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Tread started to seperate, contacted local Ford dealer was given the run around went to local Firestone dealer he changed the left front tire. Within a short period of time after this tire was replaced I paid $ 565 to replace all 4 tires with michelins as I had no faith in Firestone tires, my fears have been realized since returning home and seeing that an active investagation is underway concerning these tires dated Sept 29,00 I would like to know if I as a consumer have any recourse against Firestone for reimbursement for the money I spent to get these unsafe tires off my family truck I thank god that I did (tiresize: 265-75-16)( dot number: Tire size: 265-75-16 )
Original equipment on a 1999, Ford pickup, tire size P23575R16, dot number adorijc089, tires had 30 thousand miles on them. When driving at highway speed consumer noticed vibration coming from front end, making it very difficult to control vehicle. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer noticed inner tread belts were separating from the tire which was causing vibration. Tires were replaced.
PE00020, original equipment 1999 Ford F250, tire size lt26575R16 dot vnw81xl348. Front driver and passenger and the driver rear tread came off on two occasions, on one of the occasions two tire tread separated, which almost caused a crash. Firestone is willing to prorate the tires, but not willing to assist the consumer. Three tires separated and had to be replaced within a month. Two other tires separated within 5 miles of each other on the same day.
PE.00 020 ; consumer was rotating his tires and there was a bumble inside of the front right tire. He changed the tire and there was still air inside of the vehicle. Tire was a general #LT235-85R16. There were no injuries.
- Wanchese, NC, USA
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PE00 020; was traveling about 65mph on the highway and heard a noise. Then, front end dropped to the ground. He was able to go to the shoulders. Right rear tire tread separated from the rim. Tire is a Firestone steel tex#at, LT265/75R16 123/120Q. #dot vnw81xl there were no injuries. Firestone denied that there is problem on steel tex tires, when the customer reported the tire tread separation.
Two Goodyear Wrangler tires on the vehicle have failed, one tire tread peeled off while driving causing extensive damage to the bumper, door and front fender.
Tread separated from tire with all other components remaining intact. Flying tread damaged right front fender extensively.( dot number: Tire size: 265/75 R16 )
Tread separated from tire with all other components remaining intact. Flying tread damaged right front fender extensively.( dot number: Tire size: 265/75 R16 )
PE00.020; consumer was traveling about 50mph on the highway and was pulling a fifth wheel and camper. T right front tire separated. Consumer was able to control vehicle and pull it over to the shoulder. Tire was still inflated. Firestone #steel tex 16inch #at, no injuries.
PE 00020; original equipment on a Ford F250, 265/75R16, dotvnw81xm089. While driving with 5th wheel on back and right rear tires blewout. Consumer was able to keep control. Tread damaged the vehicle. The side walls blew away from the tread leaving the tread intact, and caused damage to the vehicle but Firestone paid for it.
From 12000miles we reported to Ford dealership that the truck is unstable at highway speeds. If any road is slightly unlevel the truck begins to travel from lane to lane almost uncontrollably and randomly. The truck has 25000 miles and six weeks ago I completely lost control on a slight curve in the road going between 30 and 35 the truck behaved as if it were on ice!!! I'm a commercial driver and was able to react to this surprise. I have been following the Firestone recall and was shocked to find out that all four tires with between 40 to 60 percent tread remaining are separating. I validated this at a Firestone dealership yesterday and they claim these tires are not in the recall. The unstable ride is totally unpredictable, if you apply the brakes to slow down the condition especially at 60-65mph becomes trecherous. This heavy and otherwise road steady truck moves like a basketball. Letting off the fuel peddle works best. The dealership people have not helped at all. They suggest we are making up the problem. As you look at the center tread area of the tires it appears to be weak and uneven to the touch. The Firestone rep. Suggested a whole bunch of other reasons but I have never seen tires with separations between the treads as are now forming on all four tires. I have never used the spare. I'm probably going to purchase Michelin tires very soon. The Firestone rep wants nearly $400 to replace with other Firestone tires. I'd rather spend $600 and wait for any announcements for your Agency, Firestone or Ford. I concede that there may be more going on with the truck but I did not have this problem before 12000 miles. Ford is willing to reallign the front end and if I agree this will be the 4th time in this few mileage. I close by stating that this is a show vehicle and I carry no tools or other weight in the truck and basically put highway and local road mileage only.( dot number: 008061 tire size: Lt265R16 )
PE00 020; was traveling about 50mph on the highway and T vehicle started shaking. Consumer pulled over and noticed right front tire had separated. Tires were firestonesteel tex#at, DT26575 R16. There were no injuries to report. Firestone at 265/75/R16
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- Tarpon Springs, FL, USA