PE00020, tire tread separation: Owner found signs of tread separation on all four tires. Rear driver's side tire was the worst. Cracks were from 1-2 inches long. Tire size P235/75R15, dot # W2H11py408, manufactured at the North Carolina plant. Original tire equipment on a 1999, Explorer. Tire mileage around 23, 000. Owner has replaced all four times with Michelin tires. The rear driver side tire and three others have cracks over the intire circumference. The customer replaced.

- Richardson, TX, USA

While driving 65mph vehicle swerved and rolled over, resulting in injury. Dealer has been notified.

- Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

Firestone recall of Wilderness AT with vd only designation; but, my Wilderness AT at R/R shows signs of separation between body of tire and tread. My tire is ur bm 07459-3. don't know what this means as far as where it was made but the vd is not the only Wilderness AT tire with a problem.( dot number: 27907? tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Half Moon Bay, CA, USA

I was traveling at 3:00am on a freeway I was traveling about 70mph when the rear right tire began to shake I pulled to the right because my car began to lose control. I looked at the tire it was shredded. The tire was barely attached to the rim. This was a brand new car I knew something was wrong I called the dealer he said to contact Firestone I took the tire in for inspection he could not find any reason for the rupture so I had to purchase a new tire. On 7/22/00 I had another tire go flat same area of the car the tire had a puncture in it I replaced it again.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

Left rear tire exploded at about 30 mph. Car had been started cold at 6:00pm and had been on the road at speeds of 30-50 mph for less than 10 minutes preceeding failure. No road hazard was noted. Sidewall spit open from rim to tread in a very straight line. Firestone claimed road hazard but replaced tire. I never saw, felt, or believed that any road hazard was encountered. This is the larger size tire on Ford Explorer and is not included in current recall.( dot number: Cant find tire size: 255/70R16 )

- Lafayette, CA, USA

After travelling approximately 120 miles on interstate 55 the tire casing came off. Fortunately, I had slowed down to about 55 mph because I was in a metropolitan area and thinking of getting gas and going through a turn. I felt a shimmie, slowed down more before the rubber came off and control became difficult. I was able to pull over without incident.( dot number: )

- Chicago, IL, USA

Consumer had all 4 Firestone Wilderness AT tires(P23575R15) checked. Technician noticed tread separation. Dealer would not replace since tire was not part of recall. Dot #W2hl.

- White Lake, MI, USA

The tire blew out (the tread was gone when the wheel was removed, I still have both the rim and tire) and I had difficulty safely stopping it. The rim was ruined. Ford said I'd need to pay for a new tire and rim.( dot number: )

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Received flat tire last week on my leased Ford exp., Ford sent me to the firstone store in lake forest, (my tire was blown from the inside out and seperated, the store said there was nothing wrong with the tires and sold me another one, and never checked the tires on my truck to see if they were good, then the announcement came out. I kept the old tire, please advise if I can get new ones, I travel alot at night through the desert with my small child, it scares me.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R1S )

- Laguna Niguel, CA, USA

We were driving 75 mph when the left rear tire blew completely off the rim, also causing damage to the fender. We had less than 9000 miles on the vehicle. At the time, Firestone said there was nothing they could do. We read the article about the problems with this tire, & feel compelled to report this occurance to you. We also would like to know if we are entitled to replacement tires from Firestone? thank you.( dot number: Tire size: R15 )

- Arvada, CO, USA

I have been an owner of the Ford Explorer Sport for approximately 13 months with the original Firestone Wilderness AT tires. On 19 Jun 00, I was driving home from work which is approximately 55 miles and driving 55 mph when I heard a pop and realized that my right rear tire had blown out. Fortunately I was able to manage the vehicle out of traffic and on the shoulder of the road. When I pulled over, it was apparent that I did in fact have a blow out and not just merely had run over something. The portion of the tire that was damaged was the sidewalls has several tears from the rim to the tread. I managed to get the tire changed safely and immediately went to the sears automotive department in my home town and purchased another Firestone Wilderness AT tire at $114.12 to ensure that I had a spare in case of another problem with these tires. I would like to have these tires replaced as the many thousands of other consumers, however Firestone will not be the tire of choice. Sincerely, Ms. Jamie M. martin.( dot number: Tire size: P235/70R15 )

- Clarksville, TN, USA

Tread separation on two rear tires; irregular tread wear on steer axle tires; steering very irratic; vehicle pulls to right; conversation with tire dealer, dealer stated if tires deemed damaged would be prorated with replacement Firestone or Bridgestone tires. Statement from corporation said all tires would be replaced if customer dissatisfied, this is contradictory to the statement from the dealer. With current knowledge made it necessary to purchase new tires (another manufacturer) due to contradictory info from Firestone and dealer. We did not feel comfortable with their replacement products. After inspection of tires by service department of local dealer, we were advised to replace tires immediately to avoid accident.( dot number: Unknown tire size: L235R75/15 )

- Bryceville, FL, USA

We are concerned about our Explorer with the firestome tires (wilderness) pulling our 25 ft camper. We heard the recall was going to start in the southern states. We believe we are more at risk for tire failure due to extra strain of pulling rv. We are afraid to use rv until tires on Explorer are replaced.

- Columbus, OH, USA

I have two shredded Firestone wilderness xft tires, with tread separating obviously from the rest of the tire. I have a Ford Explorer XLT. Ford dealership refuses to help me!( dot number: )

- Oakland, CA, USA

Tire separated at 70mph. No previous damage to tire. Have contacted car dealership, 1-800 Ford number and local Firestone dealership. They replaced tire for minimal charge by now we're very concerned and would like our tires replaced with different brand. Not getting much help at this end. Have been reading about many people with similar problem and wanted our incident counted. Thanks---julie anderson.( dot number: )

- Grants Pass, OR, USA

Want this tire to become a recall, there has been 46 deaths pathfinder lost the tread on her tires she in so far. There was a young lady yesterday in Texas that her pathfinder lost the tire tread she is in the hospital. I do not want to end up like her or the 46 people who lost their life because someones stupity. Please make this happen. A national recall on these tires.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Riverside, CA, USA

Driving on li expressway in right lane left rear tire totally fell apart at 50-55 miles per hour in traffic. I immediately pulled to right shoulder and found tire had totally fallen apart, the tread seperated from the sidewalls. The tire was in pieces. I went the next day to a tire dealer and purchased a new replacement of the same tire.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Huntington, NY, USA

I was driving down I-94 when I felt something in the way the truck felt. Then it felt alright for about 1/2 a mile, until the truck started moving side to side. When I pulled over most of the tire was gone, including the tread.( dot number: Tire size: 25570R16 )

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

I contacted Firestone store in coos bay, Oregon about the problems with the Firestone tires treads coming off my 1999 Ford Explorer. I was very concerned about safety. Mr. Vaugn replied that it was Ford's problem and that he did not care how many people died due to the tire failures - that it was Ford's fault and not Firestone.( dot number: Tire size: P23575R15 )

- Oakland, OR, USA

Re: jacksonville, fl fatalities. Both involving Ford Explorer with Firestone wilderness tires.( dot number: Tire size: 255sbr15 )

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA