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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Had both right tires, ( front and rear), blow within a two day period. Firestone rep advised no abnormal tire wear and advised should be able to get at least 10,000 miles more off the tires. Because of my concern I replaced them. I believe these tires failed prematurely. The ht's have not been recalled with the at's as of yet?( dot number: Tire size: 225 15 )
Tires are showing cord on side of tire.appears to be peeling right off of the casing notified Firestone dealer they said I should not drive the truck.( dot number: Tire size: 16'' )
Been reading about the tires, we have the Wilderness AT tires in size P235/70R15 and had a lot of problems out of them just today we had another blow out on a tire. The right, front. This makes the 4th tire that blew out this summer! all tires that blew, are blowing from the side wallsi think for the safety of others you better rethink the I think for the safety of others you better rethink( dot number: )
Cracks on treads like the ones being recalled and tires are ripping- news said 16 inch tires were recaleed in other parts of the world-Firestone said I had to pay for the damage.( dot number: Tire size: P24575R16 )
The Ford Ranger I purchased skids when it crosses over a manhole. I've almost lost control several times. I was told by the dealership that this is normal for a light truck and that after the suspension breaks-in it will no longer behave this way. Its almost a year later and there are no changes. It feels dangerous to me.
I need to report a blow out/delamination of a Firestone wilderness ht tire on a Ford Ranger truck. Brief summary: A Firestone wilderness ht tire blew out about three weeks ago on my Ford Ranger. My wife was driving on a Texas state highway at the time the blow out occurred. The blow out was centered on the entire outside of the drivers rear tire. The remnants of the tire wrapped around the axle thus making it hard for my wife to bring the truck to a stop in a controlled fashion. I reported (7:45am cst; 7/20/00; 1-800-392-3673; an individual named david) the incident to Ford Motor Company. He was appraised of the incident and informed me there was no recall. He gave me the following number to call Firestone (1-800-847-3272). I called between 8-10am on 7/20/00. I spoke with a rude and combative person named "rock". he said it was preposterous that the tires caused any problem. He said that my wife was awed by the state trooper that stopped to help her. [ the state trooper informed her of several deaths that have occurred in Texas (perhaps bell county) involving blow outs of Firestone wilderness tires. He suggested we check into the matter.] rock told me he wanted the troopers name and wanted to get the Firestone legal team involved. It insults me that he would make disparaging remarks about my wife competencies. He never inquired about anyone's health nor took down any specifics (or vagaries) of the blow out. I have little faith in Firestone's sincerity in this matter. Sincerely, michael L. merchant, phd.( dot number: W2uu ipo tire size: P225 70R15 )
My tires haven't failed yet, but I wanted to advise you of my unusual tire wear, which may help you in your investigation. The door panel calls for the tires to be inflated at 30 psi, however, I got the truck from the dealer with the tires at 35 psi, the maximum recommended pressure on the tire's sidewall. I check the pressure every couple of months and they have never lost pressure, so I have never added air. I have always kept my tires inflated near the "maximum" level because I enjoy the improved fuel economy and a little road feel. Anyway, on the rear (drive) tires there is much more wear in the middle of the tread, as if the tires were over-inflated. I have also begun to notice an intermittent waffling of the tires on smooth surfaces, which felt almost as if I had a flat. I wonder whether this uneven wear, with the two edges having more tread than the center, can cause this "waffling" effect, which, in turn, can cause the tread to separate from the rest of the tire? just trying to help. Thanks.( dot number: Tire size: P22570R15 )
While driving up hwy 20 in town I had the front right tire/rim/brake assembly separate from the axle causing the vehicle to collide with a rock in the side of the hill. Hitting the rock had sent me back into the highway on the vehicles two left tires. Both airbags had deployed and when the vehicle came to a halt on all three tires I got out of the truck to find the right front tire/rim/brake assembly approximately 15 feet behind the vehicle. I now own a three wheeler that Ford or the dealership will not admit that there was some sort of a flaw or defect.
Both front tires are in terrible shape. Both tires seem to have belt separation. The truck still steers straight, but the tires don't hold the road well and they ride extremely rough. The right front tire makes a slapping sound as it rolls.( dot number: Tire size: 225/70sr15 )
Front right tire came off while driving on freeway. Result: Vehicle swerved onto right shoulder hit a parked car and flipped onto drivers side, sending vehicle sliding down freeway. Tire landed about 25 feet from vehicle resting place.
While driving tires went flat. Original tires were of one size (24575R16). Went to change tires & noticed spare was 23575R15, a different size tire. Contacted dealership & then tire dealership was informed that smaller tires belonged on vehicle. Owner indicated smaller tires not correct for weight of vehicle.
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- Covington, GA, USA