The contact owns a 2000 Ford F250 the vehicle was equipped with bf goodrich tires, size: 235/85/R16. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the front driver's side tires became unraveled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the spare tire was installed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 12T019000 (tires) but the dealer would not honor the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made ware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 200,500. The tire failure mileage was unknown.

- Jupitar, FL, USA

I have tires on a vehicle that are on recall #12T-019. Have visited sams club in montgomery al months ago about replacement. They said tires were not available for replacement, took my name and phone number to call when the tires are available. I have not heard from them since.

- Al, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-250 equipped with Firestone steel radial A/T tires, dot vdwd1xl150. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the front driver's tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the tire was twenty years old and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact back to the dealer. The failure mileage on the tire was 41,930.

- Sacramento , CA, USA

The tread came off rear tire and caused damage to the vehicle. The cooper discoverer atr LT285/75R16, the year of the tires is 2005.

- Crittenden, KY, USA

While driving a 2000 F-250 Ford pickup right rear Firestone tire blew out. We had over $3,000 damages to the box and exhaust of the pickup. We replaced tire ourselves and insurance paid for damages to pickup. We have pictures and insurance company has pictures and still have what was left of the tire that blew out. Do not have parts of pickup that were replaced.

- Newton, IA, USA

The vehicle the consumer's Dodge Ram was towing (2000 Ford 250) had a blowout. This caused the driver of the Ram to lose control of the vehicle and run off the side of the road. The Ram and tow vehicle entered the northside ditch and the tow vehicle overturned.

- Stotts City, MO, USA

2000 F250 began to vibrate while driving then the left rear tire blew out.

- Channelview, TX, USA

While driving 2000 F250 superduty Ford pick up, tire came apart at 65 mph. Stock aluminum wheel distroyed. Problem is the jack broke while trying to change tire. Second time used. Ford dealer said jack not any good and not warrened. I can forsee that a person hurt useing jack.

- Gillette, WY, USA

Failure of Firestone steeltex light truck tire. The left rear of the vehicle had collapsed. The tire had separated and replaced all 4 tires. The truck was damage. The consumer requested reimbursement for the damaged done to his vehicle.

- Davis, CA, USA

1. brake rotors serviced 7 times(the 3rd. New set of rotors is currently on front). 2. exterior paint failed and required repainting. 3. front ball joints failed. 4. front hubs failed. 5. power steering pump failed. 6. water pump failed. 7. suspension bushing failed. 8. 3 of 4 stock tires developed bulges. 9. currently there are suspension problems developing in the front and the hubs do not engage automatically.

- Proctor, MN, USA

All 4 tires developed cracks in the sidewall. There was a recall for these tires, but this vehicle was not included in the recall.

- Kennerdell, PA, USA

Driving up to intersection, applied breaks next thing aware of was the cab was smokey and airbag had deployed and vehicle was stopped against a tree in the ditch. No knowledge of tire failure, pothole, or anything leading to a deployment of the airbag. Concern with unnecessary deployment of airbag verses steering/breaking/tire problem. The air bag knocked me unconscious and I was unable to do anything to avoid the extensive damage that occurred to the truck.

- Kingsley, MI, USA

While driving on I-35 South of ft worth, the left rear tire of my Ford F-250 blew without warning, disintegrating and causing major damage to the lr fender and fender liner. Tires were Firestone steeltex ats with approximately 55,000 miles. I have friend who had a similar event with his Ford Expedition. These are not good tires!

- Granbury, TX, USA

While driving, the tire experienced tread separation.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

Consumer states tire are dry rotten. Dealer notified.

- Mount Holly, NJ, USA

Consumer states that while traveling at 55 mph rear passenger tire exploded from the inside out. Cause unknown.

- Menonie, WI, USA

While traveling 70 mph and without any indication vehicle front tire separated.

- Miami, FL, USA

I had a flat so I had all tires changed and tecnician found a large bubble on the inside of left front tire which caused sidewall to be very weak. Firestone refused to honor warranty stating it was caused by road hazard. Not true. Tire defect. Would have caused major crash if left on front and failed at highway speed.

- Kent, WA, USA

Tire blew up while driving 60 mph no warning no nails or puncture indications in tire.

- Ankeny, IA, USA

Tire blew up while driving 60 mph no warning no nails or puncture indications in tire.

- Ankeny, IA, USA