10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 1,675 miles
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While driving the vehicle suddenly began to shake. The consumer stated they heard a pop and pulled over on the service road. Upon inspection the consumer noticed that the passenger side right front tire had shredded completely. She said her husband changed the tire. She tried to get a replacement for the shredded tire, she was told no, because that was not on recall. The tire was an original equipment Firestone Wilderness AT P265/70 R 17 which had about 20,680 miles on them. The consumer feels that this is a safety issue especially since the tire blewout during heavy traffic.
- New York, NY, USA
Purchased a new set of yokohama geolander at tires size 265/70/17 mounted on 1999 Ford Expedition. Tires were rotated with every oil change, and after 17,000 miles have completely worn out.
- Hammond, WI, USA
2of3 - Bridgestone dualer at T9802 D693az P265/70R16 set of 4 purchased 2/2/2001 - this tire sn? enlj jld2100. Failure occured @ 37 months and 38kmiles after purchase. No uneven tire wear, 1/4" tread depth, tires inflated to mfg spec, 1999 Ford Expedition 2wd 4.6L. This is 2of4 tires to fail. I-10 westbound, 20 miles West of phoenix, 2pm, airtemp 92F, dry, speed=75mph. Gradual increase in "shake" and steering getting "squirrely". was able to pull off to side of road before a catastrophic tread separation of the right front tire occured.
- Glendale, AZ, USA
1of3 - Bridgestone dualer at T9802 D693az P265/70R16 set of 4 purchased 2/2/2001 - this tire sn unknown. Failure occurred @ 31 months and 33000 miles after purchase. No uneven tire wear, 3/8" tread depth, tires inflated to mfg spec, 1999 Ford Expedition 2wd 4.6L. This is 1of4 tires to fail. I-10 eastbound, 60 miles South (East) of phoenix, 5pm, airtemp 105F, dry, speed=75 mph. 15 seconds of "shake" preceded a catastrophic tread separation of the right rear tire. Entire right side of car suffered body damage, except for the right front fender. As of 3/16/04, currently under subrogation via St. Farm.
- Glendale, AZ, USA
3of3 - Bridgestone dualer at T9802 D693az P265/70R16 set of 4 purchased 2/2/2001 - this tire sn? enlj jld0700. Failure occurred @ 37 months and 39000 miles after purchase. No uneven tire wear, 1/4" tread depth, tires inflated to mfg spec, 1999 Ford Expedition 2wd 4.6L. This is 3of4 tires to fail. Purchased a set of Michelin ltx M/S 3/16/04... sr-101 northbound (West phoenix) end of a trip from san diego, 10pm, airtemp 78F, dry, speed=65 mph. Gradual increase in "shake" and steering getting "squirrely". felt this before! was able to pull off to side of road before a catastrophic tread separation of the left front tire occurred. Was able to limp home @ 30 mph.
- Glendale, AZ, USA
While driving, the tires experienced tread separation.
- Jackson, MS, USA
After reading a local newspaper and reading articles through the website regarding the recall of certain tires due to tread separation. The consumer was concerned about the tires on his 99' Ford Expedition (grabber aw P255 70 R16). The cosumer had similar tread separation problems that existed with the tires on the vehicle.
- Port Jefferson Stati, NY, USA
The left rear Firestone tire lost tread and blew out while the consumer was driving. The consumer replaced all four tires.tire size P255/70R16 and dot # W2cuird438.
- Rapid City, SD, USA
Consumer was traveling 45mph on highway and heard a thumping noise. He was able to pull over to the shoulders, and noticed that right rear inner tire separated. Firestone, Wilderness AT, 25575R15. Dealership was aware of problem.
- Laramie, WY, USA
The left rear Firestone tire lost tread and blew out while the consumer was driving. The consumer replaced all four tires.tire size P255/70R16 and dot # W2cuird438.
- Rapid City, SD, USA
I took to Ford and they said they would replace but then stated that tread wear was beyond. (tiresize: 265/16)( dot number: Tire size: 265/16 )
- Apollo Beach, FL, USA
Left front wilderness Firestone (P255/70R16) tire blew out, tread came off and there was sign of damage from a nail.
- Wellington, FL, USA
While driving about 55 mph left rear tire had a blowout, and found tread had separated. Ford, Expedition, 1999, P-255/70R16, dot vncu1rd259. Tire is a Firestone wilderness, failure caused damage to vehicle.
- Wellesley, MA, USA
I would like to discuss with someone the problem that occurred on my vehicle on March 21st.while travelling on a local highway in Florida when my car had a blow out at about 60 mph after examining the tire I found that the tread had come apart from the tire.once I saw this I took the tire to Firestone for the second visit to show them the problem.they insisted that the problem was normal for blow outs.I then proceeded to Ford to show them the tire who insisted the same thing.I then bought new tires from Ford as I was afraid to put my family back in the vehicle. At this point before I discard the tire I would like to have someone from your Agency examine this tire. Please contact me as soon as possible. (dot number: W2cu tiresize: P255/70R16)
- Tampa, FL, USA
Firestone, standard equipment, right rear tire blewout while driving. This was second time on same side. Tire blowout caused rear end and other damages. Firestone wilderness tire, size P255/70R16.
- Davie, FL, USA
While driving, consumer heard a booming noise, tire had separated and jerked vehicle into oncoming traffic, tire was Firestone Wilderness AT, size P255/70R16, dot #W20U1rd.
- Louisville, MS, USA
Blowout on left front tire, Firestone Wilderness AT P25570R16, tire sent to Firestone, Firestone paid for a new tire, wheel and shipping expenses, in October 2000, owner replaced all four tires out of fear, would like for Ford or Firestone to pay for replacements.
- Wellington, FL, USA
As I was turning into a parking lot, my tire went flat. Upon inspection of the tire it was discovered the tread is pealing off. There are two long parallel cracks approx 2-3 inches apart in the center of the tire. The tread between is peeling off and the belt treads are pushing out. If feel this is a manufacturing defect. With all the lives that have been lost from these tire defects I cannot rest until all my Firestone tires are replaced with another brand. I will be contacting a Ford dealer tomorrow in hopes of getting clearance to get these tires changed right away before someone dies. If I had been travelling faster my son and I could have been killed like all the others. I have a husband and 3 children to think about. (dot number: W2T61re318 tiresize: R265S7or17)
- Lansing, MI, USA
The right front Firestone Wilderness AT dot vncu P255/70R16 tire experienced tread separation, the whole center section of the tire was gone, consumer has the tire for inspection and has contracted Firestone.( dot number: Vncu tire size: P255/70R16 )
- Mesquite, TX, USA
- Zuni, VA, USA