Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | ||||||||||||||||
| 00T005000 | BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC. | T (Tire) | 14400000 | 08/26/2000 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/21/2000 | 08/10/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Tire description: firestone wilderness at, size p235/75r15, produced at the decatur, illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx ii tires, size p235/75r15. operation of these tires at low inflation pressures, high speed, and in hot weather, can contribute to separation of the tire tread. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on august 29, 2001. however, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | ||||||||||||||||
| 01X001000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | X | 13000000 | 06/04/2001 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/22/2001 | 05/22/2001 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: ford is replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire design to stress, aging, and manufacturing differences between plants. ford is replacing these tires to prevent possible premature tire failure. vehicle description: the vehicles listed below may have been originally equipped with firestone wilderness at tires or may have had wilderness at tires installed during the firestone recall launched in august 2000. certain 1991 throught 2002 ford explorer certain 2001 throught 2002 explorer sport, and sport trac certain 1997 through 2002 mercury mountaineer certain 1991 through 2001 ranger certain 1999 through 2001 expedition certain 1991 through 1994, and 1997 model year f-series certain 1991 through 1994 bronco note: both original equipment and replacement tires are affected. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. however, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance. | |||||||||||||||
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Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| TIRES | |||||
| 01B77 | 10/01/2001 | 628153 | Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
| 995157 | 05/01/1999 | 606945 | Information on maintaining tire pressure. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
| BC0316970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51115 | Tire wear- cannot adjust camber to specs. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0316972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51425 | Tire wear- cannot adjust camber to specs. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 93000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1993 ford ranger with firestone tires p225/70/r14. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the rear driver side tire's tread separated from the tire cause the vehicle to crash into a highway divider. the contact stated that the vehicle was totaled and there were injuries. there was a police report filed. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 93,000. the vin was unavailable. ap | |||
| 06/07/2004 | 100000 | 1 | |
| While driving, the rear passenger tire tread separated. the consumer managed to pull over and changed the tire. the cause was not determined. cooper, cobra, p225/70r14. evoq filed by greg crawford 217-762-2182 *ak the blowout occurred on a smooth blacktop road. *sc the dealership has since replace the tire. *jb | |||
| 01/05/2004 | 88000 | 4 | |
| Problems with firestone radial atx tire equipment.*mr *mr | |||
| 06/26/2001 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Lost all tread, took off right front fender, firestone dealer said that the tire wasn't one of the recalled ones so they would'd do anything about it. tire had 4/32 tread at time of accident. *ak (dot number: vd66 4ra tiresize: 30x9.50r15) | |||
| 03/28/2001 | 2 | 03/01/1995 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (dot number: w2fc1pr tiresize: p225/70r14) | |||
| 06/19/2000 | 6 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Although firestone is denying the problem with tires they have yet to recall, there is definatley a problem with other tires i have had to replace numerous tires sometimes only months after the tire is placed on the vehicle please do something about this horrible problem (tiresize: p265/75/r1)( dot number: tire size: p265/75/r1 ) | |||
| 09/01/1993 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| This tire was not included in their recall and we are concerned about it. we tried to make a complaint at the time it occured but no one wanted to listen, we have pictures of the tire and it is clear that it was not operator error but a defect with the tire and we were extremely lucky not to be injured when it blew. please recall this year tire as well since others could have been injured! thank you. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 04/12/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1993 | |
| Wife complained of noise from tire. upon checking, noticed tread separation similar to that shown on recalled tires. not looking for reimbursement; just want to file report and be notified if tires are defective as i still have a 0 mileage spare tire of same make and model. (tiresize: p225/70r14)( dot number: tire size: p225/70r14 ) | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 1 | 04/04/1995 | |
| The vehicle had firestone tires on the vehicle, the vehicle had extensive problems with the front end, possibly due to the defective tires. *mjs | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Tire blew out completely around total perimeter of sidewall. tires wer e purchased on 8/28/99 dealer said road hazzard waranty had expired due to fact that it was 4 days beyond the 1 year period, blowout caused truct to swerve and almost lost control, damage to tire observed by aaa club at scene. tire replaced by dealer at no cost for same brand due to dispute over billing on an unrelated matter. dealer insisted this was not a recall tire and that the advisory on the ht did not apply, even though i insisted that i did not fell safe with the tires.( dot number: tire size: 225-70 r14 ) | |||
| 5 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| I have had three tires detread on the road all of these tires were very new (some less than two months old)and should have held up firestone is not covering all of the defective tires they should recall( dot number: tire size: p265 r15 ) | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Tire blew out completely around total perimeter of sidewall. tires wer e purchased on 8/28/99 dealer said road hazzard waranty had expired due to fact that it was 4 days beyond the 1 year period, blowout caused truct to swerve and almost lost control, damage to tire observed by aaa club at scene. tire replaced by dealer at no cost for same brand due to dispute over billing on an unrelated matter. dealer insisted this was not a recall tire and that the advisory on the ht did not apply, even though i insisted that i did not fell safe with the tires.( dot number: tire size: 225-70 r14 ) | |||
| 5 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| I have had three tires detread on the road all of these tires were very new (some less than two months old)and should have held up firestone is not covering all of the defective tires they should recall( dot number: tire size: p265 r15 ) | |||
| 2 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| Firestone's tire problem goes far beyond the scope of the current recall. i replaced my 265/75r15 tires 4 years ago because they (all 4) were cracked all along the outside tread, the same area where the treads are seperating on the 235/75r15. my current set is doing the same! les shwab tire company says that the problem with my tires is definately a manufacturing defect. these tires are all manufactured the same, just in different widths. defects that are affecting one size will be affecting the whole tire line. when will the rest of us get our tires replaced? before or after a major accident?( dot number: tire size: 265/75r15 ) | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| My wife was traveling on an hwy 59 in north west ia . at 55 mph when the left rear tire blew out and the tread seperated the steel belts were showing . i had just recently dicarded the tire in perry, ia. i know its not under recall but they might want to take a look at them. if anything comes up please feel free to contact me thank you, rich o'dell( dot number: tire size: p265/75r15 ) | |||
| 01/17/2000 | 1 | ||
| On 17 january 2000 at approximately 11:45 pm the outside 2/3's of the tread seperated from the right (passenger) rear tire. the vehicle was brought to a safe stop with only damage being to the right rear mudflap. the next day, 18 january 2000, the vehicle was taken to national tire and battery in zanesville, oh to have the tire replaced. these tires had approximately 26,000 miles on them. following inspection, i was notified that the left (driver) front tire was showing signs of tread seperation. due to the mileage on the tires, i elected to replace all four tires with new atx's.( dot number: tire size: p235r75-15 ) | |||
| 07/29/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Tire was worn. gravel road. tire casing blowout caused near loss of control. no accident or injury, but there was minor damage to vehicle as a result. *ak( dot number: tire size: p165/75r15 ) | |||
| 09/04/1996 | |||
| Front tires splitting on outside due to uneven wear, resulting in vibration.*ak | |||
| Tire wearing extremely heavy on shoulder of vehicle. tt | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 08/11/2001 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Tire sidewall loss--tire pressure checked that a.m., loss at 3:00 p.m.*ak (dot number: ydk6 tiresize: 27/8.5/14) | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/28/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 50 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. noticed that the rear passenger tire tread was separating. the vehicle was towed home. *ak the passenger side rear quarter panel of the vehicle was damaged as a result of the tread separation. *nm | |||
| 07/05/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Tread separation on one tire, cracking around edges possibly leading to eventual tread separation on others.*ak (dot number: w2fc 1pr tiresize: p225/70r14) | |||
| 10/14/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone fr 480 tire experienced a blowout due to tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tire plus the cost of the three remaining tires. *slc | |||
| 07/24/2000 | 1 | ||
| The firestone p 225/70514 m+s dot #w2fc1m9442fr480 tires on the vehicle were replaced after one experienced tread separation and caused damage to the vehicle, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the tire and damage as well as the tires on her daughters vehicle, which is also a ford ranger 1993. *mjs | |||
| 07/07/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone atx tires were replaced prior to consumer receiving recall 00t005, the tires had experienced tread separation and the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tires. *slc | |||
| 07/24/2000 | 1 | ||
| The firestone p 225/70514 m+s dot #w2fc1m9442fr480 tires on the vehicle were replaced after one experienced tread separation and caused damage to the vehicle, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the tire and damage as well as the tires on her daughters vehicle, which is also a ford ranger 1993. *mjs | |||
| Consumers recalled firestone tires were replaced under recall with goodyear ht tires, consumer read that the goodyear tire was not a suitable replacement for the truck and believes the substituted tires were not designed for this vehicle and are of cheaper quality, consumer request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1993 | ||
| Original equipment on a 93 ranger p265/75r15 size . tread on four of the tires have develped hairline cracks along the sidewall.*ak these are firestone atx brand tires that has been identified for failures. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Firestone tire fr480, p22570r14 comes on ford rangeras standard equipment. tread was separating on front and rear right sides of vehicle. firestone has been contacted.*ak | |||
| 06/17/2000 | 1 | ||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and heard a loud popping noise,tread was hitting up against vehicle. tire seaparted, left right front tire came apart. he was able to bring the vehicle to safety. they were firestone, #atx radials, 2657515 . he contacted firestone and ford, and they told him that his vehicle tires weren't on recall.*ak | |||
| 08/15/1993 | 2 | 06/01/1993 | |
| The left front tire blew out just after the vehicle began shaking. the tread had separated. following this incident, the right rear tire had tread separated. due to safety concern, the customer had requested firestone to replace the two that did not fail as well. firestone did not agree. *yh | |||
| 2 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| I had 4 firestone fr480 that came with my pickup. i replaced two. the other two have 8/32 tread left as of this date. however, the tread is starting to separate from the tires. i cannot receive any satisfaction out of the ford motor company here in petoskey michigan so i am asking you what i can do. i don't want to die in a vehicle crash when they separate. *ak( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 ) | |||
| 08/05/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1993 | |
| Driving on i-26 at 55 mph, heard a loud bang and right front side of truck started getting low, able to get truck to safe berm area of an access ramp and get stopped. upon changing tire, the tire looks exactly like those being described in the media, with thetread peeling off the tire casing although most of the visible damage was in the outer wall and tread area. looking into several of the larger holes you can see where the tread has seperated from the casing. this appears to me to be the same type damage that other firestone tires are having.*ak( dot number: w2fc 1m9 2 tire size: p225/70r14 ) | |||
| 09/01/1993 | 1 | 04/01/1993 | |
| I was travelling at 50 mph and pulling a 14 ft aluminum boat to our camp. i had just went to the service station and had my oil & filer changed as well as checked the tire pressure on all 4 tires & the spare. approximately 1 hour later i was traveling at 50 mph on a state highway and the left rear tire blew. it just did not go flat, but blew. i recall that there were no objects on the highway that caused this. the tire was changed and i observed that the tire looked defective. there were no extrernal markings or punctures to indicate a problem. i brought this tire to the firestone dealer in lafayette,la on johnston street and he said i ran over something, which i knew i did not. he thought i hit a curb, which is impossible since there are none on state hwy 82. he then tells me it was probably low pressure, which i then informed him it was just checked prior to starting my trip. he said he was all out of suggestions. i said how about defective? to which he replied, probably not, the tire is less than 1 year old. he and i observed the tire which shows the sidewall physically tore / separated from the tread without any punctures or markings. he refused to replace the tire under warranty. i no longer buy firestone tires and i am now convinced that it was a defective tire. *ak( dot number: tire size: p265r15 ) | |||
| 12/15/1999 | 4 | ||
| Pe00020, original equipment 1993 ranger; passsenger's rear tread separated which almost caused a crash. three other tires have cracks on the tread and sidewall. *ak there was no recall on these tires, according to firestone dealer. tire size p265/75r15 and dot # w29v 1n3143. *yh | |||