The contact owns a 1999 Ford F350. The vehicle has cooper tires. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began vibrating excessively. The contact pulled over and noticed that the rear driver side tire was completely separated from the vehicle. He replaced the tire. Four weeks later, the tread separated from the front driver side tire. Two weeks later, the rear passenger side tire experienced the same failure. The manufacturer stated that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 06T016000 (tires:tread/belt); however, all three tires were replaced. The VIN, engine size, tire line and size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 19,000.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

: the contact stated while traveling 65 mph, a thumping noise was heard in the front end. The contact slowed the vehicle to 5 mph, and pulled over a mile later. The tread had separated from the passenger side front tire. The tire was changed and has not been to a mechanic. This is a Continental lt23585R16 tire.

- Reno, NV, USA

While driving 70 mph the rear driver's side tire tread separated, and about 50 miles later the rear passenger side tire tread separated.

- Yuma, AZ, USA

Firestone steel tex A/T tire problems. The consumer experienced three tread separations. The last failure caused major damage to the vehicle. The consumer attempted to get an adjustment but was denied.

- Pahrump, DC, USA

While driving 50-55 mph the consumer experienced tread separation on the right front tire. There were two adults and two child passengers in the vehicle during the incident.

- Longview, WA, USA

While driving 65 mph consumer heard a loud noise and the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. The consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed that the passenger rear tired blew out. The tread separation repeated on two other occasions.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

While driving 65 mph vehicle vibrated uncontrollable. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Driver inspected the vehicle, and noticed that the tread was separating. The tires were taken to the repair shop for inspection. Mechanic determined that the tires needed to be replaced due to tread separation. The tires were replaced.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

While driving 55 mph the right rear tire separated without warning. The passenger rear fender well end was damaged as a result. The belt and tread separated from core. Dot#da217pg06D

- Whittier, CA, USA

While traveling at 65 mph consumer felt vibration and heard a loud flapping noise. Driver looked out of rearview and noticed the left rear tire had completely separated.

- Prescott, AZ, USA

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the front right tire have tread seperation causing a tire blow out. Dealer notified. Size 28575R168 please provide the dot#.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

Firestone, steeltex at, size 26575R16: Left front tire failed due to tread coming off in one whole piece from tire. Piece wrapped around front axle, doing extensive damage to wiring and other parts.

- Dallas, TX, USA

2 Firestone tires lost tread or went flat. Manufacturer was not doing anything to replace the tires.

- Santee, CA, USA

While driving, vehicle started pulling to the left and there was a slight vibration in the front end. When vibration increased consumer proceeded to slowly pull over to the right side of the roadway. Prior to reaching the far right lane a large piece of tread separated from the right front tire. An inspection of the tire found a section of the tire tread missing. The damaged area started on the outer edge proceeding to the middle of the tire and stopping towards the left side of the tire. The tread separation area is approximately 22 inches long and 5 inches wide. No signs of penetration into the core of the tire were observed. Firestone lt, radial, size 265/75R16 radial. The tires were manufactured in Canada # 28203 ex bm 14480-S, load range E.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

While driving there was tread seperation on the driver's side rear tire. There was damage to rim and vehicle. Contacted dealer. Original equipment, 34000 miles, LT265/75R16, mounted on a 1999, Ford, F350. Dot # vnw81xm088.

- El Paso, TX, USA

Wrong load rated tire, this model calls for load rate E not D, question the sale at least three times befor purchase. Saleman informed me that these tires were not involved in a recall. Later my wife experienced a blowout on the drivers sid rear tire at 75mph.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

General, grabber aw, original equipment, 25996 miles, LT235/85R16 mounted on a 1999 Ford F350. Dot# ador1jc458. There was tread separation on left rear driver's side tire. Has not contacted dealer.

- Visalia, CA, USA

Tread separation at 60 mph, no warning! (dot number: Vdil1xl188 tiresize: Lt22575R16)

- Port Republic, NJ, USA

While traveling at approximately 70 to 75 mph right rear Firestone, steeltex R4S tire, size: LT265/75R16, dot: Da217pf09L experienced tread separation. Separation caused damage to 1999, Ford, F350. It was original equipment with approximately 49,000 miles on the tires. Damage was to the right rear pick-up bed, rear running board, and tailpipe, consumer purchased 5 new tires.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

While traveling at approximately 55 to 60 mph in his 1999 Ford F350, left front Firestone tire size: LT265/75R16, experienced tread separation which damaged wheel well/ fender, and running board. Consumer took vehicle to tire center and they replaced front left tire because of tread separation. Also, front right Firestone tire was replaced because of a lump/bubble that formed on sidewall/tread boundary. These tires were original equipment on the vehicle and had approximately 46,000 miles on them. Dot number vnw81xl328.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

1 tire expereinced blowout due to tread separation, another tire on a different company vehicle experienced a split on the exact same type of tire, tires are denman size P285/75R16, super swamper.

- Winter Haven, FL, USA