While travelling I-20 westbound sun Oct 3, 1999. (3 occupants were in the Explorer) the left front tire had an uncontrollable vibration. I thought the tire was out of balance. The faster I drove the smoother the ride was.. after returning home (20miles). My husband (was not in the Explorer at the time) inspected the tire. The tread had separated from the inside sidewall. He could literally put his hand between the tread and the tire. The length of this split was approx 5 inches. We replaced these tires on Oct 6, 1999 with a new set of Firestone ATX tires. The old tires were still in very good shape and did not need replacing. At the time of the incident we thought it was just a "fluke". if I knew then what I know now. Thanks, penny garner( dot number: Tire size: 235/75sr15 )

- Douglasville, GA, USA

These tires have separated from themselves and I have them for any one who would like them.( dot number: W2ipy tire size: P23575R15 )

- Breckenridge, TX, USA

Although this tire is not involved in the recall, I encountered a problem similar to those described for the recalled tires. The tire, which was three years old and still in pretty good condition, as far as tread depth, completly separated at the sidewalls and disintegrated rapidly. The tire was on the rear of the vehicle. I was driving in baja, Mexico on a road that was paved, but fairly rough. Although the tire is not part of the recall of Firestone tires, the method of failure was very similar to those described for the recalled tires.( dot number: W2cu1px tire size: P255/70R16 )

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

Tire separation was witnessed by melbourne, fl. Firestone store manager -ted mckercher (321) 723-4618. Tires were replaced 4-24-2000.( dot number: Tire size: P23575R15 )

- Melbourne Beach, FL, USA

While westbound on hwy 58, 26 miles West of needles, ca., the tread on the right rear tire seperated and was thrown from the tire. There was quite a bit of damage to the vehicle. I had felt and increasing vibration in the car prior to the separation. I have submitted the tire and repair estimates to Firestone.( dot number: Vdhl1pm086 tire size: P235/75 R1 )

- Orangevale, CA, USA

A very loud slapping noise started, I pulled off road and found that the entire tread had come off the rr tire, also severing the brake line and damaging the resin fender flare. After contacting Firestone and sending them the tire carcass, they did in fact send a check for the cost of the tire and the damage it caused. Shortly after that tire separation, for peace of mind, I purchased 3 Wilderness AT tires, to make all four "new.'' tires. However, with all the publicity that the Firestone recall of the wilderness tires, my wife refuses to ride in the vehicle. Consequently, it sits in the garage. I want Firestone to extend the recall to the 16 inch size, and re-imburse me for my expense.( dot number: Tire size: 255/70/R16 )

- Fountain Hills, AZ, USA

While traveling 70mph heard a loud thumping from the right rear tire. Stopped vehicle & checked tire. Notice tread was off the tire. Tire was not flat, but was driving on the steel belt. Had 32lbs psi in tire. Happened 1 year ago. Did not have tire.

- Truckee, CA, USA

While having my vehicle inspected recently attention was called to each of my tires. There are tiny hair line cracks all around each tire at the tread as if this is where it would separate. I compared the tires to my daughter's tires which were recalled, and she had no such cracks or lines.( dot number: Vncuipl245 tire size: P255/70R16 )

- Clifton Forge, VA, USA

I purchased 4 ATX tires 04-28-1997 from the Firestone tire center,6783 w. canyon ave, littleton co 80123. On July 17th, 1997 the right rear tire threw its tread while I was going aroun a curve on the highway. Luckily there was no other traffic and I was able to keep the vehicle from rolling. The Firestone dealer where I bought the tire blames the tread separation on a road hazard but they did replace the tire under warranty.( dot number: Tire size: 235 75 15 )

- Littleton, CO, USA

While travelling I-20 westbound sun Oct 3, 1999. (3 occupants were in the Explorer) the left front tire had an uncontrollable vibration. I thought the tire was out of balance. The faster I drove the smoother the ride was.. after returning home (20miles). My husband (was not in the Explorer at the time) inspected the tire. The tread had separated from the inside sidewall. He could literally put his hand between the tread and the tire. The length of this split was approx 5 inches. We replaced these tires on Oct 6, 1999 with a new set of Firestone ATX tires. The old tires were still in very good shape and did not need replacing. At the time of the incident we thought it was just a "fluke". if I knew then what I know now. Thanks, penny garner( dot number: Tire size: 235/75sr15 )

- Douglasville, GA, USA

These tires have separated from themselves and I have them for any one who would like them.( dot number: W2ipy tire size: P23575R15 )

- Breckenridge, TX, USA

Informant's (attorneys) clients were travelling in a Ford Explorer at highway speed when the left rear tire tread separated from the tire, causing driver to lose control, causing vehicle to overturn, and 5 occupants were ejected, 1 fatality and 4 injuries, 2 of which were serious, the left rear tire was a Firestone Wilderness AT (P225/70R16). (attorney- harry w. goldberg, P.a. #301-654-5757.

- Chevy Chase, MD, USA

While traveling 70mph vehicle started to vibrate. Then a loud noise was heard. Lost control of vehicle. It swerved left/ right & then vehicle flipped over into a ravine. Highway patrol noticed tread had left the left rear tire. Tire was balded, but still inflated. No injuries. Vehicle was declared totaled. Have the police report.

- Ft Worth, TX, USA

PE00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a sound. He pulled over onto the shoulder, and the left rear tire had a bulge. He took it to sears. Sears replaced them with Michelin tires. The Firestone #at P23570R15 no injuries.

- Bluffdale, UT, USA

While driving, left rear tire tread peeled off of car. Tread pulled entire left rear corner panel off.( dot number: Tire size: 25/70R15sl )

- Raymore, MO, USA

Driving 65mph & heard a thumping noise against vehicle. It started to fishtail. Driver lost control. It veered hard to right & hit another vehicle with front, and air bags failed to deploy. Went to right side of road & then flipped & rolled over twice. Vehicle landed on its roof. Left rear tire had its tread peeled completely off. Have the tire & tread. Also have copy of police report. Vehicle registered in Texas, but physically located in California. Vehicle was totaled. Firestone, radial ATX, P235/75R15 dot vdhl with 46,000 miles on them.

- Dallas, TX, USA

Although this tire is not involved in the recall, I encountered a problem similar to those described for the recalled tires. The tire, which was three years old and still in pretty good condition, as far as tread depth, completly separated at the sidewalls and disintegrated rapidly. The tire was on the rear of the vehicle. I was driving in baja, Mexico on a road that was paved, but fairly rough. Although the tire is not part of the recall of Firestone tires, the method of failure was very similar to those described for the recalled tires.( dot number: W2cu1px tire size: P255/70R16 )

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

After receiving a recall notice, dealer indicated that tires were not on recall. But, consumer inspected the tires, and found cracks on them. Firestone, wilderness, P255/70R16. The customer states that these were the same tires Ford had recalled overseas and are not safe.

- East China, MI, USA

While driving about 65 mph on a highway in T fast lane left rear tire had a blowout out andf consumer lost control, and vehicle rolled over. Firestone ATX.

- Burley, WA, USA

PE00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a loud noise. She pulled over to the shoulder. A piece of tire tread was missing. Molding was damaged, and left rear tire was damaged. Firestone, #ATX P23570R15. Consumer has contacted Firestone.

- Brawley, CA, USA