10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
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problem #48

Jul 232002

Mountaineer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 55-60 mph and without warning, right rear tire began to make a flapping noise, tread separated and sidewall bursted. Firestone wilderness ht tires, no other tire information given,

- Clear Water, FL, USA

problem #47

Mar 112001

Mountaineer 4WD

  • miles
Travelling southbound on I-35 at milemarker 20 near clarks grove mn when left rear tire blowout occurred without warning, completely separating tread. Vehicle brought to a safe stop on the highway shoulder where spare was installed. (dot number: W2hl tiresize: P235-75R15)

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #46

Mar 102001

Mountaineer

  • miles
Consumer noticed Firestone (vnhl1py108) tires showing signs of cracking around the tread, all 4 tires were replaced and Firestone agreed to give consumer partial credit for each tire, even though tires were not apart of recall, but the tires were in excellent condition.

- Pratt, KS, USA

problem #45

Apr 062001

Mountaineer

  • miles
PE00 020; all four Firestone tires have tread separation. Firestone company has been notified. Firestone, Wilderness AT, P23575/15.

- Indiannapolis, IN, USA

problem #44

Jan 032001

(reported on)

Mountaineer

  • miles
All four tires are showing signs of tread separation, tires have cracks around the base of the tread, dealer will not replaced tires because tires are not included in recall 00T-OO5.

- Jacksonvil, FL, USA

problem #43

Jul 121998

Mountaineer

  • miles
The belts of the Firestone tires were broken and separating causing a rough ride, consumer purchased four new tires and request reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tires were purchased from a competitor prior to Aug 9, 2000. Nlm

- Bridgeton, NJ, USA

problem #42

Oct 162000

Mountaineer

  • miles
The Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75R15sl tires were replaced due to visible cracks between the sidewall and the tread, the tires are not included in the (oot-005) recall, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #41

Nov 062000

(reported on)

Mountaineer

  • miles
Consumer replaced Firestone tires prior to recall notice, consumer request reimbursement but still has not recived refund. Nlm

- Mc Kinney, TX, USA

problem #40

Dec 052000

(reported on)

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The right rear tire is cracking at the tread line, the other three tires show same signs of cracking, these tires are not included in recall (Firestone Wilderness AT P235-75R-15). Nlm

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #39

Oct 162000

Mountaineer

  • miles
The Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75R15sl tires were replaced due to visible cracks between the sidewall and the tread, the tires are not included in the (oot-005) recall, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #38

Nov 282000

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
P23575R15; while having tires serviced noticed tread separation. Firestone paid for part of the tire expenses.

- Belleville, MI, USA

problem #37

Aug 042000

Mountaineer

  • miles
Left rear Firestone wilderness tire tread separated and caused damage to the vehicle. Nlm

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #36

Aug 032000

Mountaineer

  • miles
Firestone wilderness tire(P235 75 R15) experienced tread separation, all tires except 1 were included in recall 00T0050, consumer requests reimbursement for the tire that is not included in recall.

- Teaneck, NJ, USA

problem #35

May 122000

Mountaineer

  • miles
Firestone tire experienced uneven wear, consumer received recall letter 00T005 after already replacing tires not knowing if these faulty tires were with the recall, consumer requests reimbursement.

- Castle Rock, CO, USA

problem #34

Oct 172000

(reported on)

Mountaineer 4WD

  • miles
Please advise re: Wilson nc Wilderness AT recall possibilty - per info available, that I have been able to obtain, wilson manufactured tires are even more likely than those from Decatur to experience tread separation problems but as of yet do not appear to be recalled. Why not? I am driving on dot W2... serial tires and would like to be added to any distribution lists on the ongoing investigation on a recall of all Wilderness AT tires and further statistical information on the wilson location. Thank you. (dot number: W2 tiresize: P235/75R15)

- Brookeville, MD, USA

problem #33

Aug 012000

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Tread is seperating from tire on side wall, tires are not recalled tire dot vdhl (Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75R15).

- Lake Saint, MO, USA

problem #32

Apr 062000

Mountaineer 4WD

  • miles
Tire blew-Firestone ATX P235-75R15. (claim# 36-A113-742)

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #31

Aug 012000

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Tread is seperating from tire on side wall, tires are not recalled tire dot vdhl (Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75R15).

- Lake Saint, MO, USA

problem #30

Sep 122000

(reported on)

Mountaineer 4WD

  • miles
Blow out, vehicle rolled, hospital/san antonio by airflight. Policyholder confirmed Firestone tire on vehicle exact model not known yet but most likely will be wilderness. He said that he had Firestone wilderness tires on the Mountaineer. He said that the wrecker yard does have the piece of tread that seperated and it peeled off all in one piece. He said that the tire that it came off of is still inflated. Explained again he said that since his family sustained serious injuries, he is going to consult with a lawyer to pursue a bl claim against Firestone. (claim# 53-C601-172)

- Victoria, TX, USA

problem #29

Sep 142000

Mountaineer 4WD

  • miles
On 09/14/00 I left my house and entered my vehicle, to run errands. Upon pulling out of my driveway, I noticed that my tires were slipping. Upon getting out of the car, I noticed I had a flat tire. I called a friend to change my tire. Once the tire was off the vehicle, I began looking for the reason the tire went flat. My friend and I both soon realized that my tire was flat because the tread was beginning to separate from the tire. I still have the tire in my garage. Thankfully, no one was hurt. I have contacted Firestone, only to be told that my tires were not included in the recall. It appears to me that the same thing is happening to my tires that happened to the tires being recalled. I am now afraid to drive my car with these tires on it. Being a full-time college student, I need to drive my car. I am not in a position to afford the extra cost of new tires even if I may be reimbursed sometime down the road. Firestone will not help me. I'm hoping you can do something for me. Thank you very much for your time. (dot number: W2hl tiresize: P235/75R15)

- Columbus, OH, USA

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