It was raining but I was driving slowly on right side. Suddenly, I realized that the explores hydroplane and hit the left hand side guard rail. Then the air bag went off and I heard a big noise. The car hit the front left first and the bank. After that it croosed over to oncoming traffic and slided all the way to far side guide rail. It slided for another 5 meters before coming to rest finally. I noticed that tires were off the rim and tear apart.( dot number: )

- Allentown, PA, USA

I was traveling at approximately 45mph when I heard a lound noise and realized that I had experienced a blowout on my right rear tire. I changed the tire and promply notified my Ford dealer where I had purchased the vehicle. Ford never notified me at any time that the tires were under possible investigation for defects. I believe that I experienced defective tires made by Firestone that were only seven months old and had less than 13K miles on them.( dot number: )

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

Brought vehicle with Firestone tires. Fear of driving with the tires on the car.

- Philippi, WV, USA

These tires are terrible in the rain despite having part time 4X4.( dot number: Tire size: 15 )

- Phila, PA, USA

Tire blew out on 6-month old vehicle--highway driving, nearly caused collision and ruined tire.( dot number: )

- The Colony, TX, USA

On Saturday afternoon, 8/5/00, my wife nancy and I were in our Explorer when one of the tires failed. We were northbound on M-51 heading into niles, Michigan. We were traveling about 35 mph. Suddenly, we felt a very noticeable shudder. I was able to keep the car under control and pull over. No one was hurt. The tire was separated from the rim. I called Ford roadside assistance. The Explorer was towed to campbell Ford in niles. Tomorrow (mon. 8/7/00) I hope to learn what position Ford Motor Co. Is taking on this. I do not intend to drive the car with the Firestone tires on it. I am asking Ford to replace all 5 tires (including the spare) with Goodyear tires, at no cost to me. Before news reports surfaced about the Firestone tires, I had driven to pittsburgh and brought back a carload of teenagers. I also drove to indianapolis and back with a friend. As it turns out, either of those trips could have resulted in tragedy. I hope your office can impress upon Ford and Firestone that this is a serious problem.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )

- South Bend, IN, USA

I have had numersous complaints about this vehicle some have reoccurred, and some have never been fixed. No safety defect listed in summary.( dot number: Tire size: Stock )

- Tucson, AZ, USA

I have had numersous complaints about this vehicle some have reoccurred, and some have never been fixed. No safety defect listed in summary.( dot number: Tire size: Stock )

- Tucson, AZ, USA

A bubble appeared on the Firestone Wilderness AT tire P235/75R15 dot W2hl after driving about 700 miles at 70-75 mph, consumer states there was vibration, consumer also states that by the next morning the bubble went away, however the vibration is still in vehicle.

- Deville, LA, USA

While driving, Firestone Wilderness AT tire P235/75R15 dot 8xhl 1py was making a clunking noise, then went flat, inspected tires and found right rear tire had a hole where it meets the sidewall.

- Costa Mesa, CA, USA

While driving, vehicle experiences vibration, causing the seats in the passenger compartment to shake, tires are Firestone Wilderness AT P255/70R15, dealer has balanced tires twice, however vehicle still vibrates.

- Cherryvalley, IL, USA

PE00020; front left driver's side tire has air coming from that tire. Tires were Firestone #ATX P235/75R15/105S. Consumer put air in the tire, and three days later the tire was flat again.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

Consumer had been putting air into rear left tire many times even though there isn't a tread separation, but is something that concerned the tires.

- Waterloo, IL, USA

Passengener's tires were not adequate to be left on. Rear tires broke from inside due to weight of vehicle. Dealer was aware. The tire which was used on the light truck was inadequate for the weight of the vehicle. But Ford Motor Company was unwilling to help and the customer paid for replacing it. (P255/70R/16).

- Billings, MT, USA