After vacation consumer inspected the tires, looking for numbers on tires, but found cracks on them. Had received a recall notice, but it did not include the dot information. Firestone, Wilderness AT, P235/75 R15, made in Canada.

- Ovido, FL, USA

I was on the freeway with my son it was hot when we got off it sounded like I had a flat tire when we looked the half tread around and half width was raised way up so we took side roads home. The dealership told me it's firestones problem..Firestone told me to pay $58.75 for a new one so I did...no one ever checked the rest of my tires until I made them after the recall started one tire had 46lbs. In it the others were way off too. I am now stuck with a Firestone tire thats not on the recall for my spare and I have purchased 4 Goodyear tires to go on my car. I have sent away for the $400. I suposely get for the Goodyear and I also asked for my $58.75 for the tire that almost killed us... never before the recall did the dealership or Firestone have any concerns about the tires or the well being of the drivers as far as air pressure or a chance of faulty tires.........I still loose $ on the tires but thank goodness I did not die w/ my baby on that day......( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Littlerock, CA, USA

Vehicle had tire separation (Firestone).

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

Vehicle experienced failure of the Firestone wilderness tires prior to recall notification, consumer requesting reimbursement and replacement of remaining tires (00T-005).

- Middletown, DE, USA

The Firestone Wilderness AT 235/75/15 tire failed prior to recall notice while driving, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Sanford, NC, USA

PE00-020, tire size P23575R15, dot W2hl1py, orignial equipment with Mercury Mountaineer 1997 with 39600 miles. All 4 tires kept vibrating even after they have been balanced. Tires were checked again Aug 21,2000 at Ford. But dealer claimed tire checked okay.however, tires were still vibrating.there was no solution unless consumer replaced tires at this point.

- Batavia, IL, USA

I have already submitted a voq my ODI # is 726973. I did not have the dot # in my original report to you. It is W2hl. It is not part of Firestone's voluntary recall. I believe as you investigate further, your Agency and congressional hearings will expand this recall. I have kept this tire, and if anyone wants to inspect it they are welcome.( dot number: W2hl tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Long Beach, MS, USA

February 1998 while driving on a divided highway between phoenix and tucson at about 65mph, the left rear tire blew out by throwing the entire tread belt off and causing the car to end up crossing the left lane and going down into the median. The tire was taken back to Firestone in tucson in Feb 98 and they said too bad, its road hazzard, you hit something on the highway and just weren't smart enough to know it. Mercury at least replaced the rim. We were so disgusted with Firestone that we bought two new tires for the front from a different dealer. Thank god it was the rear tire that blew out.( dot number: Vdhl1py127 tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Tucson, AZ, USA

I have 5 tires on my Mountaineer that are not part of the recall and are cracking severly between the tread and the tire. I do not feel this is safe, and my local Firestone store has said they will not do anything to replace these tires. My wife and baby ride in this vehicle and I do not want anything to happen to them. I would appreicate a return E-mail about this !! my E-mail - electslsmn@aol.com( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Bolton, CT, USA

I live in southern AZ I was returning from a trip. I was going 75 mph when I heard a thumping noise. Pulled off the side of the road & discovered the tread on the left rear tire had peeled away. Drove 30 miles back to tucson & had spare put on. Went to sears and had tire replaced.( dot number: Tire size: P23575R15 )

- Sierra Vista, AZ, USA

Pe00D20.; original equipment on a Mercury mountineer, 1997 23575R15. Firestone said all 4 tires have cracks were treadline meets sidewalls, consumer was very concerned that the tread may separate. The customer indicates that these tires could blow up anytime. Some firstone dealers have also said the tires are defective.

- Inverness, FL, USA

Tread failed, is a Wilderness AT but not a vd manufactured tire. Not part of present recall but should be( dot number: Tire size: 15 )

- Spotsylvania, VA, USA

Tires were replaced since there were signs of hunks of tire being thrown from the tire. There appeared to be evenely spaced stress mars in the tire. I feared for my safety and had them replaced in January.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

I was driving and my tire exploded and shredded. I have never seen a tire look like that. Firestone told me they found a nail in the tire but every flat tire I have ever ahd has never done that. It sounded like a small plane was landing on my car. In light of recent developments I am very happy that all that was damaged was he tire and the rim it was a terrfying experience.( dot number: Tire size: P23575rx15 )

- Santa Clara, CA, USA

Firestone wilderness/at tires on this vehicle, size P235R75/15 have been replaced 4 times due to sidewall and tread separation. This happened whenever consumer traveled to Florida, and Arizona. Firestone has been contacted.

- Bristow, VA, USA

Tires are blowing out due to dirt road sufaces.was told by Firestone that wrong tires are on the vehicle.

- Springfield, MO, USA

While driving at approximately 40 mph front and rear tires on the right side just opened up, causing vehicle to roll over, resulting in injuries.

- Bronx, NY, USA

Tires are vibrating and cupping.

- Wisconsin, WI, USA