Left front tire separation contributed to rollover accident on March 10, 2001. Tires were not on recall but they were under investigation, and by the account of the emergency personel, at the site, the tow company, and body shop, ahve all said the separated front tire contributed to the rollover. What is my options at this point? (tiresize: 255/70R/15)( dot number: Tire size: 255/70R/15 )

- Fremont, CA, USA

Tires were original equipment on a 1996, Ford, Explorer, tire size P255/70R16, dot number not available, tires had 80 thousand miles on them. Consumer noticed that rear passenger and front deriver's side tires would not stay inflated. Also, rear tire was showing signs of tread separation. Consumer has replaced all four tires. Please.

- Aransas Pass, TX, USA

Consumer had requested reimbursement for the Firestone Wilderness AT tires (P255/70R16) and was denied because these tires were not part of recall, however consumer states that tires experienced severe cracks and that a local dealer stated that the tires needed replaced.

- Troy, OH, USA

Firestone tires, ATX 23575R15 too worn and would not be replaced without charge.

- Westervill, OH, USA

Both rear tires experienced blowouts, within one week of each other, tires made by Firestone.

- Mt Clemens, MI, USA

Consumer replaced Firestone Wilderness AT tires (P235/75R15) in 1999 due to unwarranted wear, the consumer received the recall letter and is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tires.

- Union City, GA, USA

Firestone ATX tires were replaced bercause of noise, balance and wear problems. Nlm

- Buffalo, NY, USA

Firestone tires were replaced due to vibration, the consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Mercod, CA, USA

Incident occurred in February, 2000, prior to information in the press about tire failure. My son and his girlfriend stopped at a traffic light and when they accelerated the car was difficult to handle and made a loud noise. They were able to get the car to the shoulder and called for help. They reported that the tire was shredded and that all that was left were a few pieces. There was a driving rain storm at the time, and they had difficulty getting help that night. We did not link this problem with tire failure until we started to hear about the problem on the news. We were grateful that the blowout happened while the car was at a stop, and not while our son was driving. He had been on a road with a steep incline, and had turned on to a road that paralleled the ocean.( dot number: )

- Fullerton, CA, USA

Consumer replaced Firestone Wilderness AT tires (P235/75R15) in 1999 due to unwarranted wear, the consumer received the recall letter and is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tires.

- Union City, GA, USA

Firestone ATX tires were replaced bercause of noise, balance and wear problems. Nlm

- Buffalo, NY, USA

Firestone tires were replaced due to vibration, the consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Mercod, CA, USA

While returning from christmas vacation on I-70 we suffered a blowout on the passenger side rear tire of our 1996 Ford Explorer Sport. We had just passed a tractor-trailor and I was in the inside lane. The this caused me to swerve immediately into the outside lane in front of the semi and then onto the sholder of the road. I was able to control the vehicle and stop partially off the road in the snow. I later took the tire to my mechanic and he examined it and stated the tread had seperated to the best of his knowledge. I contacted Ford and they stated it was a Goodyear problem. I contacted Goodyear and they stated it was a Ford Explorer problem. Neither I, my wife who is 4 months pregnant, nor my 21 month old child were injured but had I been in the outside lane I would not have been able to control the vehicle when it went into the ditch and this could possibly have been a very serious accident. I ahd just had the frod Explorer recall for the sway bay links and a tire inspection completed by the Ford dealer before we left on our trip (900 miles before the tire failure) and I was given no advice about needing new tires or if the sway bar links had caused any damage to the tires. I had my tires rotated at 35281 miles. I believe there is possibly a problem with my Goodyear tires of the Explorer is the source of the problems. (tiresize: P265/75R15)( dot number: Tire size: P265/75R15 )

- Manhattan, KS, USA

Consumer has experienced various suspension problems, installation of the caster/camber kit was necessary to properly align the vehicle, however consumer was in an accident due to possible suspension problems which caused the vehicle to fishtail and crash into a utility pole, two injuries due to collision. The consumer now believes the accident was due to the advisiory to inflate all 15 inch tires to 26 psi, the consumer had 45 psi on rear tires and the dealer deflated them to 26 psi which she believes caused the vehicle to spin out of control. Nlm

- Middleton, WI, USA

In June of 1996, 1 new tire blew out, and I was lucky to get a replacement and Goodyear reinbursed me for the cost of a new tire. Eventually, my tires started wearing oddly, and after getting a whole new set, my sway bar link broke. I had the sway bar replaced, but my new tires are also wearing very oddly. I have had several front end alignments, tire balance and frequent rotations. No one is sure why my tires are wearing as they are, on the inside only. The tread is very thin, and I think I will need a third set of tires on this truck. I wonder if the sway bar is part of the problem. It seems like everything big and expensive went out on this car as soon as it hit just over 100K miles. Of course my transimission, and catalytic converter problems were not covered under warranty, even though both were very close. I plan to take the car to Ford to discuss the tire problem, I hope someone can explain why I am going through so many sets of tire. I have never had an accident in this vehicle, and have maintined it carefully. Could the sway bar be a problem?( dot number: Tire size: Lt23S/75R1 )

- Pasadena,, CA, USA

In June of 1996, 1 new tire blew out, and I was lucky to get a replacement and Goodyear reinbursed me for the cost of a new tire. Eventually, my tires started wearing oddly, and after getting a whole new set, my sway bar link broke. I had the sway bar replaced, but my new tires are also wearing very oddly. I have had several front end alignments, tire balance and frequent rotations. No one is sure why my tires are wearing as they are, on the inside only. The tread is very thin, and I think I will need a third set of tires on this truck. I wonder if the sway bar is part of the problem. It seems like everything big and expensive went out on this car as soon as it hit just over 100K miles. Of course my transimission, and catalytic converter problems were not covered under warranty, even though both were very close. I plan to take the car to Ford to discuss the tire problem, I hope someone can explain why I am going through so many sets of tire. I have never had an accident in this vehicle, and have maintined it carefully. Could the sway bar be a problem? (tiresize: Lt23S/75R1)( dot number: Tire size: Lt23S/75R1 )

- Pasadena,, CA, USA

Noticed hairline crack circling tire at bottom of tread. I contacted Firestone, initially I was offered 1 replacement tire of the same type as the failed tire if an inspection of the problem tire verified my concern regarding the beginning of tread separation problem. I informed the Firestone hotline and dealer rep that this was unacceptable, I wanted all tires replaced even though these were not under recall. I informed them that it was ludicrous to be put in a situation where I would be forced to continue checking all tires every three days. I would not be put in that situation. Being persistant, I was advised to contact dist mgr. No toll free #, at my own expense (phone) I contacted dist mgr. He approved all replacement, when confirmed. Confirmed by company owned tire store 11/13/00. All five replaced 11/14/00 with Bridgestone dueler at. I am satisfied at this time. I simply wanted to report failure of tire made in wilson, nc. After being pushed, Bridgestone/Firestone did the right thing, although they had to be pushed, after the first line of contact tried to minimize and deflect. I praise Firestone for eventually doing the right thing. (dot number: W2hlipyl08 tiresize: P235/75R15)

- Springfield, IL, USA

Tread and sidewall of two of the Firestone tires was coming apart, tires are not included in recall because of the size, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

While driving, Firestone radial ATX tires (P235 75 R15) experienced a whirring noise, consumer replaced tires with another brand and is requesting reimbursement.

- Encino, CA, USA

Firestone ATX tire failed, causing accident and death. (limited information provided from consumer) nlm

- Mexia, TX, USA