10.0

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

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problem #81

Jun 172000

Mountaineer 8-cyl

  • miles
1997 Mountaineer Firestone tire separated while driving. The consumer was informed that he would be reimbursed for the tires that he replaced.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #80

Jul 032000

Mountaineer

  • miles
The manufacturer recommended that all the Firestone tires be replaced, two of the original Wilderness AT tires that consumer had on his vehicle was replaced prior to recall, therfore consumer was denied reimbursement.

- Monroe, CT, USA

problem #79

Jul 262000

Mountaineer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, tire experienced tread separation causing vehicle to rollover. Firestone replaced two tires prior to the accident. (Wilderness AT P235/75R15) 53-C596-670

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #78

Jul 262000

Mountaineer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, tire experienced tread separation causing vehicle to rollover. Firestone replaced two tires prior to the accident. (Wilderness AT P235/75R15) 53-C596-670

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #77

Jul 032000

Mountaineer

  • miles
The manufacturer recommended that all the Firestone tires be replaced, two of the original Wilderness AT tires that consumer had on his vehicle was replaced prior to recall, therfore consumer was denied reimbursement.

- Monroe, CT, USA

problem #76

Jan 311997

Mountaineer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Since ownership the tires would not properly hold air, had to weekly add air to maintain proper air pressure, tires were checked for leaks none could be found all 4 Firestone ATX (P235/75 R15) tires were replaced, consumer has since received a recall notification, however has not received reimbursement and that was over 8 months ago.

- Suwanee, GA, USA

problem #75

Mar 062001

(reported on)

Mountaineer

  • miles
The vehicle was purchased with recalled Firestone tires, only two of the tires were replaced under the recall, consumer is not satisfied with the dealership which sold the vehicle with recalled tires, consumer believes that this should have been taken care of prior to sale. Nlm

- Oak Creek, WI, USA

problem #74

Sep 062000

Mountaineer

  • miles
Dealer replaced 1 Wilderness AT P2357R515 tire, under recall (00T-005), another tire other than that one replaced is out of round, causing steering wheel to wobble, owner would like all Wilderness AT tires replaced.

- Elwood, NY, USA

problem #73

Jan 082000

(reported on)

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Firestone wilderness tires (P235/75R15) were showing signs of tread separation on all 5 tires, the consumer replaced the tires and is requesting reimbursement.

- Roosevelt, UT, USA

problem #72

Nov 302000

(reported on)

Mountaineer

  • miles
Consumer is having a hard time getting reimbursed for faulty tires, the consumer has sent all original documents but the manufacturer continues to ask for original documentation leading the consumer to believe that they have been lost. Nlm

- Marbury, AL, USA

problem #71

Nov 302000

(reported on)

Mountaineer

  • miles
Firestone tires developed very odd wear, the left tire began falling apart while driving, consumer feels Firestone is not handling the recall situation in a satisfactory manner, consumer rerquested reimbursement but was denied because they were purchased from a comtetitive retailer prior to August 9, 2000 (Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75R15 serial#vd). Nlm

- Volcano, HI, USA

problem #70

Jan 082000

(reported on)

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Firestone wilderness tires (P235/75R15) were showing signs of tread separation on all 5 tires, the consumer replaced the tires and is requesting reimbursement.

- Roosevelt, UT, USA

problem #69

Nov 302000

(reported on)

Mountaineer

  • miles
Consumer is having a hard time getting reimbursed for faulty tires, the consumer has sent all original documents but the manufacturer continues to ask for original documentation leading the consumer to believe that they have been lost. Nlm

- Marbury, AL, USA

problem #68

Nov 302000

(reported on)

Mountaineer

  • miles
Firestone tires developed very odd wear, the left tire began falling apart while driving, consumer feels Firestone is not handling the recall situation in a satisfactory manner, consumer rerquested reimbursement but was denied because they were purchased from a comtetitive retailer prior to August 9, 2000 (Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75R15 serial#vd). Nlm

- Volcano, HI, USA

problem #67

Oct 051998

Mountaineer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Was driving 55mph; rear end felt loose & vehicle started to become wobbly. Lost control of vehicle after air left tire. Vehicle pulled sharply to right, then became stuck in sand. Checked tires & noticed right rear tire had completely lost its tread. Firestone Wilderness AT tire P235/75R15, dot vnhl.

- Orange Beach, AL, USA

problem #66

Jul 062000

Mountaineer

  • miles
Firestone Wilderness AT tires (P235 75 R15) experienced tread separation, there was also damage to the fender and the back tail light, consumer later had trouble with the alignment so a dealer replaced the tires at a discounted price, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the damages to the vehicle, the replacement tires, and the spare tire that has not yet been replaced.

- Alexander City, AL, USA

problem #65

Oct 192000

(reported on)

Mountaineer

  • miles
After announcement of voluntary recall consumer inspected his Firestone Wilderness AT tires and found cracks around the circumference of all 5 tires (including the spare), consumer tires are not included in recall. Nlm

- Cranford, NJ, USA

problem #64

Nov 022000

(reported on)

Mountaineer

  • miles
Firestone tires were not included in recall 00T-005 but three out of four tires had tread separation (Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75R15). Nlm

- Charleston, SC, USA

problem #63

Aug 282000

Mountaineer

  • miles
All four tires had a hairline fracture around the circumference of the tire on both sides, where the tread meets the sidewall. Tires were Firestone Wilderness AT, P23575R15, dot # vnhl1py247. Owner replaced all four tires. Owner requesting reimbursement under recall (00T-005).

- Wynnewood, PA, USA

problem #62

Dec 052000

(reported on)

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
3 of the consumer's Firestone Wilderness AT tires (P235 75 R15) are not included in recall 00T005, however are experiencing tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement for all of the tires.

- Cape May C H, NJ, USA

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