10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
11 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
25 / 3
Average Mileage:
3,377 miles

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problem #90

Mar 012000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Since ownership, tires have caused vehicle to ride rough. Consumer replaced all four Firestone ATX (P235/75R15) tires when separation started to occur. Consumer received recall notification, however has not received reimbursement as of 3/25/01.

- Palisade, NE, USA

problem #89

Jun 121999

Explorer 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While drivng on a gravel road the tires shredded and the vehicle rolled over 3 times, the infant in the rear of the vehicle only sustained a cut on the leg the driver sustain injuries to the head, neck and arms (Firestone Wilderness AT 15"). nlm

- Janesville, MN, USA

problem #88

Sep 012000

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone Wilderness AT tires affected by recall (oot-005), tires replaced, owner seeking reimbursement.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #87

Aug 172000

Explorer

  • miles
Seeking reimbursement for replacement of Firestone wilderness tires P23575R15 under recall (oot-005).

- Union Beach, NJ, USA

problem #86

Oct 082000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Had stopped vehicle to check tires and noticed tread separating on left rear Firestone tire with 32,000 miles on it. Drove to tire retailer and had 2 tires in rear replaced. P225/70R15 on 1995. Dot# W2uu1mx.

- Cabool, MO, USA

problem #85

Aug 171999

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer replaced all4 tires due to tread separation with only 43000 miles on vehicle, Firestone ATX P235/75R15, dot W2hl1pm205, Firestone is denying consumer a refund since consumer replaced tires prior to January 1, 2000.

- Homer, AK, USA

problem #84

Aug 011995

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone radial ATX tires (P235/75R15) experienced a blowout and vibration, consumer received recall notice 00T005 and replaced all tires and is requesting reimbursement.

- Oro Valley, AZ, USA

problem #83

Dec 281999

Explorer

  • miles
Tires suffered from curbing effect and consumer replaced them, dealer deemed consumer ineligible for reimbursement because the tires were purchased prior to Jan. 1, 2000, consumer still requesting reimbursement (Firestone ATX II P235/75R15). Nlm

- Aberdeen, NJ, USA

problem #82

Nov 021997

Explorer

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in an accident due to faulty Firestone tires (P255/R16), consumer stated that the tires have problems with skidding and tread.

- Livingston, NJ, USA

problem #81

Nov 302000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer needed a tire patched, dealer would not patch tire because consumer was waiting for replacement tires due to recall 00T005 and said that having a new tire on the vehicle for a few weeks would be fine, consumer sent a photocopy of the receipt for reimbursement and is being denied because the original wasn't sent, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the road hazard warranty that is now useless and for the prorated cost of a faulty tire that was replaced.

- Redondo Beach, CA, USA

problem #80

Jan 012000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer noticed that all 4 tires were experiencing tread separation.

- Braiantree, MA, USA

problem #79

Mar 171997

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Firestone radial ATX II tires (P235/75R15) experienced an air leak between the tread and sidewall, the dealer recommended all tires be replaced, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the 2 faulty tires.

- Palo, IA, USA

problem #78

Jun 252000

Explorer

  • miles
Rear Firestone ATX tire came completely off while driving causing vehicle to rollover and slide 60 feet upside down, consumer sustained some glass in face, ears, some cuts around left eye and bruise from where seat belt restrained driver, consumer request reimbursement for damages suffered as a result of accident. Nlm

- Barstow, CA, USA

problem #77

Mar 171997

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Firestone radial ATX II tires (P235/75R15) experienced an air leak between the tread and sidewall, the dealer recommended all tires be replaced, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the 2 faulty tires.

- Palo, IA, USA

problem #76

Feb 072000

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone tires experienced vibration, thumping noises, and a tread separation, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tires.

- Unk, UN, USA

problem #75

May 162000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer received recall 00T005, however the Firestone tires were replaced due to the tread on the outer edges of the tire were wearing and pulling away, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

problem #74

Oct 091999

Explorer

  • miles
Tread separation from the Firestone atxii tire was the possible cause of a vehicle rollover, there was one fatality and one injury due to the accident. (attorney for client)

- Walnut Creek, CA, USA

problem #73

Feb 072000

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone tires experienced vibration, thumping noises, and a tread separation, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tires.

- Unk, UN, USA

problem #72

May 162000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer received recall 00T005, however the Firestone tires were replaced due to the tread on the outer edges of the tire were wearing and pulling away, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

problem #71

May 021998

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer replaced Firestone tires prior to recall 00T005 and is having trouble seeking reimbursement.

- Missouri City, TX, USA

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