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.
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2 tires already seperated, have 1 seperating on truck now-all the same make and size the one now is the third tire that seperated( dot number: W208 tire size: P235/70R16 )
My left rear tire blewout while I was driving on I10east in Louisiana and the beaumont Firestone dealer refused to replace it without me paying full price, 1500 miles, the dealer told me to go to any Firestone dealer, since my dealer is located over 100 miles from me, the only Firestone dealer to help me was in port arthur and he only charged me a percentage for tire replacement and I purchased and road hazard insurance, but later decided to get rid of the tires after hearing others complaint.( dot number: Tire size: P23575R16 )
Heading South on I75, tire started feeling rough. Slowed to 68 mph. Tire exploded leaving trail of black smoke near macon. Took it to nearest Firestone dealer on 08/11/00. Told me it wasn't one of the tires in current recall. Would order replacement to arrive in 6 days. No status. Tire is still in bed of my truck. Everyone is amazed I didn't damage myself or anyone else. You may visit, or can upload photo.( dot number: Tire size: P255/70R16 )
Entire tread/belt separated from tire which damaged the fender and exhaust system upon its departure from the vehicle.( dot number: A308443416 tire size: P235/70R16 )
Subject tire started to show raised portions and uneven wear of tread. Then recently the raised bubbles eroded and now showing steel cord.( dot number: W208 tire size: P23570R16 )
- Virginia Beach, VA, USA
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Our Ford F150 has been pulling to the right. We carried it to a tire dealer for a front end alignment in July. Manager said it was the tire. He could not find a problem with the alignment. We spent $45. This was in July. We did not have the money to replace the tires. We now do not feel safe with these tires.( dot number: Vn081pt098 tire size: P235 70R16 )
While these are 16" tires and H/T's they failed much like the stories about the tires on the Ford Explorer. We were traveling at 75 mph or more when the lf front tire thread suddenly ripped off and then the tire failed completely. The road was straight, traffic light so we made it to the side safely. The Firestone dealer told me that it had to be a road hazard. And that there was no way it could have been the fault of the tire. I had to shell out for the replacement tire and he sold me road hazard insurance on all of them tires. I bet there are alot of other folks like me who trusted their dealer and did not file any complaints!! Ford Explorer( dot number: ? tire size: P235/70R16 )
During vacation 2 tires had tread separation during trip over mtn passes in co after being in ar & tx. Tires were removed before any incident. Still have tires. This is the 3rd set of original style of tires that this has happened to since buying the truck new in 1996.( dot number: W208 tire size: 235/70R16 )
Tires peel off also on my P235/70R16 I turn them into Firestone centers store # 029386 which cause me an accident on I-75 accident report no #00-03-0004964 fhp.( dot number: 864180 tire size: P235/75R16 )
All 4 oem tires were replaced at Firestone dealer suggestion within 15-18K miles. Visual cracks in tread body and 1 premature midbody road failure with no observable road hazard. Within the next 15-18K the next set of 4 replacement ht's were replaced. Now with approx. 35K on the third set of ht's an independent shop (non-Firestone) has diagnosised a significant pull to the right as "tire pull" indicating possible cord to body slippage. All failures and replacements have been in West Texas with high ambient temperatures.( dot number: Tire size: P235/70R16 )
One tire delaminated at high speed. Filed claim with firesrtone for replacing tire & repair of trck damage. They did so under Firestone incident #018399. While claim beng processed, about a week later we noticed two more tires with metal wires poking thru sides of tread. Tok truck to irestone store tucson, AZ. Emplyee aware of my prior claim, and at that point he relaced 3 more tires (the 2 with metal showing + other one then in use. We had no injury, I got no hassle from Firestone. Only recently was I aware of extent of Firestone tire problems. The point of my report is to alert you that sixteen " tires, (we had P235/70rx16sl tires) are also a problem. I recetly reported this to Ford motors. Reply from them was general in nature, but they told me to be sure tires are properly inflated. I maintain these tires as I have other in the 50 years I have owned vehicles and never before have I experienced a tire delaimnation as we did with these Firestone wilderness tires. A concern we now have is the tires were replaced with other wlderness "ht" tires.ee.( dot number: )
Tire seperation--- while driving noticed a tremendous vibration--- upon inspection noticed a large "dip" in tire tread, after jacking up truck the dip would bulge out durring acceleration--was told by asst. Manager of S&S tire that the ply had seperated and that I was real lucky to have made it in( dot number: Tire size: 26575R16 )
8/10/00 '97 Ford F150 4X2 supercab w/Firestone wilderness ht P235/70R16ol inspected by Firestone @ 5417 mcardle in cc Texas found 1 tire w/thread separation. Told this tire was not under recall notice & questioning why not. This is the number on the bad tire U9766exbm08945-3 these are the numbers for the other tires including spare: U9762exbm08945-3; 25324gx8M08945-3; U9988exbm12656 (this one made in Canada all others made in usa) Firestone dealer only would give me any adjustment for the one bad tire & said this was in no way connected with the present Firestone tire recall. Was told not to worry about these ht tires. Have always checked psi @ 32 to 35 & rotated tires every 6000 miles & as a owner of a Ford vehicle w/Firestone wilderness ht tires this problem should be investigated further.( dot number: Tire size: P23570R16 )
At about 18,000 miles one of the front tires that had been patched prior to my purchase split at the patch (about the center of the tread) so replaced both front tires at this time as reccommended by Firestone dealer. This was a slow developing problem.. slow leak. Within 10 days replaced one of these. Sidewall split after barely brushing a curb. When I say barely brushing, those rubber nipples on new tires were not even rubbed off. About April of 2000 I suffered a high speed blowout (65 mph) in one of the rear tires. Total mileage about 23000. Still a lot of tread left on the rear tires and front ones like new... I chose to replace all 4 at that time due to fears for my safety. Dealers claimed all problems were road hazards and not under any warranty. I am 48 years old and have been driving since age16. Many of those years were on the road sales with as much as 55000 miles/yr. I have never... repeat never had to replace a tire before the tread wore out.( dot number: W208 tire size: P235 70R16 )
Poor quality tire. Tires constantly leaked air. Worse tires I have ever owned. I will never pruchase Firestone tires again. Looking at the cnn artical I see why I had so many problems with them. I also have a small Ranger with the same tires and I am looking for them to be recalled.( dot number: )
At 31,500 the right rear tire developed a large blister where the tread was separating from the casing. I replaced the tire. Less than 7000 miles later the tread on the rplacement tire separated from the casing.( dot number: Tire size: 16 )
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- Marrero, LA, USA