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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 08/24/2011 | 131000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford ranger equipped with bridgestone dueler at tires, line size 225/70/r14 . the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, he began to hear a thumping noise. the vehicle was driven home where the contact noticed that the tread on the rear driver side tire was peeling. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 131,000. kmj | |||
| 08/24/2011 | 131000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford ranger equipped with bridgestone dueler at 225/70/r14 tires. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, he began to hear a thumping noise. the vehicle was driven home, where the contact noticed that the tread on the rear driver's side tire was peeling off. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 131,000. sm. | |||
| 07/02/2007 | 109130 | 1 | 04/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford ranger. the vehicle has bridgestone dueler apt iii p225/70r14 dot# y7fcpt40207. while driving 70 mph and attempting to change lanes, the front driver side tire blew out. the contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle, but was able to decelerate and pull off the road. he replaced the tire and found that the tread had separated. the current mileage is 109,170 and failure mileage was 109,130. the consumer stated a brand new tire blew out while on the freeway replaced all 4 tires. updated 08/24/07 *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Ltr fm edward kurrell (pa) re faulty parts & poor craftsmanship of ford vehicles, the motor in his 1997 ford ranger blew up due to a faulty thermostat. *ts the consumer stated he needed new tires and the 4-wheel drive did not work. *jb | |||
| 02/19/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving, the tire casing separated from the inside of the tread backing and there was dry rot noticed between the tread lines, the other 3 tire showed signs of dry rot between the tread lines as well (marshal 791 touring a/s, p205/75r14, 95s m&s). nlm | |||
| 04/02/2002 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Blowout-feel fortunate / firestone said it wasn't their tire, but i looked it up on the web and there is a story about this tire being subject to investigation. they only authorized an inspection. i will not let them have the tire. *ak (dot number: hyhyt71187 tiresize: p215/75r15) | |||
| 07/11/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Traveling along i95 at 65 miles per hour in traffic, heard a bumping noise, pull to side of road saw that the right front tire went flat. just purchase four set of tires from cella ford in oct of 2000. upon returning home went to cella ford spoke with service technician who informed me they were not a tire dealer take it to buffalo tires who would check the tire and tell what was wrong. went there told me nothing was wrong had no idea why it went out. had to purchase new tire because rim rubbed against the tire inside causing outside to separate. contacted cella ford service depatment told him what was said and he insisted that something had to be wrong with the tire, that it just didnt go out by itself. i explaine the gentlemen insist they could not find anything. with lack of concern for my safety i find it necessary to replace the remaining tires. will never purchase firestone again.*ak (dot number: 8xfc80m389 tiresize: p225/70r14) | |||
| 10/14/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| These were original equipment tires and, after about 30000 miles, i noticed the truck lurched upon take-off from either a stop or slow speed, as well as a worming motion going around corners. the dealership assured me this all was normal. i got a flat (the front left) while hunting and, upon taking it to les schwab for proper repair, was told the tread had separated. the plug was stated to have been the cause of the separation. i then purchased four new tires. since these tires have been on my truck, the normal lurch is gone. i have been told by others that tread separation can cause a lurch the same as what i was experiencing. these wilderness at tires were not part of the recall. i do not have the dot numbers of the tires, though i am sure the dealership or ford would have them on record. i do not know if les schwab would still have the tires that i had replaced. (tiresize: p265/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p265/75r15 ) | |||
| 09/11/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Flat tire occurred at about 55-57 mph. driver's side front tire split on exterior side, repair shop called this delamination. tires were original equipment, 29,000 miles. we replaced both front tires with new radials. want to know if rear tires might also be unsafe. found no listing of this tire in recalls or advisories. (dot number: vnec tiresize: p225/70r14) | |||
| 05/18/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| On may 18, 2000 i had a blowout of a front tire on a clear stretch of suburban road. when i went to change the tire, i found the metal threads had come through the tire. there were no objects in the tire and there was nothing visible on the road that i would have run over. i took the tire to a tire company in the atlanta area and it could not be repaired because of the amount of damage. the weather conditions in atlanta, ga were hotter than normal for may on the day of the blowout. i was driving approximately 50 mph. i have very low mileage on the ford ranger truck, less then 21,000 miles. the tires were the original ones. the truck has not been used for any type of heavy hauling. *ak (dot number: w2fc tiresize: p225/70r14) | |||
| 09/21/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: 265/75-15 ) | |||
| 4 | 06/01/2000 | ||
| What tires are being recalled by firestone. what tire size? all four tires on my ford ranger are wearing very lumpy. they even make my truck shake. it feels like you are running on a gravel road.( dot number: tire size: p265/75r15 ) | |||
| 4 | 06/01/2000 | ||
| Tires are so bad out of shape they make my truck shake. they have lumps in them. *ak( dot number: tire size: p265/75r15 ) | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Vehicle has 18000 miles on it and has worn out 2 sets of tires on edges. second set still on but need replaced soon. alignment checked 2 times and was within ford specs for this 4x4 truck. 4 wheel drive only used for bad weather. firestone discounted second set of tires because of premature wear $84.00 each. second set wearing just like 1st set. only get about 9000 miles per set.( dot number: tire size: 265=r ) | |||
| 11/15/1998 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| Tire seperated completely from rim at high speed. tire pressure was correct as the car had completed a dealer maintence servicing approx. one week prior to the incident. blowout believed to be caused by a defective tire.( dot number: tire size: 225x70rx14 ) | |||
| 05/05/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| I was driving on the highway when my rear tire blew. it was a clear day , nothing in the road. after having my tire inspected by at least 3 different indivisuals no one could come up with any reason why it blew other than it being a defective tire. i have since replaced all 4 of my tires with dunlops. but thought it important enough to report incase there are more of this size tires failing also.( dot number: w29v1pk245 tire size: p26575r15 ) | |||
| 08/19/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| I have a leak in the tire and no one will repair it due to the recall. firestone will not replace tire either due to lack of available replacements. any other alternatives? i at least need my tire repaired.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 05/09/1998 | 9 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Contrary to ford/firestone's claims that only wilderness tires manufactured at their decatur plant is defective, i have had 8 flat tires and one blow out in three years with wilderness tires having dot #s of vnhl vice vdhl. i had not had 9 flat tires in( dot number: vnhl1py196 tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 03/01/1997 | |||
| I cannot get any answers regarding this size tire, p215/75r15. i already know that firestone is not replacing this tire however if you could provide me any information regarding the number of accidents related to this tire and make it would give me the decision to either change out the tires or keep them because it does not relate to the current recall. i ask only because i have a five month old daughter and i want to protect her the best i can however i am also not the richest person in the world and the cost of the tires is more than i can afford until probably next month or so. your input would help me tremendously in either speeding up the process or feeling more assured that taylor is safe in our truck. again, any support of information will be appreciated.*ak( dot number: tire size: p215/75r15 ) | |||
| 11/26/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Daughter was driving north on a clear day and fairly straight two lane road front tire blew and caused her to run off the road, as she overcorrected she flipped the vehicle two or three times. the vehicle was totaled and she broke her pevlic bone.*ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 08/04/2000 | 9 | 10/01/1997 | |
| I have had 9 flat tires and one blowout with the firestone wilderness at tires.( dot number: ) | |||
| 01/11/2000 | |||
| Brakes and tires were defective.. the consumer applied brakes the pedal went all th e way to the floor. also, two front tires blew out while driving on the highway. *ak | |||
| Brakes and tires are defective. *ak | |||
| 07/05/1999 | |||
| The left front tire blew out, causing the rim to knock the brake line off of the caliper, spilling brake fluid. *ak | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 06/13/2001 | 1 | ||
| Bf goodrich replacement tire on a 1997, ford, ranger with 47000 miles.while driving 55 mph left rear tire went flat due to a split around sidewall near tread. no accident, no injuries. *ak p225/70r14 dot: befcnx71479 *slc | |||
| 10/20/2000 | 4 | 07/21/1997 | |
| Consumer has a 1997 ford ranger. passenger's front tire blewout traveling at 60-65mph. tread didn't separate, but there was hairline cracking along the sidewall. tire blew in the center of the tread. approximate mileage in low 60's.orginal tires size p235/75r15 & dot# w2hl.*ak all 4 firestone wilderness at tires experienced hairline cracking on the sidewalls at the tread line. *slc | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 05/16/2007 | 1 | 10/06/2001 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford ranger. the contact purchased new goodyear mohave r/s (na), size p215/70r/14 tires in october of 2005. when the vehicle was taken to the shop for maintenance in may of 2007, the mechanic stated that the tread was separating and the tires needed to be replaced. the contact received a notice that offered her replacement tires, if they qualified. she called the manufacturer and they stated that they would call her back. the vehicle was rarely driven and the contact felt that the tires should not have failed. the failure mileage and dot number were unknown. the current mileage was 93,697. | |||
| 09/26/2004 | 1 | ||
| My seventeen year old son was driving home from work on sunday, september 26, 2004 in his 1997 ford ranger pick-up. he was headed east on i-240 when his truck suddenly began to swerve out of control. he somehow managed to bring his vehicle to a stop safely, without a collision. after getting out to inspect his vehicle he found that his right rear tire was the cause. the tire, a firestone 14 with plenty of tread, had separated (ie. the tread had separated from the tire). the tire was still completely full of air even after this separation. the separation of the tread caused severe damage to the truck (approx. $1700.00). there was no collision and the tire did not blow out, the tread just peeled off for no apparent reason. | |||
| 11/12/2003 | 50379 | 1 | 07/27/1997 |
| At 50,379 miles, the left front tire delaminated (ie, the entire tread came off the tire in one piece) while traveling on the freeway. there was no accident or injuries. it, and the other three, are oe firestone wilderness at p265/75r15 112s m+s tires which were mounted on the truck when purchased new in july 1997. *la | |||
| 09/07/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer replaced the original firestone wilderness at tires, p235/75r15, dot number vnhl1py087, consumer noticed that the tread on the rear passenger tire was beginning to crack and separate, consumer verified that all tires were covered under recall 00t005, however was charged 30 dollars for a labor fee and does not feel she should have to pay anything. *slc | |||
| 09/12/2001 | 3 | 07/01/1999 | |
| The left front tire threw tread & went flat this tire had 5/32 tread. the right front tire had a tread seperation on examination. when installing two tires on the front and spare that were removed from the truck at about 25000 miles to put on snow tires one of these tires was found to have a tread separation. he truck at ab. *ak (dot number: vnfc1pr366 tiresize: p225/70r14) | |||
| 08/22/2001 | 1 | 07/14/2001 | |
| Firestone, radial, p225/70r14, dot unknown, replacement equipment on a 1997, ford ranger with 40000 miles. mileage of tire unknown. while driving 50 mph right rear tire had tread separation. no accident, no injuries. please verify model of tire and add dot code.*ak the dot # vnfc80a.*jb | |||
| 11/20/2000 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Tread separation while driving at slow speed, firestone would not cover this tire under recall. i'ver retained possesion of tire and have photos to document the condition.*ak (dot number: w2hlipy386 tiresize: p23575r15) | |||
| All four tires have clear signs of tread separation at only 20,000 miles. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 10/22/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Tire tread separated from the core of the tire. replaced 4 of 5 tires.i was able to stop and replace defective tire. no firestone store in winnwmucca. went to ford & they sent me to les schwab. tire not on recall list. (dot number: w2hfipj077 tiresize: p215/75r15) | |||
| 03/03/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Pe00 020, consumer was pulling inside of a gas station and noticed that vehicle was pulling to left. he looked down and noticed that left tire was flat. consumer took it to another place. tread was beginning to separate. firestone, wilderness#at, p26575r15. there were no injuries.*ak dot w29v1pk207. *slc | |||
| 03/26/2000 | 1 | ||
| Left front wilderness at p23575r15 tire replaced because of tread separation, owner seeking reimbursement under recall (oot-005). cj | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer is still waiting for reimbursement for replacement tires under recall (oot-005), all 4 firestone wilderness at tires were replaced after recall notice with competitors tires. cj | |||
| 12/30/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| During highway driving, at the speed limit of 75mph, left rear tire lost tread. incident occurred approximately 9pm on west-bound interstate 76 in colorado, near the brighton exit.*ak (dot number: w29v 1pk tiresize: 265/75x15) | |||
| 10/09/2000 | 1 | ||
| The consumer replaced all four firestone p225/70 r14 98r tires on the vehicle due to tread separation, the tires are not included in the recall (00t-005), however consumer is requesting reimbursement. *mjs | |||
| 10/14/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| These were original equipment tires and, after about 30000 miles, i noticed the truck lurched upon take-off from either a stop or slow speed, as well as a worming motion going around corners. the dealership assured me this all was normal. i got a flat (the front left) while hunting and, upon taking it to les schwab for proper repair, was told the tread had separated. the plug was stated to have been the cause of the separation. i then purchased four new tires. since these tires have been on my truck, the normal lurch is gone. i have been told by others that tread separation can cause a lurch the same as what i was experiencing. these wilderness at tires were not part of the recall. i do not have the dot numbers of the tires, though i am sure the dealership or ford would have them on record. i do not know if les schwab would still have the tires that i had replaced.*ak( dot number: tire size: p265/75r15 ) | |||
| 10/09/2000 | 1 | ||
| The consumer replaced all four firestone p225/70 r14 98r tires on the vehicle due to tread separation, the tires are not included in the recall (00t-005), however consumer is requesting reimbursement. *mjs | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Firestone wilderness at tire (p235 75 r15) experienced tread separation. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer replaced recalled (oot-005) firestone wilderness at tires (p235/75r15) and request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 10/29/1999 | 1 | ||
| Insd has blow out on 10/29/99. he called on 8/23/00 concerned that his tires were the defective firestone tires. (claim# 18-0291-900) *mw | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 1 | ||
| Lt front tire tread sepearted-not a blow out. firestone 235/60r15 ftx 98t. (claim# 25-5426-005) *mw | |||
| 09/04/2000 | 1 | ||
| #1 indicates r/f tire blew (firestone)causing him to leave rdwy. (claim 49-3229-942) *mw | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| This ford 1997, ranger is equipped with firestone wilderness/at p235/75r15 dot:w2. one of the front tires has separated,and a big chunck of tread has come out. one of the back tires had a blowout, and had to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 1 | 12/16/1997 | ||
| Right rear side tire's tread separated while driving 60 to 65mph. tire has been replaced with the type. *ak the failed tire was firestone wilderness ht p205/75r14. the tire was new but the entire tread separated from the side walls and the loop of tread wrapped around the axle. *yh | |||
| 05/23/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Going approximately 40mph on a curve on an on ramp, i was told that my tire separated from the rim due to low air pressure. i had not been having any problems with the tires up to this point. when the accident happened, it caused me to lose control of the vehicle and swerve right and left several times. on at least two occassions, i felt the vehicle starting to tip over. i was able to keep the vehicle under partial control and finally was able to stop the vehicle. when the vehicle came to a stop i was facing the opposite direction. i had done a 180 degree turn. i was able to get the vehicle over to the side of the ramp. as i was pulling the vehicle over i noticed something wrong with the tire. upon inspection, i noticed the left front tire was off the rim and messed up. i feel lucky to be alive! i noticed upon checking the confirmation information, i put that i have a 4 cyl vehicle, mine is actually a 6 cyl. *ak( dot number: ? tire size: p225/70r14 ) | |||
| 03/16/2000 | |||
| While driving about 55mph left front tire blewout due to tread separation. tire shredded completely. all four tires were replaced with different brand.*ak firestone wilderness at 235/75/r15 *mw | |||
| 11/11/1998 | |||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on the highway and didn't hear a sound. but vehicle was hard to control. left rear tire tread separated from the rim. firestone tire fr480 22570r14. consumer notified firestone retailer.*ak | |||
| 08/10/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Belt was shifted and replaced with 4 goodrich tires i don't believe recall is isolated to p235 tire, i have a report from a firestone dealer confirming my story.( dot number: w29v19k426 tire size: p265/r15 ) | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Pe000 020; consumer was traveling about 45mph on highway and noticed that vehicle started vibrating up and down. firestone wilderness #ht tires, p232575r15. tires were fine.*ak | |||
| 07/30/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: 275 r14 ) | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| Firestone or ford should recall these tires. my tire blowout occured on a interstate junction (i-85n to i-77n, in charlotte, nc) at high speed (60mph) and sent my truck into ditch. i didn't think much at the time (since tires do blow out sometimes) but after the news reports that ford and firestone have known about the faulty tires for over 6-8 years, and only seem to care if fatatilities occur, i was very displeased and now want to file a comlaint to replace all 5 firestone wilderness tires on my truck. i plan to buy new tires and will wait for a recall of some sort to refund my money. not to mention the fact that i walked away from the violent blowout and subsequent crash, others were not as lucky. thank you, scott pagan. *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 08/03/2000 | 1 | 10/04/1997 | |
| While driving 75 mph when left rear tire experienced a blowout without prior warning. firestone wilderness p265/75r15. *ak dot# w29v 1pk496. vehicle sustained damage from the faulty tire. *slc | |||
| 08/07/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| While driving about 45 mph right rear tire blewout without a prior warning of the situation. *ak firestone atx tire, p235/75r15, dot number w2hl1pm336. *slc | |||