10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #61

Aug 082000

Mountaineer

  • miles
Firestone Wilderness AT tire (P235 75 R15) experienced steel belt separation.

- Running Springs, CA, USA

problem #60

Oct 122000

(reported on)

Mountaineer

  • miles
Rear Firestone Wilderness AT tire had an area of uneven tread wear, consumer replaced all four tire as a safety precaution, consumer felt their tires should be included and request reimbursement. Nlm

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #59

Oct 112000

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, consumer noticed vibration and a steering problem, vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer for inspection and informed of the left front tire showing signs of tread separation, tires are firstone Wilderness AT P235/75R15 dot W2hl.

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #58

Oct 102000

(reported on)

Mountaineer

  • miles
Firestone Wilderness AT tires P235 75 R15 experienced cracking at the treadline, consumer wants reimbursement.

- Mabelvale, AR, USA

problem #57

Jul 291999

Mountaineer

  • miles
Consumer was experiencing severe vibration when dealer checked the tire he found thet the friestone wilderness tires (P235/75R15) were ripping apart, consumer immediately replaced all four tires prior to recall notice 00T-005 and request reimbursement. Nlm

- Craryville, NY, USA

problem #56

Oct 192000

(reported on)

Mountaineer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Firestone Wilderness AT tire P235 75 R15 experienced cracking below tire treads.

- North Attleboro, MA, USA

problem #55

Oct 102000

(reported on)

Mountaineer

  • miles
The Wilderness AT tires were included in recall 00T-005, consumer had problems obtaining replacement tires at Firestone and went to a competitor to get tires replaced, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Marbury, AL, USA

problem #54

May 161999

Mountaineer 4WD

  • miles
We experienced a blow out on the right front tire and upon examination discovered tread separation on the left front. Both tires were original. These tires are not identified as part of the recall, but were clearly defective. I replaced the two front tires at 40,977 miles and have now purchased 5 new tires. (dot number: P235 tiresize: P235/75R15)

- Haslett, MI, USA

problem #53

Aug 182000

Mountaineer 4WD

  • miles
Because of a recent flat tire, I realized the tires I had. All my tires have the tread cracking both inside and out but the Firestone dealership has said because there are 50,000 miles on the vehicle, warranty is no longer valid! after 3 inspections at other tire dealerships, my tires have wear of 7/32 to 10/32. Wouldn't there be less tread if the tires were the original on the car? (dot number: Vn tiresize: P235/75R15)

- Downers Grove, IL, USA

problem #52

Jun 102000

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Lr tire came apart at about 65 mph causing operator to lose control of iv tire: Firestone wilderness A/T 235/75R15. Other #S: are 105S, 027477. (claim# 38-J372-798)

- Willow Grove, PA, USA

problem #51

Apr 032000

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
This qualifies for Firestone recall, vehicle came equipped w/ at wilderness tires. Tire blew causing damage tire is a Firestone Wilderness AT, P235/75R15. (claim# 25-5379-112)

- Columbia, MO, USA

problem #50

Jul 162000

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Iv has Firestone wilderness tires. One of the tires's tread partially seperated and damaged the iv. Lost of information in the news regardings these tires. (claim# 17-9136-575)

- Paducah, KY, USA

problem #49

Aug 042000

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear tire blew at highway speed and casing flew off, damaging car. This was a Firestone wilderness tire that has been in the news lately and may have been effective. (claim# 03-3162-568)

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #48

Aug 132000

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Tire exploded while driving & damaged the vehicle Wilderness AT Firestone tire #235/75R15 the tread came totally apart. (claim# 16-N131-327)

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #47

Jul 262000

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Had blow out on rt ft tire then veh flipped ems took jana to hospital in seguin hospital located off of hwy 123. Note Firestone had put 2 new tires about 2 weeks ago, she had E-ml Firestone about having prior problems witht he tires. Wilderness AT P235/75R15 tread peeled off of tire. (claim# 53-C596-670)

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #46

Oct 032000

(reported on)

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Firestone Wilderness AT tires(P235 75 R15) experienced loud humming sound, thumps, and cracking.

- Du Bois, PA, USA

problem #45

Oct 032000

(reported on)

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Firestone Wilderness AT tires(P235 75 R15) experienced tread separation.

- Saint Charles, IL, USA

problem #44

Sep 222000

Mountaineer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1997, Mercury, mountineer. Consumer does not know if the Firestone wilderness (P235 75 R15) tires are the original ones. Left rear tire had a bubble, about the size of a fist, forming on the tire. Tokk to Firestone, and they replaced tire. Dot # W2hl1py476.

- Holmes Beach, FL, USA

problem #43

Sep 292000

(reported on)

Mountaineer

  • miles
Firestone tires are not on the recall list, but have exstensive tread separation on all 4 tires. The dealership that inspected my tires in lue of the recall suggested I replace all 4 tires. My question is, can or will I be reinburst for the replacement of these particular tires. (tiresize: P235/75R15)( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Apo Ae, AK, USA

problem #42

Jul 012000

Mountaineer

  • miles
PE00 020; consumer was traveling about 5omph on highway and heard a noise. She felt vibration inside of vehicle. She was able to pull over to the shoulder, and noticed that left rear driver's side tire tread separated from the rim. Consumer stated that manufacturer will contacted.

- Greenville, MS, USA

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