The contact owns a 1997 Ford Ranger. The contact purchased new Goodyear mohave R/S (na), size P215/70R/14 tires in October of 2005. When the vehicle was taken to the shop for maintenance in may of 2007, the mechanic stated that the tread was separating and the tires needed to be replaced. The contact received a notice that offered her replacement tires, if they qualified. She called the manufacturer and they stated that they would call her back. The vehicle was rarely driven and the contact felt that the tires should not have failed. The failure mileage and dot number were unknown. The current mileage was 93,697.

- Sierra Vista, AZ, USA

My seventeen year old son was driving home from work on Sunday, September 26, 2004 in his 1997 Ford Ranger pick-up. He was headed East on I-240 when his truck suddenly began to swerve out of control. He somehow managed to bring his vehicle to a stop safely, without a collision. After getting out to inspect his vehicle he found that his right rear tire was the cause. The tire, a Firestone 14" with plenty of tread, had separated (ie. The tread had separated from the tire). The tire was still completely full of air even after this separation. The separation of the tread caused severe damage to the truck (approx. $1700). There was no collision and the tire did not blow out, the tread just peeled off for no apparent reason.

- Newalla, OK, USA

At 50,379 miles, the left front tire delaminated (ie, the entire tread came off the tire in one piece) while traveling on the freeway. There was no accident or injuries. It, and the other three, are oe Firestone Wilderness AT P265/75R15 112S M+S tires which were mounted on the truck when purchased new in July 1997.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

Consumer replaced the original Firestone Wilderness AT tires, P235/75R15, dot number vnhl1py087, consumer noticed that the tread on the rear passenger tire was beginning to crack and separate, consumer verified that all tires were covered under recall 00T005, however was charged 30 dollars for a labor fee and does not feel she should have to pay anything.

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

Consumer replaced the original Firestone Wilderness AT tires, P235/75R15, dot number vnhl1py087, consumer noticed that the tread on the rear passenger tire was beginning to crack and separate, consumer verified that all tires were covered under recall 00T005, however was charged 30 dollars for a labor fee and does not feel she should have to pay anything.

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

The left front tire threw tread & went flat this tire had 5/32 tread. The right front tire had a tread seperation on examination. When installing two tires on the front and spare that were removed from the truck at about 25000 miles to put on snow tires one of these tires was found to have a tread separation. He truck at ab. (dot number: Vnfc1pr366 tiresize: P225/70R14)

- Elsberry, MO, USA

Firestone, radial, P225/70R14, dot unknown, replacement equipment on a 1997, Ford Ranger with 40000 miles. Mileage of tire unknown. While driving 50 mph right rear tire had tread separation. No accident, no injuries. Please verify model of tire and add dot code. The dot # vnfc80A.

- Honauau, HI, USA

Tread separation while driving at slow speed, Firestone would not cover this tire under recall. I'ver retained possesion of tire and have photos to document the condition. (dot number: W2hlipy386 tiresize: P23575R15)

- Brick, NJ, USA

All four tires have clear signs of tread separation at only 20,000 miles.

- Belling Ham, WA, USA

Tire tread separated from the core of the tire. Replaced 4 of 5 tires.I was able to stop and replace defective tire. No Firestone store in winnwmucca. Went to Ford & they sent me to les schwab. Tire not on recall list. (dot number: W2hfipj077 tiresize: P215/75R15)

- Ontario, OR, USA

PE00 020, consumer was pulling inside of a gas station and noticed that vehicle was pulling to left. He looked down and noticed that left tire was flat. Consumer took it to another place. Tread was beginning to separate. Firestone, wilderness#at, P26575R15. There were no injuries. Dot W29V1pk207.

- Cheboygan, MI, USA

Consumer is still waiting for reimbursement for replacement tires under recall (oot-005), all 4 Firestone Wilderness AT tires were replaced after recall notice with competitors tires.

- Campbellsv, KY, USA

Left front Wilderness AT P23575R15 tire replaced because of tread separation, owner seeking reimbursement under recall (oot-005).

- Helena, MT, USA

During highway driving, at the speed limit of 75mph, left rear tire lost tread. Incident occurred approximately 9pm on West-bound interstate 76 in Colorado, near the brighton exit. (dot number: W29V 1pk tiresize: 265/75X15)

- Denver, CO, USA

The consumer replaced all four Firestone P225/70 R14 98R tires on the vehicle due to tread separation, the tires are not included in the recall (00T-005), however consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Inglis, FL, USA

These were original equipment tires and, after about 30000 miles, I noticed the truck lurched upon take-off from either a stop or slow speed, as well as a worming motion going around corners. The dealership assured me this all was normal. I got a flat (the front left) while hunting and, upon taking it to les schwab for proper repair, was told the tread had separated. The plug was stated to have been the cause of the separation. I then purchased four new tires. Since these tires have been on my truck, the "normal" lurch is gone. I have been told by others that tread separation can cause a lurch the same as what I was experiencing. These Wilderness AT tires were not part of the recall. I do not have the dot numbers of the tires, though I am sure the dealership or Ford would have them on record. I do not know if les schwab would still have the tires that I had replaced.( dot number: Tire size: P265/75R15 )

- Snohomish, WA, USA

The consumer replaced all four Firestone P225/70 R14 98R tires on the vehicle due to tread separation, the tires are not included in the recall (00T-005), however consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Inglis, FL, USA

Firestone Wilderness AT tire (P235 75 R15) experienced tread separation.

- Markham, VA, USA

Consumer replaced recalled (oot-005) Firestone Wilderness AT tires (P235/75R15) and request reimbursement. Nlm

- Rainier, OR, USA

Insd has blow out on 10/29/99. He called on 8/23/00 concerned that his tires were the defective Firestone tires. (claim# 18-0291-900)

- New Orleans, LA, USA