Firestone tires(P235 75 R15) experienced tread separation.

- Marshall, IL, USA

Firestone: #tire blowout causing damage to vehicle this tire is on recall list. (claim#53-C608-193)

- Austin, TX, USA

Was driving South on I-69, 2 miles before the construction area, tire blew and sent the veh out of control but didn't collide with another vehicle. (claim# 22-V372-826)

- St. Joseph, MI, USA

All 4 Firestone Wilderness AT tires P235/75R15 are experiencing cracking along the tread, a Firestone dealer stated tires were safe as the cracks were only ozone cracks.

- Cumberland, RI, USA

Firestone tire failure-tire blew causing insured to lose control and strike two othere vehicles. Uncertain of model but know size is 235/75/R15. Salvage sold, tire was not retained. Insured hs contacted rep due to media and recall. Police report states tire burst causing insured to loose control of vehicle. (claim 43-R479-516)

- Lancaster, TX, USA

Tire blew and I/V went into ditch. Notes in files indicate Firestone employee saw tire and verfied tire had separated tire only 8 mos old. (claim 33-0241-696)

- Charlottesville, , VA, USA

Inner sidewall, continuous crack, approxim, ately one-tenth of thickness, located 1/4 inch down from top of the tread. This condition is on four of the five Firestone wilderness tires that were mounted on the vehicle at time of purchase. I was told to report this to your Agency, after speaking with an operator from the 1-800 number of Firestone. (dot number: Vnhl tiresize: P235/75R15)

- Adamstown, MD, USA

PE00020; original equipment on a 1997, Ford Explorer, tire size P23575R15. All four tires have developed cracks inside of the rim, also extreme vibration occurs while driving.

- Crystal River, FL, USA

Consumer had found out cracks on tire treads. Dealer told consumer that tiescould separate if kept driving.then, replaced four tires. Ford, Explorer, 1997, P235/75 R15, dot sn. Firestone dealer replaced four tires.

- South Bend, IN, USA

PE00 020; consume R was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a rattling noise and felt vibration inside vehicle. He was able to pull over to the shoulder, and noticed that left front tire tread had separated. Firestone, wilderness#ATX, P2375R15 #. there were no injuries to report.

- Thousand Oak, CA, USA

Rear driver's side tire looks like it can be peeled it like an orange, and consumer can see the steel down inside of tire. The driver side rear tire lost chunk of rubber while traveling at 30 mph.

- Oakley, CA, USA

Driver experienced brief vibration, tire tread separated and wrapped around axle causing it to break, vehicle rolled over 5 time, front and right rear passenger killed on impact, driver sustained major injuries (1 mos. Hospital stay), one persond had minor injuries (bruising-scraping), one person had lacerations and neck injury (Firestone firehawk size 10.5X33.15). Nlm

- Tulare, CA, USA

Original equipment on a Ford Explorer 1997, P23575R15 dot vnhn. All 4 tires are showing evidence of tread separating. The tires were inspected and had been indicated to be defective but the numbers on these tires do not match the ones that being defected.

- Voling Brook, IL, USA

PE00020, bought used 1997 Explorer, Firestone Wilderness AT tires P23575R15, not part of the recall. All four tires have cracks on the tires. While driving over 60 mph there is a thumping noise in the front. The faulty tires are also causing the vehicle to experience steering problems.

- Cameron, IL, USA

PE00020, tire tread separation: While driving about 30 mph a nail punctured the tire on the rear driver's side. When tire was taken to be repaired, it could not be repaired because of tread separation. Tire size P225/70R15, dot # W2. Original tire equipment on a 97, Ford, Explorer. Tire mileage about 50,000.

- Charleston, SC, USA

PE 00 020/tire tread separation: Left front tire experienced a flat while driving. Vehicle was towed to a Firestone center and informed consumer that two of the tires needed replacement due to sign of tread separation, tire size P255/70R16.

- Woodinville, WA, USA

PE 00 020/tire tread separation: 1997 Ford, Explorer; original equipment, tire size 235/75R15, dot# vnhl1py237 (on three tires) and dot# vnhl1py207 (on one tire) was inspected by a Goodyear's center, and noticed cracks where the tread met the crown of the tire. Left rear tire was more severe then the others. Firestone notified, and informed that tires was not cover under recall. Dot vnhl1py207 for the right front and spare tires.

- Lake Leelanan, MI, USA

I did not follow Ford's recommended inflation pressure but kept these tires inflated to 30psig as Firestone is now recommending and two of the original tires failed with tread separation anyway.( dot number: Tire size: 15 )

- Cookeville, TN, USA

I was concerned about the tires on my Explorer and had them checked at the dealer. I was told to replace immediately as the treads were separating. I recently replaced the tires with cooper tires at a cost of $80 per tire. I am told that I do not fit under the recall, however, I feel someone should be aware that there are potential problems with the 70R16's. if possible, I would like to be included under the customer satisfaction program for the reimbursement of up to $100 per tire. I would not have them replaced if I wasn't told that they were dangerous to be driving on. I have the tires in my possession. Thank you for your response.( dot number: Tire size: P255/70R16 )

- Glendive, MT, USA

Complete tread seperation/shredded with dealer documentation also I presently see evidence of another starting to seperate also with the number dot W2hl.( dot number: W2hl tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Newport News, VA, USA