The contact owned a 2000 for Explorer equipped with definity Dakota A/T tires, size: P235/75 R15 A/T (na). While driving 70 mph, the rear driver tire began to shred. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed. A police report was filed. No visible injuries were sustained; however, a passenger in the vehicle required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where the insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. Prior to the crash, the rear passenger tire experienced the same failure. The approximate tire failure mileage was 89,346 and the vehicle failure mileage was 89,870. The dot number was not available.

- Decatur, GA, USA

2000 Ford Explorer. Consumer was driving 65 mph when the right rear tire blew out and caused the vehicle to go from the middle lane into the left lane and hit a wall. Ohio traffic crash report.

- Dolton, IL, USA

Consumer left front tire blewout and shredded causing consumer to replace tire with spare. The tire blewout prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice. The air bag light and door ajar light illuminated. Left side wheel bearing shot and the right side was going bad. Rear brakes shot.

- Tonawanda, NY, USA

Purchased Ford Explorer 2000 in Sept of 04. First the cruise went out. Front tires looses air about once a week have to fill. Starts hard and will not idol in mornings specially when cold out side. Check engine light has been on twice, purchased at seelye wright Kia in kalamazoo mi. Cannot get dealer to fix vehicle.

- Bangor, MI, USA

2000 Ford Explorer XLT,4dr, 4X2, 112" wheel base, 4.0L SOHC V6 engine, 5 speed automatic O/D transmission, VIN 1fmzu63E7yxxxxxxx; P235/75R15 105S dunlop rover at OWL tires.,

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

While driving 60 mph the rear passenger side tire deflated. The consumer inspected the tire and found no punctures. Please provide any additional information.

- Addison, TX, USA

While driving at 65 mph passenger's front tire blew out. This caused the driver to lose control of vehicle and hit a guard rail. Driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

Noise coming from vehicle's transmission case. The dealer stated nothing was wrong with the vehicle. Four months ago, the dealer stated the noise was coming from the tires. The consumer wanted to have this checked out.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

The consumer heard a noise coming from transfer case while traveling at low speeds. The vehicle was serviced but the dealer couldn't duplicate the problem.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

Left rear tire blew out while driving.

- Gales Ferry, CT, USA

The consumer stated the rear right tire blew out without warning.

- Weirton, WV, USA

The Firestone tires were replaced with Goodyear tires due to humming noises and recall#00T005000. The engine made noise, vibrated, overheated and would not respond upon acceleration. The vehicles faulty shocks caused noise when driving over bumps in the road, vibration and noise in the front end. The ABS warning light illuminated. The drivers side window was off track, would not go up all the way and went up unevenly. The starter became stuck made scraping sounds. The consumer requested a full refund of the purchase price in accordance to the lemon law.

- Miami Lakes, FL, USA

The vehicle developed severe vibration and immediately the left rear tire experienced complete tread separation. This caused damage to the left fender. The driver was able to maintain control and changed over to a spare tire to continue his trip. On another occasion, there was a thumping sound and the right rear tire developed a bulge and became unusable.

- Miami, FL, USA

I was traveling on I 69 near indianapolis, in, when left rear tire blew out at the area where tread meets sidewall. I nearly lost control of vehicle but was able to slow and get off road, nearly rear ended by a large semi truck following too closley. These tires were replacement by Ford motor because of the problem with Firestone original equipment tires. I was afraid to drive with these general tires because of the blowout. I requested the Ford dealer who replaced the Firestone tires with general tires to replace all 4 tires with new tires, but they refused. I was told that if they replaced tires in these situations they would have to go out of business. It seems they are more concerned with their finances than the safety of myself and my family. I have since purchased 4 new Michelin tires at my own expense and feel much safer. I was disappointed with the way I was treated in this matter, it was not through any fault of my own. The dealer even sugguested that I may have caused damage to the tires when parallel parking by hitting the curb, but I do not parallel park this vehicle and I am the only driver. I think Ford should reimburse me for the $600 I spent so I may drive a safe vehicle.

- Gas City, IN, USA

The Goodyear was a replacement for the Wilderness AT recalled by Ford. That was done when odometer read 9,720. Just over 12% tread wear on Goodyear. I believe all the goodyears are unstable as Ford has discontinued (in only 1 year) road hazard coverage on anything but the highest level of extended warranty.

- Mableton, GA, USA

Traveling home on the ship channel bridge from friends place when I heard a bang like something had kicked up, after which the vehicle started to move from side to side I proceeded to slow down at which time the tire began to shred. When I was able to pull the vehicle to the shoulder of the freeway the only thing left was the center part of the tire not a piece of the walls were on the tire. (dot number: 8xhl1py529 tiresize: P235/75R15)

- Houston, TX, USA

Back tire blew out about 4 months ago. I replaced it and I am waiting on my dealer to contact me about removing. Tkaing too long.

- Dallas, TX, USA

The consumer denied reimbursement for faulty Firestone tires, the consumer feels reimbursement is in order since the tires failed at only 1300 miles (Firestone Wilderness AT). Nlm

- Richmond, VA, USA

I strongly disagree with Ford's actions on blameing Firestone for the rolling over of the Ford Explorer. I know on my truck if you hit a bump or are on a rough road the truck is so bouncey that if fills like the rear wheels are comeing off of the ground. The wilderness tires may have some kind of defect but I have not experienced any problems with my Firestone tires. I have had my Firestone tires for a year and the only problem I have experienced has been keeping the weights on the wheels. The suspension on the 2 door Explorer is so stiff that I could see why the truck would roll over when the tire lost air pressure. Ford has been blameing Firestone and vis versa and nothing has been done to correct the problem except to replace the tires which I dont believe cause the vehicle to roll over. If I have a cd playing in my cd player and I drive down a ruff road or hit a bump over 50 miles per hour the cd will come out of the cd player and the truck will bounce, it fills like the back wheels come off the ground. (tiresize: P235/75R15)

- Mabelvale, AR, USA

No summary listed for abov evehicle. (dot number: 8xlh tiresize: P235/75R15)

- Chesterfield, MI, USA