Left front tire blew without warning, lost control of truck and trailer and crossed the median into oncoming interstate traffic. Stearing link on truck broke, not sure when. Truck and trailer were totaled. LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW WHILE PARKED A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER. No visible defects. I have attached two pictures of the left front tire taken at the scene of the accident and three pictures of the left rear tire taken as it failed in two stages, first a bulge in the tread, followed a few weeks later by a zipper-like sidewall separation. Tires were less than 10 years old when they failed. I still have the tires as well as the other two matching tires from the set. The accident occurred in Bath NY. Michelin LT235/85R16

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-250 equipped with Continental general (na) tires, size: 265/75/R16 (na). While driving 60 mph, the tread separated from the rear tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the tread separated from the passenger side front and rear tire. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage, tire failure mileage, and VIN were unavailable.

- Miami , FL, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F250. The contact owns a tire business and has had ten nankang mudstar radial tires, size 305/70R16 (na) returned by customers. The tires are coming apart with very low mileages. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that they would assist. As of April 18, 2008, the manufacturer has not assisted. The contact has all the records for each tire that was replaced. No other vehicle or dealer information was available.

- Bloomington, CA, USA

Tire began to bounce at 40 mph. Return to retailer and found that tire was separating. Replace 2 tires under warranty, later 1 more tire did same. Realtor was ask if this was problem. Not a problem, installer stated they had seem many.

- Daphne, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F250 pickup. While driving 50 mph and pulling a fifth wheel, the contact felt a vibration. A second later, she heard a loud bump and then a bang. She pulled over and noticed that the tread separated and damaged the rear passenger side fender. The current and failure mileages were 54,098. The purchase date of the vehicle was unknown. Updated 02-01-08 updated 02/01/08

- Lake Tapps, WA, USA

: the contact stated while driving 70 mph the front driver side tire tread separated without warning, resulting in damage to the fender. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and the tire was changed. Both the tire and vehicle dealer were alerted.

- Columbia, TN, USA

While driving 55 mph the driver's side rear tire tread on the consumer's 2000 Ford F250 sd separated causing damage to the rear fender.

- Warren, TX, USA

While driving 55 mph the tread of the consumer's 2000 Ford F250 separated from the driver's side rear tire causing damage to the fender.

- Warren, TX, USA

Firestone tire, steeltex A/T, 265/75R16 123 1200, dot# vnw8lxl2301. While traveling on the highway at 70 mph tread separated from the van, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The tire was still in tact, but the tread was gone.

- Garden City, NY, USA

While driving 55 mph a loud noise was heard from rear. The vehicle started shaking violently. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. The consumer noticed that the right passenger side tire tread separated from the wheel. The driver called roadside assistance to change tire. Firestone, steeltex radial ltd. (right rear tire lost its tread/belt)

- Lakeport, CA, USA

While driving 70 mph T driver side rear tires tread separated. As a result, driver lost control, but immediately regained control.

- Fort Collins, CO, USA

While driving at 65 mph the drivers side rear tire blew out. This caused the driver to pull off the road. The driver changed the tire. Firestone steeltex A/T, size 265/75/R16. The consumer purchased four new tires.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

While towing my enclosed car hauler trailer, with a classic car inside, my right rear tire on my F250 Super Duty pickup exploded. I was running 70 mph at the time in Alabama. I did not wreck but I really had to fight to keep it on the road until I could stop. The tire is in two pieces. The Firestone store in pensacola, Florida said the tire is not one of their recalls. However, I understand these same tires on the Excursion are. Why are the same tires, when installed on F250 pickups, not included in the recall? I will say, regardless of the outcome of this, I will never, never buy another Firestone tire of any kind. In fact I hope that Firestone is put out to pasture forever.

- Bagdad, KY, USA

Tread separated from tire. The tire still held air, damage to running board, mirror and fender. Approximately 65 mph down interstate. Next day passenger side tire did the same exact thing. Firestone 265/75R16 steeltex.

- Lincoln, IL, USA

Vehicle suffered tire tread separation. While driving the tread separated from the tire. The consumer sent the tire to the manufacturer.

- Clyde, TX, USA

Vehicle suffered two tire failures.. the tire tread seperated.

- Royse City, TX, USA

While driving at 75 mph the consumer felt the steering wheel vibrating. The vehicle slowed down and the consumer continued with the trip. Consumer stopped at a Firestone dealership to find that two of the tires, front driver side and rear passenger's side were about to separate. 2 tires were replaced free of charge and the spare tire was put on the vehicle. One tire was bought to replace to have all four tires the same size on the ground. The manufacturer was notified and the consumer was told that those tires were not on recall. The spare was from the original set and should have been replaced. (rear passenger side)

- Redding, CA, USA

While driving 60 mph the left rear tread separated from the tire.

- Salem, OR, USA

Had just completed driving 280 miles on I-10 and temperature was approx. 100 degrees. Tires were at 80 psi and had been checked prior to trip. Exited off I-10 onto county road and then onto another secondary road. Had just accelerated to 45 mph when I heard loud banging noise and and felt back end vibrate. Pulled off road and stopped within 100 yards. Found that right rear tire tread had completely separated from mounted tire and it was now wrapped around axle in one piece. The interior tire was destroyed and wheel was resting on shredded sidewall and rim. Tires are 10 ply, E rated. Inspection of entire separated tread revealed no punctures or other damage. Vehicle often used to pull horse trailer. Believe had tire tread separation occurred at highway speeds, collision/rollover could have resulted due to rapid tire deflation onto rim and tread wrapping around axle. Am state police officer and have investigated multiple injury/fatality collisions involving Firestone wilderness tires. Tire separation in this incident appears to be similar.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

Tread separated and damaged rear fender. Tire did not deflate, other tires show signs of rippling in sidewall and appear to be defective. Tires still have very good tread depth. Dealership has rotated and maintained tires on schedule. This tire was not covered on recent recall. How can I receive due process on this matter.

- Lamarque, TX, USA