10.0

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

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problem #269

Sep 112000

Explorer

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

- Carmel, CA, USA

problem #268

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 #267

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 #266

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 #265

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 #264

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).

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #263

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 #262

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 #261

Nov 012000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
PE00020, consumer noticed when he bought vehicle that tires were separating and tread was splitting. All four tires were Firestone #at, P25570/R16. All four tires started to crack around and in between the tread and side walls at about 18000 miles.

- Leavittown, NY, USA

problem #260

Aug 202000

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone ATX tires expereinced separation followed by a blowout of the left rear tire which caused the vehicle to swerve into opposing land and run off the road, after the car ran off the road the vehicle rolled over numerous times, injuries are under review (attorney for client). Nlm

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #259

Jun 252000

Explorer

  • miles
The tread on the left rear Firestone tire peeled off the rubber and became caught in the axle causing loss of vehicle control and causing the vehicle to rollover onto it's roof. Nlm

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #258

Oct 242000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer replaced Firestone (P235 75 R15) tires prior to recall and is requesting reimbursement.

- Lothian, MD, USA

problem #257

Nov 261999

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone ATX tires (P235 75 R15) were causing vehicle to pull to the right and make a peculiar noise, upon inspection of the tires, the consumer was informed that both front tires experienced tread wear and was down to the second layer of tread, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

problem #256

Sep 112000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer is being denied recall (00T-005), manufacturer states that the tires are not included, however the dealership inspection showed that they were included, however the tires are not available for replacement.

- Stamford, CT, USA

problem #255

Sep 031999

Explorer

  • miles
The Firestone (ATX P 235/75R15) tires were replaced due to separation prior to recall (00T-005) notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Jacksonvil, NC, USA

problem #254

Nov 132000

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Firestone Wilderness AT tires (P255 70 R16) are experiencing sidewall and tread separation.

- Boulder, CO, USA

problem #253

Dec 221998

Explorer

  • miles
The Firestone (ATX dot. Vdhl 1P 425 tubeless radial P235/75R15, 105S M+S) experienced tread separation and replacement prior to recall (00T-005) notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Mountain V, CA, USA

problem #252

Dec 121999

Explorer

  • miles
PE00 020; consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and vehicle started shaking. She was able to pull vehicle over to safety. Left rear Firestone tire tread separated from rim. Consumer did not provide tire brand or size.

- Atlantic, GA, USA

problem #251

Oct 172000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Tread and sidewall of two of the Firestone tires was coming apart, tires are not included in recall because of the size, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #250

Aug 232000

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone wilderness 16" tires are starting to experience tread separation, consumer requests Firestone replace faulty tires.

- Littleton, NC, USA

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