7.6

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,148 miles

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problem #5

Jan 302000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
The sidewall failed on this tire. To date two other tires are showing similar damage. I am a pretty good driver and do not rub my tires on curbs, etc. It is almost like the sidewall is peeling away exposing a white layer beneath. Naturally the recent news prompted this response, but my concerns are very real. Thank you and keep up the great work - I sleep better at night knowing you are protecting my family's interests.( dot number: Tire size: 23575R15 )

- Bethesda, MD, USA

problem #4

Jan 012000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
All 4 Firestone Wilderness AT tires P255/70R16 are cracking on the sidewalls, cracks begin where the tread starts, dot W2cu.

- Effort, PA, USA

problem #3

Jun 011999

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Firestone Wilderness AT tire P235/75R15 dot vnhl1P1486 went flat due to sidewall separation.

- Waynesville, NC, USA

problem #2

Jul 212000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On July 21 2000, while driving at 60 mph passenger's side rear Firestone wilderness tire P23575R15 blewout, and whole sidewall had come off. Consumer maintained control of vehicle. The blowout caused damage to the vehicle.

- Mayfield Heights, OH, USA

problem #1

Jun 202000

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
All four tires were showing a cracks all the way around the sidewalls. Consumer took vehicle to a local dealership, and mechanic advised him to have tires replaced soon as possible. Tires replaced by dealer at no cost.

- Tampa, FL, USA