10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 10 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 13,091 miles
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The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-350 equipped with alcoa wheels, 16X6K front (na). The contact stated that the front passenger side wheel lost air due to a splitting wheel. The vehicle was taken to a local tire shop, but they were unable to repair the tire due to the rim failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The contact researched online and found that the alcoa company voluntarily recalled the wheels. The VIN and tire and vehicle failure mileage were unknown.
- Lyman, SC, USA
Mesa A/P2 tires, cracking around bead with only 3889 miles on supposedly not big O brand mesa not found in menu
- Kenansville, FL, USA
The contact owns a set of yokohana lt tires, size: 265 75R 16 (N/a). The contact stated that while driving 65 mph the front passenger side tire exploded, causing damage to the hood and fender. Several weeks later the rear passenger side ire exploded, also causing extensive damage to the rear of the vehicle. The tires were only 3 months old when the failure occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and stated that they would send someone to further investigate the tires. The veihcle failure mileage was unavailable. The tire failure mileage was 10,000.the VIN was not available.
- Ventura, CA, USA
After complaining to bf goodrich about (4) cracking sidewalls and being told that they were surface cracks and if the tires held air they would do nothing because the tires are good at (1) year old with 20,000 mi. (1 1/2) year later the sidewall and tire tread separated while sitting in the drive way. I have now replaced all (4) tires with a different tire brand.
- Yucaipa, CA, USA
2000 Ford F350, unit #1 was traveling eastbound in the left lane when the right tire blew out. Unit 1 went off the right side of the roadway, struck the ditch and struck a fence. Bf the driver and passenger suffered minor injuries. (Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0415-89) updated 12/10/10
- Hudson, NH, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F350. The contact stated that his front driver side wheel had a stress crack and was repaired. Approximately one month later, the front passenger side wheel had a stress crack and failed. The dealer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and no recalls were available. The current mileage was 230,000 and failure mileage was 228,000. Updated 12/12/2007
- Huffman, TX, USA
2000 Ford F-350 tire blewout causing damages to the right fender and mirror. The vehicle's right fender, right mirror, bottom right door, wheel and right side running board were damaged.
- Nashville, MI, USA
While driving 2000 F250 superduty Ford pick up, tire came apart at 65 mph. Stock aluminum wheel distroyed. Problem is the jack broke while trying to change tire. Second time used. Ford dealer said jack not any good and not warrened. I can forsee that a person hurt useing jack.
- Gillette, WY, USA
While driving between 65 to 70 mph front driver's side tire blew up. As result, driver lost the control, and vehicle rolled over several times. Vehicle landed upside down in an embankment. Upon impact, the airbag did not deploy. Firestone, steeltex radial, size 265/75R16 dot vdw81xl2400. The driver and wife became unconscious and were transported by ambulance to the nearest hospital.
- Chino Valley, AZ, USA
1. brake rotors serviced 7 times(the 3rd. New set of rotors is currently on front). 2. exterior paint failed and required repainting. 3. front ball joints failed. 4. front hubs failed. 5. power steering pump failed. 6. water pump failed. 7. suspension bushing failed. 8. 3 of 4 stock tires developed bulges. 9. currently there are suspension problems developing in the front and the hubs do not engage automatically.
- Proctor, MN, USA
Ltr in regards to her 1/25/04 inquiry re milton matthews problem w/ his Bridgestone tires, request verification of constituent's name as milton matthews and not david matthews, ref ES04-001320 /S/ breener 3/3/04.
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
While traveling at 50 mph passenger side rear tire blew out. There was no warning. The dealer was contacted.
- Johnstown, PA, USA
Ltr fm david matthews (nv) re defective Bridgestone dueler A/T tires requests a defect investigation into tread separation for possible recall, reply to las vegas ofc. While driving left rear tire blew out causing over $1000 worth of damages to left rear quarter panel.
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
Driving up to intersection, applied breaks next thing aware of was the cab was smokey and airbag had deployed and vehicle was stopped against a tree in the ditch. No knowledge of tire failure, pothole, or anything leading to a deployment of the airbag. Concern with unnecessary deployment of airbag verses steering/breaking/tire problem. The air bag knocked me unconscious and I was unable to do anything to avoid the extensive damage that occurred to the truck.
- Kingsley, MI, USA
While driving on I-35 South of ft worth, the left rear tire of my Ford F-250 blew without warning, disintegrating and causing major damage to the lr fender and fender liner. Tires were Firestone steeltex ats with approximately 55,000 miles. I have friend who had a similar event with his Ford Expedition. These are not good tires!
- Granbury, TX, USA
Repeated tire blow outs, one in June 2003, one in September 2003, same truck, same tire location, same brand tire.
- Ventura, CA, USA
Consumer states while driving at 65 mph and with no warning, the front left tire experienced a blowout and caused damage to the vehicle. Consumer had to pull over. Firestone, lt # P265/75/R16 dot#- unknown. Dealer had been notified. The consumer was traveling East bound in the fast lane. There was a "thud" and the consumer pulled over to the left. The consumer left the East bound lane and had gone over the mound of gravel, crossed two lanes of construction over the cement divider wall and broke out two chunks of cement, landed over the drivers side, sliding, rolled over on top, and landed upside down in the West bound slow lane. The vehicle was totaled. (state of Minnesota police report)
- Mora, MN, USA
While driving on the interstate, the left front tire blew out. Firestone steel tex radial tire.
- Florence, SC, USA
The consumer was concerned about a letter received in reference to the Firestone steeltex tires. Scc
- Severna Park, MD, USA
- Walhalla , ND, USA