Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 12/05/2008 | 1 | ||
| The tread came off rear tire and caused damage to the vehicle. the cooper discoverer atr lt285/75r16, the year of the tires is 2005. *tr | |||
| 05/19/2007 | 121900 | 1 | 09/01/2006 |
| While driving a 2000 f-250 ford pickup right rear firestone tire blew out. we had over $3,000 damages to the box and exhaust of the pickup. we replaced tire ourselves and insurance paid for damages to pickup. we have pictures and insurance company has pictures and still have what was left of the tire that blew out. do not have parts of pickup that were replaced. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle the consumer's dodge ram was towing (2000 ford 250) had a blowout. this caused the driver of the ram to lose control of the vehicle and run off the side of the road. the ram and tow vehicle entered the northside ditch and the tow vehicle overturned. *ts *nm | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 97000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 |
| 2000 f250 began to vibrate while driving then the left rear tire blew out. *ts *nm | |||
| 08/18/2004 | 49579 | 03/13/2000 | |
| Failure of firestone steeltex light truck tire. the left rear of the vehicle had collapsed. the tire had separated and replaced all 4 tires. the truck was damage. *bf the consumer requested reimbursement for the damaged done to his vehicle. *sc | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving, the tire experienced tread separation. *jb | |||
| 07/29/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states tire are dry rotten. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 43225 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that while traveling at 55 mph rear passenger tire exploded from the inside out. cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 06/08/2002 | 2 | 08/01/2000 | |
| I had a flat so i had all tires changed and tecnician found a large bubble on the inside of left front tire which caused sidewall to be very weak. firestone refused to honor warranty stating it was caused by road hazard. not true. tire defect. would have caused major crash if left on front and failed at highway speed. mr | |||
| 09/29/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2099 | |
| Tire blew up while driving 60 mph no warning no nails or puncture indications in tire. mr | |||
| 09/29/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2099 | |
| Tire blew up while driving 60 mph no warning no nails or puncture indications in tire. | |||
| 09/21/2002 | 1 | ||
| Tire mfg., general; ms lt23585r16 grabber aw; the tire decentegrated while being driven 65 mph on a eight lane section highway. please describe details. nlm | |||
| 08/16/2002 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Entire sidewall blewout at 65 mph. have encountered 2 simmilar incidents along mn freeways in the last 2 weeks. please contact me for additional information and photos.*ak | |||
| 06/23/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Driving down a two lane highway, when we felt a bad vibration in the truck, was slowing down when the truck made a loud noise and veered sharply to the oncoming traffics lane. we got the truck under control and pulled off at the first available place.the tire did not lose any air but it did lose all of its rubber like it was a retread tire. we were very lucky that we were not towing horses at the time and that there was no oncoming traffic right at that moment.*ak | |||
| While driving on a steel grate bridge, vehicle became very unstable, this happens at posted speed limit of 45mph. ford said for me to contact firstone. firestone said that all tires do this. tire dealer agreed to prorate and exchange tires, but did not know if this would correct the problem. | |||
| 10/13/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| I notice cracking on side of tires where the sidewall and tread meet. had tires certified safe to operate by certified firestone dealer per firestone. at highway speed of 70 mph left front tire tread seperated without warning. i was able to control vehicle and come to complete stop without further incident. tire was replaced by firestone dealer same day, i was charged for the mounting and balancing. estimated damage to fenderwell of vehicle to include bent metal and torn mud flap estimated damage 250.00. firestone denied replacement of other tires. i have since replaced them with another brand.*ak (tiresize: 245/75/16) | |||
| 09/08/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| I do not know what the dot # is, i guessed. here are all the #'s on the tire; lt265/75r16 123/1200 unw8 1xl/399 made in canada. no safety defect listed. *ak (dot number: lt216/75r1 tiresize: lt265/75r1) | |||
| 09/09/2001 | 1 | 12/01/2000 | |
| Tire separated on freeway at speed of sixty mph. *ak (dot number: vnw81xl399 tiresize: lt26575r16) | |||
| 07/28/2001 | 3 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Upon inspecting the tires (lt265/75 r16), during routine rotation, 3 of the 4 road tires have developed numerous 1/4 splits in the center and outer tread. on one tire they are as close as 1 apart from one split to the next.*ak (dot number: vnw81xl389 tiresize: lt265/75/r) | |||
| 07/19/2001 | 4 | 10/01/1999 | |
| On 7/19/01 i found a bubble on the rear driver side tire. the bubble was approximately 8 long. when the tire was removed from the rim the bubble also extended inside the rim. on 7/21/01 i was looking at the other tires and found cracks forming on the side walls on the other three. these cracks are three quarters to one inch in length. *ak (dot number: ador1jd379 tiresize: lt23585r16) | |||
| 07/10/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Blew out at highway speed. was able to control vehicle to a safe stop. the vin of the tire was destoyed by the blow out. tire was at recomended air pressure at last fill up of diesel.*ak (dot number: n/a tiresize: lt265r16) | |||
| 3 | |||
| Vehicle fails to stop properly when brakes are applied. would shake and vibrate badly. took vehicle to dealership, mechanic noticed rotors were warped, which caused the braking problem. had them replaced after 10,000 miles.*ak engine stalls and oil leaks from the turbo into the inter cooler. transmission does not shift. tires began to bulge out, consumer did not specify kind of tires. electric window motor failed. seals are out on the front axles and they were just replaced two months ago. air filter system is inadaquet for this size of engine and has to be replaced every 2 to 3 thousand miles. *slc | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 2 | 09/29/1999 | |
| Original equipment on a 2000, ford f250, lt235/85r16 size. there is a bulge on left and front tire from inside out. tires have been replaced.*ak consumer ws informed by continental to vehicle to authorized tire dealer for an adjustment or replacement, consumer does not want the same brand tires on vehicle, he believes tires to be a road hazard.*jb | |||
| 05/30/2001 | 4 | 04/01/2000 | |
| 14400 miles on orriginal tires. longitudinal separations on all four tires from 1/4 to 2 with from 5 to about 20 individual separations on each tire. complaint #727191 indicates the same pattern of failure as well as the same dot #. ford dealer blows me off and no word from firestone yet. i'm replacing my tires tommorrow(05/31/01 and they won't be firestone!). i strongly urge anyone with a ford super-duty and firestone steeltex tires to replace the tires immediately. after reading the complaints summaries on this site, i'm convinced these tires are as dangerous and probably more prone to failure than the infamous wilderness tires.*ak (dot number: 008061 tiresize: 265/75/r16) | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 3 | 10/01/1999 | |
| To date 3 tires w/separation 2/3 around next to rim on inside-t wo w/bubbles about 4 outward. *ak (dot number: ador ijd24 tiresize: lt23585r16) | |||
| 03/25/2001 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Blowout destroyed outside sidewall, tire blemishes and cracks were specifically pointed out to ford dealer about 750 miles before and dismissed by employee blake shook. *ak (dot number: vnw8 1xl tiresize: 265/75r16e) | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 1 | 10/30/2000 | |
| While driving during snowy weather the right rear tire exploded then the outer wall disentegrated causing the truck to loose control and go into a ditch(firestone steeltex a/t lt265/75r16). nlm | |||
| 02/06/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 60mph, front right firestone steeltex r4s tire blewout. dealer couldn't find a reason for this happening, tire size p26575r16, dot# vnw818m070. *ak *slc | |||
| 07/10/2000 | 3 | 09/01/2000 | |
| The left front general grabber a.w. (*lt 235/85r/16/e) tire bulged out on the inside of the tire, the tire was replaced the next day, upon returning from a 2000 mile trip the other three tires had at least one bubble and some had two. nlm | |||
| 11/19/2000 | 2 | 04/01/2000 | |
| While driving down the freeway at 70 mph i heard a loud pop pop pop as i confirmed it was my vehicle and proceeded to the right lane and to the shoulder of the road the left rear tire blew out causing the vehicle to fishtail . i was able to maintain control and stop safely . the firestone tire has a tread seperation idenical to the firestone tires on the eord explorers . i am concerned that these seperation problem on firestone tires are simialar to those in the '70,s and that they are limited too one size or model. (dot number: vdw81xm tiresize: lt26575r16) | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| I was driving on interstate 15 north between st. george and ceder city utah going 65 miles per hour under snowing conditions and the right rear tire exploded without warning. the tread seperated from the inside wall and the side wall had 2 tairs down the entire sidewall to the rim. please investigate this matter fully. *ak (dot number: vnw81xl tiresize: 265/75r/16) | |||
| 10/27/2000 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| We were traveling on the interstate at about 70 mph. without warning the left rear tire blew out. the side wall separated from the tread around the total circumfrance of the tire.*ak (dot number: bm14974 tiresize: lt26575r16) | |||
| 1 | |||
| When rotating the tires, tire on passenger's front side had a big bulge in inside of tire by the sidewall. tire size lt23585r16. original tire equipment on a 2000, ford, f250. tire mileage is 26,000. owner replaced the tire with the spare tire.*ak | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Tire developed a bubble on the side and went down while i was driving.i was able to stop without an accident. (tiresize: p265-75-16)( dot number: tire size: p265-75-16 ) | |||
| 10/04/2000 | 2 | 03/01/2000 | |
| With less than 10,000 miles on the truck, i have had two of the tires break beads, causing the tires to loose their air pressure. neither time caused major damage to the tire, or to the vehicle, but they have proved to be unreliable, and possibly dangerous. i have heard that they are being looked at for recall, and based on my limited experiences, i would have to agree with the recommendation. i feel very aprehensive every time i get in my truck.*ak (dot number: 008062 tiresize: 265/75r16) | |||
| 11/16/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| I was traveling home from work ,when i felt a slight vibration in my drivers side front tire, not 3seconds later the tire exploded .i was able to mantain control of the truck and pull onto the center median of the interstate , when i got out to see what happened the tire had completely blown off the rim . i called for roadside assistance because i could not change the tire . after the spare was put i drove to the ford dealership i had purchased the truck from , i was told that the tire was not waranteed by ford but by firestone , i then contacted firestone to be told that i must have run something over or hit a curb and that they would not warantee the tire , or the damage done to my rim ,front end and the dent caused by the explosion . (dot number: 008064 tiresize: lt26575r16) | |||
| 10/09/2000 | |||
| Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably at various speeds. dealer has replaced driveshaft and tires, but vehicle continued to vibrate. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | |||
| I took my truck to big o tires in sonora for the first tire rotation at 11,600 miles. the serviceperson told me i had scalping damage to my tires. i have never had a heavy load nor have i towed anything. i keep the proper tire pressure in the tires and check the pressure regularly. i feel the firestone steeltex radial a/t tires may have a defective problem resulting in the damage. i also have factory installed heavy duty shocks which came with a towing package i ordered with the truck. *ak (tiresize: lt23585r16)( dot number: tire size: lt23585r16 ) | |||
| 09/29/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Blowout on interstate @ 72 mph, trailer being pulled jacknifed into the rear quaterpanel of truck, causing extensive damage!. *ak (dot number: vnw8 1xm tiresize: 265/75r16) | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1999 | |
| We first had the front brakes pull right we had the truck in 2-3 times for that problem they finally fixed it. but now the brakes pull left. they do not know how to fix the problem. the engine/electrial problem. all of the sudden everything electical quits working. i didn't know how to classify this problem. they replace a module and it still happens. we are awaiting for them to fix again. on the tires one blew out in the middle of the night on a very dark road 1 mile from the house my husbad drove it home took it in the next day and the refused to fix because he drove on it. approx a month later we were on a road driving only approx 45 mph. my husband felt something when we were at a light,we pulled in to a store just passed the light got out and the back right tire had blown. we changed the tire took it in and they said they are not on a recall even through they clearly had the white ring all around the tire where it had come apart. we replaced the tires with cooper tires. we still have the tires. goodyear inspected and agreed it was due to poor manufacturing. on the warranty problems we contacted the manufacture arbitration board. they stated since we use the truck for business we can not have the truck replaced. no where in any of my documentation states that. if this were so we would not have bought the truck. the dealership knew we used the truck for business. the business consist of a handyman business. the most we do to the truck is put on miles.*ak (dot number: vnw81xl tiresize: 265 75r16) | |||
| 08/26/2000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| On 8/26/2000 about 5:10 pm, i was driving southbound on the i-15 between barstow, ca and baker, ca with cruise control set to 70 mph when the front drivers side tire blew out. i felt the vehicle pull heavily to the right. i could not regain control of the steering. in addition, cruise control would not disengage when the brake pedal was tapped or stepped on heavily. i could not control the vehicle in any way. the vehicle. *ak (tiresize: 3514.516.5)( dot number: tire size: 3514.516.5 ) | |||
| 09/18/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Tires originally began bouncing at 18000 miles--have had to shave tires to keep form bouncing-i was complaining about the tires before the recall but firestone was deaf and said the shaving voided my warranty--but they would not do anything-i explained i was scared of these tires--then the recall came and i began trying to get help--went to riverside ford after they became involved and contacted firestone again and was assured my tires were fine after going to the ford service center in macon ga. now i have had a blow out on the right front tire on the interstate at 77mph crossed two lanes of traffic and ran a car off the road on to the grass to avoid me hitting him. have contacted firestone and threatened with a law suit and was told to get in line and good luck by one of the phone reps. riverside ford says if it is not in the recall they can't and won't don anything--please recall this tire before a child loses his life. thanks. *ak (tiresize: lt265xr16)( dot number: tire size: lt265xr16 ) | |||
| 09/18/2000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| The tire blewout on the freeway. upon inspection it appeared to be no reason for the blowout other than tire failure. the sidewall at the tread line was completely seperated all the way around on the outside of the tire. i have pictures of the tire. firestone would only honor the original warranty on this one tire. it was replaced at a prorated price with the same model. *ak( dot number: vnw8 1xl tire size: lt26575r16 ) | |||
| 09/08/2000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| This tire was checked out by a tire store representative. i was told the tire was not ran low of air nor did run over anythingi had i had no early warning of this problem. *ak( dot number: tire size: 265-70r-16 ) | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Rear suspension too weak to carry truck body causing over travel on springs when driving with 500lbs or more in truck bed. my truck can equiped with a service body tool box.the tires were beginning to rub to underside of truck. ford decided to replace suspennision with a larger capicity. i was stuck with the installation cost of $600.00 tires: my left front tire developed a sidewall blister the size of a softball in june,2000. general tire replaced both front tires at no cost but again i paid ford $25 install cost. now a few days ago my left rear tire developed a sidewall blister the size of a softball. i've requested that general tire replace all tires with another manufacture but they have refused. they are willing to replace the defective tire but i don't trust there quality enough to ride my family on. ford has informed me that they have replaced at least 20 or more general tires on the same style truck in the past 6 months. side wall blisters are very dangers and can explode at any time especially as the tire gets hotter. general tire informed me over the telephone that they are getting a unusually high number of reports for this problem for the same tire. these tires may be missing the nylon ply in the side wall or the componet compound used for adhesion is defective.( dot number: ador1jc289 tire size: lt23585r16 ) | |||
| 08/20/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| #1 bubbles appeared at about 11000 mi. #2 sidewall blew a flap about 6 in. long along the bead and tore out the inner fender on the left rear wheel well. #3 tire was replacement for #1 or #2 after about3300 miles noticed vib noticed ridge around circumfrence of tire took to sears and had checked found to be defective. the tires came as original equip on f250 super duty 2000 ,model i've had general tires years ago which bubbled an side wall .( dot number: ador tire size: l2358516e ) | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Rear suspension too weak to carry truck body causing over travel on springs when driving with 500lbs or more in truck bed. my truck can equiped with a service body tool box.the tires were beginning to rub to underside of truck. ford decided to replace suspennision with a larger capicity. i was stuck with the installation cost of $600.00 tires: my left front tire developed a sidewall blister the size of a softball in june,2000. general tire replaced both front tires at no cost but again i paid ford $25 install cost. now a few days ago my left rear tire developed a sidewall blister the size of a softball. i've requested that general tire replace all tires with another manufacture but they have refused. they are willing to replace the defective tire but i don't trust there quality enough to ride my family on. ford has informed me that they have replaced at least 20 or more general tires on the same style truck in the past 6 months. side wall blisters are very dangers and can explode at any time especially as the tire gets hotter. general tire informed me over the telephone that they are getting a unusually high number of reports for this problem for the same tire. these tires may be missing the nylon ply in the side wall or the componet compound used for adhesion is defective.( dot number: ador1jc289 tire size: lt23585r16 ) | |||
| 08/20/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| #1 bubbles appeared at about 11000 mi. #2 sidewall blew a flap about 6 in. long along the bead and tore out the inner fender on the left rear wheel well. #3 tire was replacement for #1 or #2 after about3300 miles noticed vib noticed ridge around circumfrence of tire took to sears and had checked found to be defective. the tires came as original equip on f250 super duty 2000 ,model i've had general tires years ago which bubbled an side wall .( dot number: ador tire size: l2358516e ) | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 06/13/2006 | 24000 | 1 | 11/15/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph the rear passenger tire blew out in the sidewall. the vehicle was driven off the road and the tire was later taken to the tire dealer who determined the contact drove over a sharp object, although the contact did not notice anything in the road. the auto dealer has been alerted. updated 7/13/2006 - *nm | |||
| 35000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone, steeltex tires, lt265/75r16 lre were replaced with firestone, steeltex lt265/75r16 lrd tires which currently were being recalled. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 37000 | 1 | |
| All 4 tires developed cracks in the sidewall. there was a recall for these tires, but this vehicle was not included in the recall.*ak *la | |||
| 08/22/2003 | 34200 | 1 | |
| While driving at 70 mph consumer heard a flapping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. after coming to a stop consumer discovered that the sidewall ruptured on the left rear tire. dealer examined the tire and claimed that there was nothing wrong with the tire *ak. consumer found out that several ford f250 models have experienced the same tire failure. *la | |||
| 07/12/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2099 | |
| Sidewall bubble; tire replaced before catastrophic failure. *ak | |||
| 07/19/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Tire failed dramatically at 70 mph. entire outside sidewall separated. truck was pulling fifth wheel trailer. trailer weight was 11,500 lbs with a hitch weight of 2000 lbs. tire pressures were checked before hooking up trailer, about 2 hours before failure. rear pressure was 70 psi and front pressure was 45 psi as recommened by ford. failure of tire was about 10 miles into trip. only warning was a rumbling sound immediately before failure. tire was checked at ford. no punctures were noticed. firestone has not been contacted because all firestone tires will be removed from this vehicle before the trailer is again towed.*ak (dot number: illegble tiresize: lt265/75r1) | |||
| 04/19/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Catastrophic sidewall failure. *ak (dot number: vdw81xl tiresize: lt26575r16) | |||
| 11/21/2000 | 1 | 01/30/1999 | |
| Right rear firestone steeltex (lt 265/r16) tire experienced a puncture and rapid deflation, side wall of tire appeared to part from main casing. *jb | |||
| 04/21/2001 | 1 | ||
| Firestone steeltex lt265/75r16, dot vnw81xl349, orig. equipment with 26000 on a 2000, ford, f250 , while driving 20 mph left rear tire had a blowout. firestone dealer stated it was due to road hazard.*ak *slc | |||
| 02/15/2001 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| East bound on interstate 10, 20 mi west of buckeye az, at 1630 at 75 mph when l rear tire blew. sidewall appears to have disintegrated. 1200 lb. camper on, no known prev damage. almost all miles freeway driving. *ak (dot number: db6447p tiresize: lt265/75 r) | |||
| This truck has goodyear tires, size p23585r16 wrangler/ap. while driving tires suddenly went low. consumer pulled over, and noticed sidewall separating. ford has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 06/22/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Tire sidewall bulged out seperating apart the full circumference of the tire. *ak (tiresize: p235/85r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/85r16 ) | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Both front tires had sidewall bulges where the tires had started to seperate (tiresize: p235/85r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/85r16 ) | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Rear sidewall split at point where tread attatches to sidewall. no puncture or abrasion at point where split occurred, and had not been hauling any load in bed of truck. . had tire temporarily repaired, but was advised at the time to replace it for safety reasons.*ak (tiresize: lt26575r16)( dot number: tire size: lt26575r16 ) | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 04/01/2000 | ||
| Sidewalls have bulges/not smooth, had one replaced by firestone, wondering about safety of the other three on vehicle and the spare. (tiresize: lt265/75rx)( dot number: tire size: lt265/75rx ) | |||
| 04/26/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Pe00040, orignal equipment on 2000, ford, f250, tire size lt265/75r16. passenger's rear tire sidewall blewout, almost causing a crash. contacted firestone, and firestone replace tire. so far no other problems with the other tires. *ak the tire separation was 360 degree completely around the tire. firestone dealer believes the tire separation was caused by driving at too low tire pressure and on a flat. *yh | |||
| 05/01/2000 | |||
| I have the same tires that are being recalled on the excursion and i was wondering if they are the same as on my truck. my tires seem to have lumps in the side walls. if they have not already been recalled, someone may want to look at them because it doesn't seem to me that would be very safe. please give some sort of feedback on this. *ak | |||
| 05/12/2000 | 1 | 12/02/1999 | |
| Consumer walked by vehicle and happened to notice a bubble the size of a grapefruit in the sidewall of the general grabber 16 tire, general tires was no assistance to consumer. *slc | |||
| 2 | 09/01/1999 | ||
| Both my right and left front tires have developed sidewall failures-one at under 12000 miles and one at under 15000 miles. tires have developed large sidewall bubbles or convexities of around 3 inches in diameter and 1 inch in height. ford does not warranty the tires so i've had to deal with general tire. a person at the 800 phone number for general tire mentioned that this could be two isolated defects, perhaps a bad batch, or perhaps the tire selected by ford may not be appropriate for the weight of the vehicle. this is consistent with my concerns, as the truck has a diesel motor which is quite heavy, and both front tires developed the same problem early in the tires' treadwear. one tire dealer said he's seen it before, so i am concerned that the tire cannot stand up tot he weight of the diesel engine. ford says to contact general tire, and general tire will only warranty the individual tire as it fails. nobody seems to have the responsibility for warranting that the tire is appropriate for the vehicle. this may be two rare and isolated incidences, but i feel that 100% front tire failure is a safety concern that warrants looking into. i'd be interested in knowing what percentage of these tires are replaced on ford diesel-powered trucks, but only general tire knows the answer.*ak( dot number: tire size: lt235/85r1 ) | |||
| 06/15/2000 | 1 | 06/03/2000 | |
| While drivng approximately 65 mph right rear side tire blewout the sidewall. tires were firestone steeltex r4s, p265/75r16, and the original tires of vehicle when first purchased. vehicle was a ford truck, p250 pickup 2000 w/ 300 miles. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||
| 04/04/2004 | 55000 | 1 | 08/12/2000 |
| While towing the camper driver hit a bump and the spare tire carrier fell off because the cable snapped. dealer was contacted. *ak | |||
| 03/30/2004 | 10000 | 1 | 02/04/2004 |
| While driving at 35 mph spare tire carrier cable located underneath the vehicle broke. as a result, the spare tire fell off in a residential area. *ak the cables end had come of due to the rusting and fracturing of the cable at the end piece which was cast onto the cable end. the consumer was told by a ford service department that these failures were a common problem. *sc | |||
| 66000 | 1 | ||
| The spare tire carrier located underneath the truck broke. the cable frayed and snapped. as a result, the spare tire fell off while driving on the highway. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 04/18/2008 | 10 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f250. the contact owns a tire business and has had ten nankang mudstar radial tires, size 305/70r16 (na) returned by customers. the tires are coming apart with very low mileages. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that they would assist. as of april 18, 2008, the manufacturer has not assisted. the contact has all the records for each tire that was replaced. no other vehicle or dealer information was available. | |||
| 07/09/2007 | 54098 | 1 | 07/08/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f250 pickup. while driving 50 mph and pulling a fifth wheel, the contact felt a vibration. a second later, she heard a loud bump and then a bang. she pulled over and noticed that the tread separated and damaged the rear passenger side fender. the current and failure mileages were 54,098. the purchase date of the vehicle was unknown. updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08 *tr | |||
| 06/08/2006 | 56020 | 1 | 12/20/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph the front driver side tire tread separated without warning, resulting in damage to the fender. the vehicle was maneuvered off the road and the tire was changed. both the tire and vehicle dealer were alerted. | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 50000 | 2 | 11/01/2000 |
| While driving 55 mph the driver's side rear tire tread on the consumer's 2000 ford f250 sd separated causing damage to the rear fender. *nm *jb | |||
| 06/04/2004 | 50000 | 2 | |
| While driving 55 mph the tread of the consumer's 2000 ford f250 separated from the driver's side rear tire causing damage to the fender. *nm *sc *jb | |||
| 08/06/2004 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Firestone tire, steeltex a/t, 265/75r16 123 1200, dot# vnw8lxl2301. while traveling on the highway at 70 mph tread separated from the van, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. the tire was still in tact, but the tread was gone. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| 05/04/2004 | 50000 | 1 | 12/12/2000 |
| While driving 55 mph a loud noise was heard from rear. the vehicle started shaking violently. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. the consumer noticed that the right passenger side tire tread separated from the wheel. the driver called roadside assistance to change tire. firestone, steeltex radial ltd. *ak (right rear tire lost its tread/belt) *sc | |||
| 04/24/2004 | 34600 | 1 | |
| While driving 70 mph t driver side rear tires tread separated. as a result, driver lost control, but immediately regained control. *ak | |||
| 03/22/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 65 mph the drivers side rear tire blew out. this caused the driver to pull off the road. the driver changed the tire. firestone steeltex a/t, size 265/75/r16. *ak the consumer purchased four new tires. *sc *jb | |||
| 12/16/2002 | 33000 | 1 | 03/11/2000 |
| Vehicle suffered tire tread separation.*mr while driving the tread separated from the tire. the consumer sent the tire to the manufacturer. *ph *nlm | |||
| 07/22/2003 | 63000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 |
| Vehicle suffered two tire failures.*mr. the tire tread seperated. *ts *jb | |||
| 09/03/2003 | 44000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 |
| While driving at 75 mph the consumer felt the steering wheel vibrating. the vehicle slowed down and the consumer continued with the trip. consumer stopped at a firestone dealership to find that two of the tires, front driver side and rear passenger's side were about to separate. 2 tires were replaced free of charge and the spare tire was put on the vehicle. one tire was bought to replace to have all four tires the same size on the ground. the manufacturer was notified and the consumer was told that those tires were not on recall. *ak the spare was from the original set and should have been replaced. (rear passenger side) *scc *jb | |||
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| While traveling 70 mph and without any indication vehicle front tire separated. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 04/20/2003 | |||
| While driving 60 mph the left rear tread separated from the tire. *nlm | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Had just completed driving 280 miles on i-10 and temperature was approx. 100 degrees. tires were at 80 psi and had been checked prior to trip. exited off i-10 onto county road and then onto another secondary road. had just accelerated to 45 mph when i heard loud banging noise and and felt back end vibrate. pulled off road and stopped within 100 yards. found that right rear tire tread had completely separated from mounted tire and it was now wrapped around axle in one piece. the interior tire was destroyed and wheel was resting on shredded sidewall and rim. tires are 10 ply, e rated. inspection of entire separated tread revealed no punctures or other damage. vehicle often used to pull horse trailer. believe had tire tread separation occurred at highway speeds, collision/rollover could have resulted due to rapid tire deflation onto rim and tread wrapping around axle. am state police officer and have investigated multiple injury/fatality collisions involving firestone wilderness tires. tire separation in this incident appears to be similar.*ak | |||
| 08/16/2002 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Tread separated and damaged rear fender. tire did not deflate, other tires show signs of rippling in sidewall and appear to be defective. tires still have very good tread depth. dealership has rotated and maintained tires on schedule. this tire was not covered on recent recall. how can i receive due process on this matter.*ak | |||
| 05/13/2002 | 1 | 10/14/1999 | |
| Original tires on a ford f250 2000, r4x2 l265/75r16 dotvnw81xm349. towing and trailing at 65 mph, the left rear tire tread had come completely apart. the consumer kept control and had come to a complete stop. *ak the consumer states that they do not agree w/firestone in reference to the 8 ply tires and if a force great enough to break the steel belts, they feel that the 2 ply sidewalls would have also been damaged. *scc | |||
| 04/14/2002 | 1 | 12/12/1999 | |
| While driving at highway speeds, the firestone steeltex at tire tread completely separated from right rear tire, tire did not deflate. this caused fender to curl up and mudflaps to be torn out. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak *yd | |||
| 08/28/2001 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| I was traveling eastbound on i-10 @ monroe st. in indio, california at approximately 65 mph. i felt the truck start to shake and vibrate, immediately started slowing down. i looked in my mirror and saw the tread come off . within 1 - 2 seconds, i heard a loud explosion when the tire blew up. as all this was happening, i was pulling off the road and stopping. when i did get stopped, i had traveled approximately 1/8 of a mile. looking back at the tire tread, i observed another vehicle striking the tire tread and knocking the tread into the center divider and unfortunately, felt it far too unsafe to try to cross two or three lanes of heavy traffic to retrieve the tread*ak. (dot number: vdw81xm260 tiresize: 265/75r16) | |||
| 08/30/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Tread separation on highway caused total loss of vehicle. *ak (tiresize: 265/75 r16) (tiresize: 265/75 r16) | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Pee 020; consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and heard a noise. he was able to pull over to shoulder and noticed that the right rear tread separated. also, left rear tire had a bubble. firestone, rs4 lt2657516. *ak | |||
| 07/06/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Tire sidewall belw out without warning. completely destroyed the outside sidewall. the rest of the tire is intact. *ak (dot number: vnw81xl299 tiresize: lt265/75r1) | |||
| 1 | 10/07/2000 | ||
| Firestone steeltex tires (p265/75r16) are experiencing tread separation, the tread is wearing at only 10500 miles. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Tire tread wears quickly (firestone steeltex lt265/75r16). nlm | |||
| 10/18/2000 | 1 | 09/21/1999 | |
| Pe00040; tire tread separation: while driving about 70 mph, tread on the rear passenger's sidefirestone steeltex radial at tire came off. driver was able to maintain control of vehicle. tire size lt26575r16. original tire equipment on a 2000, ford, f250. tire mileage 2,082. firestone was called about the tire. .*ak dot # vdw81xl2800. *slc | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 5 | ||
| While inspecting general continental grabber aw tires p235/85r16, consumer found that all tires had a dent on the inside of the tire. *slc | |||
| 1 | 04/12/2000 | ||
| While traveling at 73 mph tires had a blowout, causing trailer to jack knife. ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | |||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling 30mph on gravel road and front passenger's tire blewout. firestone, #l26517516 steel tex#at. there were no injuries. *ak | |||
| 09/17/2000 | 3 | 06/16/2000 | |
| Pe#00020 - firestone steeltex at lt265/75r16. 3 tires dot# vd w81xl110 110 defective inside the tire; vd# q03l. defective inside; and vd# n03l defective inside and outside of the tire. 3 tires had experienced tread separation from where the tread meets the tire. for two. the tires were the original tires purchased with the vehicle. the vehicle is a ford truck 2000 f250. consumer has replaced on own expense.*ak ford and firestone did not refund the cost of replacement tires. *yh | |||
| 07/22/2000 | 1 | 10/15/1999 | |
| Pe00 020 ; consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and had a blowout on the front left tire . tread separated from tire. air had deflated from tire. but, the vehicle stayed under control. consumer stated that they were riding on the rims, tire caused damaged to the rim. tirss are firestone steel tex radial a/t, lt265/7516 123/120q. there were no injuries. *ak dot# vnw8 1xl(359). *slc | |||
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| 08/15/2002 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Firestone, steel tex tire, lt265/75r16size, dot# vnw81xm040. original equipment on a 2000, ford, f250. while driving at highway speeds valve stem separated. ford and firestone were notified.*ak *jb | |||
| 09/04/2001 | 3 | ||
| Valve stems to air tires failed, resulting in flat tires, there has been three failure, the rubber part of the stem split open, one incident resulted in a flat tire. | |||