8.4

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,889 miles

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problem #9

Jun 212002

LS

  • miles
One of the tires was losing air due to a side wall plug that was installed by the dealer without the consumer's knowledge. The tire was replaced. (Goodyear tire)

- Ellicott City, MD, USA

problem #8

Jun 022002

LS

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
All four tires are cupping, and at 27000 miles manufacturer wants to replace the tires. P215/60R16, original equipment, 27000 miles mounted on Lincoln Ls, 2000. Consumer stated that the tires had been rotated three times but all four tires were cupped and shows wear.

- Winsor Heights, IA, USA

problem #7

Jun 212002

LS 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
One of the tires was losing air due to a side wall plug that was installed by the dealer without the consumer's knowledge. The tire was replaced. (Goodyear tire). Consumers co-worker noticed that the tire was low, air was then put in the tire, however it was then discovered that a finishing nail was embedded in the sidewall, the vehicle was taken to the Goodyear dealer, and the mechanic kept the tire for a few hours to perform a test, he then stated the nail did not go through the tire and it was not necessary to patch or purchase a new tire, on Monday June 24, 2002, consumer noticed the tire was low again, the vehicle was taken back to Goodyear, and the mechanic stated he would investigate the tire further, the mechanics discovered that the tire had a sidewall plug and stated that it was not recommended to repair the tire in that manner or even drive with that type of repair, a new tire would need to be purchased because it was illegal to patch or plug in the sidewall, the dealer claims that they never plugged or patch the sidewall.(Goodyear tires)

- Ellicott City, MD, USA

problem #6

Jan 182002

(reported on)

LS

  • miles
Vehicle had a blowout with Firestone brand tires (firehawk LH P215/60 R16 94V)that seems to have the same structural damage as those seen in Ford Explorer.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #5

Aug 172001

LS

  • miles
Vehicle had a blowout with Firestone brand tires (firehawk LH P215/60 R16 94V)that seems to have the same structural damage as those seen in Ford Explorer.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #4

Apr 012001

LS

  • miles
Under normal driving conditions, the right front and right rear tires were making a bumping noise. Took vehicle to local tire service center and discovered both tires were separating. Replaced tires immediately due to safety concerns. (dot number: W2X8 tiresize: 2156016)

- Hemet, CA, USA

problem #3

Sep 072000

LS

  • miles
In April of 2000, I purchased a new Lincoln Ls, and I have had 2 Firestone tires blow apart at the seams. In incident #1, the tire totally separated into 2 pieces, and in incident #2, the tire blew out on the inside wall, creating a whole about 8" in diameter. As a state highway official here in Massachusetts, I believe that the Firestone firehawk LH should be recalled. (tiresize: P235/50R17)( dot number: Tire size: P235/50R17 )

- Lowell, MA, USA

problem #2

Aug 312000

LS

  • miles
The tire tread partially separated from the tire and caused me to loose control of the vehicle( dot number: Tire size: P235 50R17 )

- Grosse Pointe Park, MI, USA

problem #1

Jun 181999

LS

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Car starts to ride rough then smoke comes out of back. Noticed cars start slowing behide me, then tire flies off.

- Laguna Hills, CA, USA