, but still noticed that tread was cracking around tire sidewalls. tires are firstone wilderness, tire size are p23575/r15, and the dot code #w2hl. tread hasn't separated yet, but he is concerned. he took vehicle to firestone, and they put him on a waiting list. *ak *slc | |||
| 09/20/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Firestone wilderness right rear tire p255/70r16 dot w2cu1px408 exploded while driving, tire came off wheel, weather conditions were rainy, windy, and cold. *slc | |||
| 4 | 02/11/1998 | ||
| Pe02000; tire tread separation: all four tires were showing signs of tread separation. tire size p23575r15, tires were not built at the decatur, illinois plant. dot # beginning with vn (from the canadian plant). original tire equipment. tires purchased on a 1998, ford, explorer. firestone and ford have been called about the tires. *ak the consumer replaced all tires, but has not been reimbursed. *slc | |||
| 07/26/1998 | 06/10/1998 | ||
| Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: while traveling in a 1998 ford explorer, original equipment, tires size p235/75r15, and dot# unavailble. right rear tire experienced a blowout inside the sidewall at 35 mph or less. on november 5, 1998 problem reoccurre,d happened again on the replacement tire. firestone notified. please provide any further details. *ak firestone wilderness p235/75/r15 *mw | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 4 | 10/01/1997 | |
| While driving 65mph rear passenger's tire separated, causing vehicle to skid out of control, and eventually rollover, resulting in minor injuries and a fatality. tire size p235 original equipment on a 98 explorer. consumer had just replaced the 3rd original tire 2 days prior, 4th tire was checked, the tire s/n is w2hl1py247, the 4th tire original was the tire that the tread blew and caused the accident, police report #2000-032297 tire size p235/75r15. *ak *mjs | |||
| 02/03/2000 | 2 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Pe-00020; original equipment on a 1998 ford explorer, tire size p23575r15, tires had 49 thousand miles on them. when driving at 70 mph left rear tread separated, causing poor vehicle control, spare tire was put on vehicle. tire was later replaced. different incident when driving consumer noticed vehicle was driving rough. tire was inspected and right rear tire had a bald spot and the wires were visible. *ak the dot #vdhl1py177, the consumer replaced all the tires and is seeking reimbursement. *slc | |||
| 08/02/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: tire size p255/70r15 / dot# w2cu1px048 original equipment on a 1998 ford explorer . cracks were noticed along with tread separation while parked. manufacturer was not contacted at this time. *ak the customer replace three failed tires at customer's expense. *yh | |||
| 03/30/2000 | |||
| Pe00020,tire size 23575r15, original equipment on 1998 explorer, all four tires have cracks around rim which may indicate a tread separation. please provide further information. *ak firestone wilderness 235/75/r15 *mw | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer is concerned about recall that was made on the firestone tires, and would like to have other states included, just like those four states mentioned in the recall. *ak | |||
| 05/26/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Was driving 70mph & heard a noise. started to slow down & lost control of vehicle. spun across highway. then rolled over 3 times down an embankment. had a broken wrist. checked tires after vehcle stopped. left rear tire had no tread on it. it was flat & bald. vehicle was totaled. bought vehicle used & replaced original tires. firestone wilderness, size p235/75r15 with 11,000 miles on, and dot#w2hl1py.*ak *mjs | |||
| 07/29/2000 | 2 | ||
| While driving about 75 mph on a highway a rear left tire blewup for the second time at the same place. but, consumer kept control of vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/07/2000 | 0 | ||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling on freeway and heard a noise. she was slowing down to make a right turn, and felt like she was losing control of vehicle. vehicle rolled once. consumer sustained minor injuries to her ankle. they were firestone wilderness #at tires. *ak | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 0 | ||
| Pe00 020; consumer noticed that peeling was around inside and outside of tires. tires were dry/rotten, and there was a circle ring around them. he took vehicle to firestone, and mechanic inspected tires. firestone told consumer that tires would not be replaced because of the dot vd number wasn't enclosed on the tires. tires were firestone atx, size number p235/7515/r15, but the dot number was w2 .this was north carolina. *ak | |||
| 08/05/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving about 30 mph rear left tire blewout. tow truck driver stated that was caused by a tread separation. *ak | |||
| 06/16/2000 | |||
| Pe00020; tire tread separation: while driving 73 mph tread on the passenger's side rear tire came off. this caused explorer to pull to the right and flip over. driver was alone in the explorer, and sustained injuries to head,/back and knee. tire was a firestone, atx, not original equipment. tires were placed on vehicle by firestone dealership. explorer was totalled. please list tire size and dot #.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Pe 00020: while driving 35-40mph to get off ramp, and while exiting ramp right rear tire blewout. stopped vehicle & checked tire to change with spare. noticed tread was still intact, but slightly separated. do not have tire. contacted manufacturer. were original tires. firestone wilderness atx with 19,000 miles, and size of tire p255/70r16. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Pe00020: was driving 60mph when it felt like vehicle had a flat. right rear tire was deflated, but tread was still attached. however, casing had separated. tire was changed with spare. do not have tire. were original tires with vehicle. firestone wilderness p225/70r15 with 25,000 miles. *ak *slc | |||
| 2 | |||
| Pe00020: was traveling 75mph when vehicle started shaking badly. stopped & pulled over. checked the tires. noticed the surface was wavy & bumpy. tread was separating in the center, but still remained attached. right front tire blewout at 20,000 miles, and left front went out at 25,000 miles. firestone wilderness, and size 0235/75r15. *ak | |||
| 07/07/2000 | 1 | 01/13/1998 | |
| Pe00020, 1998 explorer, rear driver's tire tread separated which almost caused a crash. other three tires were forming cracks along the tire tread and sidewall. tire size p235/75r15 and dot # vdhl1py457. *ak | |||
| 06/03/1999 | 1 | 05/07/1998 | |
| While consumer was making a left hand turn, the rear of the vehicle slid out and vehicle began spinning, officer inspected tread separation of the firestone wilderness at tire p235/75r15 dot w2hl1p2158. *slc | |||
| 07/25/2000 | 08/27/1999 | ||
| Pe00020; tire tread separation: while at 70 mph, tread on the rear passenger's side tire came off, causing loss of driver control. explorer rolled over . driver was the only person in the explorer, and received minor injuries. the vehicle has been totalled. tire was a firestone wilderness (p235/75r15), orginal equipment. *ak *mjs | |||
| Pe00-020 tires on a ford explorer 1998 year tire size 235/75r15; two frontal tires have a hair line crack around the entire tire at the side wall, tires only have 22 thousand miles. please provide any further details. *ak firestone wilderness at 235/75/r15 *mw | |||
| 4 | |||
| Pe02000, tire tread separation: all four tires, where the knob meets the wheel, are cracked. these are firestone, wilderness, at, p23575r15, original equipment. tires were looked at by one dealership. owner was told that cracks were not deep enough and continued to look at tires everyday. also, owner had several flats with the tires. *ak two camber kts had to be installed to correct the front end alignment which contributed to the tire incident. *yh | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| When pulling into the garage consumer thought that something was ran over only to notice that tread had separated from the sidewall. ford and firestone has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 07/21/2000 | 3 | 04/03/1998 | |
| While traveling noticed vehicle shaking and noisy. after pulling vehicle notice chunck of tread missing. *ak one tire had tread separation and the second had big bulge on the tread while traveling. the third one also had tread separation and all were replaced. the tires were firestone wilderness p235/75r15 and dot # vdhl1p4437. *yh | |||
| 07/07/1999 | 05/30/1998 | ||
| Original equipment on a 98 explorer. while driving 65-70mph right rear tire sidewall belwout. *ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15 mw | |||
| 10/08/1999 | |||
| Pe00020; tire tread separation: while driving at 70 mph tread on front driver's side tire came off. driver lost control of vehicle and crashed into a guardrail. driver was the only passenger in explorer, and did sustain injuries. tire was a firestone, wilderness, atx, tire size p25570r16, and was original equipment. firestone was not contacted about tire. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 08/03/2000 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Pe0 020; consumer was on the highway and stopped because of construction. he had a flat tire, and there was a whole inside of the tire because the tire will not hold air. the tires were firstoine wildernesss atx. *ak | |||
| 10/18/1999 | |||
| Pe00020; tire tread separation: while driving at 65 mph tread on the rear tire on the passenger's side came off. driver was able to control vehicle. this was a firestone wilderness atx tires, orginal equipment, and size p23575r15sm/s. firestone or the dealership were not contacted about the tires. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| Suv was equipped with firestone wilderness tires. right rear tire blewout due to tread separation while traveling at 45 mph. dealer has been contacted.*ak | |||
| 07/22/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving about 70 mph a left right tire blew out where tread separated on firestone wilderness atx tires. *ak | |||
| 04/15/2000 | 0 | ||
| Pe00-020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and right rear tire tread peeled off. driver had some difficulty. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Pe00020; tire tread separation: tread is separating from the tire on the left rear. there is a crack between the sidewall and the tread. tire was original equipment. owner has contacted a firestone dealership about the tire. owner was told that adjustments would be made to replace the tire. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 06/30/2000 | ||
| Pe00-020; firestone wilderness atx tires on a 1998 ford explorer, tire size p23575r15, dot number not available. when driving 65 mph tread completely separated, causing tread to roll into the rim. tires have 27 thousand miles. please provide any further details. *ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15 *mw | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Firestone wilderness atx tires(p23575r15 original equipment on a 98 explorer. tread is cracking at the sidewall. dealer has been notified. *ak all tires were replaced due to recall and faulty tires, the dot #vhdl. *slc | |||
| 03/07/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Pe00020; tire tread separation: consumer was traveling about 70mph on freeway and vehicle dropped and flew to the left, and started rolling. consumer had lost control of vehicle. also, vehicle was totaled. the vehicle had firestone atx tires. *ak the impact specialist for insurance determined that the tire was defective. *yh | |||
| 12/23/1999 | 0 | ||
| Pe00-020; consumer was traveling about 74mph on the highway when left rear firestone wilderness tire on driver's side had separated, lost control and rolled once. vehicle was totaled. there were two injuries. *ak | |||
| 07/21/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and left rear driver's side tire exploded. tread had separated from tire. tire was firestone wilderness.*ak | |||
| 07/24/2000 | |||
| Pe00020, tire tread separation : while driving about 65-70 mph, tread on the rear passenger's side tire came off, which almost caused the explorer to flip over. driver was the only passenger in the truck, and was not injured. tires are firestone, widlerness atx, original equipment. owner has contacted firestone. forms were sent to consumer to fill out in order to receive reimbursement for tire. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| Firestone wilderness tires at standard equipment. while driving 70mph a piece of the front tire separated. firestone has replaced the tire. *ak | |||
| 07/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| Detread caused loss of control, vehicle rolled 2-1/2 times. severe roof crush. tire remained inflated after crash.*ak( dot number: vdhl1py118 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle hydroplained and right tire blew out after a tread separation, almost lost control of vehicle. *ak firestone wilderness at tires (p23575r16) dot # vr6m07459-5. *slc | |||
| 06/30/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Tire disintegrated, with tread separating from tire. tire one year old. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/t5r15 ) | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was traveling about 50mph. and heard a loud noise. she pulled over to the side of the road, and discovered that tire was flat and rim had cut into the tire. driver's side tire was destroyed. *ak | |||
| 12/07/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| I was driving to work in the morning at about 75 miles per hour, when i heard a loud noise and my explorer became very hard to handle on the road. i was able to get to the shoulder of the road safely. i went to inspect the damage and found that the tread of my right front tire had completely peeled off. this created damage to the body of my vehicle. i t was a very frightening accident, but in reading other stories, i feel extremely fortunate.ooc. *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 12/17/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| While driving on i-35 going about 70 mph the tread on the left rear tire of our explorer separated. this caused the explorer go to into a 540 degree spin. while spinning the explorer stuck a car in the adjacent lane twice, once with the front and once with the back of the explorer. this caused about $6000 of damage of the explorer.*ak( dot number: vdhlipy347 tire size: p23575r151 ) | |||
| 06/18/1999 | |||
| While driving 65 mph treads on the rear tire on the driver's side came off, causing the driver to lose control which ended in a rollover. truck was totalled.*ak.et. | |||
| Rear tread on the passenger's tire busted while traveling at 35 mph, causing a loss of control. consumer ran into a ditch, and the tire was completely destroyed. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||