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I was driving on interstate 15 North between St. George and ceder city Utah going 65 miles per hour under snowing conditions and the right rear tire exploded without warning. The tread seperated from the inside wall and the side wall had 2 tairs down the entire sidewall to the rim. Please investigate this matter fully. (dot number: Vnw81xl tiresize: 265/75R/16)
We were traveling on the interstate at about 70 mph. Without warning the left rear tire blew out. The side wall separated from the tread around the total circumfrance of the tire. (dot number: BM14974 tiresize: Lt26575R16)
When rotating the tires, tire on passenger's front side had a big bulge in inside of tire by the sidewall. Tire size lt23585R16. Original tire equipment on a 2000, Ford, F250. Tire mileage is 26,000. Owner replaced the tire with the spare tire.
Tire developed a bubble on the side and went down while I was driving.I was able to stop without an accident. (tiresize: P265-75-16)( dot number: Tire size: P265-75-16 )
With less than 10,000 miles on the truck, I have had two of the tires break beads, causing the tires to loose their air pressure. Neither time caused major damage to the tire, or to the vehicle, but they have proved to be unreliable, and possibly dangerous. I have heard that they are being looked at for recall, and based on my limited experiences, I would have to agree with the recommendation. I feel very aprehensive every time I get in my truck. (dot number: 008062 tiresize: 265/75R16)
- Cheyenne, WY, USA
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I was traveling home from work, when I felt a slight vibration in my drivers side front tire, not 3seconds later the tire exploded.I was able to mantain control of the truck and pull onto the center median of the interstate, when I got out to see what happened the tire had completely blown off the rim. I called for roadside assistance because I could not change the tire. After the spare was put I drove to the Ford dealership I had purchased the truck from, I was told that the tire was not waranteed by Ford but by Firestone, I then contacted Firestone to be told that I must have run something over or hit a curb and that they would not warantee the tire, or the damage done to my rim, front end and the dent caused by the explosion. (dot number: 008064 tiresize: Lt26575R16)
Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably at various speeds. Dealer has replaced driveshaft and tires, but vehicle continued to vibrate. Manufacturer has been notified.
I took my truck to big O tires in sonora for the first tire rotation at 11,600 miles. The serviceperson told me I had "scalping" damage to my tires. I have never had a heavy load nor have I towed anything. I keep the proper tire pressure in the tires and check the pressure regularly. I feel the Firestone steeltex radial A/T tires may have a defective problem resulting in the damage. I also have factory installed heavy duty shocks which came with a towing package I ordered with the truck. (tiresize: Lt23585R16)( dot number: Tire size: Lt23585R16 )
Blowout on interstate @ 72 mph, trailer being pulled jacknifed into the rear quaterpanel of truck, causing extensive damage!. (dot number: Vnw8 1xm tiresize: 265/75R16)
We first had the front brakes pull right we had the truck in 2-3 times for that problem they finally fixed it. But now the brakes pull left. They do not know how to fix the problem. The engine/electrial problem. All of the sudden everything electical quits working. I didn't know how to classify this problem. They replace a module and it still happens. We are awaiting for them to fix again. On the tires one blew out in the middle of the night on a very dark road 1 mile from the house my husbad drove it home took it in the next day and the refused to fix because he drove on it. Approx a month later we were on a road driving only approx 45 mph. My husband felt something when we were at a light, we pulled in to a store just passed the light got out and the back right tire had blown. We changed the tire took it in and they said they are not on a recall even through they clearly had the white ring all around the tire where it had come apart. We replaced the tires with cooper tires. We still have the tires. Goodyear inspected and agreed it was due to poor manufacturing. On the warranty problems we contacted the manufacture arbitration board. They stated since we use the truck for business we can not have the truck replaced. No where in any of my documentation states that. If this were so we would not have bought the truck. The dealership knew we used the truck for business. The business consist of a handyman business. The most we do to the truck is put on miles. (dot number: Vnw81xl tiresize: 265 75R16)
On 8/26/2000 about 5:10 pm, I was driving southbound on the I-15 between barstow, ca and baker, ca with cruise control set to 70 mph when the front drivers side tire blew out. I felt the vehicle pull heavily to the right. I could not regain control of the steering. In addition, cruise control would not disengage when the brake pedal was tapped or stepped on heavily. I could not control the vehicle in any way. The vehicle. (tiresize: 3514.516.5)( dot number: Tire size: 3514.516.5 )
Tires originally began bouncing at 18000 miles--have had to shave tires to keep form bouncing-I was complaining about the tires before the recall but Firestone was deaf and said the shaving voided my warranty--but they would not do anything-I explained I was scared of these tires--then the recall came and I began trying to get help--went to riverside Ford after they became involved and contacted Firestone again and was assured my tires were fine after going to the Ford service center in macon ga. Now I have had a blow out on the right front tire on the interstate at 77mph crossed two lanes of traffic and ran a car off the road on to the grass to avoid me hitting him. Have contacted Firestone and threatened with a law suit and was told to get in line and good luck by one of the phone reps. Riverside Ford says if it is not in the recall they can't and won't don anything--please recall this tire before a child loses his life. Thanks. (tiresize: Lt265xr16)( dot number: Tire size: Lt265xr16 )
The tire blewout on the freeway. Upon inspection it appeared to be no reason for the blowout other than tire failure. The sidewall at the tread line was completely seperated all the way around on the outside of the tire. I have pictures of the tire. Firestone would only honor the original warranty on this one tire. It was replaced at a prorated price with the same model.( dot number: Vnw8 1xl tire size: Lt26575R16 )
The tire blewout on the freeway. Upon inspection it appeared to be no reason for the blowout other than tire failure. The sidewall at the tread line was completely seperated all the way around on the outside of the tire. I have pictures of the tire. Firestone would only honor the original warranty on this one tire. It was replaced at a prorated price with the same model.( dot number: Vnw8 1xl tire size: Lt26575R16 )
This tire was checked out by a tire store representative. I was told the tire was not ran low of air nor did run over anythingi had I had no early warning of this problem.( dot number: Tire size: 265-70R-16 )
Rear suspension too weak to carry truck body causing over travel on springs when driving with 500lbs or more in truck bed. My truck can equiped with a service body tool box.the tires were beginning to rub to underside of truck. Ford decided to replace suspennision with a larger capicity. I was stuck with the installation cost of $600 tires: My left front tire developed a sidewall blister the size of a softball in June,2000. General tire replaced both front tires at no cost but again I paid Ford $25 install cost. Now a few days ago my left rear tire developed a sidewall blister the size of a softball. I've requested that general tire replace all tires with another manufacture but they have refused. They are willing to replace the defective tire but I don't trust there quality enough to ride my family on. Ford has informed me that they have replaced at least 20 or more general tires on the same style truck in the past 6 months. Side wall blisters are very dangers and can explode at any time especially as the tire gets hotter. General tire informed me over the telephone that they are getting a unusually high number of reports for this problem for the same tire. These tires may be missing the nylon ply in the side wall or the componet compound used for adhesion is defective.( dot number: Ador1jc289 tire size: Lt23585R16 )
#1 bubbles appeared at about 11000 mi. #2 sidewall blew a flap about 6 in. Long along the bead and tore out the inner fender on the left rear wheel well. #3 tire was replacement for #1 or #2 after about3300 miles noticed vib noticed ridge around circumfrence of tire took to sears and had checked found to be defective. The tires came as original equip on F250 Super Duty 2000, model I've had general tires years ago which bubbled an side wall.( dot number: Ador tire size: L2358516E )
Rear suspension too weak to carry truck body causing over travel on springs when driving with 500lbs or more in truck bed. My truck can equiped with a service body tool box.the tires were beginning to rub to underside of truck. Ford decided to replace suspennision with a larger capicity. I was stuck with the installation cost of $600 tires: My left front tire developed a sidewall blister the size of a softball in June,2000. General tire replaced both front tires at no cost but again I paid Ford $25 install cost. Now a few days ago my left rear tire developed a sidewall blister the size of a softball. I've requested that general tire replace all tires with another manufacture but they have refused. They are willing to replace the defective tire but I don't trust there quality enough to ride my family on. Ford has informed me that they have replaced at least 20 or more general tires on the same style truck in the past 6 months. Side wall blisters are very dangers and can explode at any time especially as the tire gets hotter. General tire informed me over the telephone that they are getting a unusually high number of reports for this problem for the same tire. These tires may be missing the nylon ply in the side wall or the componet compound used for adhesion is defective.( dot number: Ador1jc289 tire size: Lt23585R16 )
#1 bubbles appeared at about 11000 mi. #2 sidewall blew a flap about 6 in. Long along the bead and tore out the inner fender on the left rear wheel well. #3 tire was replacement for #1 or #2 after about3300 miles noticed vib noticed ridge around circumfrence of tire took to sears and had checked found to be defective. The tires came as original equip on F250 Super Duty 2000, model I've had general tires years ago which bubbled an side wall.( dot number: Ador tire size: L2358516E )
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- North Las Vegas, NV, USA