Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - BEAD | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V187000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1996 to 07/17/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 31600 | 12/01/1997 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/29/1997 | 10/30/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and chassis. the tires on these vehicles were damaged during mounting onto the wheels. only trucks produced at the cuautitlan, mexico plant between september 1, 1996, and july 17, 1997, were affected by the defect. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The bead area of the tire was cut which could result in air loss. sudden air loss could occur resulting in a loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Due to the age of the vehicles and this recall affecting original equipment tires only, ford will no longer accept claims for this campaign. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 97s90.owner notification began december 1, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to a firestone dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact firestone at 1-800-457-6281.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | Replacement Bulletin | 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 | |||
| 11/12/2004 | 49000 | 1 | |
| The right front tire shredded and came apart while driving at 50 mph. the tire started bouncing. this almost caused consumer to lose control of vehicle. however, consumer was able to maintain control of vehicle, and steer it to the side of the road. tire was replaced with a spare. firestone was not willing to assist.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2001 | |||
| Consumer received recall 97v187000 notification concerning tires. consumer attempted to contact firestone at 800-457-6281 number as stated on notice, but there was no answer at that number. firestone dealerships will not perform work until they receive authorization from manufacturer. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak | |||
| 10/29/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Noted that front tires have spotty wear on outer edges, of two or so inches about every few inches. wear more predominant on outer edges than ineer edges. is this a frequently reported problem? what is cause? my service provider says vehicle has tight front end, and steers and handles well.*ak (tiresize: lt2357516) | |||
| 03/03/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Can't get dot number, nothing left of that part of tire but ropes and fibers. no warning, no noise to indicate a blowout, just sudden loss of control as the right front tire fell apart. tread and belts all completely separated from each other, sidewalls shredded. looks like the tire perforated around entire circumference at the beading. nothing left of sidewalls except ropes connecting inner rim to tread surface, can see all individual layers of tread, belts and fiber separated from each other. father states it took every bit of strength (and past racing experience of several decades ago) to maintain control of vehicle and keep it from rolling. i am keeping this tire in case anyone wants to inspect it, it looks strikingly similar to the ones involved in recall when they failed. father has never felt anything like this when it went, including when racing. have never seen a tire look like this after a blowout. the tread and belts have completely separated from each other, all the way around! it looks like it just fell apart. this is a dangerous tire.*ak (dot number: shredded tiresize: lt23585r16) | |||
| 08/06/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: 235r16)( dot number: tire size: 235r16 ) | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| No summary (tiresize: 245 85rl6)( dot number: tire size: 245 85rl6 ) | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| No summary( dot number: tire size: 245 85rl6 ) | |||
| 04/10/2000 | 4 | 03/01/1997 | |
| I heard a loud vibrating or thumping noise while driving. stopped at a firestone in santa fe, where they showed me that layers of three of the tires were peeling off from the inside. i bought 4 new tires on the spot -- at just 26,000 miles on the truck. (tiresize: lt245/75r)( dot number: tire size: lt245/75r ) | |||
| 08/01/1997 | |||
| Side walls bulging from bead to the tread and circumference midway on the sidewalls (tiresize: lt 235/85)( dot number: tire size: lt 235/85 ) | |||
| 07/07/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Re: two original tires sold with truck - one split and one separated at 14,000 miles. tires replaced with firestone tires on 7/7/99. fortunately, they failed in town and not on the road pulling something. i heard on tv last week (10/2/00), that ford or firestone were investigating firestone steeltex radials tires on ford f250 series another vehicles. i have two other original tires splitting at 19,860 miles. my concern is the truck pulls a 5th wheel 4-6 times a year for several hundred miles each way. please advise me of any recall on these tires or if firestone will replace the tires? | |||
| 03/24/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| The following is the text of a letter that i sent to firestone on 8-10-2000. all that they did was send me form letter that didn't even apply to my tire. can you assist in obtaining compensation?: in 1997, i purchased a new 1997 ford f-250 extended cab lwb diesel truck (from valley ford in oneonta, al). it came equipped with firestone steeltex radial a/t lt 235 85 r16 m/s tires.i was very careful to maintain the proper tire pressure and stay well under the rated carrying capacity at all times for safety reasons. on 3-24-2000, approximately 40 miles after i had (coincidentally, i suppose) checked for the proper pressures and carefully inspected all the tires, while loaded at over 1 ton less than the bed carrying capacity, travelling at about 50 mph after dark in a mostly rural area, the left rear tire literally exploded. i nearly lost control, but i managed to slow down and pull onto a concrete drive and change the tire. the wheel hub was seriously abraded/scratched. there was very little left of the tire. i have no knowledge of hitting anything after the above described tire inspection.even though i had at least 40% tread left on all tires, this scared me so much that i went and bought a new set of four tires the very next day.i had not given it any more thought until the recent publicity over failures of firestone radial tires coming as original equipment on ford trucks and suvs during this period. so, in my opinion, a very carefully maintained tire (as mine was), well underloaded inspected immediately prior to the incident, properly inflated, worn only 60%, and subjected to no injury should not have failed, especially in such a dramatic/dangerous fashion, and therefore must have been defective when sold.i am asking for compensation for at least part of the cost of my new set of tires ($767.99ntbhoover, al).r craig bradley 8-10-2000( dot number: tire size: 235 85 r16 ) | |||
| 03/24/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| The following is the text of a letter that i sent to firestone on 8-10-2000. all that they did was send me form letter that didn't even apply to my tire. can you assist in obtaining compensation?: in 1997, i purchased a new 1997 ford f-250 extended cab lwb diesel truck (from valley ford in oneonta, al). it came equipped with firestone steeltex radial a/t lt 235 85 r16 m/s tires.i was very careful to maintain the proper tire pressure and stay well under the rated carrying capacity at all times for safety reasons. on 3-24-2000, approximately 40 miles after i had (coincidentally, i suppose) checked for the proper pressures and carefully inspected all the tires, while loaded at over 1 ton less than the bed carrying capacity, travelling at about 50 mph after dark in a mostly rural area, the left rear tire literally exploded. i nearly lost control, but i managed to slow down and pull onto a concrete drive and change the tire. the wheel hub was seriously abraded/scratched. there was very little left of the tire. i have no knowledge of hitting anything after the above described tire inspection.even though i had at least 40% tread left on all tires, this scared me so much that i went and bought a new set of four tires the very next day.i had not given it any more thought until the recent publicity over failures of firestone radial tires coming as original equipment on ford trucks and suvs during this period. so, in my opinion, a very carefully maintained tire (as mine was), well underloaded inspected immediately prior to the incident, properly inflated, worn only 60%, and subjected to no injury should not have failed, especially in such a dramatic/dangerous fashion, and therefore must have been defective when sold.i am asking for compensation for at least part of the cost of my new set of tires ($767.99ntbhoover, al).r craig bradley 8-10-2000 (tiresize: 235 85 r16)( dot number: tire size: 235 85 r16 ) | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 4 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Cusion rubber coming through tread rubber on all 4 tires,6/32 tread left,has not caused problem yet, local dealer (not firestone)didnt like the way it looks,firestone had no comment. *ak( dot number: vnor 1xk tire size: 235x85x16 ) | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 4 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Cusion rubber coming through tread rubber on all 4 tires,6/32 tread left,has not caused problem yet, local dealer (not firestone)didnt like the way it looks,firestone had no comment. *ak (dot number: vnor 1xk tiresize: 235x85x16) | |||
| 09/11/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| The tire blew out and the blow out was located at the inside sidewall, there was absolutely no holes that could be found. we brought the tire into firestone and was told that they would find a hole because these tires don't just blow. i was also told on the phone that i was very lucky that i had such a heavy duty vehicle, otherwise the vehicle would have rolled. just appalling to hear something like that from a person that works at the firestone store. especially because there is recalls happening now. we asked if this particular tire was being recalled, but was told no. we ended up buying another tire and they prorated the rate.*ak (tiresize: 26575r16)( dot number: tire size: 26575r16 ) | |||
| 09/11/2000 | 1 | 09/11/2000 | |
| While driving a 1997, ford, f250 cargo van with a replacement firestone, steel tex radial front passenger tire, 22575r16. tire suddenly separated. there were three tires left on this van. firestone has been contacted.*ak the customer feels unsafe driving with firestone tires. *yh | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 1 | ||
| The firestone steeltex radial (265/75/16) experienced blow out while driving, the tread separated and damaged the underneath of the vehicle, tire size is not included in the recall. *mjs | |||
| 07/04/1999 | 1 | ||
| Pe00020, original equipment on 1997, ford, f250, ct235/85r16. rear passenger's tire had a bubble which seemed as if steel belt was going to separate. vehicle has not been driven since then. *ak | |||
| 07/18/2000 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| Tread seperated from left rear tire while traveling @ 75 mph on i-10 between queen creek & riggs road exits. the tire did not loose pressure. on closer inspection of remaining three tires, evidence of tread coming apart. ford dealer refused to honor tire warrenty. damage to wheel well and truck bed caused by the seperated tire tread. tires are orginal tires on truck when bought from dealer. all tires have been replaced, still have all orginal tires for inspection. while not firestones sound like the same problem.( dot number: tire size: lt235/85rx ) | |||
| 11/11/1998 | 1 | ||
| Recall on tires not received until after replacement, manufacture will not honor recall for consumer, spare tire still in need of replacement. (97s90). mjs (97v-187) | |||
| 11/04/1998 | |||
| Tires are rubbing against the rims, and there is a loud noise coming from the tires where the brakes pads are. ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The tire compliance lable for rear inflation states 80 psi, however the tire appears over inflated at 80 psi, dealer recommends 70 psi. | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 03/10/2001 | 1 | ||
| Pe00 020; firestone tire tread started separating . firestone, steeltex at, lt23585r16ms, dot vn0r1xk. dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer states sidewalls have shown excessive wear over the past 15000 miles, a master mechanic stated the tires were okay to drive on, however when speaking with service reps from ford, they state the tires should have been replaced, as they would not drive with them on. *slc | |||
| 09/27/2000 | 4 | ||
| All four (4) tires are splitting on the sidewalls. *ak (dot number: c39816 tiresize: lt23585r16) | |||
| 09/29/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Remaining 3 tires show stress marks on sidewalls. *ak (dot number: 8xorrab359 tiresize: lt23585r16) | |||
| TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||
| 05/29/2005 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Dt: contact states while driving vehicle the cable that holds the spare tire underneath the bed broke, causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle.*ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 04/28/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Consumer states that the driver side rear tire experienced tread separation while driving 55 mph while still inflated. on a 1997 ford f250, original equipment, tire size lt235/85r16, dot# vd0cix1j337. firestone notified. tires are steel tex r4s. *mr *jg | |||
| 07/14/2002 | 1 | 09/01/2097 | |
| Tread separation over approximately 25% of tire. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was traveling at highway speed and without prior notice rear back tire tread separated from vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/10/2001 | 1 | ||
| Pe00 020; firestone tire tread started separating . firestone, steeltex at, lt23585r16ms, dot vn0r1xk. dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer states sidewalls have shown excessive wear over the past 15000 miles, a master mechanic stated the tires were okay to drive on, however when speaking with service reps from ford, they state the tires should have been replaced, as they would not drive with them on. *slc | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| All four of bridgestone tires on 1997, ford, f250hd are showing excessive tread wear. these tires are not original equipment that came with vehicle, and currently have 29,000 miles on them. size of the tires l235/85r16. *ak *jb | |||
| 05/26/2000 | 3 | ||
| Original and after market equipment on a 1997, ford, f250, lt235/85r16 size. tread on one tire separated at highway speeds, and two of tires had blownout at highway speeds, causing damage to vehicle. firestone has replaced two out of three tires.*ak firestone steeltex tires, dot number vn0r1xk317. *slc | |||
| 2 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| Tread separation at 30000 miles and 50000 miles. *ak (tiresize: 235x185r15)( dot number: tire size: 235x185r15 ) | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 1 | ||
| Tire failure. tires are firestone wilderness at p255/70 r16 109 m/s. if you need any further information please call me. (claim# 49-3225-909) *mw | |||
| 11/01/1997 | |||
| 4 tires have bubbles in the sidewalls, indicating separation of tread from belts. *ak (dot number: vnor 1xk tiresize: 235/85sr16) (dot number: vnor 1xk tiresize: 235/85sr16) | |||
| 08/25/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Damage to tire well, right rear fender,muffler and tail-light due to tire tread peeling off on highway i84 in s.w. idaho. *ak (dot number: vdor1xk087 tiresize: lt2358516m) | |||
| 09/06/1999 | 4 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Pe 00 040/tire failure: while repairing a tire at a service station, noticed all four tires with cracks around the sidewalls mounted. original equipment, lt 235/85r16, firestone notified. *ak *slc | |||
| 08/12/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling on highway and was on his way to the airport. he was in front for a drop off, and rear passenger's tire blewout. he had to call a towing coming to come repair it. firestone, steel tex radials, r4s 16inch, there were no injuries.*ak dot # vdor. *slc | |||
| 09/09/2000 | 09/01/1997 | ||
| The left front tire started showing a spot where there seems to be a blister (air pocket) under the tread about the size of a quarter. the tread can be pushed in about an 1/8 of an inch. also the center of the tire all the way around the tread shows a darker color than the rest of the rubber.( dot number: vdor1xk tire size: lt235/85 r ) | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 1 | ||
| The firestone steeltex radial (265/75/16) tire on the vehicle experienced tread separation which caused extensive damage to the vehicle, tire was not included in the recall. *mjs | |||
| 11/01/1997 | |||
| Tread came off of tires and slapped the side of truck, causing body damage.*ak( dot number: tire size: 16 ) | |||
| 10/05/1999 | |||
| Original equipment on a f250. tread separated from tire, causing damage to vehicle.*ak firestone steeltex radial a/t lt235/85/r16 m/s dot# vdor1ww *mw | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 3 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Three tires had steel belt sticking out casing of tire. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235/85/16 ) | |||