Tire mfg., general; ms lt23585R16 grabber aw; the tire decentegrated while being driven 65 mph on a eight lane section highway. Nlm

- Chapel Hill, NC, USA

Entire sidewall blewout at 65 mph. Have encountered 2 simmilar incidents along mn freeways in the last 2 weeks. Please contact me for additional information and photos.

- Maple Plain, MN, USA

Driving down a two lane highway, when we felt a bad vibration in the truck, was slowing down when the truck made a loud noise and veered sharply to the oncoming traffics lane. We got the truck under control and pulled off at the first available place.the tire did not lose any air but it did lose all of its rubber like it was a retread tire. We were very lucky that we were not towing horses at the time and that there was no oncoming traffic right at that moment.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

While driving on a steel grate bridge, vehicle became very unstable, this happens at posted speed limit of 45mph. Ford said for me to contact firstone. Firestone said that all tires do this. Tire dealer agreed to prorate and exchange tires, but did not know if this would correct the problem.

- Cheboygan, MI, USA

I notice cracking on side of tires where the sidewall and tread meet. Had tires certified safe to operate by certified Firestone dealer per Firestone. At highway speed of 70 mph left front tire tread seperated without warning. I was able to control vehicle and come to complete stop without further incident. Tire was replaced by Firestone dealer same day, I was charged for the mounting and balancing. Estimated damage to fenderwell of vehicle to include bent metal and torn mud flap estimated damage $250. Firestone denied replacement of other tires. I have since replaced them with another brand. (tiresize: 245/75/16)

- Mesilla Park, NM, USA

I do not know what the "dot" # is, I guessed. Here are all the #'s on the tire; LT265/75R16 123/1200 unw8 1xl/399 made in Canada. No safety defect listed. (dot number: LT216/75R1 tiresize: LT265/75R1)

- Chatsworth, CA, USA

Tire separated on freeway at speed of sixty mph. (dot number: Vnw81xl399 tiresize: Lt26575R16)

- Chatsworth, CA, USA

Upon inspecting the tires (LT265/75 R16), during routine rotation, 3 of the 4 road tires have developed numerous 1/4" splits in the center and outer tread. On one tire they are as close as 1" apart from one split to the next. (dot number: Vnw81xl389 tiresize: LT265/75/R)

- Schaumburg, IL, USA

On 7/19/01 I found a bubble on the rear driver side tire. The bubble was approximately 8 long. When the tire was removed from the rim the bubble also extended inside the rim. On 7/21/01 I was looking at the other tires and found cracks forming on the side walls on the other three. These cracks are three quarters to one inch in length. (dot number: Ador1jd379 tiresize: Lt23585R16)

- Ferndale, MD, USA

Blew out at highway speed. Was able to control vehicle to a safe stop. The VIN of the tire was destoyed by the blow out. Tire was at recomended air pressure at last fill up of diesel. (dot number: N/a tiresize: Lt265R16)

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

Vehicle fails to stop properly when brakes are applied. Would shake and vibrate badly. Took vehicle to dealership, mechanic noticed rotors were warped, which caused the braking problem. Had them replaced after 10,000 miles. Engine stalls and oil leaks from the turbo into the inter cooler. Transmission does not shift. Tires began to bulge out, consumer did not specify kind of tires. Electric window motor failed. Seals are out on the front axles and they were just replaced two months ago. Air filter system is inadaquet for this size of engine and has to be replaced every 2 to 3 thousand miles.

- Reedsport, OR, USA

Original equipment on a 2000, Ford F250, LT235/85R16 size. There is a bulge on left and front tire from inside out. Tires have been replaced. Consumer ws informed by Continental to vehicle to authorized tire dealer for an adjustment or replacement, consumer does not want the same brand tires on vehicle, he believes tires to be a road hazard.

- Saranac, MI, USA

14400 miles on orriginal tires. Longitudinal separations on all four tires from 1/4" to 2" with from 5 to about 20 individual separations on each tire. Complaint #727191 indicates the same pattern of failure as well as the same dot #. Ford dealer blows me off and no word from Firestone yet. I'm replacing my tires tommorrow(05/31/01 and they won't be Firestone!). I strongly urge anyone with a Ford super-duty and Firestone steeltex tires to replace the tires immediately. After reading the complaints summaries on this site, I'm convinced these tires are as dangerous and probably more prone to failure than the infamous wilderness tires. (dot number: 008061 tiresize: 265/75/R16)

- Blountville, TN, USA

To date 3 tires w/separation 2/3 around next to rim on inside-T wo w/bubbles about 4" outward. (dot number: Ador ijd24 tiresize: Lt23585R16)

- Salem, OR, USA

Blowout destroyed outside sidewall, tire blemishes and cracks were specifically pointed out to Ford dealer about 750 miles before and dismissed by employee blake shook. (dot number: Vnw8 1xl tiresize: 265/75R16E)

- Cordova, TN, USA

While driving during snowy weather the right rear tire exploded then the outer wall disentegrated causing the truck to loose control and go into a ditch(Firestone steeltex A/T LT265/75R16). Nlm

- Masontown, WV, USA

While driving at 60mph, front right Firestone steeltex R4S tire blewout. Dealer couldn't find a reason for this happening, tire size P26575R16, dot# vnw818M070.

- Los Banos, CA, USA

The left front General Grabber a.w. ( 235/85R/16/E) tire bulged out on the inside of the tire, the tire was replaced the next day, upon returning from a 2000 mile trip the other three tires had at least one bubble and some had two. Nlm

- Houston, TX, USA

The left front General Grabber a.w. ( 235/85R/16/E) tire bulged out on the inside of the tire, the tire was replaced the next day, upon returning from a 2000 mile trip the other three tires had at least one bubble and some had two. Nlm

- Houston, TX, USA

While driving down the freeway at 70 mph I heard a loud pop pop pop as I confirmed it was my vehicle and proceeded to the right lane and to the shoulder of the road the left rear tire blew out causing the vehicle to fishtail. I was able to maintain control and stop safely. The Firestone tire has a tread seperation idenical to the Firestone tires on the eord Explorer. I am concerned that these seperation problem on Firestone tires are simialar to those in the '70, S and that they are limited too one size or model. (dot number: Vdw81xm tiresize: Lt26575R16)

- Phoenix, AZ, USA