10.0

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

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problem #296

Oct 242000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer replaced the tire prior to receiving the recall notice, dealer refused to refund the full cost of the replacement tires. Nlm

- Pinellas Park Fl, UN, USA

problem #295

Aug 132000

Explorer

  • miles
The original Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75R15 105S M/S tires on the vehicle were replaced, the tires had cracks in the sidewall at the tread line on all four tires which caused a choppy and noisy ride, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Grand Isla, NY, USA

problem #294

Oct 192000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
The consumer is having trouble receiving replacement tires for the recall (oot-005), the dealership in Florida will not put the consumer on a waiting list for the replacement tires unless the vehicle is checked prior, however the vehicle is in New Jersey, unable to travel due to defective tires.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #293

Jun 011998

Explorer

  • miles
While driving the Firestone tires blewout and the tread separated from the rest of the tire causing extensive damage to the quarter panel of the vehicle (Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75R15 had 17000 miles on it). Nlm

- Middleton, WI, USA

problem #292

Oct 202000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
The Firestone ATX tires developed flat spots, erratic wear patterns, noise and deterioration at the sidewall at the tread lines, consumer replaced the tires with a set of Firestone ht tires which are starting to develop flat spots like the ATX's did.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #291

Aug 142000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer replaced recalled 00T-005 Firestone at tires (P235) instead of waiting on the list, the consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Apopka, FL, USA

problem #290

Jul 092000

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone Wilderness AT tires (P235 75 R15) did not ride or sound right so the consumer replaced the tires and then received recall 00T005, Firestone is denying a claim for the consumer since the tires were purchased prior to the recall even though the spare tire is included in recall and the consumer is on a waiting list to be replaced.

- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

problem #289

Jun 012000

Explorer

  • miles
Firestone tires provided poor handling and uncomfortable ride prior to recall notice 00T-005, tires also exhibited unusual wear even after rotating the tires twice in one year, consumer replaced the tires and request reimbursement. Nlm

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #288

May 012000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The Firestone Wilderness AT tires (P235 75 R15) are cracking around the tread.

- Independence, VA, USA

problem #287

Sep 142000

Explorer

  • miles
All four Firestone Wilderness AT tires (P235/75R15) have hairline cracks, consumer replaced all four tires and request reimbursement. Nlm

- North Ridg, OH, USA

problem #286

Nov 282000

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The Firestone Wilderness AT P 235/75R15 tires were replaced prior to recall due to one flat and treadwear and vibration problems.

- Newton, NJ, USA

problem #285

Sep 012000

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Firestone Wilderness AT tires (P235 75 R15) were showing signs of tread separation, cracking, and vibration, the consumer replaced the tires.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #284

Nov 022000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer replaced all four tires due to tread separation prior to recall notice 00T-005 (Firestone radila ATX tires), consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Decatur, GA, USA

problem #283

May 121998

Explorer

  • miles
Tires were removed and replaced(at owner's expense), prior to recall notice (00T-005) due to repeated tire failures in less than 13,000 miles. Owner seeking reimbursement from Firestone.

- Hiawassee, GA, USA

problem #282

Dec 291999

Explorer

  • miles
Tires replaced prior to recall (oot-005) due to tread separation, owner requesting reimbursement.

- Pittsburg, PA, USA

problem #281

Aug 042000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer received reimbursement ($100) from Firestone for recalled spare but has not recieved reimbursement for the other Wilderness AT tires. Nlm

- Albuquerqu, NM, USA

problem #280

Nov 062000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer began having problems with two of their Firestone tires and decided to replace all four prior to recall notice 00T-005, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Carbondale, CO, USA

problem #279

Nov 132000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
The Firestone Wilderness AT tires were replaced prior to recall (00T-005). Owner requesting reimbursement.

- Ellijay, GA, USA

problem #278

Oct 202000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
The Firestone wilderness tires were extremely worn and had interior tread showing, , consumer request reimbursement, they failed prior to recall notification (00T-005). Nlm

- Panama Cit, FL, USA

problem #277

Aug 012000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
All four of the Firestone Wilderness AT 235-75-R15 tires have experienced tread separation where the tread and the tires comes together, tires are not included in the recall.

- Weston, WV, USA

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