1999 F250 tread separated while driving at 55 mph. The separated tread caused some damage to the vehicle's fender.

- Weatherford, TX, USA

The consumer purchased a used vehicle in July, a 1999 Ford F250. While moving back to Washington from New Mexico, the left rear tire tread peeled off, resulting in an accident while driving. This happened without warning. There was some wear on the tires. There are 64,000 miles on the truck, and owner does not know a lot about the mileage of the tires. The consumer consulted the NHTSA website and discovered recall campaign. 04T003000 on the same tires. Bridgestone/Firestone, model steeltex, at LT265/75/R16. The consumer went to two different Bridgestone/Firestone delaers, and they would not help because the tires were not a part of the recall-these were for Excursion vehicles only they noted. The consumer had to replace tires at his own expense.

- Tahuya, WA, USA

The contact owned a 1999 Ford F250. The contact experienced tread separation on driver side rear tire. There was no accident, but it caused damage vehicle. It was hauling a trailer, and did not hit any kind of pot hole. Tire manufacturer was eldorado, tire line I 265/75R16.

- Helena, MT, USA

Tread separation from Firestone "steeltex radial A/T" tire at aprox 60 mph tire tread seperated without warning while driving on dry level ground there was no road hazard involved, tire never lost pressure and remained inflated until 2 days after event the tire was replaced at time of event with a spare tire, there was signifigant damage to the drivers bed section of my truck. An insurance claim was filed with my insurer and setteled with a repairthat totaled aprox $2258.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

While driving 70 mph vehicle vibrated severely. Consumer pulled over to inspect the vehicle, and noticed a huge bubble on tire tread. Firestone steeltex at lt26575R16.

- Orlando, FL, USA

1999 Ford F250 pickup is experiencing problems with Firestone steeltex A/T tire equipment. After the consumer heard of the Firestone tire problems he took his vehicle to a local dealer. The dealer checked the tires and indicated none of them were part of the recall. While driving the tread of the left rear tire came off but the tire remained inflated. This incident caused extensive damage to the vehicle. The consumer went to the local dealer who handled the handled the tire replacements. The tire were looked at and the consumer was told that the tires were not included in the recall.

- Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

While traveling at highway speed left front tire tread came completely off. As a result the brake line broke.

- Benton, AZ, USA

Consumer states that while driving and without warning the rear passenger side tire blew out, causing the consumer to pull over. Size#lt265175R16, dot#123/12Q. Dealer notified.

- Blaine, MN, USA

Sidewall failure, splits and cracking on sidewall. (tiresize: Lt26575R16)

- Carthage, MS, USA

While traveling approximately 75 mph in a 1999 Ford F250, the left-rear Firestone steeltex A/T tire, size: LT265/75R16, experienced tread separation. There was approximately 16,000 miles on the tire and it was original equipment. The consumer stated that the passenger side rear tire had thrown all of the tire tread off in one piece and the tread had beat up the truck body around the wheel. Dot # vnw81xl039.

- Vail, CO, USA

1st tire failed w/ tread separation Oct, 2000. Did not report because thought was isolated incident. Then, on May 22, 2001, 2nd and 3rd tires of the original four failed with total tread separation within 125 miles of each other. We had to limp home on two used tires. We were extremely fortunate no one was hurt in any of the incidents. Initiated claim for may, 2001 failures through tire dealer. Per Continental's request, I sent them both tires. They never acknowledged receipt of 2nd tire and refused to pay claim for 1st tire. They stated tire had at some point sustained puncture in tread area which had been repaired. This is possibly true. However, Continental went on to state this caused gradual loss of air pressure which led to underinflation which led to tire failure. Not true. I religiously maintained proper air pressure in all the tires all the time. Their findings are based on assumptions which work for them but do not reflect the actual situation. I would sincerely appreciate any help you can afford me in this matter. We only have 30 days from 7-25-01 before they dispose of the tire. Since they rejected my claim, all attempts to reach the person @ Continental with whom I was working has failed. Her name is [xxx] and her phone no. Is: [xxx]. (dot number: Ador1jc148 tiresize: 235/85R16) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Prescott, AZ, USA

1st tire failed w/ tread separation Oct, 2000. Did not report because thought was isolated incident. Then, on May 22, 2001, 2nd and 3rd tires of the original four failed with total tread separation within 125 miles of each other. We had to limp home on two used tires. We were extremely fortunate no one was hurt in any of the incidents. Initiated claim for may, 2001 failures through tire dealer. Per Continental's request, I sent them both tires. They never acknowledged receipt of 2nd tire and refused to pay claim for 1st tire. They stated tire had at some point sustained puncture in tread area which had been repaired. This is possibly true. However, Continental went on to state this caused gradual loss of air pressure which led to underinflation which led to tire failure. Not true. I religiously maintained proper air pressure in all the tires all the time. Their findings are based on assumptions which work for them but do not reflect the actual situation. I would sincerely appreciate any help you can afford me in this matter. We only have 30 days from 7-25-01 before they dispose of the tire. Since they rejected my claim, all attempts to reach the person @ Continental with whom I was working has failed. Her name is kimberely somerville and her phone no. Is: 704.588.4164.

- Prescott, AZ, USA

Complete tread separation. Tires are fairly new and in very good shape. (tiresize: 3057060)

- Prescott Valley, AZ, USA

Three tires have tread separation as stated by dealership. Firestone says "bull" but, will replace at a prorate which is basically I must pay full price to replace defective tires with a lot of tread left on them. I called Firestone Consumer Affairs and they told me to go jump in the lake. (dot number: 008062 tiresize: Lt26575R16)

- Euless, TX, USA

While driving with the cruise control set on 70 mph on the interstate, the truck started to shake and then the tire thread cap blew off the truck damaging right passenger side fender brace, muffler, fender well skirting, and paint. A state trooper witnessed the whole incident. (dot number: Ejlfccb459 tiresize: Lt28575R16)

- Jennings, LA, USA

1 tire has a separation of tread around it. Looks like a tear on the edge. The other tire has a slit in the sidewall. Firestone wouldn't do anything about them because they said that I was past the "customer satisfaction point" with the tires. (dot number: BM14474-3 tiresize: L265/75R16)

- Roaring Branch, PA, USA

Tread separation. (dot number: Vnw8 1xl tiresize: LT265/75R1)

- Westminster, CA, USA

Tread separation on all four Firestone steel tex lt22575R16 ms tires at 30,000 miles, tires replaced with same type, tread separation on replacement tires at 5,000 miles.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

Tire size lt23585R16, dot md0rrtov528, original equipment 24,000 miles. Driving at approximately 70 mph on interstate with 70 degree weather, right rear tire failed.consumer looked in rear view mirror and noticed smoke and pieces flying. Pulled over to side, and noticed about 4-6 inches of sidewall left on each side of wheel. Prior to incident, tire had good amount of tread, was not worn out. Goodyear Wrangler rts tires.

- Flagstaff, AZ, USA

Tread separation -- Firestone claimed no responsibility.( dot number: Tire size: 265 75R 16 )

- Park City, UT, USA