This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The wilderness ATX II model tire exploded while traveling at 75 mph, rapped around the rear axle, and caused vehicle to roll over. Manufacturer never contacted.
While driving at 70 mph wilderness/ATX tire on the rear passenger's side blewout, causing a loss of control and accident, four injuries. Vehicle was declared a total loss. Dealer has not been contacted.
Front left Firestone wilderness tires separated and went flat while driving at 55 mph, causing damages to the front left fender. Dealer has been contacted. Firestone Wilderness AT 235/75/R15
The Firestone tires that were original equipment on my 96 Explorer have obvious defct. The first occurrence was with a right rear tire that developed a "bump" that created excessive wear in one spot in a matter of minutes of highway driving. That tire was replaced and the vehcle was in normal service for several months after that. At 3/10/00 there was a tire failure regarding the left rear tire and and accident resulted. The vehicle was very close to a serious roll-over accident as it spun out of control on two wheels till it collided with a light post and stopped. The failing tires and roll-over tendencies of the Explorer proved to be a disasterous combination.( dot number: Tire size: R7515 )
We were on our way North on !-17 to the grand canyon when at about 30 miles South of flaggstaff, my husband was driving at about 70 miles/hr. We heard a pop coming from the right rear tire and suddently after, my husband lost control of the SUV and crashed.( dot number: ? tire size: 235/75R15 )
When vehicle front tires showed signs of cupping, it was taken to ntw for service and we were told that all Ford trucks and SUVS require a camber kit to remedy the problem. When I contacted our Ford dealer, not covered by warranty. So this cost us $129 for a problem Ford knows about designs into the vehicles and then will not fix. I beleive there should be a recall on all vehicles, or maybe this is another way to make money
When traveling 55 mph on dry pavement the vehicle hydroplanned/ went out of control, resulting in a collision. Both driver and passenger sustained injuries with passenger being thrown out of the vehicle.
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