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Ford F150 1997

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Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
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.
Notes

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
TIRES
9852	04/13/1998	601290	Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc	07/17/1998
BC5195961001	10/01/1996	50472	Firestone p235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph. *tt	04/24/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
TIRES
09/25/2003	31000	4	03/21/2003
	Dt: the rear end is making a whining noise. the tires on the vehicle are starting to separate. the tires are brand new put on march 21, 2003. the tires are ameritrac general, p255/70r16. the consumer can not locate the number for the tire company. therefore, he cannot contact them. the dealership states that he will have to pay for the diagnostic to find out what is wrong with the rear end. the consumer's mechanic states that the bearings on the rear end are bad due to bad casing; it will not align itself up with the transmission. also, cruise control stopped working at the same time that the whining started. the mechanic states it will not ground in order to make it activate the switch. consumer has contacted ford, and was advised to take the vehicle in. when he called to take the vehicle in he was told he will have to pay for a service that should have been done before he purchased the vehicle. consumer states that the vehicle has been sitting in driveway for six months, because it is unsafe to drive. when stepping on the brakes there is a mushy feeling, and the front end shakes and shimmies.*ak
04/04/2003		1
	Consumer experience tire blow out while driving. nar 06/18/2003 mr cb
03/13/2004	75000	1
	While driving 55 mph rear passenger side tire rubber cap came off the tire. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. firestone. wilderness, p235/70r16. *ak
06/12/2003	70000	1
	When driving in any standing water tires slid without warning. dealer agreed to replace all four tires.*ak
10/19/2003	23820	3	06/17/1997
	General ameri 550 as tire blew out 18 aug on 1997 ford f-150 rear passenger side on open road at roughly 22,500 mile. second tire blew out yesterday, 19 sept., on open road at roughly 23,820 miles on same truck and same rear passenger location. third tire used as replacement for blown tire found to have bulge approximately 50 miles after 2d blowout. again, same wheel location on same truck. tires are all general tire ameri 550 as and original tires on truck. truck now has 23,921 total miles. truck had no load when tires blew. *la
		1
	While driving at 70 mph right front tire tread separated. *ak
08/29/2003	74545	1	05/14/2000
	I have a ford f150 1997 with bridgestone, dueler h/t tires, size p245/70/r16 106s, dot enmt cbf 1900 19905d689p2.my husband was traveling home from work today on the interstate at 65 mph when the right front tire unexplicably seperated without warning. luckily my husband was not hurt. there was damaged caused to the truck's wheel well and fender.*ak
07/25/2003	29153	1	06/01/2003
	While driving, the vehicle started to vibrate, it was discovered the tread had separated from the tire. the consumer replaced all four tires. the other three tires also contained cracks at the same placed where the tread separated. ak jb
		1
	The passenger rear tire keeps going flat. cause is unkwown. *ak
06/20/2003	81000
	Consumer states the exhaust is located at the right side, causing the tires to overheat and blow up. in july firestone wilderness ht size 23570r16 dot w2081pt were replaced by goodyear ,and problem still recurring. dealer stated nothing was wrong with the exhaust pipe. consumer indicated that firestone diagnosis was that tire blew up due to overheating. *ak
		1
	Goodyear tire had low pressure, causing them to blowout. in addition, consumer replaced wheels:cap/cover/hub, and exhaust system.*ak
06/03/2001		2	09/01/2098
	Sidewall seperating from tread. could see steel cords on both front tires. dt
09/15/2002	43000	2	08/13/1997
	Original equipment. firestone wilderness. dotw208ipt187, p23570r16 104 s. consumer stated at highway speed the right rear tire exploded. cause is unknown. nlm on same day, another tire had tread separation. weather was clear. the road was dry. tread remaining on each tire was 7/32. tt
10/12/2000		1	06/01/2097
	While traveling on i-75 on october 12, 2000, i was going at a speed of 75 miles per hour when i heard a noise and felt my ford truck pull. i immediately began to slow the vehicle when all of a sudden a much louder noice and more violent shaking gripped the vehicle. i wrestled with the steering wheel of the truck as it lerched in irratic movements. i luckily was able to move it to the far right lane and onto a shoulder. how, i am not sure since traffic was heavy and a semi was closing in on the right side. when i exited the truck and looked at the front, i saw a tire almost completely disentigrated with the outside rubber strip separated from the mangled inner portions of the tire. it had literally come apart and hung onto the rim in rubber rags.
07/03/2002		1	08/01/2098
	Tread began to separate - caught before tire failed. *ak
03/31/2002		1	07/18/1997
	Cooper tire failed. tire size lt265/75r16 and dot # upw8b6u456. *yh
05/01/2001		1	05/01/2099
	Tire developed a 3in.x2in.x1/2in. bulge. tire was swapped with spare. since then the tread has had complete failure with a separation of approx. 3 feet around the circumference of the tire. all of this occured while being in the spare tire position.*ak (dot number: w208 tiresize: p235/70r16)
01/02/2002		1
	While right rear tire was being repaired, mechanic noticed that inside liner was separating. mechanic claimed this was caused by tire being too close to exhaust, heat was destroying tire.ak slc
10/22/2001		1	03/01/1997
	Tire lost tread, but did not blowout. tire tread damaged pick-up. almost rolled over. *ak (dot number: w2081pt017 tiresize: p235/70r16)
10/27/2001		1	11/01/1997
	Tire separated causing loss of control of vehicle and $2000.00 damage. *ak
08/13/2001		1	01/01/1997
	Driving normally in heavy traffic, the tread on my tire just popped off and caused me to veer all over roadway and into ditch. there was extensive damage to my vehicle from tread hitting undercarriage and body. police had to assist. my tires were properly inflated and i was driving under the speed limit due to heavy traffic on interstate. the temperature was about 99 f degrees. my insurance refuses to pay for a new set of tires and i don't think i should have to pay the large deductible to get repairs made on vehicle. these are obviously defective tires and i'm terrified that they will explode again. the defective tire is still inflated just no tread is left on tire. i have kept tire for evidence and taken about 30 pictures of all the damage. i do not know who to turn to for help in this matter. *ak (tiresize: p235/70r16)
07/14/2001		0
	General tire size, 235 60 r/16 tread came completely off. consumer said thathe was luckly that he did not have an accidently. but, tread did damage the quarter panel on truck.*ak
08/01/2001		3	06/01/1997
	Tail pipe will heat up to point where rear right tire shredded. consumer has contacted dealer.ak while driving, firestone wilderness ht ii tire blewout, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle and crash, dot number w2031pt166, tire size p235/70r16, consumer was injured in accident. slc
07/15/2001			06/01/1997
	My tires have been wearing down for some time. i do not do very much highway driving, that might be why i didn't have a real problem with the tire. i only have 24000 miles on my truck. i was starting to think about getting new tires, they were worn down alot. two weeks ago or so i was driving down the street and felt a bumppy ride. when i got home i check the tires and found that on the front left tire i had a torn part of the tread. i could see the steel belt and the rubber had separated. i went and got a new set of tires the following day. then a week or more later i saw an article in the paper from your agency about the tires i had on my truck. i wish i would have had the article before the tire went bad, then i could have it documented, but i didn't. good thing i wasn't going down the highway at 70 miles per hour when this happened. it did happen and i hope that you can get out more information about this tire. thank you. *ak (tiresize: p235/70r16)
07/24/2001			06/01/1999
	Truck was giving a bumpy ride at various speeds. went to my mechanic who examined the tires upon my complaint. he pointed out on both front tires where the tread was starting to separate from the sidewall. told me not to drive the vehicle on the highway at all due to impending danger. took vehicle to ford, they told me they could not replace the tires. called firestone, they would replace with the same tires that i was having trouble with. called ford co.in detroit, customer service told me that nothing could be done, firestone problem. i got the run around. replaced tires on my own and have saved the firestone tires should they be recalled for tread separation. *ak (dot number: w208 tiresize: p235/70r16)
07/20/2001		1	07/01/1996
	All 4 tires on vehicle replaced with general ameri 550 as p235 70r16 tires on 8/6/99 at odometer 44,763 miles as part of normal service. left front tire on 7/20/01 at odometer approx. 68,400 miles began to deteriorate as indicated by vehicle vibration at 50 mph speed. over next 3-4 days, vehicle shaking got worse. inspected tires and found front left had separation of tread at spot between sidewall and flat surface approx. 15 in. long. other 3 tires were ok based upon amateur visual inspection. vehicle is used exclusively on highway and city driving (no off-road or contruction sites) by wife and three children at normal rates of speed. have replaced all 4 tires with michelin tires after reading usa today article on 7/25/01.*ak (tiresize: p235 70r16)
06/20/2000		1	06/01/1996
	Single vehicle accident-just prior to the accident the vehicle started to shimmy then shook violently causing the vehicle to be uncontrollable on i37. the vehicle left the highway on the right side and slammed thru brush small trees, careened off a large oak tree on the passenger side rolled three time coming to a rest upside down. the vehicle was totalled and investigation by the state police revealed the right rear tread separated from the carcass of the tire causing a blowout plus a blowout on the right front tire due to the violent manuvers prior to leaving the highway. thanks to god, seatbelts and airbages my wife and i were not killed but bruised pretty good. we still suffer neck pains and shoulder pains on the right side.*ak (tiresize: 235/70rx16)
07/21/2001		1
	Tire delaminated. *ak (dot number: w208 tiresize: p235/70r16)
			01/01/2001
	We told the dealer when we bought the truck it needed tires .not long after that 2 tires had knots and 1 came apart we talked to the dealer again and the sales persons know longer worked there so they had know idea what i was talking about.im a truck driver so i cant be there to take care of things . my wife lives in tx and i live and work in arizona where i purchased the truck i took the truck to my wife so she could get something done and she was unable to get a response. this is a used truck but the dealer should have changed the tires like i asked.. i wrote general and got no response there is about 800.00 in damage to our truck. please help us to keep our family safe. *ak (dot number: a308443 tiresize: p235/70r16)
			11/01/1997
	My tires indicate the start of a tire separation especially on the front axle. i can see the steel in the tire that has approximately 70% tread left. i keep my tires close to 40 lbs of pressure as indicated on the tires. the start of the separtion is at the edge of the tires. my tires are the same tires that i purchased the vehicle. with 28,000 miles, why should i see signs of separtion? my size and type of tire is not part of the recall. have you had any incidents with this tire:firestone - wilderness ht - 235/70r16 (dot number: w208 tiresize: 235/70r16)
04/28/2001		1	04/01/1996
	When the right front tire went flat, i was only driving about 40 miles per hour on grand river avenue in east lansing, michigan. fortunately some other driver saw that the tire was very flat and tooted his horn and pointed at the tire. i was able to get to a gas station and put air in it. so i was not involved in an accident.*ak (tiresize: p235/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
05/20/2001		1	06/01/2000
	Vehicle passed state inspection 04/27/01. on 05/20/01 while driving on 2 lane hwy at 50mph the left front tire separated at the outer sidewall causing a blow out 1/3 of tread became dislodged forcing us to pull to side of road with probable damage to the wheel. fortunately, no-one in the vehicle or surrounding vehicles were injured. of note we had our two children ages 2&3 in the vehicle with us. we have contacted both ford motor co. and firestone and have been treated rather rudely and informed that these tires are not under recallat this time. i came across an article from august 2000 that stated that the nhtsa considered any wilderness at/ht with dot #'s ofvd,hy,w2 were considered unsafe. have there been any other reported problems with these tires and is there any recourse we should take?*ak (dot number: w208 tiresize: p235/70r16)
04/12/2001			08/01/1997
	Checking my tires i found the right front tire coming apart. the tread is separating along the area between tread and sidewall. it looks like someone is just pulling the tread off and leaving the tire with the belts showing. the tire still has plenty of good tread. (dot number: w2081pt tiresize: p235/70r16)
03/21/2001		2	04/11/1997
	General ameria, star 55 ,tire size p23570r16, dot number 84024009, tire was original equipment on listed vehicle, tire had 28 thousand miles on it. while driving vehicle was vibrating. pulled vehicle to side of the road, and noticed right frontal tire was split right down the middle. ak upon inspection, dealer found another tire was splitting. slc
		4	09/01/1996
	I purchased 4 firestone wilderness tires from the base exchange in colorado, on the air force academy. within6 months all 4 tires had gone out. all 4 tires were replaced with other firestone tires. when they started to go bad i replaced them.*ak (dot number: w208ipt227 tiresize: 70r16)
01/20/2001		1	08/01/1997
	While driving with snow and ice on road vehicle went into a skid, and then 8-10 feet down a ditch. driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. ak this veheicle had four recalls. the first recall was just after two months aftetr purchase. the consumer received multiple injureis during the accident as the result of air bag failure. consumer had three tire blow outs within the last seven months. yh
		3
	Vehicle is equipped with firestone tires, wilderness/ht 23570r16. tread has began to separate on one, and two of others were developing cracks. dealer has been contacted. ak consumer states tires were 60000 mile tires, however had to be replaced at 30000 miles. slc
08/01/2000		1	12/01/1997
	The inside of the right front tire was pulling away from the tire itself. *ak
		1
	Front right side firestone tire experienced blowout. *slc
11/11/2000			04/01/1998
	No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: 235/16)( dot number: tire size: 235/16 )
09/30/2000		1
	Michelin tire experienced blowout, the vehicle struck the wall causing additional damage. (ohio traffic crash report) *slc
12/05/2000
	No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: vn08 tire size: p235/70r16 )
12/05/2000
	None (dot number: vn08 tiresize: p235/70r16)
		1	10/01/1996
	Tires seem to be cracking in the tread area. one tire pulled to the left when letting go of the stearing wheel. tires have already been replaced by a tire dealer in my city by a none firestone company. *ak( dot number: w208 tire size: p235 70r16 )
		1	10/01/1996
	Tires seem to be cracking in the tread area. one tire pulled to the left when letting go of the stearing wheel. tires have already been replaced by a tire dealer in my city by a none firestone company. *ak (dot number: w208 tiresize: p235 70r16)
05/28/1999		1	03/19/1999
	Firestone wilderness at tires p235/70r16 caused the vehicle to vibrate while driving, after the tires were replaced the vehicle experienced no further vibration, consumer request reimbursement. nlm
09/06/2000		2	09/09/1996
	Right front and left front tire failed while driving(firestone wilderness p235/70r16 m/s dot w208). nlm
04/13/1998		2	09/28/1996
	Vehicle came equipped with firestone wilderness ht tires (p235/70r16 dot w2081pt296), while driving the right rear tire blewout, on another occasion the right front tire went flat while driving slowly across a parking lot. nlm
		1
	The tire pressure in the goodyear tire has to be perfectly maintained in order to have control of the truck, consumer had a slightly low rear tire and when he swerved to miss something in the road he lost control of the vehicle and slid down a concrete barrier. nlm
05/28/1999		1	03/19/1999
	Firestone wilderness at tires p235/70r16 caused the vehicle to vibrate while driving, after the tires were replaced the vehicle expereinced no further vibration, consumer request reimbursement. nlm *ts
			01/01/2000
	Checking on a recall for this tire.*ak (tiresize: p235/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
08/16/1999		1	10/01/1996
	No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (dot number: w208ipt376 tiresize: p235/70rx1)
10/01/2000		0
	Pe00 020; there was a problem with tires, and gasoline tank broke. consumeer will give more information.*ak
10/12/2000		1	06/01/1997
	While traveling on i-75 on october 12, 2000, i was going at a speed of 75 miles per hour when i heard a noise and felt my ford truck pull. i immediately began to slow the vehicle when all of a sudden a much louder noice and more violent shaking gripped the vehicle. i wrestled with the steering wheel of the truck as it lerched in irratic movements. i luckily was able to move it to the far right lane and onto a shoulder. how, i am not sure since traffic was heavy and a semi was closing in on the right side. when i exited the truck and looked at the front, i saw a tire almost completely disentigrated with the outside rubber strip separated from the mangled inner portions of the tire. it had literally come apart and hung onto the rim in rubber rags. (tiresize: 235/70r16)( dot number: tire size: 235/70r16 )
10/12/2000		1	06/01/1997
	While traveling on i-75 on october 12, 2000, i was going at a speed of 75 miles per hour when i heard a noise and felt my ford truck pull. i immediately began to slow the vehicle when all of a sudden a much louder noice and more violent shaking gripped the vehicle. i wrestled with the steering wheel of the truck as it lerched in irratic movements. i luckily was able to move it to the far right lane and onto a shoulder. how, i am not sure since traffic was heavy and a semi was closing in on the right side. when i exited the truck and looked at the front, i saw a tire almost completely disentigrated with the outside rubber strip separated from the mangled inner portions of the tire. it had literally come apart and hung onto the rim in rubber rags.( dot number: tire size: 235/70r16 )
09/25/2000		3
	Original tires on a 1997, ford f150, p23570r16. 3 out of the four firestone wilderness ht tires on show hairline cracks going all the way around the edge.ak dot#nv081pt356. slc

	While driving at 40 tire blewout. it was a firestone, wilderness/ht, p23570r16. firestone has been contacted.*ak
10/12/2000		1	06/01/1997
	Almost crashed on interstate at night. dealer gave 50% off replacement. i asked for 100% . dealer not interest in my near accident or my future safty.*ak( dot number: tire size: 235/70 r16 )
10/12/2000		1	06/01/1997
	Almost crashed on interstate at night. dealer gave 50% off replacement. i asked for 100% . dealer not interest in my near accident or my future safty. *ak (tiresize: 235/70 r16)( dot number: tire size: 235/70 r16 )
07/10/2000		3	02/14/1998
	This general american tire 550af has begun to separate. tire size is p235/70r16. general has been contacted.ak three of the four original tires are defective. one of the tire blew on highway. yh
08/24/2000		1	08/01/1997
	I was experiencing my vehicle pulling to the right so i slowed down to about 65 mph. i then heard a loud noise and felt my truck jump. i pulled to the side of the road. i saw that my tread was completely removed from the crown of the tire. the tread coming off caused damage to my vehicle. i am waiting to hear from general about fixing my truck. after seeing my tire fall apart, my first thoughts were of firestone. my tire did exactly what firestone had done! thank you!*ak (tiresize: 235r70-16)( dot number: tire size: 235r70-16 )
09/01/1998		1	11/01/1997
	Pe00-020; tires size 23570r16, dotw2, original equipment, ford, f150 1997. rear driver's side tire blewout while driving at approximately 15-20 mph, sidewall was very thin, ford's opinion was that those tires were not intended for trucks, but for passenger vehicles. ak tires were firestone wilderness ht. slc
04/21/1998		1
	Consumer replaced original firestone tires due to splitting, consumer requesting reimbursement. *mjs
06/01/2000			04/01/1996
	The tire blew out.. the rubber peeling away from the metal( dot number: )
12/18/1999		1	06/19/1997
	Firestone wilderness ht right rear tire p235/70r16 began to shread along sidewall while driving, consumer safely pulled to the shoulder and put on spare, tire did not experience a blowout. *slc
06/01/2000
	Pe00 020; consumer was inspecting vehicle, and tires didn't look good. all four tires has spider cracks all around sidewall. firestone, wilderness atx, p2357516. she will contacted firestone. *ak
12/15/1998		2	07/11/1997
	Right front and right rear firestone wilderness ht (p235/70r16) tires failed. nlm
		4
	Firestone widerness ht tires p235/70r16 dot vno81pt227 experienced tread separation, vehicle rode bumpy due to faulty tires. *slc
07/01/1998		3	03/01/1997
	I have had three tires completely delaminate and have had to replace 4 others that developed bubbles in the tread and were trying to delaminate. the dealer, gcr truck tire, blamed it on everything but the tires. in three instances, i was driving at low speeds and heard a thunking noise. upon investigation, i find the tread coming off the tire. the dealer then puts on firestone steeltex tires, but they are coming apart now, too.( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 )
09/19/2000		1	04/01/2000
	Reported problem to firestone dealer in austin, mn. they indicated the tire was not in the recall and they would do nothing for us, except price new tires. the tire blew up while one of our employees was driving on an interstate. we are extremely fortunate that no one was injured. we had to ask specifically to get the tire back from the firestone dealer. we feel other firestone wilderness tires should be considered for the recall. we are not after money, but these tires are dangerous. how man more lives have to be lost in order for firestone to take responsibility. thank you.( dot number: p235 tire size: 70r16 1045 )
04/20/1998		1	08/01/1997
	Driving along highway pulled off road as tire blew. tread was seperated from tire and we were very lucky to have been able to control vehicle our speed at the time was 35 miles per hour when this occured. went to firestone store in falmouth and paid full price for a new tire. contacted firestone direct and was reimbursed for only 1/2 the tire. i feel we should receivew the other half of the reimbursemehnt. we traded the truck in 1999. i sure hope you people will reimburse the remainder to us. thank you( dot number: tire size: 235-35-16 )
		1	08/01/1997
	Firestone, wilderness ht, original equipment on a 1997, f150, p235/70r16 size, dot#: w2hl. tires bleed down to 24psi in a matter of days.*ak
09/01/2000		2	07/07/1997
	The vehicle experienced two blowouts within 10 miles of each other, the tires were firestone wilderness p23570r16. *mjs
12/06/1999		2	10/01/1996
	Ford dealer informed me that tires were seperating. i replaced all four tires. spare is still same tires as original. spare has w208 code *ak( dot number: w208 tire size: p23570r16 )

	Side wall cracking,dealer wants to adjust with new firestones. these are practically new and they are cracking, why would another set be any better. this is the second set of firestones that have cracked.( dot number: vncu tire size: p255/70r16 )

	These are the original tires and they developed severe side wall cracking. eventually they went flat. i went to the local dealer and he acted amazed, he said he had never seen this happen before. he wouldn't adjust them, but offered me a good deal on a new set of widerness at p255/70r16 dot vncu . now these are cracking around the side walls and the dealer wants to adjust them with new firestones. i said no thank you. these tires are practically new and they cracked, why would i trust another set! the dealer and distributor for firestone claim that is all they can do for these sizes.( dot number: w208 tire size: p235/70r16 )
12/06/1999		2	10/01/1996
	Ford dealer informed me that tires were seperating. i replaced all four tires. spare is still same tires as original. spare has w208 code *ak( dot number: w208 tire size: p23570r16 )
09/05/2000		1	01/01/1997
	I tdried to submit this but got a message that weg site was unavailable. but on retrying got a message already submitted, but obviously not so. the tires are not on recall. i inspected them all anyway. the left fron had wire belt edges sticking through the casing. i had about 20 pricks in my hand from feeling. i could put my had under the tread and pull it away from the casing. i replaced all 4. i called, firestone, firestone-bridgesone headquarters, ford, the ford dealer, two firestone dealers and have not received satisfaction. one dealer said [on the phone] that the fault was ford's because they didn't tell their customers to align the wheels often enough. the other dealer inspected the tire and said the failure was due to alignment. i asked how much would cause the problem and he replyed 1/4. i showed him the alignment data at 0.05 out and he said that the other front, although withing spec was at the high end. *ak( dot number: w2081pt197 tire size: p235/70r16 )
09/05/2000		1	01/01/1997
	Tires in this failure are not on the recall list but are firestone. i was concerned so i inspected the tires. my visual inspection of all 4 tires indicated that the left front tire had wire belt edges sticking through the casing. [i put about 20 pricks in my hand feeling the inside edge] i could l put my hand under the tread and pull the it away from the tire. i replaced all four tires because of the similarity to tires on recall. after many calls to firestone, calls to firestone/bridgestone headquarters, visits to dealers, calls to ford, i have received no satisfaction or offers to reimburse me for the failure. one firestone dealer said it was because ford failed to instruct customers on proper alignment intervals. another said it was an alignment problem. when i asked how much could cause the problem he said .25 inches. i showed him the alignment i had done on replacement which was only out 0.05 inches. he then commented that the other front tire was within but at the high end of the tolerance.*ak( dot number: w2081pt197 tire size: p235/70r16 )
08/05/2000		1	04/01/1998
	The tire's tread separated from the tire itself as described on television. luckily no one was injured from the incident. firestone has received the tire, and is in the process of acessing the damage to see whether it was a defect.( dot number: vn08pu097 tire size: p23570r16 )
04/01/2000		1	08/01/1997
	Failure was sudden and catastrophic. by the time i regained control of the vehicle and got to the side of the road there wasnt any tire left. i did not hit anything visible on the road and i was paying attention as i was passing a semi. *ak( dot number: not known tire size: p235/70r16 )
09/10/2000		2	03/01/1996
	Blow out on left rear tire in 1999, resulted in the replacement of all four tires at very low mileage.*ak( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
12/30/1996		1	10/01/1996
	First two incidents involved tire blowouts at 50-70 mph. each blowout appears to start as a tear along the outter edge of the tread where it meets the belts and then tore to a point in the sidewall. essentially tearing a triangular chunk out fo the side of the tire. in reading all about current recall, it seems these tires are experiencing a similar problem. i do prescribed regular maintainence (3k) as directed by ford and almost all my miles are highway miles. now i have a third tire exhibiting tire peal when not 2k miles ago i had firestone representative tell me i had at least 10k miles left on all my tires. i find it incredibly hard to believe such a highly rated product as firestone produces should fail 3 times on the same vehicle in the same fashion. if you need to see the tire that's peeling i still have it. but independent tire dealers have all said treadwear would indicate longer tire life but the tire is definetly peeling of the belts.( dot number: tire size: p235-70r16 )

	Left rear tire separated. has been certified by local ford dealer( dot number: tire size: 235-70r-16 )
		2	04/01/1996
	2 of 4 tires have developed considerable cracks around the tread line on the sidewall of the tire. i have taken the truck to 2 different firestone dealers and get varied inspection reports. at one of the service centers, a service mechanic tells me that he wouldn't drive the vehichle on the highway under any circumstances in the state that they (tires) are in while his manager tells me that the cracks are probably caused by armor all. the other service center manager i took the truck to tells me that he has placed a call in to firestone to see about this particular incident since the tires are not on the recall list but are questionable. he was to get back to me but has not to date. my initial complaint was intermittant shutter in the front end when braking hard from high speed. the problem didn't seem to be brake related but might be tire related given that it doesn't happen all of the time and that the cracking tires are on the front of the truck. they were purchased from a local firestone dealer as replacements for the oem wilderness ht tires sold on the truck when i purchased it new and have about 32,000 miles on them. firestone will not tell me that they are safe but will not replace them because they are on not on the list. one manager did tell me that firestone would probably end up replacing additional tire sizes in the future. i am no tire expert but given the cracks developing which are more than cosmetic it would appear that there are more issues with other sizes of this line of tire from firestone. any assistance or advise would be greatly appreciated. sincerely, steven d. terrell( dot number: tire size: p255-70r16 )
07/01/2000		1
	Happened a week before this made news. info on old tire not available( dot number: unknown tire size: 16 )
09/05/2000		1	06/01/1997
	Tire separation and belt slippage. *ak( dot number: w208pt187 tire size: p235/70r16 )
06/07/1999		4	11/01/1996
	All 4 tires were found separated the next day after a trip from mesa az to austin tx. in june.*ak( dot number: w208lpt806 tire size: p23570r16 )
05/08/2000		1	12/01/1996
	Tire blowout at 60mph at35,358mileage in nm. 5/08/2000. *ak( dot number: canada tire size: p235/70r16 )
08/31/2000		1	01/01/1997
	This is the 3rd original tire which has lost it's tread; the 1st two in febuary of this year (see previous report to nhtsa). this trip was in 108 degree temperatures traveling from austin, texas to dallas, texas. i have been very deligent to check the pressure in my tires once a week due to my travels to construction sites. my 4 year old son was traveling with me on this trip as his last summer roadtrip before school. losing the tread this time scared me more with my son riding shotgun. these tires are still not on the replacement lists. the ford dealer blew me off because he could do nothing because the tires are not on the recall list, and he said he could not get tires anyway. the firestone dealer was also as helpful, doing nothing. please do something for our kids futures, like put some safe tires under their parents cars and nail firestone for their shoddy workmanship.( dot number: w 208 ipt tire size: p235/70r16 )
09/04/2000		1	07/01/1997
	No summary( dot number: w2081pt366 tire size: p235/70r16 )
06/15/2000		1	09/01/1996
	Temperature was over 100 degrees. tread seperated from the sidewall.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
		4
	All 4 tires showed cracking where the sidewall meets the tread. i had them replaced sue to safety concerns( dot number: tire size: p235 70r16 )
09/01/2000		1
	I had just merged onto 287 business north, when i heard the tire rip and a subsequent blow out. i measure the tire pressure of the other 3 tires and the pressure read good. the tire depth was just over 4mm, but the store manager who put new tires on my vehicle said that the tire wear was evenly distributed. i know the tires were approaching replacement time, but i dont think the tire should have failed.( dot number: w208irc039 tire size: p235/70r16 )
02/15/2000		2	01/01/1997
	I had complete tread separation on one front tire and the beginnings of tread separation on the other front tire on 02/15/00 while traaveling west on i-30 to dallas, texas. the following day both tires were replaced at the ford dealership at my expense. joe cambell the service advisor took me back when the truck was up on the rack and showed me the tires. he said, boy, you were driving on air the last 20 miles! i am surprised you didn't die in a crash from a blow-out. *ak( dot number: 027471 tire size: p235/70r16 )
05/08/2000		1	12/01/1996
	Tire blowout at 60mph at35,358mileage in nm. 5/08/2000. *ak( dot number: canada tire size: p235/70r16 )
07/01/2000		1
	Happened a week before this made news. info on old tire not available( dot number: unknown tire size: 16 )
12/30/1996		1	10/01/1996
	First two incidents involved tire blowouts at 50-70 mph. each blowout appears to start as a tear along the outter edge of the tread where it meets the belts and then tore to a point in the sidewall. essentially tearing a triangular chunk out fo the side of the tire. in reading all about current recall, it seems these tires are experiencing a similar problem. i do prescribed regular maintainence (3k) as directed by ford and almost all my miles are highway miles. now i have a third tire exhibiting tire peal when not 2k miles ago i had firestone representative tell me i had at least 10k miles left on all my tires. i find it incredibly hard to believe such a highly rated product as firestone produces should fail 3 times on the same vehicle in the same fashion. if you need to see the tire that's peeling i still have it. but independent tire dealers have all said treadwear would indicate longer tire life but the tire is definetly peeling of the belts.( dot number: tire size: p235-70r16 )
		2	04/01/1996
	2 of 4 tires have developed considerable cracks around the tread line on the sidewall of the tire. i have taken the truck to 2 different firestone dealers and get varied inspection reports. at one of the service centers, a service mechanic tells me that he wouldn't drive the vehichle on the highway under any circumstances in the state that they (tires) are in while his manager tells me that the cracks are probably caused by armor all. the other service center manager i took the truck to tells me that he has placed a call in to firestone to see about this particular incident since the tires are not on the recall list but are questionable. he was to get back to me but has not to date. my initial complaint was intermittant shutter in the front end when braking hard from high speed. the problem didn't seem to be brake related but might be tire related given that it doesn't happen all of the time and that the cracking tires are on the front of the truck. they were purchased from a local firestone dealer as replacements for the oem wilderness ht tires sold on the truck when i purchased it new and have about 32,000 miles on them. firestone will not tell me that they are safe but will not replace them because they are on not on the list. one manager did tell me that firestone would probably end up replacing additional tire sizes in the future. i am no tire expert but given the cracks developing which are more than cosmetic it would appear that there are more issues with other sizes of this line of tire from firestone. any assistance or advise would be greatly appreciated. sincerely, steven d. terrell( dot number: tire size: p255-70r16 )
08/31/2000		1	01/01/1997
	This is the 3rd original tire which has lost it's tread; the 1st two in febuary of this year (see previous report to nhtsa). this trip was in 108 degree temperatures traveling from austin, texas to dallas, texas. i have been very deligent to check the pressure in my tires once a week due to my travels to construction sites. my 4 year old son was traveling with me on this trip as his last summer roadtrip before school. losing the tread this time scared me more with my son riding shotgun. these tires are still not on the replacement lists. the ford dealer blew me off because he could do nothing because the tires are not on the recall list, and he said he could not get tires anyway. the firestone dealer was also as helpful, doing nothing. please do something for our kids futures, like put some safe tires under their parents cars and nail firestone for their shoddy workmanship.( dot number: w 208 ipt tire size: p235/70r16 )

	Left rear tire separated. has been certified by local ford dealer( dot number: tire size: 235-70r-16 )
06/07/1999		4	11/01/1996
	All 4 tires were found separated the next day after a trip from mesa az to austin tx. in june.*ak( dot number: w208lpt806 tire size: p23570r16 )
09/05/2000		1	06/01/1997
	Tire separation and belt slippage. *ak( dot number: w208pt187 tire size: p235/70r16 )
07/15/2000		2	01/01/2000
	Vehicle expereinced two tire failures, tread separating from casing both on r/r. first occurred at 31,000 miles, second occurred at 38000 miles.( dot number: tire size: p23570r 16 )
		4
	All 4 tires showed cracking where the sidewall meets the tread. i had them replaced sue to safety concerns( dot number: tire size: p235 70r16 )
06/15/2000		1	09/01/1996
	Temperature was over 100 degrees. tread seperated from the sidewall.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
09/04/2000		1	07/01/1997
	No summary( dot number: w2081pt366 tire size: p235/70r16 )
09/01/2000		1
	I had just merged onto 287 business north, when i heard the tire rip and a subsequent blow out. i measure the tire pressure of the other 3 tires and the pressure read good. the tire depth was just over 4mm, but the store manager who put new tires on my vehicle said that the tire wear was evenly distributed. i know the tires were approaching replacement time, but i dont think the tire should have failed.( dot number: w208irc039 tire size: p235/70r16 )
03/01/1999		2	12/01/1997
	Traveling on i-95 at 55mph when tire blew out. happened two times on different( dot number: tire size: 235/70r16 )
08/29/2000			04/01/1999
	The tire has approximatly 10 inches of visable tread seperation, this was noticed when i replaced the wheels and tires with new ones. the tire in question is no where near the wear bars built into the tire. i would like to know if there is any problem with these tires because i replaced the old tires with the same brand and make of tire. are you wondering why i replaced tires i thought were good? i ordered wheels from tirerack.com and they had the firestone wilderness ht 235/70r 16 on sale for $60.00 a tire with free mounting and balancing on the wheels i bought from them. the bad tires are still on the stock rims, if you want pictures, etc. let me know.( dot number: w2081pt136 tire size: 235/70r 16 )
07/28/2000		4	02/01/1997
	I replaced my firestone wilderness at tires on 7/28/00 because of cracks on the sidewalls (just prior to recall). i showed this to a service advisor at townsend ma. ford on 9/25/98 but was advised ford does not warranty tires. my brother-in-law w/same truck & tires blew out the sidewalls of two tires while traveling on dirt roads going to his camp in northern maine. we both believe there is a defect with the p235/70r16 series of firestone wilderness tires. although they do not qualify for the current recall program, nor did they exhibit the reported tread separation problem, i am convinced the cracked sidewall issue should be investigated. i would like to be notified if a defect is verified.( dot number: vn08ipu496 tire size: p235/70r16 )
08/09/2000		1	10/20/1997
	Pe00-020; original equipment on 1997, ford f150 with 50,000 miles, p 235/70r16 and dot # w208pt1247. two front tires were coming apart, tread was pulling apart. consumer can stick hand into the tire that was pulling apart.*ak
		6	08/01/1997
	Six flats in one year--three in one weekend--traded in 4 of the tires, have only the spare left. firestone dealer said tires were fine..ford salesman said they were lousy.( dot number: tire size: p235/70rx1 )
06/29/2000
	While driving on interstate 10 the cap of the tire peeled off. this was a spare tire that was in use. i don't know the exact mileage on the tire but i assume with low mileage. we do not have any pictures or the tire. this incident happened before the recall was announced.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
08/15/2000		1	11/01/1997
	-right rear tire tread seperated; approx. 24 inches in length by 4 inches in width; tread seperated from the inner most load bearing area( dot number: tire size: 235/70r16 )
08/29/2000		1
	The cap of this tire peeled off while highway driving. do not know if these were original tires or replacement. tread on other rear tire was worn but not bad. we will keep the tire and pictures.( dot number: w208ipt137 tire size: p235/70r16 )
08/23/2000		3	07/01/1999
	2 tires already seperated,have 1 seperating on truck now-all the same make and size the one now is the third tire that seperated( dot number: w208 tire size: p235/70r16 )
11/15/1997		1	09/01/1997
	My left rear tire blewout while i was driving on i10east in louisiana and the beaumont firestone dealer refused to replace it without me paying full price, 1500 miles, the dealer told me to go to any firestone dealer, since my dealer is located over 100 miles from me, the only firestone dealer to help me was in port arthur and he only charged me a percentage for tire replacement and i purchased and road hazard insurance, but later decided to get rid of the tires after hearing others complaint.( dot number: tire size: p23575r16 )
08/03/2000		1	09/01/1999
	Heading south on i75, tire started feeling rough. slowed to 68 mph. tire exploded leaving trail of black smoke near macon. took it to nearest firestone dealer on 08/11/00. told me it wasn't one of the tires in current recall. would order replacement to arrive in 6 days. no status. tire is still in bed of my truck. everyone is amazed i didn't damage myself or anyone else. you may visit, or can upload photo.( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
08/29/2000		1	07/01/2000
	Subject tire started to show raised portions and uneven wear of tread. then recently the raised bubbles eroded and now showing steel cord.( dot number: w208 tire size: p23570r16 )
07/13/2000		1	05/01/1997
	Tread separation, all rubber peeled off,this size should be on recall( dot number: tire size: 735 70r/16 )
08/26/2000		1	08/01/2000
	Tread is comming off tire.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
11/15/1999		1	06/01/1999
	The tire blew to pieces.( dot number: 104sms tire size: p23570r16 )
			07/01/1999
	Our ford f150 has been pulling to the right. we carried it to a tire dealer for a front end alignment in july. manager said it was the tire. he could not find a problem with the alignment. we spent $45.00. this was in july. we did not have the money to replace the tires. we now do not feel safe with these tires.( dot number: vn081pt098 tire size: p235 70r16 )
05/28/2000		1	03/01/1997
	Entire tread/belt separated from tire which damaged the fender and exhaust system upon its departure from the vehicle.( dot number: a308443416 tire size: p235/70r16 )
08/01/1998		1	06/01/1997
	While these are 16 tires and h/t's they failed much like the stories about the tires on the ford explorer. we were traveling at 75 mph or more when the lf front tire thread suddenly ripped off and then the tire failed completely. the road was straight, traffic light so we made it to the side safely. the firestone dealer told me that it had to be a road hazard. and that there was no way it could have been the fault of the tire. i had to shell out for the replacement tire and he sold me road hazard insurance on all of them tires. i bet there are alot of other folks like me who trusted their dealer and did not file any complaints!! ford explorers( dot number: ? tire size: p235/70r16 )
08/01/1999		3	10/01/1997
	One tire delaminated at high speed. filed claim with firesrtone for replacing tire & repair of trck damage. they did so under firestone incident #018399. while claim beng processed, about a week later we noticed two more tires with metal wires poking thru sides of tread. tok truck to irestone store tucson, az. emplyee aware of my prior claim, and at that point he relaced 3 more tires (the 2 with metal showing + other one then in use. we had no injury, i got no hassle from firestone. only recently was i aware of extent of firestone tire problems. the point of my report is to alert you that sixteen tires, (we had p235/70rx16sl tires) are also a problem. i recetly reported this to ford motors. reply from them was general in nature, but they told me to be sure tires are properly inflated. i maintain these tires as i have other in the 50 years i have owned vehicles and never before have i experienced a tire delaimnation as we did with these firestone wilderness tires. a concern we now have is the tires were replaced with other wlderness ht tires.ee.( dot number: )
04/03/1997		8	09/01/1996
	All 4 oem tires were replaced at firestone dealer suggestion within 15-18k miles. visual cracks in tread body and 1 premature midbody road failure with no observable road hazard. within the next 15-18k the next set of 4 replacement ht's were replaced. now with approx. 35k on the third set of ht's an independent shop (non-firestone) has diagnosised a significant pull to the right as tire pull indicating possible cord to body slippage. all failures and replacements have been in west texas with high ambient temperatures.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
06/19/2000
	Tires peel off also on my p235/70r16 i turn them into firestone centers store # 029386 which cause me an accident on i-75 accident report no #00-03-0004964 fhp.( dot number: 864180 tire size: p235/75r16 )
08/06/2000			05/01/1996
	During vacation 2 tires had tread separation during trip over mtn passes in co after being in ar & tx. tires were removed before any incident. still have tires. this is the 3rd set of original style of tires that this has happened to since buying the truck new in 1996.( dot number: w208 tire size: 235/70r16 )
05/01/1999		1	05/01/1997
	The crack is growing daily and will eventually damage the door so that it cannot be opened in am emergency. *ak
06/01/2000		1	06/01/1996
	Tire seperation--- while driving noticed a tremendous vibration--- upon inspection noticed a large dip in tire tread, after jacking up truck the dip would bulge out durring acceleration--was told by asst. manager of s&s tire that the ply had seperated and that i was real lucky to have made it in( dot number: tire size: 26575r16 )
08/10/2000		1	07/01/1997
	8/10/00 '97 ford f150 4x2 supercab w/firestone wilderness ht p235/70r16ol inspected by firestone @ 5417 mcardle in cc texas found 1 tire w/thread separation. told this tire was not under recall notice & questioning why not. this is the number on the bad tire u9766exbm08945-3 these are the numbers for the other tires including spare: u9762exbm08945-3; 25324gx8m08945-3; u9988exbm12656 (this one made in canada all others made in usa) firestone dealer only would give me any adjustment for the one bad tire & said this was in no way connected with the present firestone tire recall. was told not to worry about these ht tires. have always checked psi @ 32 to 35 & rotated tires every 6000 miles & as a owner of a ford vehicle w/firestone wilderness ht tires this problem should be investigated further.( dot number: tire size: p23570r16 )
06/01/1999		3	07/01/1998
	At about 18,000 miles one of the front tires that had been patched prior to my purchase split at the patch (about the center of the tread) so replaced both front tires at this time as reccommended by firestone dealer. this was a slow developing problem.. slow leak. within 10 days replaced one of these. sidewall split after barely brushing a curb. when i say barely brushing, those rubber nipples on new tires were not even rubbed off. about april of 2000 i suffered a high speed blowout (65 mph) in one of the rear tires. total mileage about 23000. still a lot of tread left on the rear tires and front ones like new... i chose to replace all 4 at that time due to fears for my safety. dealers claimed all problems were road hazards and not under any warranty. i am 48 years old and have been driving since age16. many of those years were on the road sales with as much as 55000 miles/yr. i have never... repeat never had to replace a tire before the tread wore out.( dot number: w208 tire size: p235 70r16 )
		5	09/01/1997
	Poor quality tire. tires constantly leaked air. worse tires i have ever owned. i will never pruchase firestone tires again. looking at the cnn artical i see why i had so many problems with them. i also have a small ranger with the same tires and i am looking for them to be recalled. *ak( dot number: )
07/15/2000		2
	At 31,500 the right rear tire developed a large blister where the tread was separating from the casing. i replaced the tire. less than 7000 miles later the tread on the rplacement tire separated from the casing.( dot number: tire size: 16 )
05/01/2000		1	08/01/1996
	Both incidents, involved the rear right hand tire position located directly behind the exhaust pipe exit. in both cases 90% of the tire shredded by itself down to the steel belts. tires remained inflated in both cases. both tires had less than 20,000 miles on them. (one tire was a new replacement from the manufacturer, the 2nd was the original spare). the 1st incident occurred after 20 miles highway travel at 70mph, however the previous day the truck had completed 800 miles continuous highway driving. the 2nd incident occurred after 6 hours continous highway driving at 70mph. in both cases the incident began with severe felt-like wheel wobble, then immediate severe jolting and lurching of the truck across the highway lanes out of control. fortunately no accident occured and i stopped safely. in the 2nd incident the shredding of the tire also ripped out the exhaust barckets, bent the exhaust pipe downwards (required re-bending to obtain decent road clearance). i reported the incident to ford customer service. i replaced both rear tires with new firestone wilderness tires at ford. i am now deeply worried that this will occur again, and to add insult to injury i hear there are now reports of firestone wilderness tires shedding. is there a connection between general tires and firestone, both supplied by ford? is there a conection with the exhaust exhiting directly in front of the tire causing severe over heating of the tire? i shal be replacing the exhaust with a rear exit exhaust at mullinax..*ak( dot number: a308443276 tire size: p235/70r16 )

	Friestone atx tire began to separate at 12,000 miles. consumer had to have tires replaced. *ak
08/02/2000		1	12/01/1999
	Vehicle has firestone wilderness tires where every day consumer has to put air in. *ak
		1	12/01/1997
	Tire broke off from the frame axle causing the vehicle to spin resulting in collision. yh
10/20/1999
	While driving at 25 mph front passenger's side tire came off, and consumer lost control. vehicle skidded and hit a telephone pole. *ak

	Spare tire not of the same type as the other tires.
		1	02/01/1998
	Tire was loosely installed resulting in excessive wear to the sidewalls (goodyear wrangler p225/70r16). mjs
			05/01/1997
	No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
		4
	There are bubbles in the tires that were sold with vehicle. owner has replaced the tires. manufacturer has been notified. *ak
09/28/1998		1	04/01/1996
	General ameri 550 p236/70rie tire blew out, due to inadequate shield protection,plastic well shield came off,vacuum reserve box came off and the computer wire nurses switch unplugged.
10/19/1998
	Left front tire fell off while driving under 5 mph when making a turn, and an accident occurred. dealer is not aware of the problem.
		4	05/29/1997
	Tires continue to blow out and go flat (continental general tires p235/ 70r 16 sl).
		3
	Tires prematurely wearing.firestone wilderness ht size p235/70r16-1045.
05/29/1998
	While driving the truck at 68 mph, the right front tire on the passenger's side separated from the axle. driver lost control of the truck and crashed into the side of a tracker trailer. the dealer/manufacturer have been notified about the prolbem. the truck has not been repaired. *ak
05/24/1998		1
	While driving the right front tire came off, cause unknown. please provide any details. *ak
		2	02/16/1996
	Two general tire blow outs.
07/25/1997		1
	Goodyear wrangler (rt/5) 17 tire blew out, these tires are not recommended for off road trucks.
		1
	Continental general tire failed, causing front fender to be damage.
07/23/1997		1	10/31/1996
	The p25570r16 tire on the front rear right has blown out twice in the course of 2 weeks. the tire is new and splits down the middl newest tire put on 2weeks ago only has 60% of the tire left. ak a goodyear tire blew out tow weeks after purchase. yh
05/27/1997
	While driving at 55 mph, blew a tire and had direct frontal collision and both airbags did not deploy. insurance company states that there is no defect with the sensor. *ak
		1	04/01/1997
	Ford f150 1997, firestone p23570r16, at approx. 60-65mph experienced tires hydroplaning on wet pavement, vehicle tends to erractly skip over puddles of water, causing momentary loss of vehicle control. *ak
09/01/1996		3
	While driving on a dirt road at 35 mph, the left rear tire blew out. in addition, rear frame was bent because three dealers had modified truck by putting on overloads. also, rear springs/shocks were defective/leaking. *ak
		1	11/01/1996
	Firestone - wilderness tires cause vehicle to slide when making a turn on snowy or slippery roads.
02/06/1997		1	06/01/1996
	General tire blew out (p23570r15).
11/19/1996		4
	Wrong type of tires installed on vehicle, causing vehicle to shift from side to side.
		12	03/02/1996
	Tires have very poor traction, hydroplane easily on wet pavement, even at low speeds. *ak

	Tires used on this model truck resulted in truck floating and wandering once driven through water. the tires outer edge don't allow water to escape, with edge closed. please describe details.*ak
TIRES - BEAD
			09/01/1999
	The raised white lettering on the sides of all 4 tires have splits in them and the cords are showing( dot number: vn 08 tire size: 23570r 16 )
08/10/2000		1
	Bead separated at juncture where tire joins sidewall-3/5 around tire-losing air-steel belts exposed. drove to tn. twice in june with tire. found problem at rotation of tires. still plenty of tread on tire/( dot number: vn08ipu386 tire size: p235/70r16 )
06/01/1999
	Aluminum tires cracked at the bead, causing a slow leak. manufacturer has stopped using aluminum and is now using steel. *ak
TIRES - SIDEWALL
05/14/2003	101700	2	08/17/1997
	I have had three kelly safari tires,235-70-16,split in the sidewall,these three tires have split in the last 9 months. *ak
06/08/2000		3	09/01/1996
	Last summer (2000) my family and i were driving from merced, ca to santa cruz, ca for vacation. the temps were around 100 degrees. i have a 1997 f-150 xlt extended cab with wilderness ht tires and approximately 22,000 miles. the right rear tire sidewall separated from the tread and blewout. i purchased another wilderness ht tire in santa cruz for a replacement. this was about one month before the recall of the wilderness at tires. this year during the same trip and same conditions and about 27,000 miles on the same truck we arrived in santa cruz and i noticed the right rear tire had a large chunk of tread missing and the steel belt was exposed. this was along the side of the tire near the sidewall. i examine the left rear tire and noticed a crack forming in the same area. i had placed the new tire purchased in 2000 on the front of the truck with the spare and the tires on the back were original equipment tires. i still have the tires and photographs of the separation.*ak (dot number: w208 tiresize: p235/70r16)
11/20/2000		1
	While driving, passenger rear goodyear wrangler ap tire p255/70r16 dot pdcuf8wr416 exploded from inner and outer sidewall, consumer replaced all 4 tires, the remaining tires still had good tread depth remaining. *slc
		3	07/01/1996
	The firestone wilderness ht p235/70r16 tires experienced blisters on the sidewall, which caused vibration while driving. *mjs
		1	03/01/1997
	Original equipment on a 1997, f150, p235/75r16 size. tread is starting to crack along the sidewall.*ak
06/24/1999		1	01/01/1998
	Sidewall seperation after approximately 1,000 miles. purchased from mobile/firestone; us2 service center; 1301 e cloverland drive; ironwood, mi 49938 (906-932-0700). tire replaced free of charge.( dot number: tire size: 255/70/r16 )
09/16/1999		0	08/06/1996
	Consumer was checking vehicle in front of his home and noticed that steel belt was coming from the tire. also, steel belts were comimng from other two at 34,000 miles. they were firestone wilderness tires #ht10s #p23570r16. all four tires were replaced. ak dot #w208ipt236, all four tires experienced sidewall separation. slc
		1	08/04/1997
	Tire sidewall plugged by dealership unknowingly by consumer, which resulted in loss of air. mjs
01/09/1997		1	01/26/1996
	Firestone tires sidewalls cracked.
TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
07/03/2003	86600	1	09/16/1996
	Cable of spare tire carrier broke, causing spare tire & support bracket to fall onto roadway.*ak
		1	03/01/1997
	The spare tire that is mounted on vehicle is rubbing against the frame or body of vehicle, causing the tire to be worn in 8 different places. consumer noticed this while changing a flat, the rubber tread had worn down to the plastic. please provide any further information. *ts
08/06/2001		1
	Spare tire lift and holder
04/26/1999		5	09/01/1996
	Front hubs work intermittently when in 4 wheel drive. took to dealer and he said that since they cannot duplicate the problem (wouldnt work for me on grass), that they stated that there is no problem, but if you have one to call a tow truck if you get stuck again. also another problem--spare tire and wheel assembly were replaced by charapp with wrong diameter tire and wheel. dealer did not recommend using this size spare tire because it was a different size than the original tires on the truck. this makes no sense for them to give me this spare when they admit it is a safety hazard.. *ak
02/06/1999		1
	Emergency spare tire has never been used. had taken vehicle to wal mart to have tires rotated. mechanic could not use spare tire due to damage from storage of cross board supports. tire had severe indentations. good year ps235/704x16 sl bsw. *ak
		1
	Spare tire is mounted under vehicle against frame resulting in damage to tire.
01/01/1998		1	08/01/1997
	Spare tire damaged due to design of the mounting system which cut grooves into the sidewall.
06/26/1998			05/28/1997
	Grooves worn into spare tire sidewall due to rubbing agains frame beneath truck bed. tire has never been used and now may be unsafe since the grooves are 15-20% into the sidewall. ford dealer referred me to the manufacturer who denied any problem.
02/13/1996
	Spare on the truck is 16' and the truck comes with 17' tires from the factory. spare tire is too small for 4 wheel drive. *ak
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
07/16/2004	53000	1
	Firestone tire - 235/70 r16 wilderness ht dotw208ipt186. while driving, the tread separated from the tire. the tire only had 24000 miles on it. jb the tire caused damage to the right rear quarter panel, frame brace and muffler bracket. nm
06/29/2004	50415	1	07/19/1997
	Consumer complained that rear passenger's tire had tread separation. general, grabber st, p235/70r16. there was approximated 50,415 miles on the tire. *nm
01/17/2004	64000	1
	While driving 65 mph front driver's side tire tread separated. *ak
11/11/2003	103303	1	11/17/1997
	Firestone tire tread separation. model wilderness, size 23570r16, dot-w2081pt176, tire mileage 8,308 on 11-07-03. circumstances: while entering the town of clinton, la. at 45mph, heard loud sharp thud and my 1997 ford, f150, immediately veered accross the divided center lane toward an on coming logging truck. i immediately corrected to my right and stopped in the front yard of house #12780. upon exiting vehicle determined the subject left rear tire tred had seperated (althought still attached to tire) damaged the fender and scratched the body of the vehicle extending to the gas cap. these tires were purchased in august 03. during a conversation with a firestone rep. my tire dealer was advised that this particular tire was manufactured during the 17th week of 1996 and i should replace my tires (taylor's auto repair, franklinton, la.) the tire was sent to firestone with two extimates of damage. firestone's responce was there was no material defect and the seperation was a result of low tire pressure therefor they have no interest in my claim, or responsibility. the subjectnew tire was made before my vehicle came off the assembley line. the tire is currently still at firestone awaiting any direction from for return (21 days from their letter of 11-20-03) i have also taken photos of the subject tire & damage. is this agency interested in viewing the tire? if so, please advise mailing asap. thankyou, rij. *ak
12/03/2003	180000	1
	While on a trip traveling through tennessee on a steep mountain pass in heavy rain late at nigh the rear tire on driver's side blew out. consumer was able to keep vehicle under control while crossing three lanes of heavy tractor trailer traffic. after inspection of the tire it was determined that the inner casing separated from the outer casing. there was still plenty of tread on the tire which did not contribute to the blow out in any way. two tennessee state police officers agreed that casing separation appeared to be the cause. *ak
08/12/2003		1
	While traveling on the highway and without prior warning passenger rear tire tread separated from the wheel. firestone, wilderness at, p25570r16. *ak
08/12/2003	167850	1	09/04/2001
	My passenger rear tire blew out nearly tipping my truck over. i was able to gain control and pull to the side while the cars behind nearly caused an accident trying to avoid hitting debree from the tire. i noticed that my tire had not blown but the entire tread was missing. the tires on my truck are the wildreness at p255/70r16 dotw2co 1px 158. in my opinion all these tires blow out the same way and should all be recalled! *ak
06/28/2003	36016	1	08/09/1996
	My complaint is on a firestone wilderness ht 11 tire,size p235/70r16.dot #w208 1pt 216 .while driving from silver point,tn. to cookeville,tn.via interstate-40,the rear passenger side tire began separating in the same manner as the wilderness at tires which were recalled in 2001.there was no accident at this time but,at the same time there could have been.i need to know if there was such a recall or investigation of this brand of tire as was with the above mentioned.thank-you for your site.have a great day.harold houston. *ak
09/01/2002	70500	2	11/07/1998
	On june 7th, one of the goodyear wrangler rt/s tires on my truck failed at highway speeds on i-77. this is the second tire that has failed while driving on the highway. the first september 2002. it appears that one of the belts separated from the inside of the tire. goodyear replaced the first tire at no charge, but i am going to have them removed and replaced with another brand. there were no punctures or evidence of pressure loss noted on either tire. goodyear claims the damage was resultant of tire pressure loss. this tire was the replacement tire for the one that failed last year. the mileage on the first one was about 7000 miles and this one was about 5500. *jb
10/12/2000	47000	1
	While traveling on i-75 october 12, 2000, i was going at a speed of 75 miles per hour, when i heard a noise and felt my ford truck pull. i immediately began to slow the vehicle when all of a sudden a much louder noise and more violent shaking gripped the vehicle. i wrestled with the steering wheel of the truck as it lurched in erratic movements. i luckily was able to move it to the far lane onto a shoulder. how, i am not sure since traffic was heavy and a semi was closing in on the right side. when i exited the truck and looked at the front, i saw a tire almost completely disintegrated with the outside rubber strip separated from the mangled inner portions of the tire. it had literally come apart and hung onto the rim in rubber rags. jb *dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis**734312
01/10/2003	41113	2	07/19/1996
	The vehicles rear driver and passenger tires experienced tread separation within two days of each other. nlm scc *nlm
02/02/2003		0
	Tire blew (the tire type is general ameri*550as). ph
09/02/2002		1	06/01/2099
	Firestone had me take it to a tire store(d&d tire) and had all 5 tires inspected and the 4 on the ground had tread separation in the outer belts of the tires, and one of the tire's has only approx. 15000 miles on it , i replaced it because of road hazard cut in the sidewall of the oem,i feel that the tire problem started at about 24000to 26000 mile on the truck because it started pulling to the left at that time i had the alignment check and it showed good, never thinking it was the tire's because the tread looked good on all of them, i wish now i would have had them checked by a trained expert. *ak
09/05/2002		2
	Belts broken in 2 radial tires at one time; no accident or additional damage. no visual damage to other front tire but steering still erratic at road speeds.*ak
		1	04/03/2002
	Consumer noticed deep cracks around the outer edges of the tires, consumer took the tires to a firestone store and after an inspection, was informed that the tread was beginning to separate, these tires were a part of recall 01t016 that the consumer never received, however the firestone store stated that since the recall was over with, there was nothing that could be done for the consumer, firestone wilderness at tires, no further specific tire information given. *slc
07/17/2002		1	09/01/2097
	Had just gotten off of the interstate after about an 8hr drive, all on the interstate, 65mph avg speed, when i began to notice a strange vibration and associated strange thumping sound. pulled over to the side of the road and realized that the passenger rear tire had gone flat. called aaa and the replaced with the spare. upon inspection of the tire to determine the cause of the flat it was discovered that a section of the tread, about 5 inches, had peeled away from the tire core. the 3 remaining tires were checked for proper inflation and were all found to be in the 35psi range. weather was sunny and in the low 90s. also the remaining tires were inspected for any signs of failure and numerous cracks between the tread area and sidewall were noted and all tires were replaced. there was an estimated 50% of original tread remaining. *ak
08/19/2001		2
	The consumer experienced tire tread separation twice while driving and the later one caused damage to the vehicle.(firestone wilderness ht p235 170r161045)*yh
07/01/2000		1
	Consumer stated tires failed prematurely by splitting where the tread meets the sidewalls and the steel belts were showing. consumer replaced the tires and requested reimbursement from firestone, however the claim was denied because the tires were purchased prior to august 1, 2000 consumer is requesting an appeal.(firestone at 235/70/16).*jg
04/16/2002		2	08/01/1996
	Firestone wilderness ht tire , size# p235/70r16, dot w208, equiped on a 1997 ford f150. right front tire experienced tread separation where sidewall meets tread, the tires were replaced at 31985 miles. nlm yd
04/05/2002			05/01/1997
	Tread belt separation from tire casing started. mechanic detected it before complete failure.*ak (dot number: w2081pt236 tiresize: p23570r16)
10/23/2001		1	01/01/1997
	I know that these are not the tires that are being recalled but they seem to have the same problem as the recalled tires. tread is becoming separated from the tire. the first tire showed this problem last oct. the second one occurred recently and the other tires look as if they will develop tread separation soon. these tire are suppose to have a tread life of 60000 miles.*ak (tiresize: p235/70r16)
04/05/2002		1
	While the vehicle was in for a check up dealer informed consumer that tread was separating from tire on a 1997, ford, f150, original equipment, tire size p235/70r16; dot# w2081pt236. firestone notified. ak yd
07/01/2000		1
	Consumer stated tires failed prematurely by splitting where the tread meets the sidewalls and the steel belts were showing. consumer replaced the tires and requested reimbursement from firestone, however the claim was denied because the tires were purchased prior to august 1, 2000 consumer is requesting an appeal.(firestone at 235/70/16).*jg
09/01/1998		3	04/21/1998
	While driving 50 mph the tread separated from the wheel, knocking out insulation and computer, second time caused damage to the paint job, third time notice vibration and then discovered tread separating from the tire.
10/07/2001		1	06/01/1997
	Complete tread seperation of the right rear tire, due to the location of the exhaust pipe
12/15/2001		1
	Right-rear general tire, size: 235/70r16, dot: unknown has a blister developing in sidewall, and tread is beginning to crack and separate, there are less than 1,000 miles on the tires, and they are not original equipment on 1997, ford, truck f150. note: consumer filed previous complaint on a different tire (odi reference # 899641).ak
05/14/2000		1
	Tread separated, very serious permanent injuires, permanently disabled, tire was mounted 1 day earlier by professional installed. *ak (dot number: vn11b1a447 tiresize: 245/75r16)
11/19/2001		2
	Front passenger tire tread separated and a 3 inch cut and bubble were found on inside of tire. vehicle was going 55mph when tread separated from tire with no warning. tires were original on a ford, f150, 1997. second set same problem. no other tires can be replaced because weight of truck may cause it to flip over. tire size p235/70r16, miles 30,000. *ak
11/22/2001		1	09/01/1997
	Firestone, wilderness ht, dot w208 1pt 166, p23570r16 1045 original tires on ford, f150, 1997. driver's side rear tire has a bulge and surrounding that bulge, tread appears to be separating from tire. ak tt
08/19/2001		2
	The consumer experienced tire tread separation twice while driving and the later one caused damage to the vehicle.(firestone wilderness ht p235 170r161045)*yh
09/14/2001		2
	Consumer was traveling about 75mph on highway and heard a noise/ vibration. he was able to pull over to shoulder, and left front tire tread separated from vehicle. general, ameri550, 85 23570r16.*akthe first occurance was july 2001, right rear tire blewout while driving causing the vehicle to fishtail and enter another lane of traffic (dota308443316 general ameri 550 as). nlm
05/01/1998		2	04/01/1997
	While driving on two occasions the tread separated from the tire resulting in the handling of the vehicle becoming difficult (firestone wilderness ht p235-70r16 1045). nlm

	Tread separated from tires. *ak
08/16/2001		2	02/01/2000
	Tread separation at high rate of speed causing loss of control and damage to wheel well. *ak (dot number: w2081pt036 tiresize: p235/70r16)
08/14/2001			01/01/1997
	These firestone wilderness ht tires are unsafe and need to be recalled with all of the other firestone wilderness tires. i have suffered the same tire tread separation as the at tires and ford and firestone refuse to help. *ak (tiresize: 16 inch)
07/23/2001		1	07/05/1997
	Rear passenger side orginial equipment, general, amer-550 tire size p235/70r16 with thirty thousand miles on them. tread began to bulge, then separated. dealer has yet to be contacted. ak consumer purchased 4 more tires, but feels they should not have failed with only 33000 miles on them, dot number a308443057. slc
06/28/2001		2	08/01/1996
	Was driving 60mph and pulling an open dual axle trailer, left rear tire lost its tread. was making a thumping noise before it came off. had heard a noise, and noticed black smoke coming from rear. tire maintained air pressure, even though it was gone. later, was traveling and right rear tire lost part of tread. 1997, ford, f150, p235/70r16. was original equipment on truck.ak firestone wilderness ht ii tires, dot number w208 1pt. slc
07/24/2001		1	04/01/1997
	Tire blowout with visible tread separation. blowout occurred at 30 mph while travelling within residential neighborhood. all four tires kept for further investigation. *ak (dot number: a308443526 tiresize: p235/70r16)

	The tires haven't failed. concern on cracking around tread on all 4. all have tread life. *ak (tiresize: p255/70r16)
05/12/1999		1	12/01/1997
	Cord ripped under tread causing bubble and separation of tread -- no resulting accident occurred. *ak (tiresize: p235/70/16)
06/01/2001		4	01/01/1996
	Each tire (4) had tread separation. the discount tire co. of texas inc (9403 culebra rd, san antonio, tx 78251; 210-523-7158) salesperson stated each time that it was a fluke. i switched brands and replaced both front tires out of fear. *ak (dot number: a308443087 tiresize: p235/70r16)
07/09/2001		2	03/01/1996
	The vehicle was parked overnight and the consumer noticed left rear tire was flat in the morning, one year prior the consumer was leaving driveway and noticed left front tire shimmy at about 8 mph, upon inspection of that tire consumer noticed tread separation, both tires wer general ameri 550 as size 235/70r16, dota3084431147, there was no accident. nlm
04/23/2001		1	06/01/1996
	Tire thread separation damaging right rear fender and exhaust pipe*ak (tiresize: p235/70r16)
09/01/2000		4	10/01/1996
	Tires have cracks at the base of the treads, where the treads are connected to the tire.*ak (dot number: w208 tiresize: p235 70r16)
05/29/1999		3	06/01/1996
	Original manufacturing equipment on a 1997, ford, f150, tire size p23570r16 with 28,000 miles on them. two of four tires developed splits between the tread. also one of the two tires replaced developed splits. ak general 550 ameri as bw tires, dot number a308443088 and a308443286, consumer also had two firestone wilderness at tires on the back of the vehicle, isze p235/70r16, consumer states these tires had an agressive tread, these tires were purchased 19-oct-1998. slc
09/09/2000		1	10/30/2001
	The tread of the right rear tire came off while driving causing damage to the muffler and other components of the vehicle (firestone wilderness ht 235/70/16 dot w208). nlm
06/01/1998		0
	Pe00 020; comnsumer was traveling about55mph on highway and heard a loud popping noise. he was in control of vehicle, and was able to go on shoulders of road. right rear tire tread separated from tire. firestone wilderness at p25570r16. this is the third time the tires had blown out. there were knots on the side of the tires. ford and firestone were aware of the problem.*ak
05/23/2001		1
	The left rear tire shed a piece of tread 12 inches long. the rest of the tread appears to be close to separation where the tread joins the sidewall. this separation appears almost the entire circumference of the tire. i have photos that i can e-mail and the tire is still in my possession. *ak (dot number: w208 tiresize: p235/70r16)
08/10/2000		3	12/01/1997
	I have had three tread separations since buying this truck new. the first on 02/98, the second 05/06/00 which caused $750 body damage and the third on 08/10/00 which occured during the repairs in the meantime from the second one. continental tire paid for the second tires damage but balked at the third. i am suing them in small claims court for $2200 for the repair of the truck. we go to arbitration june 14th, 2001 in benson az. these tires are a piece of junk. i would had a rollover if i had been driving any faster than i did (55 mph) and had not been alert to the situation. temperature had nothing to do with it as the 2nd on occured late at night and the 3rd was in the morning. i cannot express my grief invoved in this, ameritech tires should never ever be sold on any vehicle and dealing with this company is fruitless as they intentially destroyed the tire and evidence even though i have proof that i called to claim the tire back four times. they claim the tire had a repair in it which caused the flat. the tire never lost air and it was the tread that fell off, not a flat tire. but they destroyed the evidence. we are not dealing with a decent manufacturer. we are dealing with a company that makes tires that are unsafe at any speed. and they know it. *ak (dot number: p235-70-16 tiresize: p235-70-16)
05/07/2001		0
	Pe00 020; consumer inspected tires and noticed that tread on all four tires of had split. *ak
04/15/2001		2	05/01/1996
	Firestone, wilderness ht, p235/70r16, dot unknown, originalequipment on a 1997, ford, f150 with 35000 miles. at 65-70 mph right rear tire had tread separation, 2 weeks later at 65 mph, left rear tire had tread separation.ak jb
04/20/2001			01/01/1997
	Steel belt is separating,the same problem there having on the 15 inch wilderness tires that are being recalled.*ak (tiresize: p235/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
03/10/2001		1	10/01/1997
	Steel belt separated from the tire.*ak (dot number: w208ipt446 tiresize: p235/70r16)
03/04/2001		1
	Pe 00 020/tread separation: left front tire experienced a blowout while traveling at highway speed of 68 mph with driver and one passenger in a 1997, ford, f150; original equipment, tire size p235/70r16, dot# w2081pt207. no injuries/no damages; firestone was not notified at this time. ak slc
01/22/2001		0
	Consumer was getting inside of vehicle and noticed that right rear tire tread began to separate firestone, wilderness #ht, p2357016. fireston was notified.*ak
09/26/2000		4	08/01/1999
	Firestone wilderness at tires, p23575r15, dot vdhl1p1323 were showing signs of tread separation, all 4 tires were cracked around the sidewalls, firestone denied refund request because this particular tire is not on recall. *slc
12/01/2000		1	07/01/1997
	Consumer was traveling 55mph when left front tire blewout. pulled over to change tire, and noticed tread had separated from casing. it was deflated. had managed to control vehicle at the time. 1997, ford, f150, p255/70r16. ak jb
		1
	Tires did not last over 30,000 miles. as the tread wore, the truck began to wobble and the steel belts started showing through the rubber. tire size p23570r16. owner replaced all 4 tires. tires not included in recall (00t-005) *cj
12/01/2000		1	01/01/1998
	Firestone wilderness ht passenger side rear tire p235/75r15 experienced tread separation almost causing crash, firestone is not willing to assist due to tire not being part of recall. *slc
08/01/2000		1
	While driving, right front firestone wilderness tire experienced tread separation, causing damage to the wheel well. *slc
08/28/2000		1
	While driving down freeway with a/c on and blower motor stopped working, cabin was filled with smoke from dashboard. consumer hit brakes and front tire tread came off.consumer spun out on freeway, took to dealer, and thats were it is now. continental general amer 550 radial, size 23570r6 tires. *ak
		1	05/03/2000
	Original equipment on ford f150, 1997 with 20,000 miles. driving at approximately 25 mph in wet weather when right rear tire rubber tread came off, causing vehicle to lose control and run into ditch. there was some body damage. tire is still inflated . tire size p23570r16, dot w2081pt126.*ak
09/24/2000		4
	Was getting front end aligned due to vehicle drifting to the right. mechanic noticed that tire tread was separating on all 4 tires. firestone, wilderness ht, p235/70r16 with 52,000 miles.ak dot#w2081pt296. slc
08/15/2000		2
	Firestone wilderness ht tire (9p235/70r16) tread failed while driving. nlm
05/31/2000		1
	Are we doing anything about tires blowing out for these vehicle? any warranty claim? the tire in question is a firestone p235-70r16101045. (claim# 43-r491-464) *mw
09/28/2000		1	02/01/1997
	Tread on tire completely tore off as our employee was traveling i-10 at 70 mph. (tiresize: p235/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
08/12/2000		1
	Firestone: tire failure-insured advised tire blew. insured lost conrol of vehicel, hit another car and then a telephone pole. wilderness ht p235/70/r16 tire. (claim# 43-r535-077) *mw
07/15/2000		1
	Tire blew out and vehicle rolled. tire is 255/70-16. policyholder called concerning any sub against firestone. tires invloved are firestone wilderness tires, size 255/70-16(steel belted radial). (claim# 33-0235-399) *mw
08/13/2000		1
	Firestone: tread came off and damaged truck. (claim# 18-0408-033) *mw
10/20/2000		4	07/31/1998
	Pe-00-020; original equipment, firestone wilderness httires p23570r16, dot number w2081pt227, not sure how many miles was put on the tires. when driving consumer heard a knocking noise coming from rear end. also, vibration in front end of vehicle. stopped and inspected vehicle, and noticed tread had started to separate from the tires. consumer has contacted the dealer.ak slc
06/24/2000		1
	Tire treads came off firestone tire on i.v. and caused damage to fender & muffler. a. 390 claim. s. possible. firestone wilderness ht p235/70r16 104s lost tread and damaged pick-up. ni and he stated thta the tire is in the back of truck and that the tire had 35,000 miles on it and is two years only, ni has stated that he was reviewed information on lawsuit pending on tire over the internet on the same tire, ni went to firestone and they refused to assist ni, ni could not give make or model of tire, moved to f/o for handling. (claim# 53-c581-678) *mw
09/05/2000		1	01/01/1997
	This tire is not on the recall list. it failed like the recalls in that the tread seperated from the car casing. you could put your hand under the tread and pull it away from the casing. i had all the tires replaced. firestone nor ford would help me in getting compensated for the failure.*ak (dot number: dotw2081pt tiresize: p235/70r16)
08/01/2000		1	10/01/1998
	Firestone wilderness ht tire(p235 70 r16) experienced tread separation causing damage to vehicle behind wheel well. *slc
		2
	Two factory original tires suffered tread separation at highway speeds in summer desert conditions. one tire had 43,000 miles and the other about 45,000 miles. separation occured within several months of each other. dealer was notified when the second event occured about 1 month prior to the reports about the firestone tires. ford was not very interested and i could get no information on the number of failures of this type of tire. i still have one tire. general tire wants to get it back. *ak (tiresize: p235/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
		4	08/01/1998
	I had my tires inspectected the day the nhtsa issued a warning that included my tire model. upon inspection, it was discovered that the tread had begun to separate from the tire; the steel belts are protruding from the bottom of the sidewall. i had the tires replaced immediately, but later found that i would not be reimbursed because the tires were not manufactured in decatur, il. they were manufactured in quebec. *ak (tiresize: 235/70/r16) (tiresize: 235/70/r16)( dot number: tire size: 235/70/r16 )
07/31/2000		1
	Left front tire came apart. the tread belt trapped between rim and truck then the truck immediately veared to the left.
07/23/2000
	Tread separation problem as on the 15 sizes, tire did not blow, had correct tire pressure, firestone product liabilities section paid for the damage, but firestone would not reimburse me for new tires purchased as this size is not in recall. i feel they should as the same problem is evident in this size. *ak( dot number: tire size: 735 70r 16 )
09/30/2000		1
	Pe00020; original equipment on a 1997, ford, f150. firestone wilderness at tire size p23570r16. while driving 65 mph on highway tread on the right rear tire separated. ak slc
09/13/2000		1	10/01/1996
	Line of cracks all the way around rim of tire where tread meets sidewall. unsafe to drive.( dot number: vn08ipu126 tire size: p235 70r16 )
		1	06/01/1996
	Tread separated from tire and caused damage to underside of pickup. i do not have the exact date of the accident but i believe it was in 1997 or 1998. all the original tires have now been replaced.*ak
08/21/2000		1	07/01/1996
	Driving at 50 mph, tire tread began to rip off the tire. tire is distroyed. no accident because i didn't put on my brakes. if i had, i would have rolled over. tried to have the tires replaced. ford dealer sent me to a firestone store where they refused to replace the tire.( dot number: w208 tire size: p235/70r16 )
09/18/2000		2	05/01/2000
	Tread seperation( dot number: w208 tire size: p235/70r16 )
09/01/1998		3	08/01/1997
	I purchased a new f-150 xl in august 1997 with factory firestone wilderness ht tires. the original set lasted 1 year until i had a blow out on the rear, driver-side tire. there was a complete tire separation down to the rim within seconds (10). i brought the tire to discount tire in lake charles,la to have it replaced with the matching tire. the new tire was placed in the same location and because the three other tires still only had ~15,000 miles, no rotation was performed. aprroximately 1 month later, with only 3000 miles of tread wear, i had a remarkably similar blow-out and tread separation at 65 mph, just driving down the interstate in a careful, straight direction. i returned to discount tire and explained that i had just recently purchased the tires and that i believed the tires must be defective because this was my second complete tire separation on the same location of my vehicle under non-extreme driving conditions. i inquired as to whether it could be a defect in the tire or the vehicle. he reassured me that this was an impossibility. my second blow-out within 1 month was only a coincidence. i had to pay the nominal tread-wear fee and the mounting fee. less than about 6000 miles later, i had a blowout at the exact same tire well (right rear). the manager once again convinced me that i must be running over debris on the interstate, even though i was always in the slow lane and not veering with my right tire onto either shoulder. the manager once again convinced me that the likelihood of three defective tires was next to impossible (although, this time, he replace and mounted my tire for free). to shorten my story, after many futile attempts and about ten hours of waiting at this incompetent store, over three visits, they replaced my tire for free with a wilderness at on the right rear tire location and i left it at that. the wilderness at never blew out from 30,000 to 45,000 miles while i still owned my truck. *ak
03/15/2000			02/01/1997
	Tread came off tire. i was able to pull over to the side without damage. i have sent three e-mails to ford, three e-mails to firestone and two e-mails to the dealer with only one form letter reply from ford. i still have two of these tires on my truck. thank you. *ak( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )

	The tread seems to be seperating from the rest of the tire. there is a small wire mesh between the two.( dot number: w208 tire size: p23570r16 )
08/08/2000		1	02/10/1998
	The firestone wilderness at tire on the vehicle experienced tread separation. *mjs
05/01/2000		2	06/01/1998
	Back in may we had a firestone, wilderness ht developed a spot on the tread and quickly the steel belts could be seen coming through. it had sort of a lump to begin with. a couple of days ago, we noticed the other back tire doing the same thing. it has about 44000 miles on it.*ak( dot number: unk tire size: p235/70r16 )
07/18/1998		1	06/30/1996
	While driving about 75 mph tread pulled away from body of the tire on the rear passenger's side. driver was able to maintain control of the truck. original tire equipment on a 97, ford, f150. tire mileage between 15,000 - 17,000 miles. owner replaced all four tires with another brand. please list tire size and dot # if possbile.ak when the other tires were replaced, they descovered that the others were in the process of separation. yh
09/20/2000		1	10/01/1996
	Pe00-020; original equipment on ford, f150, 1997 tire size p235/70r16 with 29,000 miles. right front tire had its steel belt separated, and on right rear experieneced a blowout . consumer replaced all 4 tires at a owners expense.ak after steel belt separation on front tires, the customer replaced all four tires. yh
09/09/2000		1	07/01/1996
	Tire became noisy and began to vibrate, inspected tires and found a 6 strip totally separated with much larger separation under the tread. removed tire and took to firestone, they indicated this was an ordinary separation and subject only to their standard prorated warranty. i declined thier offer and will look elsewhere for tires. i am certainly concerned about this failure along with the potential failure of the other 3 firestone tires, i'm still riding on. sincerely, bob mann. *ak( dot number: w208 tire size: p23570r16 )
			01/01/1997
	I was driving on the expressway doing 65mph and all of a sudden my truck started out of control i pulled off the side of the road and checked everything and couldnt see any problems.i resumed speed up to 65 and it started jumping all over the road again.i reduced the speed to 45mph and acme home.the following monday i heard about the tire problems that firestone was having so i took the truck to a service station and was told that all 4 tires tread was seperating and i needed new tires,i trier calling ford and firestone to no avail,all lines stayed busy.i finally e mailed them and their reply was that they were not recalling 16 inch tires at all.i took the truck to the firestone store and they focumented that the tires were seperating and they would exchange them for new firestone tires for $495.00.i have gone to a michelin tire store and bought new tires.my old tires had plenty of tread left because i drive verry safe,i am 71 years old and was afraid to put firestones back on the truck.i kept the tires and all the documentation from everyone.people cant afford to spend their social security check on tires instead of food.these tires should be recalled at least on a case by case basis until this problem is solved and people get their money back from having to replace defective tires.i am one of the lucky ones that lived to tell about it.please let me know what can be done,sincerely,tommy wages( dot number: w208 tire size: p235/70r16 )
09/11/2000		1	12/01/1996
	Found nail entered tire , turned sideways and lodged in a pocket under tread. i was able to dislodge the nail easily without tools. looks, to me, like start of tread separation. this tire found on consumer advisory for another size.( dot number: w2081pt466 tire size: p235/70r16 )
07/20/2000		2	03/01/1998
	On 7/20/00 both rear tires were replaced (adjusted at 50%) by firestone for belt/tread seperations. these are 16 inch tires failing in the same mode as the 15 inch now being recalled. both remaining original tires have cracks around the side/edges where the belt is bonded to the tire body. firestone dealer said this is normal.( dot number: w2081pt316 tire size: 235/70r16 )
02/12/2000		1	05/01/1996
	A part of the tread came off of the tire while driving on the highway in tennessee. i can put my hand between the tread and the inner tire.( dot number: vn08ipu046 tire size: p235/70 16 )
05/08/2000		1	06/01/1998
	Tire had a large bubble come up on the middle of the tread. the steel belts could be seen coming through. the area was very soft to the touch( dot number: tire size: p23570r16 )
07/20/2000		2	03/01/1998
	On 7/20/00 both rear tires were replaced (adjusted at 50%) by firestone for belt/tread seperations. these are 16 inch tires failing in the same mode as the 15 inch now being recalled. both remaining original tires have cracks around the side/edges where the belt is bonded to the tire body. firestone dealer said this is normal.( dot number: w2081pt316 tire size: 235/70r16 )
02/12/2000		1	05/01/1996
	A part of the tread came off of the tire while driving on the highway in tennessee. i can put my hand between the tread and the inner tire.( dot number: vn08ipu046 tire size: p235/70 16 )
05/08/2000		1	06/01/1998
	Tire had a large bubble come up on the middle of the tread. the steel belts could be seen coming through. the area was very soft to the touch( dot number: tire size: p23570r16 )
09/08/2000		4	07/01/1997
	Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: vehicle experienced a warping sound from front. taken to firestone for inspection, and informed consumer that all tires were showing tread separation on a 1997, ford f150, original equipment, p235/70r16, dot# w2081pt237. also, informed consumer that tires were not covered under recall, and only could provide a prorate charges for replacement. *ak
08/04/2000		1	10/01/1998
	Right rear tire tread suffered the same failure as being described nationwide to other tires of firestone brand.( dot number: tire size: 265/75/16 )
06/22/2000		0
	Had a tire to come apart, tire tread just peeled off, causing damage to vehicle. *ak
03/17/2000
	Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highwayand heard a noise.right rear tire tread separated. firestone wilderness #ht p23570r16 . he has contacted firestone. *ak
09/04/2000			04/16/1999
	Pe00020; firestone, wilderness ht ii, originial equipment on 1997, ford f150, tire size p23570r16, and dot w208. all four tires had cracks along tread, not sidewall. ford said it was not safe to drive on tires. please provide further information.ak firestone wilderness at p235/70/r16 mw
07/20/2000		2	09/01/1997
	Two rear firestone wilderness/at tires, p235r7516 on ford f150, 1997 have been exposed to tread separation while driving at 60 to 70 mph under dry hot weather conditions. firestone has been contacted.ak both failures occurred within a month of each other. slc
06/01/2000
	Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and suddenly there was vibration. he pulled over to shoulder, and saw that tread separated from rim, right front tire had tread come off. firestone wilderness #ht, p23570r16, #dot w20. consumer had contacted firestone. firestone told him that his tires weren't the ones from decatur, illinois. *ak
08/22/2000		4	09/01/1996
	The tread on the tire is separating from the remainder of the tire. a firestone dealer has inspected all 4 tires and advised me of this condition. he also pointed out that the metal bands are showing though in several areas where the tread joins the sidewall. he also pointed out knots in the tires. they are scheduled for replacement next wednesday with a 60% mileage adjustment. i was advised my particular tires were not covered by the recall. it is my opinion my tire failure is the same failure that is being experienced with the 15 tire and this particular size should be looked into as well.( dot number: w2081pt276 tire size: p235/70r16 )
08/04/2000		2	04/01/1996
	Tires were less the 2years old, steel belts showing through tread.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
03/15/2000		1	01/01/2000
	Bought the vehicle used jan 2000. developed vibration characteristic of out-of-balance tires. when i had them balanced and front end checked, one tire had to be replaced due to tread separation. vehicle still has slight vibration at highway speed, and i suspect another tire may be becominhg separated. firestone claims there have been no reports of failures of the 16-inch wilderness ht. can this be the first?( dot number: unkn tire size: p235/70r16 )
08/27/2000
	Pe00 020 ; consumer was traveling about 70mph on the highway and heard a hitting noise. she looked though sideview mirror , and she saw tire tread flying in the wind. she was able to control vehicle, and pulled over to a parking lot. rear tire tread had separated, and tire was still deflated. tire was a firestone wilderness. 16inches.*ak
08/01/2000
	Tires blewout due to tread separation. *ak
			03/01/1997
	My tires are not listed in the recall but i think they should be. i had a tire person check them and he said they are cracking and should be replaced as soon as possible. firestone has not gone far enough in their recall, leaving lots of people like me on the road with unsafe tires and no help. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
07/27/2000		3
	Driving down the interstate at 55 mph, all the tread came off my tire. the shrapnel caused $1200 worth of damage to my wheel well and gas tank. it tore off the tube from the gas tank which allows one to fill the tank. i lost control of the vehicle for a short time, but luckily i was in the right lane and maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road. the tire didn't deflate. another tire went flat a month ago. it deflated in a parking lot and couldn't be replaced because all of the rubber had caused a lump on one side of the tire and completely fell apart after it was changed. a year ago, another exploded going approx. 30 mph. all of the tires had more than adequate tread left on them. we are submitting a property damage report to continental/general tires, 1440-l westinghouse blvd., charlotte, nc 28273. we have also sent the tire from the 7/27/00 incident back to them. it is probably not covered by any warranty but it is odd that 3 of these tires failed in unusual ways. it is a miracle i was not injured from the last incident. i am lucky the fuel tank was not ruptured, only the fuel spout was missing and gasoline had not leaked out. i was not able to put gas in the tank. the tire with no tread looks like the firestone recall tires. have you investigated the general tires or had any complaints?( dot number: 2842006d tire size: p235/70r16 )
04/18/2000		1	03/01/1996
	I was driving on hwy 64 north from hampton va. to annandale va. i was in the middle lane when suddenly i heard two explosive sounds and immediately realized there had been a blowout. i immediately had to lock my arms to the steering wheel and slowly eased the car to the right shoulder. upon getting out of the truck and viewing the damage i realized that i was fortunate that i was uninjured. the blowout left two holes four inches in diameter. the blowout was at the point on the tire where the tread and the main body of the tire meet.( dot number: tire size: p23575r15 )
08/05/2000		1	04/01/1999
	Tire failed and very nearly caused crash.elmira,n.y. firestone store (eric)denies any type of responsibility or recall. mr. bill vanderwater at firestone denies any kind of fault or recall with tire. another tire dealership told me about the firestone recall, my wife and neighbor know about it and it was on the nbc evening news but firestone denies it. i require some proof in writing that firestone has issued a recall on their wilderness tires because i intend to take firestone to court .*ak( dot number: unknown tire size: p235/70r16 )
		1	01/01/1997
	Since i recently learned about firestone's tire problem i thought i would send this to you. in 1998 i was driving 70mph in my 1997 f-150 on an interstate and my right rear tire (firestone wilderness) blew out. since it was the rear tire, i still had steering ability so i did not wreck. i now buy goodyear!! *ak( dot number: tire size: 215-75-16 )
10/10/1999		3	07/01/1999
	I have had to replace 3 tires total. approximately every 4 months one of the tires will have the belts split. *ak( dot number: tire size: 16 )
04/28/1998		2	02/22/1998
	Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side road and heard a banging noise. right rear tire tread separated. consumer notified firestone.there were no injuries. tire size p235/70r16 and dot # w208-ipt. ak the second tire tread also separated and was replaced by the customer. the tires were firestone wilderness. yh
06/04/2000		1	01/01/2000
	I traveled to houston fron north carolina. on my way back my passenger side rear tire fell apart on i-610. lucky for me, i was just getting on i-610 from an on ramp. i was able to safely pull all the way over to the right . i found that my tire had just torn apart on me. i called ford extended service and they had a tow truck come in and replace the tire with my spare. once in nc, i repaced all my tires for fear of a reoccurance of the problem in my other tires. unfortunately for me, i replaced the tires with the same name brand and type. i did not know that the tires were under investigation or i would have bought another brand. i estimated the $300.00 damage on the lost tire, the questionable condition of the mag rim, and the lost rim cover. i think that it is criminal that ford and firestone have known about this problem for years and not informed their customers. i hope nhtsa does everything in their power to correct this. i will continue to pursue this with both firestone and ford. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )
06/01/1997			03/19/1997
	Pe00020, wilderness ht ii, tire size, p23570r16 on 1997 ford f150.rear tire tread separated which caused tire to be destroyed, and almost caused a crash. on november 1998, rear driver's tire had a blowout which may have caused a crash. firestone was not willing to help. please provide further information.ak firestone wilderness 235/70/r16 mw
		3
	Owner concerned because three out of four firestone wilderness size 16 tires went flat within a two week period for no apparent reason. tire size p23570r16, original tire equipment, and tire mileage 39,000. tires were taken to a firestone dealership. two of the tires have been replaced at owner's expense. ak dot#w208. slc
07/30/1998		3	06/01/1997
	Firestone wilderness tires p235/70r16 experienced tread separation on 3 different occasions, dot bm089434, consumer contacted firestone who said it was not their problem. *slc
		2	04/27/1998
	Pe00020; original equipment on a ford f150 1997, tire size p235r16, dot number vn081pu107. two frontal tires and entire outer edge is disintegrating at the place where tread starts. tires have around 25 thousands miles on them and are 16 inches. ak the two bad tires were replaced by firestone. yh
08/10/2000		0
	Peoo.020; vehicle was parked, and consumer saw information on the news concerning tire tread separation. took vehicle to firestone, and manager told him that his tires didn't meet the qualification of the recall p23570.r15 on firestone #at tires.
07/26/2000		0
	While driving about 65 mph left front tire had a tread separation. firestone wilderness, tire size p235/70r16.ak firestone wilderness at p235/70/r16 mw
08/01/1998		0
	After being driven found out that tires were separating on the side where consumer replaced them. *ak
08/02/2000		1
	Pe-00-020- firestone wilderness ht p23570r16 tire on a 1997 ford f150, tire size not available when driving the right rear tire separated from tread. there is only 25 thousand miles on the tires. ak dot# w2ub1pt466. slc

	This vehicle had firestone atx tires. while driving at 65 mph tread separated on the rear passenger side, ripping the fiberglass fender that's around the rear tire. dealer has not been contacted. *ak

	While driving there was a flapping noise coming from rear passenger's tire. consumer noticed that tread was separating. tire was replaced.*ak
01/02/2000		1
	Consumer's son was traveling about 70mph on the highway there was a blowout, and felt vehicle was jerking. consumer was facing the opposite side of the highway. got out of vehicle and saw rear on passenger's side was damaged, and rubber tread had come off the tire. also, muffler pipe was hanging from the vehicle. there was front end damage. ak ml
12/01/1999		2	09/30/1999
	Heat from exhaust is heating up the tires, causing the tire tread to come apart, this has happened twice on the interstate, and is a safety issue. ak ml
01/30/2000		1	08/01/1996
	Tread separated from right front tire, causing damage to fender well and emission control components. upon inspection of other tires, steel belting could be seen on two of the remaining tires even though there was at least 3/16 of tire tread on edge of tire. all tires were replaced. had this tire failed in heavy traffic, the consequences could have been severe.*ak( dot number: w 208 ipt tire size: p235/70r16 )
12/07/1998		1	03/01/1997
	Premature treadwear. all four tires replaced. tires maintained and rotated per manufacturer recommendation.( dot number: tire size: 23570r16 )
10/31/1998
	Tread came off of the tire while driving at 75mph, tire disconnected from vehicle, causing the vehicle to go out of control. also, knocked underneath, causing vehicle to cut off and power steering went out. dealer contacted, and stated the tires were not under warranty and they cannot duplicate the problem, damage to vehicle was $700, and vehicle was not driveable. general tires 235/70/16 . tire companies contacted and,could not duplicate the problem. *ak
		4	03/30/1997
	Four tires have gone flat on vehicle, stones go through the tread very easily.
06/15/1996
	Severe portion of center tire tread seperated while driving. *ak