Tread separation on left rear and front right tire's at 11K miles. Photo's taken. Reported defects to Firestone dealer; tech support; Consumer Affairs office...none indicated any interest or concern...now attempting to contract corporate office. (tiresize: Lt26575R16)

- Cerritos, CA, USA

Tread separation on left rear and right front tire's at 11K miles. Photo's taken. Reported defects to Firestone dealer; tech support; Consumer Affairs...no interest or concern shown...now attempting to contact corporate office. Who has shown no. (tiresize: Lt26575R16)

- Cerritos, CA, USA

Complete tread separation on right front tire. Luckily, no one was injured. There was no trailor or real load in the back of the truck. It could have been much worse if it happened 20 minutes later on a twisty mountain road or hauling a load. Tire pressure has been religiously checked at 72 psi for all tires and 48 hourd before this trip. These tires have never been off road 4-wheeling or heavy trailor towing. Just finished a 1,000 mile trip to hamilton, mt and back to orem, ut over July 4th. There was no noticable wear, bubbles, or blemishes on exterior of any tires before this trip. Only noticable damage is to the tire, scratches on wheel rim, and slight scuffing on fenders. The worst part of this is the attitude of both Ford and Firestone in blaming one another and no one will take responsibility for these defective tires. We will just have to wait for a serious injury accident and the lawyers to get it resolved! (dot number: Vnw81xl070 tiresize: 265/75R16)

- Orem, UT, USA

Full tread separation from the side walls. Side walls on other tires are cracking. (dot number: Knw81xm tiresize: Lt26575R16)

- Glendale, CA, USA

Tire size lt 265/75R16; last year one of the tires had some tire separation. Within last year all 4 tires had tire tread separation. Last one to separate was front right passenger's side tire. Tires mounted on 2000, Ford, F350, original equipment. On one of the occasions the rim was damaged and needed replaced.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

The tread separated from the tire while driving causing damage to the rim, this incident has been reported to Ford and Firestone with no satisfaction or compensation from either (Firestone steel tex radial R48 LT265-759-16 E). Nlm

- Queen Cree, AZ, USA

The orginial tires on the vehicle (General Grabber a.w.S 235X 85 X 16) began to separate at 3,000 miles, consumer is having difficulty obtaining replacement reimbursement for defective tires.

- Boyne City, MI, USA

The left front Firestone tire (P265/75R16) experienced tread separation, causing damage to the vehicle, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the cost of the replacement tires and for the damage sustained to the vehicle.

- Weimar, TX, USA

After seeing repeated warnings about proper inflation of Firestone tires I checked mine and noticed that the tread was separating on the left front tire. I informed my dealer as I had it in for a oil change and was told that my tires which are 16 inch are not covered under any recall. I have removed the tire and it is now being saved as a temporary spare.V. (tiresize: 265/75 R16)( dot number: Tire size: 265/75 R16 )

- Westminster, CO, USA

Firestone steeltex tire (P265 75 R16) experienced tread separation.

- Mckinleyville, CA, USA

Tire separation identical to the separation of Ford Explorer tires. (dot number:, tiresize: LT265 75R1)

- Stafford, TX, USA

Tread separated in one complete piece with no load in truck. Pictures available. (dot number: Vnw8 1xl tiresize: Lt26575R16)

- Baytown, TX, USA

PE00040, Firestone, steeltex R4S, orignal equipment on 2000, Ford, F350, tire size lt26575R16, dot vnw81xm409. Driver's rear tire tread come off entirely, and in between steel belts which caused major damage to vehicle. Sent tire to Firestone for compensation.

- Mitchellville, MD, USA

Right front tire currently has small tread separation on corner of tread and sidewall. Am going in the morning to Firestone dealer for possible adjustment. (tiresize: LT265/75R1)( dot number: Tire size: LT265/75R1 )

- Stafford, TX, USA

I have had ongoing tire problems since this truck was new. I have had casing separations in four of the six tires installed on the dual wheel truck, both front and rear. I have contacted Ford customer service numerous times. I have been to two local dealerships. I have also made numerous calls to general tire customer service and I talked to five separate representatives. All to no avail. One Ford dealership told me they were "not in the tire business" -- "have a nice day" -- "good bye". another Ford dealership has been waiting for three weeks for an eamil from "corporate headquarters". I believe that they are hoping I will just give up or crash and burn -- whichever come first. General tire has agreed to give me a small credit toward the purchase of replacement tires or replace them with the same general tire junk that I have now. Neigher of which is satisfactory or fair. Someone is going to be hurt by their failure to respond to this problem or even take the time to question me as to when, where, or how my tire failures have occurred. Your timely response would be greatly appreciated as this is a very widely used tire and I believe is a very dangerous problem to the public. Thank your for your time and consideration. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have at your convenience. (dot number: Ador1jc279 tiresize: 235X85X16)

- Boyne City, MI, USA

PE00 020; was traveling about 70mph on the highway and heard a noise. He was able to pull over, rear passenger tire tread separated. He has contacted Firestone Firestone #steal tex, #R4 lt265R1575.

- Sioux, IA, USA