10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,097 miles

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problem #26

Dec 122000

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles
The manufacturer installed a Firestone Wilderness AT size P225/70R15 spare tire on the vehicle, however the certification label specifies tire size P215/75R15 only. The consumer is requesting reimbursement for the five recall (00T-005) Firestone tires that have been replaced.

- Elsberry, MO, USA

problem #25

Oct 172000

Ranger

  • miles
Consumer had recalled (00T-005) tires replaced and request reimbursement for all five tires and time spent calling and waiting for repair. Nlm

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #24

Mar 272000

Ranger

  • miles
Firestone wilderness tire experienced tread separation, vibration also occurs with tires between 30 and 40 mph.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #23

Oct 112000

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles
Left rear Firestone tire shredded and went flat while parked, consumer wants all tires replaced and request reimbursement for replaced tire. Nlm

- North Richland Hills, TX, USA

problem #22

Mar 272000

Ranger

  • miles
Firestone wilderness tire experienced tread separation, vibration also occurs with tires between 30 and 40 mph.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #21

Jun 052000

Ranger 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
F**number 1 had a blow out, and rolled the veh.front driviers side tire blew out. She was taken to St elizabeth hospital in beamont, in icu. A* to handle under 403. S**possible sub on Firestone tire, investigation still pending. (claim# 53-C571-876)

- Beaumont, TX, USA

problem #20

Jul 012000

Ranger 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Facts as per the insd. Insd was traveling interstate 20 in the left lane, veh was in cruise control at 70 mph. Insd heard a noise and the vehicle started leaning to the left, veh. Drifted onto the median. Veh. Then flipped over. The tires on the vehicle are Firestone wilderness ats and the size is P225 70 R15.

- Harahan, LA, USA

problem #19

Jun 052000

Ranger 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Tire blew out causing veh to go out of control and veh flipped. Tony, the tire is a Firestone wilderness. Original equipment with 9911 miles on it. It was on a 2000 Ford Ranger. We do not have the tire size or dot standard code. (claim# 75-2317-759)

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #18

Sep 062000

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Firestone wilderness ht tire(P255 70 R15) experienced tread separation.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #17

Sep 292000

Ranger

  • miles
The right rear tire separated and blew off, just like the ones in the recall! fortunately, I was not traveling very fast and was able to control the truck and get it pulled off the road on an embankment. I was not injured, but felt this information should be made public, so this tire of firestones can be investigated also, before there are innocent people hurt or killed. I have a picture of the tire if you would like it to be E-mailed to you. Thank you! (dot number: W2uu ipo tiresize: P225/70R15)

- Taylorsville, NC, USA

problem #16

Jun 282000

Ranger

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Two of the Firestone at tires experienced tread separation problems that caused the tires to go flat.

- Clarkesvil, GA, USA

problem #15

Sep 142000

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Peoo 020; consumer was checking tires and noticed cracking at the base of the treade. He took vehicle to Firestone for inspection. Firestone wilderness #at, P22570R15, #dot hyuu. Firestone dealership told him that he can't have his tires replaced br pro rated. There were no injuries.

- Peachtree City, GA, USA

problem #14

Sep 152000

Ranger

  • miles
PE00 020; consumer was traveling about 35mph on highway and heard a noise. Rear passenger's tire tread separated. She was able to pull vehicle to the shoulder. There were no injuries.

- Santa Fe Spring, CA, USA

problem #13

Sep 122000

Ranger 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A spare tire from Firestone would need to be replaced because of all the information indicated was on recall. But dealer nor manufacturer would replace the tire. Firestone, Wilderness AT, P235/75 R15.

- Elizabeth, WV, USA

problem #12

Apr 072000

Ranger

  • miles
Right rear tire. Center tread of tier came completle apart just like a retread. Made it to a Firestone tire center.thank god it was a rear tire and not a front tire where all the wieght is.( dot number: W2uu1P0419 tire size: 222570R15 )

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #11

Aug 272000

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling at 70 mph and without any indication consumer heard a loud noise, right side of vehicle dropped down to the rim, tire had a blowout. The side wall of the right rear tire was completely detached due to factory defect. Tire size P225/70R15 and dot # hyuu1P0120.

- River Side, CA, USA

problem #10

Sep 052000

(reported on)

Ranger 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 40 mph two front wilderness/at P245/75R16 tires completely separated from rim, coming off the truck, and causing rollover. Ford and Firestone have been contacted. Firestone Wilderness AT P245/75/R16

- Bricktown, NJ, USA

problem #9

Mar 012000

Ranger

  • miles
When the tire blew out, it left a big hole on the inside of the tire, and part of the tread was gone( dot number: Tire size: 1 )

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #8

Aug 212000

Ranger

  • miles
I was driving on the freeway when I heard a loud "boom" on the rear of my truck. I had not hit anything. I pulled off the freeway and discovered my tire had blown out. Upon inspecting the tire, I noticed a 1 inch rupture in the center of tire between the treads. I'm lucky this rupture was not bigger. I have under 7000 miles on these tires and quite frankly I'm afraid to drive on them. I think the recall should be expanded to include these tires as well. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do. Thank you for your help.( dot number: Tire size: 225/70/15 )

- Union City, CA, USA

problem #7

Jun 102000

Ranger

  • miles
30842urbm09523-3 one tire split down the center of treads during driving (20,000 miles) others tires are beginning to split down the center of the treads. Currently 25,000 miles. Ford inspected them, would not replace, still have to contact Firestone.( dot number: 027476 tire size: P225/70R 1 )

- Glen Rose, TX, USA

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