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The tires have been a problem ever since i bought the car. I have asked the dealer to replace them to no evail. The battery went out, the power window on the driver side died, the brakes have been repaired twice the seat belts on both driver and passanger seats replaced the tramission has gone out twice the computer/brain to run the truck has gone out three times.i dont think i can take this truck breaking down all the time for to much longer. Iam in a rental car more then in my truck. Help. (dot number: w2uu ifotiresize: p225/70r15)

The drivers side rear tire blew out at a low rate of speed ( sidewall failure), there was good tread left on the tire, the brake lights failed due to a after market alarm system that was installed by tapping in to the brake lights for power. Dealer failed to mention any alarm system. (tiresize: p2257015)

The vehicle has several safety issues.1.the door ajar light on dash repeatedly comes on as well as inside light while driving.this problem has occurred since vehicle was new and never repaired correctly by mazda facility.2.truck has original wilderness ht tires from firestone, with 22,000 miles on them, and just had vibration and veering to right.found ball on tread of drivers side steer tire, where apparently the tread is separating from the tire.the dot code on these tires is w2uu ipo479, p225/70r15 100s.this model was not included in the 2000 recall, although i recently learned the highway safety board found these tires to have more complaints then the at and atx that were recalled.3.i too had problems with the oil pressure not registering until the vehicles was warmed up after traveling a couple miles.dealer said i had to replace sending unit which they didn't have in stock.i removed old sending unit and turned over engine until it blew oil out the post the sending unit goes in, and its been working fine every since using the same old sending unit.4.the brake light on top of cab, started leaking water into cab around the gasket, so i had to silicone around gasket to stop leak.5.had problems with transmission not shifting and would go into neutral.this happened on interstate doing 70 mph.pulled over to shoulder and after trial and error, found the only way vehicle would move was to put it into drive 1.dealer said sensor was bad in transmission and replaced, and no problems since.6.transmission does not shift properly when traveling up a hill, especially if pulling a trailer, even when trailer is empty and there is a loss of power.the engine rpm gauge shows the engine running at 5000 rpm and transmission will not shift until you get to top of hill and start down other side.

Chunks of rubber are falling out from the center of the tire.door locks and radio don't always work properly. Windshield wipers stopped working. I stopped and shut the car off. The wipers started working again.

Consumer has 2001 ford explorer sport. It has been taken intodealertwice for steering wheel vibration at high speed. Dealer rebalanced the tires for the second timefor the same problem.there has been no change.

Was driving vehicle when it started to shake. Vehicle was a bit uncontrollable. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed that alingment was off, and thattires were "cupped. "two front tires would need to be replaced.firestone, wilderness ht with 18,000 miles on 1999, ford, ranger.

A piece of tire flew off and made a loud thud sound in the wheel-well.tire then began to fly apart while driving at 65mph.truck began to swerve off the road when i began to apply the brakes.tire came off the rim before we could stop.bell ford and firestone dealer told me the tire was not under warranty as it happened while i was driving the vehicle.they called it a "road hazard.""hazardous tires" would be more accurate.another couple brought in a tire just like ours with the same problem.we were both turned away.we have replaced all five tires on the vehicle because of the nature of the situation and the danger we felt.i have had flat tires on the freeway before, but i have never had a tire disintegrate into hundreds of pieces or come off the rim like that.please advice nhtsa of poor quality of this firestone product which ford motor company uses on their new vehicles.thank you for your help to the comsumers. (dot number: 027476tiresize: 70r15)

Firestone refussed to replace the tire, they say it was a road hazard blow out. The tire clearly has a defect. Now what do i do we live in jacksonville, florida. The truck was driven on 99% in town driving for we were afraid to drive in on a trip. Thank goodness we have another vechicle to drive. This was my very first new truck and now this. Thank you,please reply. (dot number: vdhl1pytiresize: p235/70r16)

When the tires were inspected it was pointed out that another tire was beginning separation also.these tires were balanced and rotated one week prior to the failure.

Tires have separation/ cracking entire circumfrence at carcass to tread joint both sides. (dot number: vdtiresize: p235-75r15)

Tire thumping was noticed after 6k mile servicing. Dealership acknowledged thumping and has ordered tire replacement.surface defect noticed on tread.the vehicle was not involved in any accident or driven in abnormal or on rough road surfaces.no other complaints on these tires.dealership mentioned they will rebalance remaining 3 tires when replacement tire arrives for vehicle.as of this writing, faulty tire is on left (driverside) rear.thank you for your time, sincerely [xxx].(dot number: w208tiresize: p235/70r16)parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

While driving at 65 m.p.h. Tire collapsed.i. (dot number: w2fc1p4228tiresize: p225/70r14)

The subaru forrester was purchased on 8/25/2000.the above tire (and 3 other tires) were brand new on the vehicle which showed 24,900 miles on the odometer.these tires have had excellent care and we have been especially careful to maintain the correct air pressure. The tire failed suddenly, that is went entirley flat in about 5 seconds at 55 mph.as far as we know, the tire was not punctured just prior to the failure.both poquet auto and the local firestone dealer promptly worked with us to replace the tire and rebalance the new unit at no cost to us. We are grateful for their quick service and cooperation. While we have had excellent service from past sets of firestone tires on previously owned automobiles, we are somewhat concerned about the road worthiness of these tires considering the recent publicity regarding firestone tires of this model in the r15 series. We do not expect any action on the part of the nhtsa, firestone, or poquetbut thought it best to report this unexpected tire failure. (dot number: unknowntiresize: p225/60r16)

The tires show no other unusual signs of wearbut do show signs of separation beside the tread the vehicle has 28000 miles on it and i think that it is totally unacceptable for this to be happening at this mileage.thankfully i noticed the problem before any unfortunate event happened whilst driving.

Firestone wilderness ht p225/70r15 tire on right front of 2002 ford rangerxlt 4 door extended cab truck blows and causes loss of control of vehicle resulting in severe damage to vehicle and injuries to driver and passenger

Slow skid on ice covered road caused right front tire to detach fromrim and deflate, causing loss of control of the vehicle resulting in a minor accident , damagingfront lower air foil.damaged limited due to slow speed and snow covered bank.now have no confidence in the tires and thus do not drive the vehicle until i can replace the tires. (dot number: w2uutiresize: p22570r15)

Consumer states that the left front tire had thread separation. Please provide more infor. Size 23570r16. Original tires. Please include dot number.ts

The firestone wilderness ht p225/70r15 tire experienced a blowout with only 834 miles on the vehicle.*mjs

The front right tire blew out while driving on an interstate. An accident didn't occur, luckily i was able to get off the road without injury.the tire blew out on the side, not on the tread.my ford dealer would not cover the charge of a new tire and refused to hear my concerns.i am concerned because of the firestone wilderness tire problems that have been ongoing and want to make my incident known.i still have the tire for evidence. (tiresize: p22570r15)

Vehicle was going approximately 60mph when right front tire blewout.sidewall against tread came apart.vehicle started pulling to right for a quick second before the tire blewout.consumer has a 1998, ford,f150 with original tires, approximately 39,800 miles. Tire size p235/70r16. Dot # vnos1pt208.

Firestone wilderness ht p255/70r15 sidewall blowout on 7/4/99. (dot number: vdm2awr246tiresize: p255/70r15) (dot number: vdm2awr246tiresize: p255/70r15) (dot number: vdm2awr246tiresize: p255/70r15)

While traveling 65mph on dry road conditionsfront passenger's side firestone, wilderness ht tire size p23570r16 with sixty thousand miles had sidewall blowout. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.also, experienced two tread separations on front driver and passenger side tires.tires were original equipment on vehicle.

On 04/20/03 i experienced a severe vibration while driving my '99 nissan frontier at 65 mph.as i pulled over, the right rear tire (oem firestone wilderness ht p215/65r-15) shed most of its tread.tire was replaced and remaining tires were checked and found to be in good condition. One week later, the left rear tire began a similar vibration for a few seconds, then exploded at 65 mph, destroying most of the sheet metal and body supports behind the wheel well.tires had 48k miles, good tread, and were properly inflated to mfrs. Specs. *nlm

While driving vehicle front tire blewout, size p2357016.consumer stated when the tire blew it pulled vehicle into another lane.

While driving the vehicle started to vibrate in the front end. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the tires were rotated but the vibration became worse (225/70r15100s m/s radial tubeless).*mr *nlm

Would be driving for awhile when vehicle would be bumpy.tires would become hot or overheat. Felt as if tires were out of balance. Tread has not separated. Not original equipment. Firestone, wilderness ht, p225/70r15 with 4,000 miles on a 1990, ford, econoline.

My tires indicate the start of a tire separation especially on the front axle.i can see the steel in the tire that has approximately 70% tread left.i keep my tires close to 40 lbs of pressure as indicated on the tires.the start of the separtion is at the edge of the tires.my tires are the same tires that i purchased the vehicle.with 28,000 miles, why should i see signs of separtion? my size and type of tire is not part of the recall.have you had any incidents with this tire:firestone - wilderness ht - 235/70r16 (dot number: w208tiresize: 235/70r16)

Tread separation - tires replaced by dealer mike davidson ford, jacksonville, fl.firestone contacted - stated that tire is not included in recall - only subject to standard warranty; requested that tire that failed be shipped to firestone, norcross, ga for inspection.with this tire failure, i had 4 tires replaced with another brand as a safety issue.(dot number: w2uuipo237tiresize: p225-70r15)

The tires started to wear in an odd cupping shape after checking tire pressure constantly to verify this was not the cause of the wear. Additionally multiple alignments had been performed to also verify this was not the cause of the wear. After driving for weeks later, the tire failed at 35 mph in a busy suburban state route intersection. After pulling aside and replacing the tire, i discovered a delamination of the tread. I had inspected the tires and had seen another starting to show signs of delamination. I immediately started to price tires. I contacted firestone about the issue and was told the tire is not on the recall. Three days later, and the other tire is clearly delaminated. I feel because of the low miles on the tires, the constant and proper preventable maintenance performed, the tires should be replaced.

Pe00-020; tire size p23575r16, original equipment on ford, f150, 1999 with 52,000 miles. Right front tire developed like blister bubble which could cause a blowout.

Front and rear passenger side tires simultaneously blew out while driving at 65 mph.as a result, driver lost control of the vehicle and impacted a guard rail.upon impact of the guard rail vehicle spun several times. The truck was totaled.driver sustained head, back, and forearm injuries.

Three tires seperated in one week seperated in same place steel through center. (tiresize: p23570r16)( dot number:tire size: p23570r16 )

The wall on the tire shredded. The tread has completely separated from the rim on the outer wall.dt

Tires was original equipment on a 1999, ford ranger, tire size p22570r15, tires had 23 thousand miles on them, dot number not available while driving at 35-40 mph right rear tire blew offrim, tire disintegrated.please provide any further details.

While driving at 70 mphright front tire tread separated.

While driving 55 mph, the left front tire exploded.the consumer was able to pull over to the shoulder and called road side assistance to change the tire.three days later the left rear tire blew out, the consumer was told that the spare tire was in the process of about to fail as well. The next day, toyota had the vehicle towed and all 5 tires were replaced.

Tire went flat from what appears to be belt and tread separation.(dot number: w2uutiresize: p225/70r15)

A split that casused a hole caused tire to leakto flat fast on the sidewall not tread (dot number: w2uutiresize: p22570r15)

Pe00020, original equipment 1998, mazda b2500, dot w2hl., p22570r15. All four tires havehair line cracks below the tread and insidewall which may indicate that tread may have come off.firestone was not willing to help.please provide further information.

While traveling at 45 to 60 mph notice vehicle was vibrating. Soon after,consumer pulled vehicleover and noticed tire had a blowout/ tread separation. Please provide further information. P32570r16104s.

Pe00-020,; original equipment with ford ranger 1999, 16,000 miles, p22570r15 and 20,015 p25570r15. On the firsttire consumer slighty bumped against the curb causing a hole in the tire and it went flat. Second time while driving at approximately 40 mph right front tire tread split and immediately tire went flat.

Right front tire is showing signs of cracking onsidewall. Also, similar sign appears onleft front tire, both tires are original equipment on a 2001, ford, ranger. Tire size p225/70 r15, dot#w2uu1po430. ; dealer and firestone were notified. Please feel free to provide any further information.

These are replacement tires mounted on a ford, explorer, 1996. Contacted dealer, anddealerwas not willing to do anything.

Left memphis, tn for out of town trip on 4/12/01.all four tires rotated and balanced by local firestone dealer 5 days before trip (eric ph 901-323-2627).stayed murphreesboro, tn overnight. Started driving 9am 4/13/01, got to monteagle, tn going up hill, thump, thump, thump.looked - peach size bulge, inside right front tire, at point where side wall meets tread.put four new tires on at monteagle due to safety concerns.got back to memphis, local firestone dealer, eric, confirmed tread separation as did independent tire dealer, gateway tire.local dealer offered credit for unused tread toward purchase of one replacement tire.i declined offer.called firestone recall hotline, ph 800-465-1904, 04/16/01, explained problem, my tires p235/75r15 105s mts, dot # vdhl awr 447, wilderness ht, woman said nothing they could do because tire not on recall list.i asked if she wanted my name, address and information so they could contact me if needed or to report problem and she said no.please call, would like to know what to do next, would be happy to discuss in further detail. I still have all four tires. (dot number: vdhlawr447tiresize: p235/75r15)

Pe00020, original equipment on2000, ford truck,ranger, tire size p22570r15, dot w2uu1p0. All four tires, especially rear tires, have gone flat. Dealer recapped tires, and in one instancerear tire had to be patched.please provide further information.

Large chunks or rubber fell off tire.(tiresize: 225/70r/15)

Tires had less than 3,000 miles on them and tread already 1/2 gone. (tiresize: 16 inch)( dot number:tire size: 16 inch )

Original equipment on a 1998, f150, p235/70r16 size. Left front tire blewout while driving.

Tread began to separate - caught before tire failed.

Front tires began cupping after four or five months. All tires cupped after rotation. Very heavy vibration and "thumping" of vehicle. Dealer blamed tires. Firestone blamed front suspension of mazda/ford trucks. Neither would take responsibility. (dot number: w2uu1p0078tiresize: p225/70r15)

The right rear tire separated on my 2001 ford ranger pickup, while driving at approximately 58 mph on i-5 south in portland, or.contacted the local firestone dealer in vancouver, wa & they passed the buck to ford, stating that they do not cover a warranty for the tires, that it falls under the auto company to cover the warranty on the tires.(tiresize: p225/70rx15 a/s owl tires. )

Firestone wilderness left rear tire had a blowout. Tire size was 225/70r15. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they indicated that there was no recall on the tire.the consumer replaced the tire with a non firestone tire.

Notified the dealer of the problem . The first person named tomsaid that i hit a curbthe person at the nextdealerlocation saidhe would replace the tire and that something was probably wrong inside . The sidewall had a large bubble andappearandit grew from the thread to the rimat the timether was only 9500 miles on the truck . This truck is driven by very few people . My estimateof mileage put on from others driving this truck is around 500 miles the rest are mine. I don't feel that i should have been charged for a tirethat has 90% more wear left .there is a problem with with the tire and even though they worked with me a problem does existandthis should be lookedinto . Pleasecall me and let me know if there is anything else i can help with. Thank you.(dot number: 038059tiresize: 22570r15)

I was driving along the highway when there was a sudden change in the handling.i pulled off to find the front tire deflating.firestone told me that i did not pick up anything, but i blew the inner wall from driving on it while it was flat.the tire was still partially inflated until after it sat parked for a few moments. (tiresize: 225/r17)( dot number:tire size: 225/r17 )

On july 1, 2000 right rear tire shredded;replaced two; on return trip on july 4, 2000 the other tire shredded like the recall tires, replaced two more. (tiresize: 235 75xr15)( dot number:tire size: 235 75xr15 )

Pe00-020; tires size p235750r15 with 10,000 miles and original equipmenton ford, explorer, sport trac, 2001.3 out of 4 tires have developed visible hairline cracks,right where the lettering is located. Firestone said they will replace tire but at consumer's expense.

Tire failed under normal use conditions for no apparent reason. No road hazard noted before failure. Sidewall blowout included tearing of rubber outward toward tread. No loss of control noted. No tread separation noted. No damage to vehicle. Firestone will not prorate tire for replacement. Will be replacing all 4 tires with another brand due to personnal experience with failres of two p235/70r15's on previous vehicle. (tiresize: p235/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )

Tire just went flat while driving. Pulled over immediately.shop said it was run flat and couldn't repair. Original defect at junction of sidewall and tread. (tiresize: p215/65r16)( dot number:tire size: p215/65r16 )

Firestone wilderness ht p255/70r15 sidewall blowout on 7/4/99. (dot number: vdm2awr246tiresize: p255/70r15)

Was driving with my daughter to my farmhouse in southeastern kansas when my rear passenger side tire just blewout.there are several areas on the tire where the outer rubber appears to have worn off.those areas are white in color.also the drivers side rear tire is showing wear and there are white areas showing up on it also.these tires were not in the recall, but perhaps they should be.i was luckly going at a low rate of speed and no injuries occured and i was able to stop.i have contacted the dealer and am waiting for a reply from them.i look forward to hearing from you soon also.thanks,trent bunn (dot number: w2uuipo468tiresize: p255/70r15)

The rear driver side tire tread separated while driving between 65-70 mph, and caused damage to the truck's rear end.please provide any additional information.

Delamination of tread and belt for 1/2+ of circumferance caused $850.00 vehicle damage.( dot number: vdhl tire size: p235/75r15 )

While traveling on i-75 on october 12, 2000, i was going at a speed of 75 miles per hour when i heard a noise and felt my ford truck pull.i immediately began to slow the vehicle when all of a sudden a much louder noice and more violent shaking gripped the vehicle.i wrestled with the steering wheel of the truck as it lerched in irratic movements.i luckily was able to move it to the far right lane and onto a shoulder.how, i am not sure since traffic was heavy and a semi was closing in on the right side.when i exited the truck and looked at the front, i saw a tire almost completely disentigrated with the outside rubber strip separated from the mangled inner portions of the tire.it had literally come apart and hung onto the rim in rubber rags. (tiresize: 235/70r16)( dot number: tire size: 235/70r16 )

Original equipment on a 2000 ford ranger,225/70 r15 dot w2 ,12000 miles.front right blowout.firestone dealer told consumer blowout was due to road hazard punctures.took tire to other tire dealers who said it was blowout. Firestone refusing to replace tire.

No summary listed for above vehicle. (dot number: w208ipt376tiresize: p235/70rx1)

Almost crashed on interstate at night. Dealer gave 50% off replacement. I asked for 100% .dealer not interest in my near accident or my future safty. (tiresize: 235/70 r16)( dot number: tire size: 235/70 r16 )

Just inquiring to see if wildernessht has defective status. No safety defect listed in summary. (dot number: w2hyawatiresize: p215/70r14)

There were 2 separate tire defects that after goin from1 mazda dealer to 1 firestone dealer back to a second mazda dealer then finally had the problem tire replaced fee of charge by a second firestone dealer. The defective tire first dropped a 2inch by 2inch section of tread right off of the tire. It was located on the inside tread section and only in one spot. While i waited for the replacement tire to be ordered and received and guaranteed by the firestone dealer(2210 w ridge rd rochester ny 14626)that the tire was safe to drive on and no other problems should arise the tire began to rip along a seam on the sidewall directly opposite from the missing section of tread. This obviously could of lead to a tire failure or worse. The dealer appologized and quickly replaced the tire with a similiar tire except the new one has white outlined letters as per firestone dealer originals don't and they are only avalable from the mazda/ford factory???? (dot number: 0211224tiresize: p235/70r16)

My tires are not recalled, but they are listed on the dangerous list, there are chunks of rubber falling off of them. I contacted the local firestone and he offered to sell me some tires for 'real cheap'. Yeah i bet they are real cheap. I do not think that these tires are safe to drive on. They only have like 10k miles on them, so i dont think that it should be my responsibility to pay for firestones mistakes. I am very unhappy with firestone and would like some advice about what i can do to correct the situation. J sass( dot number: tire size: p235 )

While driving 60 mphfront driver side tire blew out. As a result, the entire front end was severely damaged.

Pe00020, original equipment on 1997, ford, f150, tire size p23575r16.rear driver's side tire tread,about 50 percent oftread seem to rise which may causetread to separate.also, previously two other firestone tires went flat in short period of time.please provide further information.

Was washing vehicle & noticed a crack all aroundright front tire neartread &casing. Went to firestone retailer & informed consumer that tire wasnot on recall, but charged for balancing & mounting of new tires. 1999 ,ford, ranger , p225/70r15, with 70,000 miles.

With less than 1,000 miles on a brand new subaru outback, i had an unexplained flat tire (no nail/screw/obvious damage)on my way to work. I had to replace the tire due to the fact i drove on it briefly and damaged the tire beyond repair (cost $165). 8/15, with less than 8,000 miles on the car, i was driving at 25- 30 mph and heard a "pop". As the car's handling changed i realized i had had a blow out and pulled over. Subaru roadside emergency service assisted me (case#sub0008000902). The following day, i purchased 4 replacement michelin tires and reported my problem to firestone (file # 262-223). I hope to get financial satisfaction from firestone. I received no support from the car dealership uninterested in my dilemma.( dot number: w2ko w66 tire size: p22560r16 )

1997, ford f150. All 4 tires have cracks around the sidewalltire. Tire size p235/70r16, dot w2081pt216.

Original equipment, p205/75r14 size. On one of the tires there was a blister that caused the tire to blowout frominside.manufacturer has been notified. Please provide additional information.

Reported problem to firestone dealer in austin, mn.they indicated the tire was not in the recall and they would do nothing for us, except price new tires.the tire blew up while one of our employees was driving on an interstate.we are extremely fortunate that no one was injured.we had to ask specifically to get the tire back from the firestone dealer.we feel other firestone wilderness tires should be considered for the recall.we are not after money, but these tires are dangerous.how man more lives have to be lost in order for firestone to take responsibility.thank you.( dot number: p235 tire size: 70r16 1045 )

Tires making an increasing loud "helicopter" type sound.according to dealer the vehicle was not out of alignment. Mr

Noticed bulge in parking lot -- tire was separating.(tiresize: p215/65r15)

Tire lost tread, but did not blowout. Tire tread damaged pick-up. Almost rolled over.(dot number: w2081pt017tiresize: p235/70r16)

I was driving on a local highway at 70 mph and luckily my sister was driving behind me and noticed my passenger side rear tire going low.i began to merge my truck over to the emergency lane when the tire completely failed and the rear of the truck began to swerve.once i pulled over and looked at the tire i saw a six inch gash roughly one inch from the raised firestone letering running horizontal with the seam of the tread.another gash was observed in the same location smaller in size but on the same seam roughly twelve inches from the six inch gash.although my tire is not on recall i would like to have my tire inspected by the nhtsaso that if there is a defect in this particular tire a warning can be submitted before other accidents or injuries occur.thank you for your concern,jason kominoth.(dot number: w2081pt238tiresize: p235/70r16)

While driving the vehicle at 35 mph, the driver heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The consumer pulled over to investigate the noise and noticed that the left rear tire had blown out. The size of the tire dot# is unknown. Please add any additional information. *ph

Since i bought this explorer i had problems with the tires, i contacted the dealer but they told me that my tires are not part of the recall and they cant do nothing about it , i explain to them that my explorer its been shaking a lot, a lot of vibrations and thomps that i was scared because its been few times that i almost lose control of my vehicle in the highway and regular streets and its been a year nowand they keep telling me the same thing and now even more because my vehicle have approximate 28000 miles and they are telling me that i need tires as soon as possible but because of my millage they can't do anything now. I explain and gave them information that i have been taking my vehicle several times since i bought it but they never wanted to do somethingabout it and now with only a year old my vehicle is shaking more than ever and they since a year ago dont want to repalce my tires just because there is no recall for my tires. I have the millage that i have because i went to tennessee for one week for vacation but i only work 15 minutes from my home, i go shopping , and visit my family and they live only 30 minutes from me it's not possible that with the care that i gave my vehicle that my tires went bad in only some spots like they are telliing me now if i warethem out should be in a complete side not in spots this is not an off road vehicleso i dont drive it that way.please i need a respond as soon as i'm worry for my safety and the safety of other people driving. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number:tire size: p235/75r15 )

While driving at highway speedvehicle had two separate blowouts on a pontiac, aztec, 2001, orig out was on right rear at 50 mph, andsecond blowoutwas onleft rear tire at 70 mph. Firestone and the dealer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

I purchased 4 firestone wilderness tires from the base exchange in colorado, on the air force academy.within6 months all 4 tires had gone out.all 4 tires were replaced with other firestone tires.when they started to go bad i replaced them. (dot number: w208ipt227tiresize: 70r16)

Tires are original equipment on a 2000, ford, escape, tire size p235r7017, tires have 14 thousand miles on them, dot number not available. When driving 75mph on a extremely hot day consumer noticed a noise coming fromvehicle.front end started vibrating when the left rear tire split at the sidewall shoulder. Consumer has contacted the dealer, consumer is having the remaining three tires replaced. Please provide further details.

Consumer's wife was driving about 70 mph when left front tirehad an explosion without a prior warning.consumer took vehicle to dealer, and said that vehicle under recall. Mazda, b2500, 1999.please provide more information concerning the safety problem.

Belts separated internally causing sidewalls to fail. Inspection by tire dealer showed no visible signs of damage or puncture.(dot number: w208dk8711tiresize: p235/70r16)

Blow out at 65mphno accident no tread separation (tiresize: p235/75r16)( dot number:tire size: p235/75r16 )

Replacement of original tires at 23000 miles.

While driving70mphright rear tire blewout with less than 1500 miles. Tire separated on casing. Consumer almost lost control of vehicle. Has not contacted firestone.tire size p22570r15.

Tread separation resulting in loss of control. Tread completely separated, then wrapped around rear axle and rear parking brake cable engaging the parking brake at highway speed. Total loss of vehicle control.dt

At 15,000 miles all the tires are worn down past 2/32th".warranty states that there warrantied to 6 years, 60,000 before the tread would wear down that bad.ive been to numerous ford and firestone dealers but none would honor the warranty.ive also located cracks in the treads.i still have all 4 tires in my possession since ive replaced the originals.at 15,000 miles the vehicle was only 1 year and 9 months old.ford and firestone admitted that there "might" be a problem but pawned it off on each other. (dot number: vn08tiresize: p235/70r16)

While driving at 70mph front right tire blewout and driver lost control ofvehicle. Dlt # dot8x08ircsize - rpt23570r16.

Sidewall seperating from tread. Could see steel cords on both front tires.dt

These are the original tires and they developed severe side wall cracking. Eventually they went flat. I went to the local dealer and he acted amazed, he said he had never seen this happen before. He wouldn't adjust them, but offered me a good deal on a new set of widerness at p255/70r16dot vncu . Now these are cracking around the side walls and the dealer wants to adjust them with new firestones. I said no thank you. These tires are practically new and they cracked, why would i trust another set! the dealer and distributor for firestone claim that is all they can do for these sizes.( dot number: w208 tire size: p235/70r16 )

Failure of tires has not occurred yet; however, all 4 tires are full of cracks at the bottom of the thread blocks. One tread block on one tire has separated from the tire. I have never seen this on tires that are only 3 years old and at this much mileage. Concerned that tire failure is bound to happen and tires have plenty of usuable tread left. (dot number: unknowntiresize: p225/70r15)

Firestone, wilderness ht, p255/70r15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2000, ford, ranger with 11000 miles.when driving at any speed there is a loud thumping sound coming from driver's front tire.

No summary listed for abov evehicle. (dot number: w208tiresize: p235/70r16)

While driving straight at approximately 10 mph the right front tire blew. The tire has a 2" verticle break in it's sidewall. Upon search of the location, i didn't find anything that i might have hit at the time and i don't recall hitting anything with that tire in the past. Upon inspection, i noticed the tire has other verticle ripples in the sidewall as well as the other three still on the ground. The tire is supposed to have two plys of polyester in the sidewalls. Unless they are adjacent, i can only identify one in the break. No injuries or other damage occured. (dot number: w2fc ip4tiresize: p22570r14)

The left rear tire blew out while traveling 70 mph on highway 44 near sullivan mo. Even though no one was injuryed it was certainly a scary event. (dot number: w2uutiresize: p225/70r15)

No summary listed for above vehicle. (tiresize: 235/16)( dot number:tire size: 235/16 )

The reason for this complaint is due to my wilderness ht tires i feel very unsafe with these tires on my vehicle.i to the required procedure in taking care of tires( rotate them every 3000 miles, check tire pressure,etc.)they make my steering wheel shake at all speeds and i am afraid that they are going to cause me to get into an accident.please let me know about what i need to do as soon as possible.thank you. (dot number: w2uutiresize: p225/70r15)

I haev been advised as far as the advisory of wilderness ht tires currently on list, for 1 firestone dealer in my are refused to inspect tires period. I drive highways and at this point now where the truck has been docked due to questionable safety of tires. I have been in touch with firestone numerous timesand ford which ford will no replace them at all period, these are fact tires still on veh and are like new to this day i requested replacements from firewhich they denied me.( dot number: w2 tire size: 235 70 16 )

Wearing uneven, my tires have checked by firestone rep. Allied tire center, 1529 macarthur drive , alexandria, la. 71301, alignment and rotated as per manual , air pressure checked, but the tires which are 60,000 mile tires is not holding up , wire can be seen in this tires,whats needed is replacement of these tires because its very unsafe to transport my family with these tires in this condition,whichis real unsafe. (tiresize: p225/70r14)( dot number: tire size: p225/70r14 )

Blowout caused p/u to roll. (tiresize: p225/70r15)( dot number:tire size: p225/70r15 )

After having brake job done and tires rotated i was driving highway speed. Violent steering wheel jerking occurred.pulled over and called auto repair service who had just worked on vehicle to come inspect.he says nothing they did wrong, belts in tire appear to be separating.not believing, took vehicle to 3rd party who said same thing. Original equipment on 1999 for ranger pick up.ford says contact firestone.firestone says that probably isn't what it is but will sell me new firestones with pro-rate for usage.thanks, but no thanks.dt

Driving on i-17 nb north of carefree hwy at 75 mph.tire made a high pitched noise, which sounded like wind buffeting the truck bed.this lasted for about 10 seconds and then the right rear tire exploded and we were immediately driving on the rim.the entire sidewall separated from the tread.i had previously tried to get the dealer to replace the tires because of excessive vibration at high speed.it felt like the steel belts had separated. They offered to sell me new tires, but refused to replace these. Unable to afford new tires i continued to drive with these.i have several pictures of the failed tire. (dot number: w2uutiresize: p225/70r15)

1st tire separated in april 2001, and2nd tire blew apart (separated) yesterday (july 3, 2001)on highway. (dot number: w2081pt198tiresize: p235/70r16)

I have firestone wilderness ht p235/70r16 104t m+s tires which came with my 2001 mazda tribute suv upon purchase in november of 2000.recently, with 30,000 miles on the vehicle, i noticed a crack running along the side circumference of all four tires.the crack runs on the side of the tread where i believe the tread is bonded to the tire. I am concerned that the p235 / 70r16 model has not been identified under your consumer advisory of 1 september, 2002 or in any recall and may be a safety hazard.i have digital photos clearly showing the cracking which i have sent to your web master email.i can resend them at your request.nlm

We have had three instances of the front tires going flat overnight.the left front tire went flat last night and upon closer examination it was noted that the tread is separating from the tire for a distance of approximately 5 to 6".no accidents have occurred to this point but the vehicle will not be driven on the highway and will receive very limited use (until these tires are replaced) in view of what's happened with other firestone tires. (dot number: w2uuipo217tiresize: p225/70r15)

Last july on a hot, 87 degree afternoon, my front left tire began to shake and i pulled over immediately.it was flat by the time i stopped so i changed it.i purchased two new cooper tires to replace the fronts. I have rotated snow tires on the rear and have had no problems with the remaining firestone original tires. (dot number: w2uu ipotiresize: p225/70r15)

While driving at 50 mph all four tires experienced the same defect as stated in recall 01 x 001 000, but model tire outside of the remedy scope. Please provide more information.*ph

Pe00-020, tire size p21565r15, dot w2vfnna078,original equipment with nissan frontier, 1998 33,000 miles. Consumer heard thumping noise on right front tire.also, has evidence of cracking. Consumer originally thought vehicle was out of balance. There wascracking on right front tire.

Both times the tires just blew out on the highway.the 1st time it caused me to lose control and crash thru a chain link fence.the second time i spun around three times on the highway but no damage happened.i have called firestone and they will not help.they told me that it was a problem with the truck and ford says it is a problem with the tires.the tires before they blow will start thumping and within seconds they fall apart. (tiresize: p225/70/r1)

Appears to be a structural failure of tire between sidewall and tread, partial tread delamination, sidewall torn in several locations.there was no prior damage to the tire, and nothing was hit prior to blowout.alloy wheel damaged, likely will need to be replaced.( dot number: vnfc 1p4 tire size: p225/70r14 )

While driving felt like a tirecame out of balance. Then, whencame home consumer inspectedtires, and found split/ loss of air onfront right tire.nissan, frontier, 1998, p-215/65r15.

While driving, the vehicle started to vibrate,it was discovered the tread had separated from the tire.the consumer replaced all four tires. The other three tires also contained cracks at the same placed where the tread separated.

Tire completely came apart, same thing happened to a friend of mine with similiar truck. These tires should also be included in the current recall!( dot number: w2hy tire size: p215/70r14 )

Towing expl. Behind motorhome on interstate580.left rear tireblew.we paid $500.00 deductable.august 1999 while driving in alaska the right rear tire blew.these tires are not on the recall list but we wanted you to know that other firestone tires are having the same problems.( dot number: w2uu tire size: p225/70r15 )

Vehicle vibrated while driving,took vehicle to dealership, who informed them that tires were separating. Dotw2uu size# p22570r15. Original equipment.

I have reported this problem to for.they even replaced my tires.now the new tires are cupping.i have not had the extreme vibrations after my truck was reapaired from the acciedent. ( dot number:)

Driving along highway pulled off road as tire blew.tread was seperated from tire and we were very lucky to have been able to control vehicle our speed at the time was 35 miles per hour when this occured.went to firestone store in falmouth and paid full price for a new tire.contacted firestone direct and was reimbursed for only 1/2 the tire.i feel we should receivew the other half of the reimbursemehnt.we traded the truck in 1999. I sure hope you people will reimburse the remainder to us.thank you( dot number: tire size: 235-35-16 )

My wife and i were driving s/b in the carpool lane on the 605 freeway at 65/70 mph when we heard a funny noise coming from the right rear tire.thinking we had a flat, we started to move over to the right and exit the freeway.at around lane 3 i completely lost control of the vehicle.it fish-tailed twice and then flipped over and slid into the iceplant along the side of the freeway.the truck then righted itself and we ended up facing n/b on the shoulder.we could have easily been killed!!!my wife sustained some bumps and bruises but is otherwise ok.i walked away without a scratch.on inspecting the tire (which we now have in our possesion) we noticed that the sidewall had completely separated from the rest of the tire!!my wife and i are convinced that these firestone wilderness ht tires are unsafe!!!we have photos of the truck and we saved the tire.if you have any questions - please call us anytime.thanks - wallace (dot number: w2uutiresize: p225/70r15)

Pe00020,; orginial equipment on2000 subaru outback, tire size p22560r16. While driving onhighway speeds rear driver'stire had a blowout. Appeared the sidewall had a several holes in it, which may have caused a crash.please provide further information.

I took my truck to the shop this past monday and told them my front end shimmys.they told me they would look at it, that was at 5850 milage and i took a road trip to live oak, florida.upon leaving live oak, fla. Entering i-75 north bound at the florida state line the mazda truck started shaking, shimmy like action, and along some parts of the road it was not so easy to maintain stability all of the road.i entered the georgia welcome center and checked the times for any rocks, nails, or any other objects.i then left there and proceeded north, the shaking started about 4.5 or 5 miles north of the welcome center.i would like to know if this might could be a tire defect or something else..thanks,charles edward nobles, jr. (tiresize: p225/70r15)( dot number: tire size: p225/70r15 )

Sidewall blew while parked. Firestone dealership cannot find any apparent reason for blow out. Replaced faulty tire at no charge, but will not consder relacement for remaining 4 tires. (tiresize: 22570r15)( dot number:tire size: 22570r15 )

Tire blew up on a highway.driver lost control of the car, veered to the right, missed a couple of cars on the right lanes and hit the side of the hill on the left of the road.car spun and rolled over several times.all passengers (5) were injured.tire was in good condition and driver did not drive over anything (i.e. Potholes, debris, etc).mr

My 1 tire had started to separate exactly like the 15" wilderness at tires that have been recalled. I've waited to see if my tires would be recalled. I replaced my tires w/new goodyear tires the very next day, but i kept the old tires which the other 3 show significant deteriation. I also took pictures of all 4 tires showing the cracks along with the 1 that seperated. I feel the public should be made aware of this & that the 15" tires are not the only ones that could seperate & cost innocent people their lives. I feel alot of consumers have a false sense of security & this is should be of the upmost urgency!!sincerely,ann c rickenbach. (dot number: w208 1pttiresize: p235/70r16)

Ford explorer with 4 firestone wilderness ht tires.while driving at highway speed on interstare 12 near milemarker 75 the left rear tire experienced a blowout.the tread separated from the sidewalls of the tires.i replaced all 4 tires but have the failed tire and digital photos if they are needed

Tire blewout while traveling the ohio turnpike. Tread separated from tire.

Firestone, wilderness ht, p235/75r15 vd; while traveling at 75 mph noticed vehicle shaking. Consumer pulled vehicle over and noticedleft rear tire had a blowout,and tire was down to the rim. Please provide further information.

Vehicle passed state inspection 04/27/01. On 05/20/01 while driving on 2 lane hwy at 50mph the left front tireseparated at the outer sidewall causing a "blow out"1/3 of tread became dislodged forcing us to pull to side of road with probable damage to the wheel. Fortunately, no-one in the vehicle or surrounding vehicles were injured. Of note we had our two children ages 2&3 in the vehicle with us. We have contacted both ford motor co. And firestone and have been treated rather rudely and informed that these tires are not under recallat this time. I came across an article from august 2000 that stated that the nhtsa considered any wilderness at/ht with dot #'s ofvd,hy,w2 were considered unsafe. Have there been any other reported problems with these tires and is there any recourse we should take? (dot number: w208tiresize: p235/70r16)

3 of the 5 tires on the truck when it was purchased have deflated during use.one tire tore and needed to be replaced.we have notified ford, firestone and the dealer of the problems as the situation has progressed, with no action taken. (dot number: vn081rctiresize: p235/70r16)

Original equipment on a 1999, ranger, p225/75r15 size.rear left tire blewout, causing damage tovehicele, andright front tire blewout frominside.

Vehicle was going 50-55mph andconsumer pulled over becauseroad felt uneven.got back in, and 5 minutes after pulling off left front tire blewout.consumer has a 1997, grand cherokee with after approximately 15,000 miles, size p225/75r15.

I was driving south on route 5 in southern maryland.i had jsu gone through st mary's city and was speding up to about 40 when i heard a rumbling that sounded like a door had come partially open.my turnoff was in a couple of miles so i just ignored it.after about 2 miles the left rear side lurched down and i heard the rumbling of a flat tire.i pulled off in about a 1/4 mile (coast to stop and pulled off) and the entire outer side wall of the tire was completely shreaded.i went to my local firestone dealer (9400 main street in fairfax va) and he said this is normal for a tire.somehow i don't think a complete side wall disengeration is normal under these conditions.i have the tire and will be happy to bring it in if you would like. (dot number: w2uu 1501tiresize: 225/70r-15)

While drivingfront right tireseparated, had tire replacedwithsame make and model tire, and it separated also. Dlt # dotw2vf , size p215-65r15.not original tire.

2nd tire on vehicle to saparate front sidewall from entire tread of tire.first was back in august of 1999 before recall had begun.have taken this last tire to 2 dealers and they are unable to determine what caused the tire to separate, but both have said it does not look like a punctured tire.tires did not blow out, but just went flat.sidewalls feel like they have just collapsed! authorized firestone dealer said this is not a currently recalled tire.we think it should be. (dot number: w2kctiresize: p205/75r14)

I live in the florida keys where it is pretty warm but where the maximum speed limit is 55mphand mostly much less.there are few high speed (highway) miles on my tires.having said that, i drove to port orange (daytona beach), florida to see my father who recently had surgery and on the way home (only 8 miles into the return trip) i suddenly got a vibration in the ride. I was doing the speed limit of 70mph on the interstate i-95.i pulled over and checked my tires and didn't see anything and so assumed the problem was the road.i then drove a short distance and changed lanes but the vibration didn't go away so i kept to a lower speed (around 50) and took the next exit where i pulled into a parking lot and did a detailed examination of my tires.what i found was a raised area on the tread of the front left (driver's side) tire. It was approximately 12 inches long and 2 1/2 to 3 inches wide.it was difficult to detect visually because it was not raised very high but was easy to detect by running my hands around the tread of the entire wheel.i checked all other tires and didn't notice a problem so i located (with the telephonic assistance from my parents) a firestone dealer back in port orange where i had just come from and drove there. At first the guy in charge told me i would have a 2 hour wait since he had lots of paying customers in front of me but after explaining (rather forcefully) that this was an emergency problem due to a defective product and that i had an 8 hour drive ahead of me that his product had already delayed by at least 1 1/2 hours he finally told me he would get me in the bay in an hour.at first, he was only going to replace the one tire. I insisted they inspect all the tires and it was a good thing i did... They found the tread on the right front was also separating and that it was also dangerous and would need to be replaced which they did.i want the remaining two replaced.(tiresize: p235/70r16)

Right rear tire blew out sidewall (dot number: w2081pt427tiresize: p235 70r16)

Pe00-020; np22570r15 dotw2uu1p0140, original equipment on ford, ranger 2000 with 380 miles. Front driver tire have tread that wa scoming apart ,about 5 inch part ,where the tread meets sidewall.

Pe00020, tire size p23575r15, original equipment on 2001, ford, explorer sport, 3,000 miles. Consumer drove 300 miles at highway speeds and felt a vibration in the front end, and it got worse. Consumer took tire to firestone, and was toldthat left front tire was out of round.mechanic stated tread was beginning to separate. Vibration has reoccurrd again after 3,000 miles from the first incident.

On interstate the tire blew.the tire was not punctured but it looks like someone took a knife and cut the tread off the sidewall. It was the outside rim of tire. It looks like the pictures you see on tv of the recalled tires.i have been in touch with the ford dealership and they agree it is not a normal failure and is a tire failure. They will not replace the tires and say it is a firestone problem. I feel the tires should be replace because i don't have confidence in the tires anymore and feel they are dangrous to drive on. I feel lucky that it was a rear tire and not a front tire. I know i checked the tire pressure earlier this week and it was good.i would appreciate any help you can give me with this problem.thank you mike. (dot number: w244tiresize: p225/70r15)

Had to replace all tires for fear of other tires blowing up after fierstone manager commented that tire s blow up after 57,000 miles. (per firstone store manager atmira mesa- california store).me manager.(dot number: w 2 u utiresize: p225/70r15)

Tread completely sheared off on highway( dot number: )

Firestone wilderness ht p255/70r15 sidewall blowout on 7/4/99. (dot number: vdm2awr246tiresize: p255/70r15) (dot number: vdm2awr246tiresize: p255/70r15)

On october 12, 2001, i was traveling north on interstate 95 through north carolina in my mazada tribute 2001.this was a sunny day so the road was dry and i was traveling 70 mph with cruise control.i was approaching the exits for the rocky mount area when my entire car started shaking furiously.then the whole left side of my car seemed to suddenly drop.i immeadiately pulled over.when i got out of the car to take a look, i noticed that it was not just a flat, but that the entire tread had seperated from the sidewalls.i took the tire into a firestone dealer where they proceeded to tell me that tires always respond this way when they go flat and charged me for a new tire.they did not seem concerned at all.after they had finished replacing the tire, i asked for the original tire which they told me was already destroyed and that i could not have it back.this was a wilderness ht p235/70r16 but when firestone replaced it they used a wilderness ht ii. (tiresize: p235/70r16)

Firestone, wilderness ht, dot 8x081rc1500, p23570r16 104s. Original tires.while traveling at 55 mphfirst front right, and thenpassenger's side tires blewout.consumer temporarily lost control.took vehicle to dealer, and they could not duplicate. Please provide any further information.

Tire size p23570r16 original equipment onford, f150, 1998 with 51,000 miles. While driving at 65 mphright front tire top tread spearated off sidewall all way around. Also, on other tires therewas evidenceof cracking.

Entire truck vibrates starting at 55 mph and the tires are unable to be balanced properly.please investigate and recall these tires because they are a hazard to drive. Ialways inflate thetires to themanufacturersrecommendation.toyota referred me to firestone and they said my tires are not part of the recall, even though tires can't be balanced properly.( dot number: w2hyama487 tire size: p215/70r14 )

The left rear tire on the pick-up went flat while i was driving on fm623 near pettus, tx.i was traveling at about 55 mph at the time.i noticed a pronounced reduction in power and pulled off the road.i changed the tire and took it to 2 places in beeville for repair.both establishments advised me to report the incident as a tire failure that cannot be repaired.the tire has a little more than 3000 miles on it. (dot number: w21111tiresize: p22570r15/)

Had been inspecting tires & noticed a crack coming acrossleft front tire fromtread tosidewall torim. Tooktire to a firestone retailer & was informed it was defective.there was nothing out off ordinary to cause left front tire to crack.retailer replacedtire. P225/70r15 with 5,000 miles on 2000, mazda,b2500.

Pe00-020; tire size p22570r15, original equipment on ford, ranger, 1999 with 20,000 miles . 2 out of the 4 tires have developed thin fine cracks near tread box, around carcass, and all around the tires.

The two rear tires were "out of round" at 6,943 (3/29/00) and replaced.at 12,289 (7/25/00) the driver's side front tire had a flat which was repaired.3 out of 4 new tires isn't a fluke.i replaced the tires with michelen symmetry tires on 9/12/00.the dealer & manufacturer haven't responded personally to this problem.they seemed unconcerned about my safety concerns.(dot number: w2vftiresize: p215/65r15)

Questions regarding firestone tires.*mrthe consumer wanted to know if the firestone tires were still subject to recall on a 2001 ford ranger.

While driving the rear tire on the vehicle blew out. *nlm

Series of cracks encircling all four tires between the wall and the treads. Also visible bulges appeared on two of the tires after just two hours of interstate travel. Attempts to contact nissan and fire stone were unproductive. Nissan said tell firestone. No answer at number given for firestone. These tires were blow outs waiting to happen. Replaced tires before failure. We have stored the tires for inspection/recall/reimbursement. (tiresize: 215/65r15)( dot number:tire size: 215/65r15 )

P225/70r15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2001 ford ranger. Tires were taken off vehicle over the winter . Vehicle had 413 miles. Left rear tire and spare tire have torn beads. Dealer refused to mount tires on vehicle.

At 70 mph, the right rear tire sidewall started to separate from the tread.size 22570r15,cause unknown.dealer notified.(mazda truck)*scc

Pe 00 020/tire failure: while traveling at highway speed of 65 mph, with onlydriver, left rear tire had a blowout onsidewall. A 1999, ford, ranger; original equipment, tire size p225/70r15, dot# w2ha1p0348. Firestone was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

The right rear tire sidewall completely separated form the remaining part of the tire on 4th of july, 2001, as my family and i were returning home at approx. 8:25 pm on i-37 n to san antonio. Before the tire seperated, my fiance and i heard a very loud grinding noise- during which time i immediately let off the gas. About 30 seconds after we first heard the noise, the truck violently fishtailed in the rear end, and i proceeded to gently apply the brakes until we came to a stop. That night while i was working my nightshift- i contacted ford motor company who told me to speak to my dealership. The following morning, my dealership informed me that this new tire had seperated due to a small puncture in the tread. Firestone refuses to replace this new tire, as this truck was sold to me without road hazard coverage on this tire. I am very upset because this is a safety issue- i have had other flats on other vehicle that i owned without the tires seperating while driving. Please investigate this matter- i fail to believe that this is the normal reaction of a tire with a minor 2mm punction in the tread. My tire mechanic where i took this tire to obtain a 3rd opinion agrees with my assessment in this matter. I value his judgment above all, he has nothing to gain by giving me a false statement, whereas my dealership, and firestone obviously have plenty to lose in admitting that this tire may be a manufacture's defect. (dot number: w2uuipo140tiresize: p225/70r15)

Firestone, wilderness ht, p225/70r15, dot unknown,original equipment on a 1998 ford, ranger.tires developed bulges on outside of sidewall. Consumer purchased 4 new tires. 6 months later, new firestone tires hadsame bulges.consumer replaced tires with b.f. Goodrichtires this time. Please add additional information.

Sidewall of tire failed while on highway.

I was driving my ford ranger xlt 1999 pickup on a four lane road on 28 july 2001.the road was dry and air temperature was about 80 degrees farenheit.i was traveling at approximately 60 miles an hour when my passenger rear tire blewout.the whole tread separated rom the sidewalls.i took the tire to the firestone dealer and the employee didn't think it was a big issue and offered a replacement for $50.although this tire isn't one of the recalled ones, i feel that the failure i experienced is similar to the wilderness at failures. My concern is that these tires aren't safe.i replace all the tires on my pickup at my expense.fortunately, in this case the road traffic was light and i was able to coast to a stop withou applyin the brakes.the situation might have been differnent had the blowout occured five minutes later when i would have been on interstate 95 driving 70 miles per hour on a crowed road.i am submitting this report because there might beproblem with this model of tires.i don't think the firestone dealership did their job and weren't interested in any of the details.dan pietz.(dot number: w2uuipo 10tiresize: p225/70r15)

Consumerhad atire blowout. Also,when took tire off vehiclehad 3 bubbles, and one of the bubbles blewout of sidewall.tire size 20514rs. Manufacturer stated that tires were not suppose to be used off the highway.

Entire outer sidewall seperated from tire. Tires properly inflated, rotated per maintenance instructions. Vehicle never used off-road, never carried a heavy load, nor ever used for towing.

It was 4 a.m. On i65 interstate going hunting . I was traveling @ 75 mph and my right rear tire blew and caused me to swerve from the right shoulder to the medium and back to the right shoulder before i could gain control. If it had been a front tire or i had been in some traffic there would have been abad wreck. The tread completely separated from the sidewalls for no apparent reason the tire was shreaded before i could stop. I can supply a digital picture by e-mail if needed. I reported it to the local fire stone dealer and all he did was give me a customer relations # to call.(dot number: w2uu1po-20tiresize: p225/70r15)

Pe00020; original tires on 1998 nissan, frontier, p21565r15.rear driver's tire had a bubbleforming in the sidewall close to the tread which caused the tire to leak a had flat tire.please provide further information.

The firestone wilderness ht p235/70r16 tires experienced blisters on the sidewall, which caused vibration while driving.*mjs

Firestone p235/75r15, dot vd,replacement equipment with 12000 miles on a 1987, ford, bronco.while driving 60mph there was vibration. Pulled over, and noticed left rear tire had a bubble onsidewall, and had gone flat.

While driving left rear tire had a blow out on sidewall on a 2001, ford, ranger, original equipment, tire size p225/70r15, dot# unavailable. Firestone was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

Firestone, wilderness ht,p225/70r15; upon visual inspectionowner noticedsidewall bubbling and cracking on three offour tires.

P255/70r16, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2002, ford, escape with 22000 miles. While driving 60 mphleft rear tire had a blowout, causing extensive damage to vehicle.vehicle has not been inspectd by dealer at this time.

Sidewall right where the tread is connected to the tire blew out in three different places within 18 inches of each other on the outside wall of the tire, some of the tread was included in the blowout. (tiresize: p22570r14)( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )

Blowout in tire sidewall ondirt road, low speed. (dot number: w2uuipo517tiresize: p225/70r15)

While driving at 65 mph, the right rear tire blew out (blowout was a sidewall).up to this point, tires had worn evenly. Two months prior, all tires were checked by various tire shops as i was thinking of replacing the tires.no one could find any evidence of wear and recommended i keep these tires as they were in such good shape.rear tires now show evidence of wear that is not visible on front tires.

Tire size p235/70r15, dot number unknown, original equipment on a 2001, toyota takoma with 6000 miles. Whiledriving 20 mphrear driver's side tire blewout at sidewall.

Driving down the road at highway speeds on two separate occasionstires went down and the sidewalls seem to be coming apart. One tire was turned in to firestone for an adjustment and the other is at bob sight ford as the report stated. I have left that tire at that dealership for future inspection. Please contact me with any questions. (dot number: w2081rc169tiresize: p235 70 16)

Driving along, luckilly not very fast. Tire shredded. I do not beleive i hit anything. The other three tires sidewalls right around the lettering are also starting to look funny. The black around the letters is coming off.( dot number: d2uu tire size: p225-70-r1 )

Front passenger tire blew out on sidewall causing vehicle to vear into iron gate damaging front fender, side door, side mirror, running board. (dot number: w2ulawn160tiresize: p205/75r15)

Peooo20; original tires on a 1998, ford ranger, 22570r14.front tire blew while driving at 35 mph, consumer had to swerve to avoid hitting anothervehicle, and sidewall blew out.

Original tire on a ford, ranger, 2000, p22570r15, w2uuipo. Front tire sidewall started to crack.

Really rough ride, and after looking at the sidewalls, tires have moderate amount of cracks and good size slits on the sidewalls, makes the whole truck shake at just about any speed.

Fourth flat tire in one year period; this time, sidewall separated from tread! (tiresize: p215/75 r1)( dot number:tire size: p215/75 r1 )

Sidewall separation typical of other recalled tires. Please recall these asap.(tiresize: 225/70r/15)

This vehicle was owned by my brother who has since passed away. The vehicle was returned to ford on a voluntary return. I have contacted firestone about these tires, but they said they are not going to do anything. One of the tires had a sidewall blowout one week after the truck was purchased. My brother bought 5 new tires for the truck when ford and firestone balked at doing anything. This was before the recall came out. I still have the 5 firestone tires that are in question. (tiresize: 225/70r15)( dot number:tire size: 225/70r15 )

Sudden blowout of sidewall. (tiresize: p215/70r14)( dot number:tire size: p215/70r14 )

While traveling on a clean, smooth highway at about 60 mph with one driver and unloaded, rear passenger side tire experienced blow out in middle of sidewall.the tire was shown to a local dealer for warranty replacement.the dealer initially refused to replace the tire, claimed that the problem was caused by a road hazard, that tires don't just explode.the dealer ultimately replaced the tire but did not admit to any tire defect. (dot number: w208 awmtiresize: p235/70r16)

Firestone, wilderness ht, p235/75r15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2001, ford, explorer sport with 20865 miles.while vehicle was parkedconsumer noticed that rear driver's tire was splitting wheresidewall meets tread.also,front passenger tirewas showingsigns of splitting.

Tire went flat,pulled over changed tire, no visible damage(ie. Nails,cuts etc), took to revel's chrysler in starke fl., for repair at which time under less than 20 psi tire blew at tread/sidewall attach pt., further inspection found bulges/bubbles inside of tire tread area.i still have all tires.i of course changed out with non firestone tires.have contacted firestone dealer, referred to local distict rep, further refered to regional rep in atlanta and have not heared from since.seems like they just dont give a darn!i did not run this tire while it was flat. I havea wittness with me at time of failure plus the tech and manager of the dealer i took the tire to get repaired. (dot number: hyuutiresize: p225 r7015)

I've only owned this vehicle for 2 weeks.i have digital images of the tire and will send them upon request.the failure was sidewall blowout, notresult of running over something.i'm concerned that these tires are all in danger of failure.the look of the blow-out suggests separation of material. (dot number: w2vfnna069tiresize: p215/65r15)

While driving 65 mphheard a loud knocking noise coming from the rear.consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove the vehicleto a body shop.the mechanic determined thatdriver's rear tireneeded to be replaced due to a blowout.

Left front tire - slight bulge in sidewall (dealer replaced with new), right and left rear tires - causing vibration and determined to be out-of-round (dealer replaced with new).(dot number: ???tiresize: p235/70r16)

Orginal firestone, wilderness ht spare tire size unknown withzero miles, sidewall melted fromframe touching the rubber. Consumer believed oil fromengine caused damage toframe, that, in return,caused damage tospare tire. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.

Firestone p235/75r15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2001 ford, explorer sport with 15000 miles.front and rear passenger tires have splits on tread, about 1 inch in from sidewall. Both splits are 6-7 inches in length. Ford refuses to replace tires under warranty. Please provide additional comments.

Original equipment on 99 tacoma.while driving 40-45mphright rear tire tread seaparated,causing damage towheel.

Pe 00 020/tread separation: while parked, notice left front tire showing tread separationincenter of tire, on a 1999, ford, f150; original equipment, tire size p235/70r16, dot# w2081rc169. Dealer/firestone was not notified at this time. Provide any further information.

Pe 00 020/tread separation: right rear tire experienced a tread separation while driving at highway speed of 65 mph withdriver only in a 2000, nissan, frontier; original equipment, tire size p215/65r15, dot# w2vfnna800; firestone notified. Tire is availabe for analysis.feel free to provide anyfurther details on this matter.

Original equipment on a 1999, f150 , p235/75r16 size, dot# vn081rc518; tread on two oftiressplit fromtop of tread. Ford dealer has inspected the tires.*aik

Pe-00-020; original equipment on a 1999 ford ranger, tire size p22570r15 dot number not available.tires have 29 thousand miles on them. Three out of 4 tires have developed major cracks around the sidewall area.both frontal tires andright rear tire. Portions of the treadwasmissing from the both frontal tires. Also, the steel belts were coming through the tread which was causing the vehicle to fishtail. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.

While driving 70 mph consumer heard a noise, soon after noticed tire tread flying. Consumer pullled vehicle over, and noticed left driver's side tire had a blowout. Please provide further information.

Pe-00-020; original equipment on a nissan, frontier, 1999, tire size p215/65r15, dot number not available, tires have 27 thousand miles on them. When driving 40-45 mphright rear tire blewout. Also,noticed hairline cracks developing right along side of tread. Please provide any further details.

I am very disappointed with the low level of customer service i have recieved fromf irestone.as a truck driver i know from experience the sight,sound, and feel of tire tread separating from the steel belts...a tire literaly coming apart at the seams!!firestone should be heks accountable for all of their tire failures!! (dot number: w208ipt497tiresize: p235/70r16)

Tires were original equipment on a 1998, ford, f150 pickup, tires are 16 inches, andhave 27 thousand miles on them, d's side rear tire tread separated which caused vehicle to fishtail. Please provide any further details.

Firestone, wilderness ht, original equipment, 31000 miles, mounted on a 2000, ford, ranger. While traveling at 50mph front driver'ds side tire had alot of tread separation before coming to a stop. Please provide more information.

While traveling at 35mphand without any indication tire tread separated . #p221570r14. Please provide further informaton.

Tire tread separation revealing steel belts with 65% of prorated tread life remaining.(dot number: w208tiresize: p235/70r16)

Thread separatd/ blowout.

Firestone, wildernessht tires. Size p21570r1575 performed erratically. While driving 70 mph consumer noticed that steering wheel shook.hepulled the vehicle over, and noticed that tire tread separated.

While traveling 75-80 mph onhighway with dry road conditions orginal equipment, firestone, wilderness ht tires, size unknown; front driver's side tread separated. A few days later,passenger's side rear tire tread separeated. Consumer almost lost control of vehicle. Dealer has been contatced. Please provide further details.

Tire tread separation. (dot number: w2uu ipotiresize: p22570r15)

Technician noticed tire tread separation. Tireswere not part of recall. Please provide fuarther information.

All the tires have dimples along the sidewall, its random and up to 8 on each tires, firestone says the tires is fine, thats the way all there tires are. Plus its visiable when looking at the tires from an angle. They say its the way the belts are made, but the dimples or creveces are2" apart then 4 " then 6"as an example. Each tire has them randomly no uniform spacing to it. Also the front tires havea strange wear pattern on them, according to indepentdent tires stores 9 to be exact, the belts are no holding therefore the tread wear is off at an angle and the inner part is dipping in.after having 4 ford dealerships and 9 tires stores tellingme there is a defect in the tire im scared to drive my new truck now. Can anything be done to have my tires replaced?i went to 2 firestone tire stores they were no help. Thank you........lisa campisi. (dot number: vdh3333333tiresize: p235/75/15)

Consumer was going 55mph andleft rear tire tread separated, causing major damage to rear outside panel. Cosumer has a 1994, nissan, pathfinderwith aftermarket tires. Size p235/75r15, dot#vd, approximate mileage unknown. But, halfoftread was worn out.

Consumer has a 2000, ford, ranger.right rear tire blewout while traveling aproximately 65-70mph.tire size p225/70r15 dot#unknown, aproximate mileage less than 1000 attime ofpurchase in november.firestone dealer is not cooperating in prorating the tire at all.

Was driving 65mph when a loud explosion was heard. Then a flapping noise.vehicle started to swerve over the road. Finally, coasted to a stop. Checked all the tires. Noticedright rear tire was still inflated, but had no tread, which came off. Could seesteel belts showing through rubber of tire. Replacedtire with a spare. Still hastire.1998, ford, f150, p235/70r16 with 50,000 miles.

Pe00 020/tread separation: right rear tire separated while traveling 65 mph in a 1994, mitsubishi, mighty max, aftermarket equipment, install at 48,000 miles, tire size p215/70r14, dot# w2hy.firestone was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

Pe00020;at about30 mph tire size p22570r15, dot, 50 percent oftread came off. Front driver's tire tread separated which almost caused a crash.also,passenger's rear tread was losing air due tocracks in the tread. But other two tires also had crackes in the tread.firestone was not willing to assistconsumer.please provide further information.

Firestone, wilderness ht tires were original equipment, tire size p23575r16, dot number not available, and tires have 53 thousand miles on them.when driving at 55 mph on dry pavementdriver's side rear tire tread separated. Consumer has contacteddealer. Please provide any further details.

While traveling at 73-74 mph and without any indication tire had a blowout. Firestone, wilderness, p2570r14. Please provide further information.

Was driving 68mph whenright rear tire exploded. Pulled over. Noticedtread had separated from tire. Prior to explosion, was a clicking noise.steel belt was showing. Replaced tire with spare. Tread did some damage to truck.1994 ford f150 firestone wilderness ht, p255/70r15 with 74,000 miles. The tires were not the original equipment.

While drivingat about 75mph right rear tire had some tire separation, there was some damage to the vehicle. Contacted firestone, and firestone is not willing to provide any assistance.tire size p235 70r16. Replacement tires. 20,000 miles mounted on a 1997, ford, f150.

Firestone, wilderness ht, p235 70r16, replacement tires, 48000 miles mounted on a 1997, ford, f150. Driver's side rear tire had some tread separation totire.consumernoticedproblem after pulling into a gas station.

Was driving 70mph & had no warning when a loud pop was heard. Stoppedvehicle & checked the tires. Tire did not blow out. Noticed about 12 inches of tread was missing fromleft front tire. Still had the tire.1997, ford, f150 with 52,000 mileslt 235/70r16.

I was driving on hwy. 40 going 68 miles per hour when the right front tire just popped off. I got control of the truck and made it to the side of the hwy. Because there were cars all around me when the incident occured i could not get off the road quickly enough and thus so causing the entire rim to be destroyed. The tire came off in one big ring and flew into the highway causing traffic to have to go around it at a high rate of speed. I had to dodge traffic that was already having to go around to the side of the road i had to be on to get the tire out of the pathof on comming cars. I retreived the tire and kept it to investagate if it was a recall or not. I had an accident on 5-12-04 when one of the other tires just like that one had blown out and caused my truck to roll and skid down the hwy. Ending upside down. I had to go to the emegency room and be checked out. I sustained scrapes and brusies and broken ribs. I didnt think it would be the tires since these were not the tires that had the recall on them. But after the other tire blew i figured it needed looking into.i had to have my truck repaired through my insurance company and pay the deductables for it to be done. I paid for two tires and a rim replacement. The internet said that there was a volentary recall on the tires that i had and gave me a number to contact them about it but when i called the lady said it was not one that is one the list. I wanted to file this complaint so that if there were others out there that have had the same problem maybe they will recall these also before someone gets hurt real bad or losses a life. There tires should not be allowed on the roads.

Driver side front tirewas making a thumping noise. When consumer got to check tread it was starting to separate.consumer tooktire off, and usedspare tire to continue the trip. Consumerwent to ford, and they recommended that firestone could possibly replacetire. Consumer has been advised that there is still a investigation.tire size 235/70r16, replacement tiresat approximate 25,000.

Back in may we had a firestone, wilderness ht developed a spot on the tread and quickly the steel belts could be seen coming through. It had sort of a lump to begin with. A couple of days ago, we noticed the other back tire doing the same thing. It has about 44000 miles on it.( dot number: unk tire size: p235/70r16 )

Experienced a ply separation which caused a vibration at 40 mph.tire was moved to the spare position where it remains for anyone's inspection. Please note that this is an ht not an at tire.it is not among those recalled be either firestone or ford. (dot number: vn08 1pttiresize: p235/70r16)

Firestone tire on drivers side rear blew out and tread came off and damaged underside of rear fender.i was driving north on interstate 75 inflorida near white springs exit. I was traveling between 70 and 75 mph when i heard a loud noise and my truck began to sway.i looked in my rearview mirror to see about a 4' piece of tread flying through the air behind me.

Problems with wilderness ht tires.*mrthere was a bad vibration.the inspection showed that there were 6-8" splits in the center of the tread/groove.*scc

Firestone, wilderness ht tires, p225/75r15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2000, ford, ranger with 18500 miles. While driving 35-45right front tire had tread separation. No accident.

The left rear tire shed a piece of tread 12 inches long.the rest of the tread appears to be close to separation where the tread joins the sidewall.this separation appears almost the entire circumference of the tire.i have photos that i can e-mail and the tire is still in my possession. (dot number: w208tiresize: p235/70r16)

Pe-00-020; original equipment, 2000, nissan frontier, tire size p21565r15, dot number not available , tires have 20 thousands miles on them.passenger's side rear tire went flat. Tire was inspected, and was noted that the tire had bubbles forming in the inside of the tires.consumer has replaced tireswith a different brand. Please provide any further details.

Tread seperation( dot number: w208 tire size: p235/70r16 )

Pe-00-020; original equipment on a 1998 ford f150, tire size p23575r16, dot number started with w208, tires have 27 thousand miles on them. When driving at highway speedconsumer noticed vibration in the front end making it very difficult to controlvehicle.consumer contacteddealer, dealer noticed the cord was separating fromtire tread on the passenger's side frontal tire.please provide any further details.

Tread separation has started on all original equipment firestone tires. (dot number: w208awm300tiresize: p235/70r16)

Pe00020, original equipment on a 1998 ford f150, tire size p23570r16.driver's rear tire tread came off. Also, causing a chuck of the sidewall to come off which almost caused a crash.firestone will only prorate the tires because its not part of the recall.please provide further information.

Bridgestone tire recall on wilderness ht p225 70 r15. Consumer was informed by the mechanic that his spare tire was involved in a recall. Then he was informed his tire was not involved in the recall.the consumer stated that his tire was included in the recall issued by nhtsa and has provided the recall information, however the manufacturer stated the consumers tire size was not included in the recall.

Driving 45mph when another motorist notice right rear tire was flat. Pulled vehicle over & checked tires.right rear was shredded.tread was completely off. Took back to firestone retailer for replacement.tire was under warranty. Did not have the tire.firestone, wilderness ht, p225/70r15 with 1,000 miles on a 1998, mazda 2500.

Pe00020; tire tread separation:. While driving at 75 mph tread on the front driver's tire came off. Driver was able to control vehicle. Driver was alone and not injured. Tire size p23570r16, w208ip186. Original tire equipment on 1997, ford, f150. Tire mileage about 55,000.firestone was sent two e-mails abouttire. Please provide any further information.

Tread separated from left rear tire while driving 65mph. Vehicle was dented as a result oftire separation. Contacted firestone and ford, neither wanted to take responsibility for tire.

Firestone, wilderness ht tires, p235/70r16, dot unknown, original equipment on a 1998, ford, f150 with 42000 miles. During routine brake job mechanic poited out that front right and the rear left tires showed tread separation.

Pe00-020; while driving 70 mphcould hear noise coming fromrear. Then, pulled off the road through four lines of traffic, and found out that left rear tire had a tread separation. Consumer kept control of vehiclejeep, cherokee, 1996, firestone wilderness ht, p225/r15.

Vehicle was going 60mphand consumer heard a noise. Then,realizedvehicle was onrim.tire tread separated. Consumer owns a ford, ranger, 199, original tires with 55.000 size p225/70r15.

Steel belt is separating,the same problem there having on the 15 inch wilderness tires that are being recalled. (tiresize: p235/70r16)( dot number:tire size: p235/70r16 )

Took vehicle for front end alignment due tovibration. At tire shop, mechanic indicatedsteel belts on all four tires had shifted. 2 front tires were chewed up on the inside. This caused the shimmying.two rear tires were caved inmiddle. Contacted ford & firestone, and was informed nothing could be done about the steel belt. Tires on 1999, ford,ranger with 22,000 miles , p225/70r15 and original equipment.

First 2 front tires needed to be replaced at 19525 miles because the tread was starting to separate and the steel was showing through.on 11/4/01, i was driving on a highway @ 65 mph and heard a very loud sound from the back of the truck.the truck was uncontrolable and i slowedto a stopping speed and pulled over. The rear passanger side tire had the entire side wall separated from the tread of the tire and we were on the rim.the entire tire is in two pieces, separated at the seam of the tire.we went to the firestone dealer in town and he told us there was nothing he could do...and assumed that we had not rotated our tires, that the tire must have been in the front, and the "blow out" must have been due to a hole in the tire.he wouldn't even look at thetire.after replacing the tire, we noticed the other side of the tire was very worn and close to separation, also.we have the defective tire and can send pictures. (dot number: w2uuipo399tiresize: p255/70r15)

While driving, left rearfirestone wilderness ht tire, p23575r16, experienced tread separation, outer portion of tread was separation from inner portion of tire.

While traveling at 70 mphfront tire blewout, causingvehicle to lose control.control. Please provide further information.

While driving 60 mph the driver side tire tread separated from the wheel (firestone wilderness ht#p225/7015).*nlm

Passenger side front tire had tread separation. Vehicle has already had tread separation before on t driver's side. Consumer was driving at 65 mph, but there was no damage to the vehicle. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. Replacement tires, 30000 miles mounted on a ford, f150, 1998, p235/70r16.

It all started with i pulled over due to severe steering difficulties.found tire flat.contacted discount tire company and they said the tire steel belts busted.they said had i not pulled over i probably would have crashed the vehicle and potentially died due to the severity of the blowout.i called firestone and they refused to replace the tire or deal with the problem.i called the dealer and they tried getting firestone to pony up to the problem to no avail.i showed the tire to two other tire retailers and they said it was a defective tire - that such separation should not occur after 31 miles.i had my husband then go to the dealership and firestone to discuss the problem to no avail.i finally, fearing for my safety, had them put new tires on all four wheels (bf goodrich radial t/a).i figured if firestone wasn't going to own up to their problems it would take my death for someone to do something.i am not willing to take that risk.i am reporting this now because i did not know whom else to report it to other than the better business bureau.i listened to the hearings and decided to submit this report.i suggest you check nationwide with the tire replacement dealers if you really want an accurate number of how many blowouts/tire failures have really occured.the dealership would not even list or deal with ours since there was no property damage and no fatalities..(tiresize: p215/75 r1)( dot number:tire size: p215/75 r1 )

While driving 70 mph rear passenger side tire tread separated. As a result, consumer pulled over on the side of the road, where he found severe damage to the body of the vehicle.

Driving at 50 mph, tire tread began to rip off the tire.tire is distroyed.no accident because i didn't put on my brakes.if i had, i would have rolled over.tried to have the tires replaced.ford dealer sent me to a firestone store where they refused to replace the tire.( dot number: w208 tire size: p235/70r16 )

The consumer experienced constant vibration in the tires while traveling, approximately a few weeks after the vehicle was purchased.the dealer stated that there is tread usage in the front end and something may be wrong with the transmission.scc

Firestone, wilderness ht,p235/75r15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 1996, chevrolet, cheyenne with 39000 miles. Consumer noticed tread separation onright front tire.

Complete tire tread seperation at 70mph. No injuries.approx $2000 in vehicle body damage as a result. (dot number: w208ipt027tiresize: p23570r16)

Replacement tires on a dodge pick up 1987, dot vdhlawr237, 227, 077/235-75r1took car to nissan for tire vibration, and nissan stated that tires were separating.

Rear tire treads are raised and make a noise while driving.firestone, wilderness ht tires, p215/70r15.

The vehicles rear driver and passenger tires experienced tread separation within two days of each other. *nlm*scc*nlm

Pe-00-020; original equipment on a 1999 ford, ranger, tire size p22570r15, dot number not available, tires have 29 thousand miles on them. Three out of four tires have developed major cracks around the sidewall area which was causingvehicle to fishtail due to portion of the tread that was missing from the tires.also,steel belts were coming through the tires.both frontal tires and the right rear tire, right rear has been replaced with the spare.

While servicingtires noticed tread separtion. Please provide further information.

Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: dealer informed that all tires have cracks developing around base of the tread. All tires are original equipment, p255/70r15, dot# vncu1px968. Mounted on a 1998 ford, explorer.firestone notified, and informed consumer that tires were not covered under recall.please provide any further details.

The rear driver side tire tread separated while driving between 65-70 mph, and caused damage to the truck's rear end.please provide any additional information.

Tread separation blowout - empty truck bed.

Firestone wilderness ht left driver tires with tire tread failure and blowout. Tires 2 years old and preventative maintainance performed on vehicle. Caused structural damage to my 1999 ford ranger supercab xlt rwd.

While driving tread separated from sidewall offront left tire. Original equipment on a 1998, ford, f150, tire size p2357016.please give any further details.please give any further details.

I purchased a new f-150 xl in august 1997 with factory firestone wilderness ht tires.the original set lasted 1 year until i had a blow out on the rear, driver-side tire.there was a complete tire separation down to the rim within seconds (10).i brought the tire to discount tire in lake charles,la to have it replaced with the matching tire.the new tire was placed in the same location and because the three other tires still only had ~15,000 miles, no rotation was performed.aprroximately 1 month later, with only 3000 miles of tread wear, i had a remarkably similar blow-out and tread separation at 65 mph, just driving down the interstate in a careful, straight direction.i returned to discount tire and explained that i had just recently purchased the tires and that i believed the tires must be defective because this was my second complete tire separation on the same location of my vehicle under non-extreme driving conditions.i inquired as to whether it could be a defect in the tire or the vehicle.he reassured me that this was an impossibility.my second blow-out within 1 month was only a coincidence. I had to pay the nominal tread-wear fee and the mounting fee.less than about 6000 miles later, i had a blowout at the exact same tire well(right rear).the manager once again convinced me that i must be running over debris on the interstate, even though i was always in the slow lane and not veering with my right tire onto either shoulder.the manager once again convinced me that the likelihood of three defective tires was next to impossible (although, this time, he replace and mounted my tire for free). To shorten my story, after many futile attempts and about ten hours of waiting at this incompetent store, over three visits, they replaced my tire for free with a wilderness at on the right rear tire location and i left it at that. The wilderness at never blew out from 30,000 to 45,000 miles while i still owned my truck.

Heard news on tv & walked around truck & noticed all four tires had cracks near & in the tread. Tires are starting to peel by the casing which meets the tread. Been in touch with ford & firestone. Could not do anything with the cracks in the tires at this time.1999, ford ranger, firestone, wilderness ht, p235/70r16 with 6,000 miles.

Pe-00020; original equipment on a 1997, for, f150,tire size p23575r16.tread is separating on the left rear tire.please give any further details.

While driving 55mphvehicle started to vibrate. Stopped & checked tires. Noticedfront tires were wearing out on the outside. Contacted ford dealer & firestone,neitheraccepted responsibility for bad tires.2000 ford ranger.p225/70r16 with 17,000 miles.

Firestone, wilderness ht tires, p225/75r15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 1999, ford, rangerwith 22000 miles on them. While driving 45-55 mph right front tire had tread separation. No accident.

Belts broken in 2 radial tires at one time; no accident or additional damage. No visual damage to other front tire but steering still erratic at road speeds.

While driving 60mph started to hear thumping noise.pulled over, checked tires, andnoticed nothing wrong. Was arriving home whenproblem started to get worse. Took vehicle to dealer next day. Dealerinformed consumer ofsteel belt ontire was showing through it.also,other tires needed to be changed.1998, ford, ranger, p225/70r15 with 29,000 miles.

Tread separating from carcass. Took to firestone retailer and was told this size is not covered by current recall. Retailer stated that he would give $30.00 for one of the tires and that i would have to wait until the other tires seperated more severely. (tiresize: 23570/r16)( dot number:tire size: 23570/r16 )

While drivingdriver's side rear tire had some tread separation, causing some damage tovehicle. Replacement tires, 13000 miles, moutned on a 1997, ford, f150, p235/70r16.

Pe000020 original equipment on 1992 ford truck,explorer. Tires experienced tread separation.

Pe00020; tire tread separtion: all four tires are showing signs of tread separation.all the tires have cracking at the base of the tread. Tire size p25575r15, dot # vdhhawr179.replacement tires on a 1993, toyota, 4x4.tire mileage about 15,000. Please provide any further information.

The right rear tire separated and blew off, just like the ones in the recall! fortunately, i was not traveling very fast and was able to control the truck and get it pulled off the road on an embankment. I was not injured, but felt this information should be made public, so this tire of firestones can be investigated also, before there are innocent people hurt or killed.i have a picture of the tire if you would like it to be e-mailed to you.thank you! (dot number: w2uu ipotiresize: p225/70r15)

Consumer replacedpassenger's side tires because of treading. Mazda, 1999, b2500 pickup truck with original tires, approximate 30,000 miles, size p225/70r15.

The tread peeled off of the tire while the consumer was doing 55 miles per hour. The consumer made her way off of the freewaythis tire included in the tread separation nhtsa recall01t016000.

Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: on a 1998, ford f150, original equipment, p235/70r16, dot# w220h1pt118 with driver and one passenger in vehicle. A right front tire exploded while traveling at highway speed of 55 mph, no injury, but possible damage to vehicle,not to be reported at this time. Firestone notified, and informedconsumer that the tire was not covered underrecall.tireavailable for analysis upon request.feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Pe00020, tire tread separation: while driving between 35-40 mph tread separated fromtire ondriver's side and exploded. Driver lost ofcontrol ofvehicle somewhat.driver was not injured.orginal tire equipment on a 1998, toyota, tacoma. Tire mileage about 32,000.owner replaced tire with another brand. Please provide tire size and dot#.

While driving to birmingham, al one day, the left rear tire tread separated from the tire, and almost caused an accident, but luckaly i maintained control altho i did swearve, and another car that was behind me ran over my tread.while firestone maintaines that ht tires are superior to at tires, i believe they ought to be on the recall list, as another tire on my truc is starting to crack and may seperate at any given sunday.all attemtps at getting firestone to replace my tires for nothing have gone by with no luck.they need to be put on the recall list.i have pictures.please put these dangerous tires on the recall list as well. (dot number: w208 1pttiresize: p235/70r16)

These firestone wilderness ht tires are unsafe and need to be recalled with all of the other firestone wilderness tires. I have suffered the same tire tread separation as the at tires and ford and firestone refuse to help. (tiresize: 16 inch)

Firestone tire wilderness ht p235 70/16 104sm/s tread seperation (can see steel cords) (bulge)tire hasnt failed yet but probably would if i didnt see ?98f150about 60k miles on tire still lot of tread left. Know similiar tires recalled but were at modelslooks like other models are ? also (ht).

I know that these are not the tires that are being recalled but they seem to have the same problem as the recalled tires. Tread is becoming separated from the tire.the first tire showed this problem last oct. The second one occurred recently and the other tires look as if they will develop tread separation soon.these tire are suppose to have a tread life of 60000 miles. (tiresize: p235/70r16)

Firestonetire tread separation. Model "wilderness", size 23570r16, dot-w2081pt176, tire mileage 8,308 on 11-07-03. Circumstances: while entering the town of clinton, la. At 45mph, heard loud sharp thud and my 1997 ford, f150, immediately veered accross the divided center lane toward an on coming logging truck. I immediately corrected to my right and stopped in the front yard of house #12780. Upon exiting vehicle determined the subject left rear tire tred had seperated (althought still attached to tire) damaged the fender and scratched the body of the vehicle extending to the gas cap. These tires were purchased in august 03. During a conversation with a firestone rep. My tire dealer was advised that this particular tire was manufactured during the 17th week of 1996 and i should replace my tires (taylor's auto repair, franklinton, la.) the tire was sent to firestone with two extimates of damage. Firestone's responce was there was no material defect and the seperation was a result of low tire pressure therefor they have no interest in my claim, or responsibility. The subject"new tire "was made before my vehicle came off the assembley line. The tire is currently still at firestone awaiting any direction from for return (21 days from their letter of 11-20-03) i have also taken photo"s of the subject tire & damage. Is this agency interested in viewing the tire? if so, please advise mailing asap. Thankyou, rij.

While driving 70mph vehicle started vibrating. Then heard a loud noise. Pieces of tread from left front tire flew off onhighway. Vehicle was shaking more. Managed to control vehicle.pulled over to side, and put spare tire on.took tire to firestone retailer & was informed no recall on other tires which were showing same type of tread defect as left front. Would not replace. Firestone, wilderness ht,p235/70r16 on 1997 ford, f150.

Driving 55mph & felt a lot of vibrations from vehicle & it was getting worse. Stopped vehicle & checked the tires. Noticed all 4 tires were cracking & separating where tread & sidewall came together. Drove home & contacted firestone dealers & informed nothing can be done.wilderness htp235/70r16 with 48,000 miles. 1999 ford f150.

All 4 tires have been cracking and coming apart in chuncks, besides the one blow out.tires are split between the treads.firestone refuses to admit the tires are defected, and won't cover them under warrannty.the tires won't hold added air, they keep deflating.unsafe !!!!!( dot number: 0274 76 tire size: 22570 r-15 )

Right rear tire blew out while driving. Tread cracked in the middle of the tire tread. ( dot number: w208ipt248 tire size: p235 70r16 )

Steel belt separated from the tire. (dot number: w208ipt446tiresize: p235/70r16)

The tread seems to be seperating from the rest of the tire. There is a small wire mesh between the two.( dot number: w208 tire size: p23570r16 )

Tread separated on left rear , chunk of tread missing and 8 inches of belt exposed. Left front tire has cracks and holes around sholder of tire that go completely down to the steel band.firestone representative warned me not to drive truck at speed as front tire is dangerous. Rear in bed of my truck now. I have pictures of tires. Firestone refused to replace the tires under saftey recall. (dot number: w2081pt487tiresize: p23570r16)

Fire stone, wilderness p235/70r16 replacement equipment on a 1999, ford f150 with 70000 miles passenger's front tiretread separation. No accident, no damage to vehicle.

The tread came off, but the tire itself did not lose any air. (dot number: w208 1pttiresize: p235/70r16)

While driving at 70 mph, the vehicle vibrated violently,seconds later a loud explosion was heard. The consumer pulled over to the shoulder andfound that the front left tirelost its tread. The tread was wrapped around the axle of the wheel.

While having tires serviced technician noticed tire separating. Plaeas provide further information.

While traveling onhighway 1997, ford, f150 began to shimmy and shake beforefront passenger's orginial equipment firestone wilderness ht tires, size p23570r16, dot#n/a with 38,000 miles on themtread began to separate. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.

The vehicles left rear tire thread separated, blew out and came completely off the rim.*nlm

Tread separation, two tires. Another identical failure occurred 10 months ago, with the same tire. (dot number: w208 ipttiresize: p235/70r16)

The tires are showing signs of separation of the treads. There are cracks around the tread beading. My local firestone dealer says it is due to age and "tire rot" . The tires are in very good condition in all other respects - there is plenty of tread left.( dot number: tire size: p215/70r14 )

Tread on tire completely tore offas our employee was traveling i-10 at 70 mph. (tiresize: p235/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )

This tire is not on the recall list.it failed like the recalls in that the tread seperated from the car casing.you could put your hand under the tread and pull it away from the casing.i had all the tires replaced.firestone nor ford would help me in getting compensated for the failure. (dot number: dotw2081pttiresize: p235/70r16)

Tread separation inside edge of tire,crescent shape about size of 1/2 frisbee,down to steel belt,on opposite side of tire additional tread separation but not detached. (tiresize: p225/70r15)( dot number:tire size: p225/70r15 )

While driving at 30 mphtire separated. Consumer tooktire tofirestone dealer and had to buy a new tire. Then,after leaving another tirehad separated. First separated tire was left rear tire, and the secondseparated tire was front right tire.p215/65r15, mounted on a nissan, frontier 1999, original equipment, 27k miles.

On an interstate highway going 75mph we started feeling a strong shake in the floorboard.i reduced speed to 50mph and reached our destination.i took the tires to be inspected and two had tread separation.i contacted firestone and they were not helpful.i decided to replace my tires since this is the third problem i have had with these tires.i kept the old tires. (dot number: w2uuip0tiresize: p22570r15)

Belt separation. (dot number: w2hyawa338tiresize: p215/70r14)

Dt: the consumer stated that one of the tire on his 1999 ford ranger experienced tread separation.the tire itself remained inflated. The location was the right rear tire.this happened while driving at 70 mph. The consumer has been in contact with firestone. The consumermailed the tire and other information that the manufacturer requested. Firestone did their own investigation and found that it was not their fault, and it was not a defect. The tire was a firestone wilderness ht,p205/75r14. Firestone claimed the moisture caused the tread separation.

Tires have cracks at the base of the treads, where the treads are connected to the tire. (dot number: w208tiresize: p235 70r16)

Consumerdoes not knowhow many miles are oncar. P23570r16, dot w2081pt116. Rightrear tire started flying apart at 65 mph.consumer almost lost control, but managed to keep control.if someone unexperienced was driving there may have been an accident.

Traveling 60mph heard a loud explosion. Just manage to control vehicle even though it was thrown into a ditch. Turned vehicle off & checkedtires. Noticed right rear tirewent flat. Could see thattread had peeled off &steel beltswereshowing through. 1999, ford ranger,firestone wilderness ht,p225/70r15, dot w2uu1po189.

Tread belt separation from tire casing started. Mechanic detected it before complete failure. (dot number: w2081pt236tiresize: p23570r16)

Tires are original equipment on a 1998 ford f150, tire size p23570r16, dot number w2081pt407, tires have50 thousand miles on them and have been rotated.when driving at highway speedright side passenger frontal treadseparated completely fromtire ,the tire stayed inflated.driver's side frontal tire is showing signs of tread separation, tread has started to come off. Please provide any further details.

Was on way to work just 15 miles away from home. Had just exited i-70 driving at 65 mph in heavy traffic into downtown columbus, ohio. Speed was reduced to 30-35 mph on city street when i heard air whistle and an immediate thumping from left rear of vehicle. Changed tire and discovered steel belt was coming through middle of the tread. This was before announced firestone problems. I went to firestone dealer and had it replaced with a new tire of same model. Dealer claimed it was probably a road hazzard. Though, i did not run over anything or hit any obstacles before this occurred. I firmly believe my tire was defective from the factory. I consider myself very, very lucky considering i was at great risk to myself and other motorists only moments before.( dot number: tire size: 225-70-15 )

Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: right front tire experienced a 50 mph blowout on a 1997 ford f150; with driver and three passengers.original equipment, p235/75r16, dot# w2081pt466. No injury reported/firestone notified. Please provide any further details.

Firestone, wilderness ht tires, original equipment on a 1998, f150, p235/70r16 s belts on two offour tires have started to come through.tires have been inspected by firestone. Please provide additional information.

Pe-00-020- tire size p23575r16, dot number not available, tires are original equipment on a ford, explorer, 1997, tires have less than ten thousand miles. Consumer has noticeddriver's side rear tire tread was separating fromsidewall area.consumer has replaced all four tires. Please provide any further details.

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