10.0

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

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problem #289

Feb 041998

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone tires failed prior to recall notice oot-005, consumer requesting reimbursement. Nlm

- Loxahatche, FL, USA

problem #288

Apr 012000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer replaced Firestone tire due to irregular tire wear and vibration while driving, consumer request reimbursement but was denied because they were purchased from a competitor prior to August 9, 2000. Nlm

- Norwalk, CA, USA

problem #287

Jul 131998

Explorer

  • miles
Owner replaced all 3 tires due to tread wear prior to recall(one tire replaced on 7/13/98 two others on 4/12/99) and is seeking reimbursement from Firestone.

- Sherman Oa, CA, USA

problem #286

Sep 112000

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone tires failed prior to recall notice 00T-005. Nlm

- Carmel, CA, USA

problem #285

Oct 242000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Fireston ATX tires (P235 75 R15) experienced tread separation, on one occasion the tread separation caused damage to the left rear panel and under the vehicle, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the damage of the vehicle.

- Winter Park, FL, USA

problem #284

Oct 042000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer received recall 00T005 and had tires replaced on his own, the dealer stated that the tires were not the problem, a mechanic stated that the tires needed to be replaced, the consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Mountain View, CA, USA

problem #283

Oct 192000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone ATX tires (dot vdhl 1py 206 E4 026556 sr897J ho7R) were wearing irregularly and causing vibration while driving, the vibration stopped once the tires were replaced, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #282

Oct 242000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Owner is seeking reimbursement from Firestone, due to tire failure. While driving the truck, the tread peeled away from two tires, on two different occasions. The tires were replaced prior to receiving safety recall (00T-005).

- Deltona, FL, USA

problem #281

Feb 192000

Explorer

  • miles
The Firestone tires on the vehicle were replaced prior to recall (oot-005) due to vibration and blowout which resulted in minor accident when the consumer lost control of the vehicle, which caused damage to the front panel and drivers door. Consumer had prior problems with vibration and went to the Firestone dealer on three occasions without remedy (1998-1999). Consumer requested reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tires were purchased prior to Aug 9, 2000 and was not on a pro-rated custumer satisfaction basis.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #280

Nov 101999

Explorer

  • miles
Two Firestone tires experienced sidewall blowouts, consumer requested reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tires were purchased prior to January 1, 2000. Nlm

- Canyon Lak, CA, USA

problem #279

Oct 192000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
The two front Firestone wilderness tires are included in recall 00T005, however consumer feels that all the tires on the vehicle should be replaced.

- Rockaway Beach, NY, USA

problem #278

Jul 112000

Explorer

  • miles
The belt of the Firestone tires were broken resulting in a rough ride, consumer replaced all four tires and request reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tire were purchased from a competitor prior to August 9, 2000. Nlm

- Springfiel, MO, USA

problem #277

May 281999

Explorer

  • miles
Consumers left rear Firestone tires lost it's tread while driving prior to recall oot-005, consumer replaced all four tires and request reimbursement. Nlm

- Pearland, TX, USA

problem #276

May 182000

Explorer

  • miles
The Firestone ATX P 234/75R15 105S M/S dot vdhl 1pm-435 tires were replaced prior to recall (00T-005) due to vibration problems, consumer had previous repairs to the suspension system to try and remedy vibration without remedy, consumer requesting reimbursement.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #275

Aug 142000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer took the vehicle in for recall (00T-005) replacement tires, the dealership replaced them with Michelin tires, consumer is having trouble obtaining recall reimbursement.

- Brooksville, FL, USA

problem #274

May 102000

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Firestone ATX tire (P235 75 R15) experienced tread separation also causing additional damage to the vehicle.

- Summerfield, FL, USA

problem #273

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

problem #272

Feb 041998

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone tires failed prior to recall notice oot-005, consumer requesting reimbursement. Nlm

- Loxahatche, FL, USA

problem #271

Apr 012000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer replaced Firestone tire due to irregular tire wear and vibration while driving, consumer request reimbursement but was denied because they were purchased from a competitor prior to August 9, 2000. Nlm

- Norwalk, CA, USA

problem #270

Jul 131998

Explorer

  • miles
Owner replaced all 3 tires due to tread wear prior to recall(one tire replaced on 7/13/98 two others on 4/12/99) and is seeking reimbursement from Firestone.

- Sherman Oa, CA, USA

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