10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
27 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
73 / 14
Average Mileage:
655 miles

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problem #336

Jan 192001

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer received recall letter 00T005, however when dealer was inspecting the Firestone tires, they were not part of the recalled tires, the consumer had previously replaced the tires due to tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Creve Coeu, MO, USA

problem #335

Jul 022000

Explorer

  • miles
While driving the drivers side rear Firestone wilderness tire separated causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle which quickly veered uncontrollably from the left lane across the right lane and rolled over 5 times down an embankment, the driver sustained cracked collarbone, injuries to his chest and neck and headaches, the front passenger was knocked unconscious during the accident and suffered injuries to her chest, arms and legs, the rear passenger suffered the most injuries, she lost the use of her right arm and hand permanently significantly impairing her quality of life, the doctors have recommended amputation above the elbow since it is nonfunctional. Nlm

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #334

Feb 072001

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
PE00 030 ; consumer was traveling 75mph on highway and heard a noise. He was able to pull over to shoulder, and saw that left rear tire experienced tread separation.Firestone, Wilderness AT, P2357515, dot W2hlipy037. Firestone has been notified. Tire failure caused damage to vehicle.

- Lake Havasu, AZ, USA

problem #333

Jan 032000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
All four Wilderness AT P23575R15 tires replaced prior to recall 00T-005, tires were badly damaged, Firestone will not honor reimbursement request.

- Parma Heights, OH, USA

problem #332

Dec 122000

Explorer

  • miles
All four tires had visible cracks at the tread sidewall, consumer replaced all four tires and they were not included in recall, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Southampto, MA, USA

problem #331

Sep 131999

Explorer

  • miles
Consumers tires were replaced because the tread was beginning to separate (dot code W2hl), consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Forest Height, MD, USA

problem #330

Jan 292000

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone Wilderness AT tire caused vehicle to experience vibration, the left front tire experienced tread separation which caused the vibration, the spare tire also was out of balance and had tread separation, consumer replaced all tires and is requesting reimbursement even though the tires are not part of recall 00T005.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #329

Apr 242000

Explorer

  • miles
All four Firestone radial ATX tires (P235/75R15) were replaced due to belt separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- San Clemente, CA, USA

problem #328

Sep 202000

Explorer

  • miles
Left rear Goodyear Wrangler tire (P235/75R15) experienced tread separation, dealer stated that all tires needed replaced and front end needed aligned, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Webster Groves, MO, USA

problem #327

Sep 012000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer purchased Firestone Wilderness AT tires that were not part of the recall 00T005, however tires showed signs of tread separation and replaced them with pathfinder radial, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #326

Jan 032001

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
While driving in heavy traffic the left rear Goodyear Wrangler tire blewout causing the vehicle to veer sharply to the side, the tread separated and the tire completely disitegrated, consumer replaced all four tires and request reimbursent. Nlm

- Webster Grove, MO, USA

problem #325

Dec 072000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
One tire came apart and consumer replaced all four tires with a different brand, consumer request reimbursement (Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75R15). Nlm

- Rockford, IL, USA

problem #324

Jul 102000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer noticed an oblong worn place on the tread near the sidewall that worn down to the cord on a Firestone Wilderness AT tire (P235/75R15), consumer replaced all the tires and later received the recall letter but didn't have the dot#'s to see if the tires should have been included, the spare tire was not included in the recall so the dealer assumed the other tires were not included, the consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #323

Dec 042000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
The Firestone Wilderness AT P 235/75R15 tires on the vehicle are not included in the recall (00T-005), however they are experiencing dry rot and separation problems, consumer is requesting reimbursement for defective tires.

- Berwyn, IL, USA

problem #322

Nov 152000

Explorer

  • miles
The Firestone Wilderness AT tires (P235/75R15) on vehicle were not included in recall, however the tires showed signs of tread separation, the consumer replaced the tires at a pro-rated cost and is requesting reimbursement, the first Firestone center the consumer went to stated there were no defects with the tires, but two other Firestone centers stated otherwise.

- Petersburg, IL, USA

problem #321

Nov 112000

Explorer

  • miles
The consumer replaced the Firestone Wilderness AT tires due to tread separation, the tires were not included in the recall (00T-005), however consumer is requesting reimbursement due to defect.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #320

Oct 082000

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The rear Firestone Wilderness AT P 235/75R15 tire tread disintegrated, tire was not included in the recall.

- Conyers, GA, USA

problem #319

Oct 291999

Explorer

  • miles
One of the Firestone tires on the vehicle experienced tread separation while driving, consumer replaced tire at that time, tires are not included in the recall.

- Punta Gord, FL, USA

problem #318

Nov 202000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone Wilderness AT tire (P235/75R15) experienced tread separation and caused the vehicle to sustain damage, the consumer replaced all four tires and is requesting reimbursement.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #317

Nov 202000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
The Firestone Wilderness AT tires (P235/75R15) experienced tread separation which caused vibration and noise while driving, the dealer would not replace these because they were not part of the recall, the consumer purchased other replacement tires.

- Saraland, AL, USA

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