The right rear tire tread detached from the tire, the tire then blewout causing the vehicle to veer to the right, the driver attempted to regain control by overcorrecting to the left, this caused the vehicle to go into a broadside skid, as the vehicle was sliding the right side tire deflated causing the rim to dig into the pavement thus causing the vehicle to flip over twice landing right side up, there was 1 fatalitie (driver) and three passengers (rf, rr, cr) sustained injury (New Mexico uniform accident report, Bridgestone/Firestone P235/75R15 radial ATX M/S vdhl1pm385). Nlm

- Miami, FL, USA

The right front and right rear tires experienced tread separation prior to the recall becoming public, the consumer replaced all four tires and is requesting reimbursement, the manufacturer denied reimbursement because the replacement tires were purchased prior to January 1, 2000. Nlm

- Placentia, CA, USA

The 1990 Explorer had tire recall 00T-005 resulting in replacement of all four tires, the 1996 Explorer experienced tire separation prior to recall, and was replaced by the consumer. The consumer believes that the 1996 Explorer tires should be replaced per recall also. The consumer is seeking reimbursment from the manufacturer of the tires.

- Lakewood, NJ, USA

I have had four tire separations on this same Explorer. Two were on the atxii 235/75R15 - both vdhl from decantur, il plant. The company (after much hassle) replaced them with the firehawk R45 also vd dot numbers indicating they are from the same plant. Both blowouts caused over $1000 worth of damage to my vechicle. This last time, I had to pay $350 for new tires. I suspected something was wrong with the ATX long before the recall (Aug. 3, 1997 was the first blowout, June 9, 1998 was the second). Now I suspect something must either be wrong with the firehawkr45, or the Ford suspension system. Please do not hesitate to call or write if you have any further questions. (dot number: Vdhkfma457 tiresize: Ltp235/75)

- Tucson, AZ, USA

The consumer began to hear noise in the front end if the vehicle at 9K miles, the consumer had the front end checked and the tires rotated, at 22K miles the noise developed again and one tire blewout while driving, the vehicle was driven for another 10K miles when the noise started again and upon inspected it was noted that the tread was separating, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the tires (Firestone P 235 at). Nlm

- Baxter, KY, USA

While driving consumer noticed that vehicle was riding rough and was having trouble controlling the steering, consumer then noticed that the tread of the rear tire had started to peel off, consumer replaced tire but vehicle continued to ride rough so all 5 Firestone ATX P235/75R15 with the ve serial number were replaced consumer requested reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tires were purchased before recall announcement. Firestone send the reimbursement to the consumer.

- Presidio, TX, USA

Consumer took vehicle in for wheel alignment and to have tires balanced, but was advised by dealer taht tires could not be balanced because they were beyond balancing and that inside contained only wire, consumer replaced all four Firestone ATX tires, consumer requested reimbursement but was denied because tires were purchased before recall announcement.

- Williston, SC, USA

The consumers replaced all four Firestone tires because they were defective, consumer request reimbursement (Firestone oot-005). Nlm

- Perry, GA, USA

All 4 tires have tire separatation. (tiresize: P255/70R16)( dot number: Tire size: P255/70R16 )

- Danville, IL, USA

While driving the vehicle began to shake violently, upon inspection the consumer could find no evidence of anything wrong, when the vehicle was taken to a tire dealer the consumer was told that it seemed like one of the tires was getting ready to separate, consumer requested reimbursement for replaced tires. Nlm

- Mount Holl, NC, USA

All four Firestone Wilderness AT tires are cracked on the sidewall where the tread begins, the vehicles tires are not included in recall, the consumer is requesting that all four tires be replaced with a different brand at the manufacturer's expense (Firestone Wilderness AT P255/70R16 109 M/S, file no: Nsr01R0449). Nlm

- Great Neck, NY, USA

Two of the original Firestone tires were replaced due to separation problems that resulted in vibration, however later the consumer had to replace all the Firestone tires including the two replacements due to vibration problems, consumer was denied recall reimbursement due to the time of replacement, consumer is not satisfied with the recall being issued and the terms of the recall reimbursement.

- Austin, TX, USA

The sway bar (00S47) and two Firestone tires failed prior to recall notices, while the consumer was attempting to Dodge another vehicle in front of his vehicle two of the Firestone tire failed and the sway bar broke causing the vehicle to rollover 3 times into a ditch, the consumer sustained cuts, bruises and muscle pulls and tears in the upper body (Firestone Wilderness AT 255/70R16). Nlm

- Pomaria, SC, USA

Firestone Wilderness AT tire experienced a blowout, upon inspection, dealer noted that the other 3 tires were separating, consumer replaced the tires and requested reimbursement, however Firestone stated that since the tires were purchased prior to August 9, 2000, he was denied. (attorney for client)

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

All four Wilderness AT P23575R15 tires replaced prior to recall (oot-005), because of tread separation, owner has been denied reimbursement.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

This Firestone wilderness/at tire, P23575R15 was looked at by a garage when tread sepration was noticed. Consumer states first faulty tire resulted in a blowout, 2 others were noticed at a garage with tread separation. Consumer states inside passenger door handles on both left and right do not work.

- Sierra Vista, AZ, USA

Consumer was denied reimbursement for the Firestone ATX radial tires (P235/75R15) replaced, Firestone's reason for denying claim was that the replacement tires were purchased from a competitive retailer prior to August 9, 2000, consumer's tires developed a highly unusual wear pattern and the steel belt was beginning to protrude from one tire, a thumping sound was also heard and felt due to the faulty tires.

- La Porte, TX, USA

Consumer received a $400 refund from Firestone, however requested $500, Firestone stated that consumer requested reimbursement for items not included in recall, this is not correct, consumer requested balancing, valve stems, sales tax, and applicable disposal fees, all of which are included, consumer requests an additional check for $100.

- Fresno, CA, USA

Right rear Bridgestone dueler tire suffered a blow out, causing the vehicle to roll 2 1/2 times, the Explorer was totalled, injuries were relatively minor, owner received recall notice (00T-005) 4 months later.

- Whittier, CA, USA

PE00 020; was pulling out of garage and felt a thumping noise. She noticed that left front tire came off of rim. Firestone, wilderness##ht. There were no injuries.

- Seneca Fall, NY, USA