Contact states while driving vehicle on the interstate at 60 mph the tread separated from the tire. This, in turn, caused the vehicle to lose control. The vehicle bounced back and forth, sending the occupants from side to side, up and down, almost causing the vehicle to over turn. When the vehicle stopped it hit the pavement, causing extensive damage to the vehicle. There was no vibration in the vehicle or the tires prior to this incident. The tire was located on the back driver's side. Injuries were sustained. No police report taken.

- Greenfield , CA, USA

Bought a set of continantal tires for my 2000 Ford Ranger. After using the tires for sometime (approx 40% ware) I noticed a slight shaking with the vehicle. I took the vehicle into the same shop I got the tires and had them rotated and the front end aligned. The vehicle immediately started to get worse. I was waiting for my next day off but the day before my day off I was traveling at 75 mph on I-95 in palm bay, Florida and the tread on the right rear tire seperated. Although I was able to maintain control of the vehicle it did turn sideways on the road three times and at one point I was up on only two tires. Upon checking I found that all tires were inflated but the tire tread on the right rear side had seperated from the tire. That same day I returned to the tire shop and had the manager look at the tire. He said that the tire shoulg not have done what it did with that short amount of miles on it. He said that Firestone would replace the tires and repair the damage done to the right rear area of my truck bed. I was instructed to call the the Firestone clames officer which I did on the morning of 06-27-05. Also on that date I was contacted by the tire dealer that Firestone would not handle the clame as the tires were "continantal". I had to call contintal and they were not very helpful. After a very long conversation they finally agreed to cover a new set of tires with a 60% discount. I got Firestone tires. They are also insisting that I send them the defective tire for their examination to see if they would fix the damage to my truck. I do not think that I should send the evidence of their defective tire to them and loose custody of it. I asked if someone in Florida could check the tire and they said no> I feel that the tire was defective, I feel that my life and safety was in question and I feel that contential tire company is attempting to conceal this by taking, or attempting, to take possession of the tire.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

While driving 55 mph, the tire tread separated. This caused a roll over. The vehicle was towed.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

While vehicle was being serviced technician determined all four tires tread broke. Cooper tire, P255/70R16.

- Mandan, ND, USA

Tread separation on left rear tire of 2000 Ford Explorer caused driver to lose control of vehicle. Detread tire was put on the Explorer as part of the Firestone recall in Sept. 2000. Vehicle rolled several times, driver side leading. Both occupants were belted. Front passenger remains in a coma. Tire Continental Contitrac SUV M + S 235/75 R15 adhl ejj 4600.

- Unknown, DC, USA

Continental tire on his vehicle causing the steering column to veer to the left and right intermittently. Fill in additional information, name of the tire and serial number is requested.

- Richland Hill, TX, USA

I currently drive a 2000 Ford Explorer 6 cyl. 2 wheel drive w/ Goodyear Wrangler rt/S tires. I was recently notified by midas of orland park after having my front brakes replaced that the front passenger tire has a belt that has shifted. My tires were replaced due to the recall of the Firestone tires. At that time I had roughly 16,000 miles on the SUV. At the present time I have just under 40,000 miles on the SUV. I did not notice that the tire was bad mainly due to the fact that the Ford Explorer is a very rough ride. I do not go off roading with this vehicle nor do intentially hit large bumps or pot holes at a rapid speed. I am not only disappointed with the performance of the vehicle but also with the performance of the tires. Since the Explorer rides rough (a side to side wobbling motion) I can see were many accidents occured. The owner of the vehicle is unable to detect a default in the tire. The question I pose is, is Ford at fault because of there inadequate engineering and unstabe suspension or is Goodyear at fault for the manufacturing of faulty tires?

- Orland Park, IL, USA

While driving, the left rear tire experienced a blowout where the tread meets the sidewall. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for the purchase of new tires. Ford replaced the Firestone tires with the general tires and didn't want to replace all four tires like she asked. Consumer was aware of the blowout problems with general tires. General ameri 660 as size/D255/70R16, dot number adcu DB2

- Gas City, IN, USA

Consumer discovered that two of the Firestone at P235/75R15 tires were apart of the recall, consumer replaced the tires and was assured by Firestone that she would receive 100% reimbursement for the replacement tires, consumer states she has not received any reimbursement and feels she is getting the runaround from Ford and Firestone.

- Libertyville, IL, USA

After purchase of Firestone 235/75R15 Wilderness AT tires (dot # 8xhl), consumer found tread caps had a saw tooth shape measuring about 3/4 inch crosswise and a deep crack in the tread cap, consumer replaced tires after recall notice and was reimbursed.

- Overland, MO, USA

After purchase of Firestone 235/75R15 Wilderness AT tires (dot # 8xhl), consumer found tread caps had a saw tooth shape measuring about 3/4 inch crosswise and a deep crack in the tread cap, consumer replaced tires after recall notice and was reimbursed.

- Overland, MO, USA

Consumer discovered that two of the Firestone at P235/75R15 tires were apart of the recall, consumer replaced the tires and was assured by Firestone that she would receive 100% reimbursement for the replacement tires, consumer states she has not received any reimbursement and feels she is getting the runaround from Ford and Firestone.

- Libertyville, IL, USA

Tread tore off while traveling from California. Caused extensive damage to the side of the car. Have contacted Ford and the dealership. Which neither will take responsibility for damage. Am calling Firestone next. (tiresize: 235/75R/15)

- Mesa, AZ, USA

The vehicles tires were replaced one month prior to recall notice, consumer request reimbursement (Firestone Wilderness AT). Nlm

- Great Neck, NY, USA

The front tire experienced tread separation which caused the entire front wall of the tire to separate from the tread and the rear wall barely hanging on, the tire was not included in recall because in was not made at the Decatur plant, the consumer purchased four new non Firestone tires (Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75R15). Nlm

- Somerset, NJ, USA

The front tire experienced tread separation which caused the entire front wall of the tire to separate from the tread and the rear wall barely hanging on, the tire was not included in recall because in was not made at the Decatur plant, the consumer purchased four new non Firestone tires (Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75R15). Nlm

- Somerset, NJ, USA

While traveling 40mph heard a loud boom. Maintained control of vehicle. Pulled over and stopped vehicle. Called triple "a" after noticing rubber had seared and melted on left rear tire. Tread was partially on. Some of tread came off. Tire was hard to remove from rim. Firestone, wilderness ATX with 18,000 miles.

- Rocky River, OH, USA

PE 00 020/tread separation: Left rear tire experienced a tread separation while traveling at 40 mph, with only driver in a 2000 Ford, Explorer; original equipment, tire size P235/75R15, dot# unavailable; dealer notified. Tire separated at sidewall, causing damage to the molding on the right rear door.

- Utica, MS, USA

Left & right tires lost tread after sliding across black ice. This caused vehicle to rollover. Vehicle was rental from hertz. Driver/passenger suffered injuries, and had emergency room treatment. Vehicle could not be located.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

While driving less than 30 mph, there was a blow out on right rear Wilderness AT P25570R16 tire, not involved in recall (00T-005), owner would like to be reimbursed for cost of 4 new Michelin tires.

- Smithtown, NY, USA