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

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

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

Have a split located between the center tread that is vertical between the tread but not in the thick part of the tread. (dot number: W2hl tiresize: P23575R15)

- Little Rock, AR, USA

Tire began to separate on outside edge but I had it replaced before failure occurred. Tire manufactured at wilson, nc plant. I replaced the tires with Goodyear Wrangler rts of the same size. Had to pay for replacement since code W2hl not in recall. (dot number: W2hl tiresize: P235/75R15)

- Edenton, NC, USA

Tires built in joliete quebec not subject to recall but all 4 showed tread separation at tread/sidewall meeting point. Ford dealer determined tires unsafe and replaced all 4 tires w/O charge after Firestone refused. (dot number: Vn tiresize: P235/75R15)

- Trumansburg, NY, USA

My sister took her vehicle into audubon Ford for routine service and because it was pulling to the right. The mechanic told her that the tread on the tires was separating and the tires needed replaced. She then took the vehicle to sam's club automotive for a second opinion. They concurred and she bought 5 new tires. This was 3 days before she was officially notified by Ford of the tire recall. She went to Firestone in new orleans and explained to them the problem. She was told they would not reimburse her because: The tires were replaced 3 days before she was notified, sam's club might have sold the tires taken off the vehicle, she could not produce the tires for them, and she did not know the numbers on the side of the tires. This is bull. Ford can tell by their records what tires were on the vehicle and where they came from. Firestone can also check with the selling dealer's mechanic to verify there was a problem with the tires. Are you supposed to use a defective product until the recall starts and hope you don't die because of it? thank you in advance for your help in this matter. (tiresize: P23570R16)( dot number: Tire size: P23570R16 )

- Jefferson, LA, USA

Consumer noticed Goodyear Wrangler rt-S tires making an odd noise, replaced tires due to tires beginning to split, tire size P235/75R15, dot M6hltb1R286.

- Bangor, CA, USA

Had just left job site and noticed tire was getting low. Pulled into a tire retailer & tire was checked. Was informed that right rear tire was bad. Was separating where tread met sidwall. Steel belt was showing. Still has tire. Goodyear, Wrangler rt/S, 0235/75R15 with 60,000 miles.

- La Grange, GA, USA

After seeing back tire on driver's side separating to the point where consumer sees wires in tires, and tread separating, called dealer of Firestone, and was told that he has to speak with dealership where he purchased vehicle. Also, that if his tire was not on recall he would have to pay full price for replacements.

- Miami, FL, USA

Three of the consumer four tire are cracking but are not included in recall 00T-005 because the dot number on the inside of the tire does not have the marking of "vd" (Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75R15 105/ms dot vnhl). Nlm

- Hunt Valley, MD, USA

All four Firestone tires experienced tread separation which caused noise and uneven ride, consumer purchased four new Firestone wilderness tires and kept the spare, after consumer heard of the recall he inspected the tires and found that the spare was included in recall, consumer request reimbursement for replaced tires and spare. Nlm

- Mc Henry, IL, USA

Firestone ATX tire experienced tread separation, the consumer replaced all of the tires prior to recall 00T005 and is requesting reimbursement, consumer has a spare tire that is included in the recall, but is on a waiting list for the replacement.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

Two of the consumer Firestone tires started showing the cords, consumer replaced those two and about 45 days later the other two started showing the cords, tires were recalled but consumer did not have all the original tires so the dealer would only replace the one the consumer still had. Nlm

- Eustis, FL, USA

The Firestone tires experienced irregular tread wear, noise and vibration, consumer replaced all four tires and requested reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tires were purchased prior to January 1, 2000. Nlm

- North Miami Beach, FL, USA

Consumer Firestone Wilderness AT tires are not included in recall but are beginning to separate. Nlm

- Millen, GA, USA

Consumer received recall 00T005, when going to the dealer to have the tires checked and replaced, the dealer stated that there was a 3 week waiting period for tires to get checked and a backorder of replacement tires, the consumer replaced the tires and is requesting reimbursement.

- Morristown, NJ, USA

Consumer replaced the Firestone ATX tires (P235 75 R15) on the vehicle due to two of the tires experiencing tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Manassas, VA, USA

After driving cross country consumer noticed that the front Firestone Wilderness AT tires were worn on the inside and had them replaced, soon after the left rear tire blewout while driving, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Alexandria, VA, USA

Firestone ATX tires (P235 75 R15) are included in recall 00T005, dealer stated that there would be 5 different tire brands to choose from, however when the consumer arrived to get the replacement tires the brands were down to 2 and there were no all terrain tires like the ones currently on the vehicle, consumer feels that the replacement tires should be the same type and quality of tires that were originally purchased.

- O Fallon, IL, USA