While driving at highway speed consumer thought that right rear tire was flat, but it did not go flat. Tread began to separate. Tire was replaced with spare, and after 5 minutes of driving at 70 mph, left rear tire tread had separated, and driver lost control of vehicle, spun around, and rolled over, causing 1 fatality and 4 seriously injured. Tire and tread were sent to hr baumgardner tire consultants, jay halpern, to 3330 lakewind way, alpharetta, ga 30005 tele#18008827006 by attorney. ( Firestone ATX radial tire dot vdhl1pm196).

- Davie, FL, USA

While traveling on highway tire tread came undone, causing vehicle to flip out of control, one injury.

- Missouri City, TX, USA

ODI# 6141; while driving down freeway going approx. 60 mph left rear Firestone wilderness tire tread separated. Tire size was 255/70R16. Tires have been replaced. Consumer states other tires were replaced due to cracks along the edges.

- Torrance, CA, USA

PE00020: Driving vehicle 77mph when tread separated from right rear Firestone ATX tire with 12,000 miles & wrapped around & hit the back of truck. Had made a lot of noise when it hit. Truck lifted up of pavement. Changed tire P235/75R15 & took truck to Firestone shop to have tire replaced. Sent other tire & information to Firestone manufacturer for reimbursement. Not sure if tires were original or not.

- Stark, FL, USA

Consumer was traveling on highway and heard a popping noise. Then, Firestone ATX tire went flat. Consumer said there was a Goodyear tire place nearby.

- Lakeforestt, CA, USA

Firestone radial ATX P23575R15 tires original equipment on a 96 Explorer. While driving 55-60mph tread separated on the left rear tire, resulting in body damage.

- Mililani, HI, USA

Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a loud noise tread separated from left rear tire, and damaged the left rear quarter panel, knocking off the chrome cover off, and bolts broken and bent the rear quarter panel.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

Was traveling approximately 75mph felt rear end wobbling badly. Pulled over & noticed a bubble in the tread of original Firestone ATX. Exchanged left rear with the spare. Took vehicle to Firestone store & brought two Firestone ATX & placed on vehicle. Do not have tires or dot number. P225/70R15. Tires had 54,000 miles.

- Fontana, CA, USA

Tread came off partially off the tires while driving, and was banging against the vehicle. These were Firestone ATX tires. Tires have been replaced with another set of ATX. Firestone ATX P235/75/R15

- Glendora, CA, USA

PE00020 tire tread separation: While driving at 70 mph driver heard a loud noise, lost control of the Explorer and crashed. Driver lost control of the Explorer because the tread on the rear right tire came off. Driver was the only person in vehicle and not seriously injuried. Tire was a Firestone ATX, original equipment, 23575R15. The insurance has been contacted. Owner was told to contact Firestone. Please provide any furhter information.

- Los Angles, CA, USA

Tire tread seperated on the driver's rear side. Tire was a stock replacement from Ford dealer. Tires were Firestone ATX P235/75R15. Vehicle was going about 65 mph. Vehicle received about $2000 worth of damages.

- Lake Elsinore, CA, USA

PE00-020, Firestone wilderness tire tread separation; while driving between 70-75 mph tread on the rear tire on driver's side came off, which caused a crash. Explorer was totalled in the crash. Driver was the only person who sustained a shoulder injury. Firestone ATX tires were on the truck.

- Savannah, GA, USA

Tread on Firestone ATX tires was separating from inside. Tire size P235/75R15. Tires were the original ones bought with vehicle. Vehicle was going about 40 mph. It was the right rear tire. Dealer has advised consumer that all four tires needed to be replaced.

- Perry, FL, USA

Consumer was traveling on the highway about 70mph and then she felt vibration, and all of a sudden tread came off of the tires and damaged vehicle. Also, tail light was broken, as well as fender well and the bumper. The original atw tires were on this vehicle. Consumer had them replaced.

- Miamia, FL, USA

This is another case of Firestone ATX tread separation and fatal rollover of a Ford exploer. I understand through our local cbs affiliate that this Agency has opened a preliminary investigation of this defect. If NHTSA truly stands behind thier motto, "people saving people" then you must put consumer safety first by recalling these tires on these vehicles. By allowing Ford and Firestone to avoid an expensive recall, our government is standing by as people die. All this in the name of money. You must be well aware of the millions of dollars being paid to victem's families to keep this issue out of the courtroom. If your waiting for Ford and Firestone to recall these tires out of the goodness of their hearts and to save lives, keep waiting. Our only hope is NHTSA. This Agency has the ability to save lives. Please do it.( dot number: )

- Houston, TX, USA

5 months after purchasing vehicle, consumer noticed a noise coming from the Firestone wilderness tires P235/75R15, Firestone informed consumer tires were okay, several months later noise got worse and when examining tires found that 2 had experienced slight tread separation, further inspection showed all 4 tires had experienced tread separation, consumer is requesting full reimbursement.

- Tampa, FL, USA

Was looking for new tires for Explorer, when came upon describtion of troubles with Firestone ATX's. we have had three fail, and this one today was while I was driving. A piece of the tread came off, leaving a bare tube(?). managed to get home, at that point, tire went flat. ?these are dangerous tires!( dot number: )

- Shamong, NH, USA

Tire began to desintegrate and throw tread, damaging vehicle and almost causing a roll over. Completely thrown the tread but remained full of air.

- Houston, TX, USA

Under normal driving conditions the tread came off from the left front tire. Damage that occured: Left front fender, left cowl, left rocker moldings, left front blinker, left front moldings around the fog light.( dot number: Vdhl 1pm tire size: 235/75R15M )

- Angleton, TX, USA

While driving tread separated from the tire, causing vehicle to flip, resulting in minor injuries. Vehicle was totaled.

- Houston, TX, USA