10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
14 / 1
Average Mileage:
2,914 miles

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problem #30

Aug 302000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer purchased vehicle that were equipped with the recalled Firestone tires, consumer was not notified of the recall, when inspection was completed at the dealership to determine if they were included they were found to be the defective tires, no remedy was offered by the dealership, consumer requesting new tires.

- Swanton, OH, USA

problem #29

Aug 302000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer purchased vehicle that were equipped with the recalled Firestone tires, consumer was not notified of the recall, when inspection was completed at the dealership to determine if they were included they were found to be the defective tires, no remedy was offered by the dealership, consumer requesting new tires.

- Swanton, OH, USA

problem #28

Aug 302000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer purchased vehicle that were equipped with the recalled Firestone tires, consumer was not notified of the recall, when inspection was completed at the dealership to determine if they were included they were found to be the defective tires, no remedy was offered by the dealership, consumer requesting new tires.

- Swanton, OH, USA

problem #27

Sep 282000

Explorer

  • miles
She was traveling about 25mph on the highway and hit a pothole in the street, and front left tire was puncturd inside of the tire. She took the spare out and replaced it. She took the tire to a tire repair shop tried to repair and the tire would not hold air and the tire started splitting at the middle of the tire. The tires are Firestone Wilderness AT P23575R15. She has received a recall letter. The Firestone dealer refuses to replace the tire even after telling the consumer that the tire would be replaced free of charge.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #26

Sep 272000

Explorer

  • miles
PE00 020 ;vehicle was parked in front of house and he noticed that there were stress marks going all around the tires. He has contacted Firestone, and attendant told him that tires were not on recall. Firestone, wilderness#at P23575R15., #dot, made in Canada.

- San Augustine, TX, USA

problem #25

Sep 242000

Explorer

  • miles
PE00 020; consumer was traveling about 40mph on highway and driver's side rear tire was flat. There was a lot of olay in the steering wheel. Tire was Firestone wilderness #at P23575R15 #dot w-2.

- Hometown, IL, USA

problem #24

Sep 012000

Explorer

  • miles
PE00 020; consumer stated that front driver's side tires are showing bubbles. He has contacted Firestone. The tires are Firestone #at P23575R15, no injuries.

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

problem #23

Feb 152000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer was driving about 65-70 mph and back right tire blewout. After examining the tire, found that the tread was peeling off.

- Chapel Hill, NC, USA

problem #22

Sep 122000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
After contacting 4 retailers I was told it would be spring before the tires could be replaced. The waiting list is over 247 customers. I have been told that I can purchase the tires myself and then get reimbursed in 6 to 8 weeks. This will probably take much longer and I will carry the interest on cedit for at leased 3 to 4 months. Also what kind of replacement can you get for $100 including mounting and balancing. Each company involved is blaming the other for the problem. What this amounts to is that the end user is getting the shaft. I believe Firestone should be held accountable. I would never purchase one of their products. Maybe their future will prove to be as short lived as their customers rolling down our highways.( dot number: Vd tire size: 235 )

- Crossville, TN, USA

problem #21

Sep 052000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
I would like just to say that on interstate I 15 in California, that between barstow and baker, there are alot of tire treads along side the road, and I though maybe this could be some sort of help in investiaging the Firestone tires. Just a though.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #20

Sep 152000

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
PE00020, original equipment on 2000, Explorer, tire size 235/75R15, dot 8xhl1ry489. Spare tire on a new vehicle still in stock. Had a bubble in the tread which caused tire to be very mushy and soft. The tread for spare tire separated before the tire was used.

- East Moline, IL, USA

problem #19

Sep 052000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
I would like just to say that on interstate I 15 in California, that between barstow and baker, there are alot of tire treads along side the road, and I though maybe this could be some sort of help in investiaging the Firestone tires. Just a though.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #18

Sep 112000

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
PE-00-020; original equipment on a 2000 Ford, Explorer, tires size P255R7016 dot number vdcu1px439 tires only have 13 thousand miles on them. The left rear tire tread is wobbling, tread is seperating from tire. These tires are made at Decatur and the customer feels that they should be recalled regardless of size.

- Blacksburg, VA, USA

problem #17

Sep 062000

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fierstone, wilderness/at, P235/75R15 original equipment on Ford, Explorer 2000. Rear driver's side tire blewout while driving at 50 mph in cool weather condition. Firestone has been contacted, and charged consumer to replace the tire. Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75/R15

- Ellsworth, ME, USA

problem #16

Jun 012000

Explorer

  • miles
PE00 020; consumer was getting ready to go out of town and noticed that right passenger's tire tread was beginning to separate. At this time he has contacted Firestone. Firestone wilderness#at P23570R15 D0T ity.

- China Grove, NC, USA

problem #15

Jun 032000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Tread started to split apart, replace

- Hamburg, NY, USA

problem #14

Jun 222000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Tire blew out while driving normally down the highway.( dot number: )

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #13

Jul 212000

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
PE00020; tire tread separation: Tire on the rear passenger's side bubbled and split. Tire size P25570R16, original tire equipment. Tire was taken to a tire dealership. Tire was replaced with a new wilderness tire at owner's expense. Owner has replaced all tires with kelly tires. Please provide any further information and dot# if possible. Firestone Wilderness AT P255/70/R16

- Rockford, IL, USA

problem #12

Jun 092000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, Firestone Wilderness AT tire P255/70R16 experienced blowout due to tread separation, consumer was charged for replacement even though vehicle only had 9450 miles on it.

- Galloway, OH, USA

problem #11

Aug 082000

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
As I have a vehicle equipped with Firestone Wilderness AT tires I am concerned that I might encounter a problem int he future. I understand that Firestone is planning on announcing a "limited" recall to owners of the tires located in southern areas. My present driving habits are mainly travelling on the highway at speeds between 55 - 65 mph for extended periods of time. This along with what I consider a lower tire pressure stated by the manufacturer of 26 lbs, I beleive this can cause the tires to have more stress on the sidewalls while travelling and with highway speeds could possibly cause the heating& buldging of the tires causing more stress on the sidewalls. Presently my vehicle has only 7750 miles on the odemeter, I hope the NHTSA persues Firestone in the recalling of all Wilderness AT tires in all regions of the country not just the "southern" parts.( dot number: )

- Melrose, MA, USA

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