Tire blew when turning to parallel park - replaced with same. Since about 10,000 miles, the other 3 oe tires on vehicle have shown "peeling" rubber on the sidewalls to where the white inner belts are showing through in small areas. I had thought this was normal wear and tear in the South (I recently moved here from Michigan) until I started hearing and reading in the last few days about the inherent problems with these particular tires. I am now extremely concerned about the potential danger of driving my Explorer with these tires. I would like to know what can be done to remedy the situation. Thanks.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75/R1 )

- Chapel Hill, NC, USA

I just heard on the radio of a potential problem. About six weeks ago I had a blowout on the freeway which resulted in a damaged rim and a replacement of a tire. At the time I asked repairman if it could be a defect and he wasn't sure. I asked how long the tires should last, he said 60K miles. I only have 40K miles, with still an okay tread. At the time I figured it was just an anomaly.( dot number: )

- Bothel, WA, USA

We were traveling North on 75 in richardson, tx when the tire came apart. The wheel is all banged up. We're lucky that we didn't get killed or kill anybody while trying to exit the freeway. We don't feel safe driving the car now. It's very upsetting to pay $450/month for a car that you're afraid to drive.( dot number: Tire size: 15 )

- Little Elm, TX, USA

Consumer received recall 00V072000. Contacted dealer who refused to correct problem. Dot# vdhl. Consumer is having difficulty obtaining recall repair for the Firestone tires.

- Williamston, NC, USA

PE00020, orginial equipment with 1999 Ford Explorer, tire size P23575R15. While driving the front end shakes very hard, and on all tires there are lumps forming and making a whistling noise. There was a constant noise in the front of the vehicle, dealer has replaced the following to remedy the problem: Drivesahft, lower control arms, left upper ball joint, lower steering shaft on two occasions, front shaft, lower ball joints, outer tie rod ends, power steering pump and rack, left upper ball joint and finally the arm bushing that was hitting the frame. Brakes were pulsating, dealer machined the front rotors. There was a delay in starting the vehicle, dealer stated this was normal. Radio had no display lights, dealer installed a new radio. The rear brake light burnt out, dealer replaced the bulb. The parking brake sometimes would not release, dealer could not duplicate the problem. The check engine light illuminated. The rear wiper was not cleaning, dealer replaced the wiper arm and blade.

- Salem, MA, USA

Vehicle experienced premature failure of the original tire with only 22,300 miles on the odometer.

- Troy, MI, USA

While driving at 70 mph left rear tire blew out from the rim. Vehicle lost control and hit a wall, which blew the left front tire. The Firestone Wilderness AT tire size is P235/75R15. ODI# 6141.

- Davie, FL, USA

Brand new vehicle experienced blow out (wilderness Firestone P235/75R15 1055 M/S).

- Houston, TX, USA

I was going to work at 0500 in the morning, South bound on interstate 5 at a speed of around 68 mph. I was traveling next to a concrete divider and in the middle of completing a curve in the freeway when my right front tire blew out from under me. Being in a turn the force from th blowout rendered my vehicle uncontrolable enough that I couldnt pull away from the wall in time. The front of the vehicle impacted first as soon as this happened the right rear tire also blew out. My vehicle was then riding on the two right rims until I came to a halt. When I tried to make a claim to Firestone they refused my inquery saying I had hit a road hazzard causing both tires to blow out. It wasnt until my dad sent the report about the investigation from khou in houston, tx that I realized I wasnt the only one involed. I had to pay for all expenses on my vehicle and my insurance company ruled it my fault after reviewing the results from Firestone's investigation so I am paying for it on my insurance as well.( dot number: Tire size: P245/75R15 )

- Chino Hills, CA, USA

Tires have been causing major problems and driving roughly - afraid to drive long distance.( dot number: )

- Missouri City, TX, USA

Problems with these tires are being reported on channel 11 news today and I have had a similar very frightening incident with a blow-out on my SUV. Both Ford and Firestone refused to accept any fault or responsibility for the problem. My local garage tanglewilde auto service (houston 713-785-3470 steve munsey) tell me that they have had numerous customers (Ford Explorer owners) who have suffered the same problems. If these tires can be attributed to death and injury then they should be investigated for possible defect.( dot number: 027477 tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Houston, TX, USA

Entire front driver's side tires are bent inward towards the front fender. Also, tires are exposed to rubbing. Dealer has been contacted.

- Olney, IL, USA