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.
There were two tires blowouts at the sidewall simultaneously while driving. The blowouts caused damage to both driver's front and rear wheels. Tire info: Firestone wilderness 235/75R15 (dot/unavailable) 20K miles on both tires driver's front and rear. Ts scc
Dunlop radial rover tire experienced blowout on rear passenger inside sidewall while traveling through an intersection, tires were replacement tires, size P235/75R15, dot hld113100.
Firestone Wilderness AT tires were replaced twice because cracks developed at the sidewall where the tread meets the sidewall, the tires that are presently on this vehicle have the same cracks as previous faulty tires. Nlm
Tire side wall blew apart. Looked like a donut. Contacted nearest Firestone dealership who wouldn't replace according to tire road hazard warranty. Contacted elk grove Ford (nearest dealership) who collected tire and sent to Firestone who as of Aug. 4, 2000 has not replaced deflect tires nor refund money spent on due to repairs as a result of deflective tire according to big-O employee adam.( dot number: Tire size: P235-75-15 )
Left rear tire sidewalls came to ribbons. Tread had separated from the tire. The tire was a Firestone wilderness, unsure if it was the original tires. Vehicle was driving approx 60 mph. Tire size P255/70R16. The tire was given to dealer. Customer was waiting for recall to replace the tires but would not drive the vehicle on interstate until tire safety is assured.
Tires are cracking on the sidewall, I'm afraid to getup to highway speeds. There is plenty of tread left on the tires. They say "made in Canada" I could not find the dot #.( dot number: None tire size: P255/70R16 )
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- Fresno, CA, USA