10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 14 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 2,914 miles
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Right rear tire tread separated fom the tire while driving, dealer refused to replace the tire since it was not included in recall (Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75R15). Nlm
- Seattle, WA, USA
The Firestone tires on the vehicle experienced failure, however not included in the recall (oot-005).
- Dearborn H, MI, USA
While driving the right rear Firestone tire separated from the wheel causing the steering wheel to vibrate, these tires were not included under recall, consumer purchased five new tires and request reimbursement. Nlm
- Seattle, WA, USA
Experienced problems with tires, before recall (00T-005).
- Brooklyn, NY, USA
Goodyear Wrangler tires P255/70R16 experienced belt separation, the 2 tires had less than 100 miles on them when consumer started noticing poor ride and noise from faulty tires, dealer replaced tires.
- Laconia, NH, USA
While driving the right rear Firestone tire separated from the wheel causing the steering wheel to vibrate, these tires were not included under recall, consumer purchased five new tires and request reimbursement. Nlm
- Seattle, WA, USA
Ford, Explorer, tire size P255/70R16, dot # vncu1px529. Consumer noticed tire was discolored, and possible tread failure. Replaced with Goodyear tires. These tires are made in Canada are known failures.
- Lake Lure, NC, USA
Consumer replaced all four Firestone wilderness tires (P255/70R1) once the dealership notice that the interface point where the wall meets the tread is not rigid but very soft compared to the other three tires, it can be pressed with minimum pressure, consumer request reimbursement for tires replaced. Nlm
- Wilmington, NC, USA
Firestone tire experienced tread separation, consumer requests reimbursement.
- Danbury, NC, USA
Firestone tires are included in recall 00T005, consumer is disappointed that she is on a back order list and has yet to receive replacement tires.
- Palm Desert, CA, USA
Had to replace all 4 tires on vehicle after 14,888 miles - signs of tread separation on two of the tires - vehicle purchased and licensed in Arkansas but being driven by son in navy stationed at afb in Oklahoma city. Vehicle purchased in late spring of 2000 -- lots of miles (avg. Nearly 800 miles per week) mostly on highway at speeds of 70 mph. When son brought home had to hold steering wheel tightly with two hands at all times to adequately maintain control of vehicle. Called local Firestone dealer to inspect and they refused since tires were not part of recall so had all tires replaced. Am currently storing replaced tires in garage pending some sort of adjustment / replacement. Ford dealer agreed tires needed to be replaced but did not offer any assistance. (dot number: 8xhl1py389 tiresize: P235/75R15)
- Lowell, AR, USA
Right front tire showed signs of separation which was confirmed by inspector of tire dealer, consumer replaced all 4 tires plus spare with different brand (Firestone Wilderness AT P255-16-70). Nlm
- Manhattan, CA, USA
Right front tire showed signs of separation which was confirmed by inspector of tire dealer, consumer replaced all 4 tires plus spare with different brand (Firestone Wilderness AT P255-16-70). Nlm
- Manhattan, CA, USA
Original tires on a 2000, Ford, Explorer Sport, P23575R15, hd. Driver's rear tire, while traveling at 65 mph no bumps on the road, tire separated in 3 sections, completely seperated. Consumer stated that tire busted fuel tank feeder tube.
- Dearborn Hieghts, MI, USA
Please send any info available on this vehicle rolling due to tire blowouts. Also anything availbale from Firestone wilderness tires. Vehicel was on freeway tire blew out and vehicle rolled both passengers at casa grande hospitla with injuries no other vehicle involved. (claim# 03-3158-203)
- Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Insured was traveling S on hwy 9 and she lost control of vehicle. Someone driving behind said they saw the right front go down and then driver lost control. Insured stated that it could be the Firestone tires on the vehicle possible tire failure-Firestone Wilderness AT 235/75R15. (claim# 11-3519-789)
- Athens, GA, USA
Firestone: There was a recall on this vehicle for the tires and this car was involved in a roll-over the tires may have contributed to the accident. (claim# 52-2406-471)
- Albany, NY, USA
We understand the national highway safety traffic administrations is investigating if the Firestone tires on Explorer are defective. Fatality involved Firestone wilderness 235/75R15 # 8xhl 1py Apr trailmark P235/75R15 dot # pj. (claim# 03-3155-368)
- Tucson, AZ, USA
Firestone wilerness P255/70R16 rear tire blew out causing her to lose control and hit a curb and mailbox and then the other tire blew she thinks this might be due to the defective tires these tires are not included in the recall so far but we have inspected and confirmed the right rear tire did blow which caused insd to lose control. (claim# 11-3509-192)
- Lithia Springs, GA, USA
- Libertyvil, IL, USA