I have submitted a claim to Firestone, and am awaiting their reply.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75/R1 )

- Phoenix, AR, USA

This accident occurred during rain and high wind. However, given the problems recently reported in the press I wanted to report the issue. The vehicle did roll over and both tires on the drivers side were blown out. I don't know the blown tire/tires caused or occurred as a result of the car rolling over.( dot number: )

- Bel Air, MD, USA

While driving across alligator alley (I-75) in Florida in my 95 Ford Explorer around 8:30pm at a speed of 75mph with four well-kept inflated tires with no visual defects, the left rear tire tread pealed off from the core of the tire without warning or impact of any object in the road. My SUVS rear end began to swerve, I was able to keep some control long enough to bring the vehicle to a stop with no injures. The only damage was to the car from the tread breaking way.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Miami, FL, USA

No summary( dot number: Tire size: P225/70R15 )

- Coldspring, TX, USA

This report relates to the current tire problems with Ford Explorer vehicles. My previous letter to NHTSA is dated 13 May 1997. You need to go back and reread this letter. Ford Motor Company is deliberately and flagrantly putting incorrect tire pressure labels into all Ford Explorer trucks. The reason is that the truck "rides better" with lower tire pressure (26 pounds). Fords own mechanics will tell you that you need at least 35 pounds of air pressure to avoid premature tire wear. Then when you go back to Ford and try to get them to replace your damaged tires (if they don't fail first), they "stonewall" all your letters and phone calls. Trust me, because I went thru the whole process and got no where with Ford. They don't care about premature tire wear or damaged/unsafe tires, they just want a nice soft ride in order to keep selling Ford Explorer trucks. If you put the proper air pressure into the tires (35 pounds), the truck rides hard and rough due to the suspension system. You folks need to check this out, Ford is literally getting away with murder here. Arj

- Seaford, VA, USA

While returning from vacation, I was traveling North on hwy. 75 in howe, tx, at 70mph when I heard the tire begin making noise and then it blew out. The blowout caused me to swerve uncontrollably (90 degrees to the road 3 times, across both lanes) before regaining control and allowing me to get safely off of the highway. There were luckily no other cars in the immediate area at this instant. The tire tread had separated from the casing and shredded. Also in the car were my wife, 17 year old daughter, and my daughters friend. The tire caused damage in the wheel well/rear quarter panel and rocker panel area of the car as well as cracking the rear taillight lens and damaging the aluminum wheel.( dot number: Vduujba227 tire size: P225-70R15 )

- Sherman, TX, USA

Right rear tire blow out causing the Ford to flip several times. I received major injuries. I do not recall any information about the accident, except what was told to me.( dot number: Uncu 1pl 0 tire size: P255/70R16 )

- Shelton, CT, USA

Is there a poss. Recall, what do I do thank you. No safety defect mentioned.( dot number: Tire size: 215 75 15 )

- Midland, NC, USA

Tire blow-out on 2 yr old car with 32,000 miles with no apparent reason. Immediately replaced tires, with michelins at cost of $500. Still have paperwork. With all the accidents and fatalities associated with these tires, has there been a class action suit filed against Ford and Firestone? if not, what is my recourse for recovery of money spent now that problem with these tires have been surfaced by other motorists. Thanks, R. vaughan.....P.S. please give my regards to general wykle.( dot number: Unk tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Rockledge, FL, USA

Tire numbers: 105S M/S; 20958urbw062(2)1; E4 02 6556. No safety defect listed in summary.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Baytown, TX, USA

No summary listed for abov eehicle.

- Baytown, TX, USA

On May 9, 1998 my husband and I purchased a used 1995 Ford Explorer from hooks Ford in granbury. At the time of purchase my husband commented on one of the tires. The salesman assured us he would have the service dept. Check the tires. After merely "rotating" the tires, they declared it safe. Three days later, May 12, 1998 while driving home to austin, the rear driver's side tire blew out and caused the vehicle to flip over and roll 5 1/2 times. A four year-old child was thrown through a window and survived. A second child restrained in a car seat was physically unharmed. The driver, myself, remained in the vehicle as it rolled but my seat belt failed and I sustained a compression fracture of my neck, laceration of my head and ear, and went into a coma. We reported the incident to the dealership and to Ford and never heard back from either. We consulted an attorney and because we no longer "had" the vehicle in hand, he couldn't prove anything. My husband was following the Explorer in a U-haul and watched the entire incident. This accident changed my life, as I sustained permenant injuries. Our family was devistated. If there is every a class action suit or anything we could do to prevent another family from enduring what we went through. Please let us know! we do have pictures from the accident and proof I was wearing my seat belt, which failed. We do have a photo of the tire that blew, causing the wreck.

- Roun Rock, TX, USA

Complete # on tire is ATX Firestone/Bridgestone P235/T5R151055M+S. no safety defect mentione din summary.( dot number: Tire size: P235/TR15 )

- Honolulu, HI, USA

Consumer no longer owns this vehicle, but vehicle was equipped with Firestone ATX tires. While driving at 55mph front right tire blewout, causing vehicle to rollover. Dealer has not been contacted.

- Canfield, OH, USA

PE00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a bumping noise. Right rear tires separated from wheel. Consumer lost control, vehicle slid into an enbankment and ran into a tree. Firestone radial ATX P235/75/R15

- Huston, TX, USA

Firestone wilderness tires blewout on the rear left side while traveling at 65 mph. Ford was contacted. Firestone ATX P235/75/R15

- Fresno, CA, USA

When driving at 55 mph right rear tire blewout. Consumer unsure of tire brand. However, tires were original ones. Also, this was the second occurrence. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

- Tampa, FL, USA

While driving at 65 mph driver noticed vehicle was leaning, noticed tire was flat, it had separated. Pieces of tire were still on rim, causing safety hazard.

- Dothon, AL, USA

Tire label states 26 psi which is incorrect, recommended psi is 35. This error resulted in tires being under inflated, causing tires to cup.

- Seaford, VA, USA

Right rear tire cupping.

- Fairfax, VA, USA