Consumer noticed a small ring and separation on all four of the Firestone ATX tires, a Michelin dealer also noticed this and consumer replaced all four tires, consumer received letters from Firestone and Ford regarding the recalled tires, however consumer was denied any reimbursement from both places.

- Covington, GA, USA

Consumer replaced Firestone tires, P235/75R15, prior to receiving recall 00T005, consumer states tire tread was wearing on the inside of the tires, Firestone states that since tires were replaced prior to recall they are not willing to give any reimbursement.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

Prior to recall, consumer experienced three tread separations and one blow out, in which one of the tread separations was a replacement, however consumer was denied reimbursement due to the occurences happening before recall was issued, consumer was informed by a Firestone dealer that only the tires being replaced in the year 2000 would be reimbursed. Firestone tires ATX/P235/7R15.

- El Paso, TX, USA

Firestone ATX, P235/75R15, four tires were replaced due to blow outs prior to the recall, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

Two of my 4 tires had tread separation but the problem was caught before total failure occurred. Tire replacement happened 2 days before the recall was first announced. My family and I were lucky not to be victims but we still experienced the failures. Both Ford and Firestone refuse to reimburse me for any part of my replacement costs. I have other documentation and a letter that I will gladly share if contacted. I am not even seeking full reimbursement but something other than a "you don't qualify because you replaced your tires 2 days before the announcement" is in order. Regardless of miles, my tires still had over 1/2 inch tread and the two rear tire treads separated from the belts. More than anything I am thankful for my family's survival from what could have been tragic but was averted before total failure. Thank you.

- Norman, OK, USA

Consumer is trying to receive a refund for the recalled Firestone Wilderness AT tires, size P235775R-15, which was put on the Explorer, Ford Motor Company denied reimbursement because the repair receipt does not fall within the program dates, august1, 2000 to May 22,2001.

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

Prior to recall, consumer replaced the Firestone wilderness ATX tires due to tread separation, consumer was denied by Firestone stating the tires were replaced prior to the announcement.( Firestone tires P235/75R15)

- Cave Creek, AZ, USA

00 T 005 000/tread separation: Dealer (sunrise metro Ford; North hollywood, ca; phone # 818/980-9800) refused to honor manufacturer recall 00T005 concerning tire size P235/75R15, dot# H4bndfa478. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

Firestone ATX, P235/75R15, four tires were replaced due to blow outs prior to the recall, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

While driving, consumer noticed vehicle was riding rough but was able to control vehicle, however in September 1998 while driving the vehicle was riding rough and consumer was having trouble controlling the steering, once consumer returned home she got out of the vehicle and noticed that the thread of the rear tire had started to peel off, consumer eventually replaced all five tires, consumer received the recall information from Firestone and sent it back, only to receive a denial letter stating that the replacement tires were purchased prior to recall notification.(Firestone ATX P235/75R15 serial # vdhlatn368.

- Presidio, TX, USA

Reight rear tire separated causing driver to loose control of the vehicle, the vehicle went off the shoulder through the median and overturned several times and ejected the driver and 4 of the 5 passengers, five occupants sustained incapacitating injuries and one occupant was killed(Bridgestone/Firestone, P235/75R15, radial ATX M/S, vdhl1pm166, right rear, Florida traffic crash report). Nlm

- Orlando, FL, USA

Rear left tire separated from the tread causing triver to loose control of the vehicle hich the traveled to the left grass shoulder, after entering the shoulder the vehicle started to rotate in a clockwise direction and started to overturn for about 89 feet before it came to rest on the drivers side, driver, passenger and rear right passenger sustained incapacitating injuries, the rear left passenger sustainednon-incapacitating injuries (Bridgestone/Firestone, P235/75R15, radial ATX M/S, vdhl1pm246, left rear, Florida, traffic crash report). Nlm

- Biloxi, MS, USA

Rear tire blewout causing driver to loose control as a result the vehicle ran off the road, the driver jerked the steering wheel to the right and the vehicle entered the road and flipped three times landing on its wheels, physical evidence does not support blowout, but does indicate tread separation which partially came off the body of the tire, three people were injured one was killed (Texas peace offices accident report, Bridgestone/Firestone, P235/75R15, radial ATX M/S, vdhl1pm276, right rear). Nlm

- Wortham, TX, USA

The left rear tire tread separated from the tire which wrapped around the axle, the driver lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over from end to end with the left front and right rear corners sustaining most of the impact, during the rollover both rear seat passengers were ejected, one person was killed in this accident three others were injured (Arizona traffic crash report, Bridgestone/Firestone, P235/75R15, radial ATX M/S, left rear). Nlm

- Chandler, AZ, USA

The tread on the left rear tire separated causing the driver to loose control and roll several times, the driver sustained incapacitating injuries (Texas peace officers accident report, Bridgestone/Firestone, P235/75R15, radial ATX M/S, vdhl1pm465). Nlm

- San Antonio, TX, USA

Consumer noticed a small ring and separation on all four of the Firestone ATX tires, a Michelin dealer also noticed this and consumer replaced all four tires, consumer received letters from Firestone and Ford regarding the recalled tires, however consumer was denied any reimbursement from both places.

- Covington, GA, USA

Prior to recall, consumer experienced three tread separations and one blow out, in which one of the tread separations was a replacement, however consumer was denied reimbursement due to the occurences happening before recall was issued, consumer was informed by a Firestone dealer that only the tires being replaced in the year 2000 would be reimbursed. Firestone tires ATX/P235/7R15.

- El Paso, TX, USA

Left rear tire began to separate, the vehicle veered into the emergency lane then steered back across the lanes rotating counterclockwise, the right tires where digging into the grass median which caused the vehicle to rollover twice in the grass median, the driver was ejected during the final rollover sequence (Florida traffic crash report, Bridgestone/Firestone, P235/75R15, radial ATX M/S, vdhl1pm306, left rear). Nlm

- Plant City, FL, USA

The left rear tire tread separated from the body of the tire which caused the driver to loose control, the driver steered back left partially into the left lane then back to the right, at this point the vehicle spun partially clockwise off roadway then rolled over onto its top and a guardrail, traveled over the guardrail to final rest on its roof, one passenger was killed four other sustained incapacitating injuries(Florida traffic crash report, Bridgestone/Firestone, P235/75R15, radial ATX M/S, vdhl1pm196, unknown position). Nlm

- Davie, FL, USA

Consumer replaced Firestone tires, P235/75R15, prior to receiving recall 00T005, consumer states tire tread was wearing on the inside of the tires, Firestone states that since tires were replaced prior to recall they are not willing to give any reimbursement.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA