10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
58 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
148 / 32
Average Mileage:
827 miles

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problem #309

Feb 182001

Explorer

  • miles
While driving, passenger rear Firestone Wilderness AT tire experienced a blowout due to tread separation, size P255/70R16, dot # W2cu1px.

- Milford, NY, USA

problem #308

Feb 032001

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Belts on the tire are starting to come apart on all 4 tires. (dot number: 109S M/S tiresize: P255/70R16)

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #307

Jan 112001

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
(Firestone ATX tires experienced separation, consumer request reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tires were purchased from a competitor prio ti August 9,2000. Nlm

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #306

Jan 052000

Explorer

  • miles
The belts of the Firestone radial ATX tires experienced separation which caused the vehicle to bounce while driving, consumer replaced all four tires and requested reimbursement but was denied because tires were purchased prior to August 9, 2000 and were not purchased on a prorated basis. Nlm

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #305

May 312000

Explorer

  • miles
Owner replaced all Firestone ATX 23575R15 tires prior to recall (oot-005) because of tread separation, owner requesting reimbursement and is being denied.

- Palo Cedro, CA, USA

problem #304

Jul 011999

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone tire blewout while driving, consumer replaced all four tires and requested reimbursement but was denied refund because the replacements were purchased prior to Jan 1, 2000 (serial # vhdlf0A219). Nlm

- Oxford Jun, IA, USA

problem #303

Mar 172000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumers front left Firestone tire was bad and was causing noise in the front end while driving, consumer request reimburesement but was unable to submit original reciept because it was submitted for a rebate offer, consumer believes ample information was provided for reimbursement. Nlm

- Two Rivers, WI, USA

problem #302

Jul 272000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer purchased three prorated Firestone tires, after recall consumer purchased a different brand and was reimbursed and consumer believes he should also be reimbursed for the three prorated tires. Nlm

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #301

Jan 112000

Explorer

  • miles
The original Firestone ATX (P235/75R15) tires were replaced prior to recall 00T-005 due to separation, consumer is being denied recall reimbursement, the tires were purchased prior to August 9, 2000.

- Fullerton, CA, USA

problem #300

Dec 122000

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone tires failed prior to recall notice 00T-005, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Shelby, IN, USA

problem #299

May 202000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer replaced recalled tires(00T005), however is being denied reimbursement due to having purchased the tires from a competitive retailer prior to August 9, 2000.

- Reseda, CA, USA

problem #298

Dec 142000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
2 Firestone ATX II tires began separating at the edges, coonsumer replaced them, soon after consumer learned of recall, but replacement may have taken 3 mos, consumer replaced all four tires with a competive brand and when requested reimbursement it was denied because they were purchased prior to August 9, 2000. Nlm

- La Crosse, WI, USA

problem #297

Nov 072000

Explorer

  • miles
The consumer has the Firestone Wilderness AT tires, however the ones on the vehicle are not part of the recall, the tread is beginning to separate and stress cracks are forming, the consumer feels that she should be reimbursed, the tires were purchased on 11-5-00.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #296

May 202000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer replaced recalled tires(00T005), however is being denied reimbursement due to having purchased the tires from a competitive retailer prior to August 9, 2000.

- Reseda, CA, USA

problem #295

Dec 142000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
2 Firestone ATX II tires began separating at the edges, coonsumer replaced them, soon after consumer learned of recall, but replacement may have taken 3 mos, consumer replaced all four tires with a competive brand and when requested reimbursement it was denied because they were purchased prior to August 9, 2000. Nlm

- La Crosse, WI, USA

problem #294

Aug 211999

Explorer

  • miles
In August of 1999 I had a tire separating on my Explorer, I replaced all 4 tires in the same month at Firestone. I received a recall notice the following year.I turned in the required info and was denied because it happened before Jan 2000. I guess if I had be injured or killed Firestone would accept my claim of $324 for the tire replacement expence. I am not happy with there responce. (dot number: Vdhl tiresize: P235/75R15)

- Okla. City, OK, USA

problem #293

Nov 242000

Explorer

  • miles
On an interstate highway going 75mph we started feeling a strong shake in the floorboard. I reduced speed to 50mph and reached our destination. I took the tires to be inspected and two had tread separation. I contacted Firestone and they were not helpful. I decided to replace my tires since this is the third problem I have had with these tires. I kept the old tires. (dot number: W2uuip0 tiresize: P22570R15)

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #292

Oct 162000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone tires' steel belts broke, causing vehicle to need alignment, consumer wants reimbursement.

- Reading, MA, USA

problem #291

Oct 162000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone radial ATX tires' steel belts broke, causing vehicle to need alignment, consumer wants reimbursement.

- Reading, MA, USA

problem #290

Jul 302000

Explorer

  • miles
While driving the left rear tire blewout without warning and the tread wrapped around the axle causing damage to the vehicle and the rim, consumer request reimbursement (Firestone ATX). Nlm

- Baton Roug, LA, USA

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