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.
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Vehicle began to vibrate and consumer took vehicle to have the wheels balanced 3 times and the front end aligned but the truck was still vibrating, consumer believes there are one or more tread separations in the tire, this has caused poor steering control. Nlm
All 4 tires have been cracking and coming apart in chuncks, besides the one blow out. Tires are split between the treads. Firestone refuses to admit the tires are defected, and won't cover them under warrannty. The tires won't hold added air, they keep deflating. Unsafe !!!!!( dot number: 0274 76 tire size: 22570 R-15 )
Was on way to work just 15 miles away from home. Had just exited I-70 driving at 65 mph in heavy traffic into downtown columbus, Ohio. Speed was reduced to 30-35 mph on city street when I heard air whistle and an immediate thumping from left rear of vehicle. Changed tire and discovered steel belt was coming through middle of the tread. This was before announced Firestone problems. I went to Firestone dealer and had it replaced with a new tire of same model. Dealer claimed it was probably a road hazzard. Though, I did not run over anything or hit any obstacles before this occurred. I firmly believe my tire was defective from the factory. I consider myself very, very lucky considering I was at great risk to myself and other motorists only moments before.( dot number: Tire size: 225-70-15 )
While driving on highway 291 around independence Missouri, the rear tire blew out. Upon stopping to access the damage, I realized the tire was now in 2 pieces. The tread was laying alongside the road, and the rest of the tire was still attached to the wheel. I took the tire to a local Firestone dealer where they insisted that the tire did not malfunction. They said driver error caused the tread separation. I had no other choice but to purchase another tire. Now other tires have been recalled, and Firestone tells me my tires are safe. I don't believe this since I know otherwise from this incident.( dot number: W2uu tire size: P22570R15 )
- Olathe, KS, USA
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We have had problems with 2 of our tires in less than 17,000 miles. Back in may of this year we brought our Ranger back to dealership, for a noise in the front of vehicle. Turned out one of the tires, which has been properly inflated to correct air pressure had developed lumps. They said there was nothing they could do. They did not warranty tires. Now we have the samething happening to a second tire. We feel something should be done, if for no other reason, peace of mind! these tires have been rotated and balanced on a regular basis. We would appreciate it if you would reply to this letter in a timely manner and hopfully you can regain our faith, once again in big businesses. Thank you.( dot number: Tire size: 245/16 )
PE00 020; consumer was traveling about seventy miles on highway and all of sudden left rear tire went flat. Then, right tire went flat. Tires were Firestone #ht P22570R15. Consumer will contact Firestone.#W2uu.
We have had problems with 2 of our tires in less than 17,000 miles. Back in may of this year we brought our Ranger back to dealership, for a noise in the front of vehicle. Turned out one of the tires, which has been properly inflated to correct air pressure had developed lumps. They said there was nothing they could do. They did not warranty tires. Now we have the samething happening to a second tire. We feel something should be done, if for no other reason, peace of mind! these tires have been rotated and balanced on a regular basis. We would appreciate it if you would reply to this letter in a timely manner and hopfully you can regain our faith, once again in big businesses. Thank you.( dot number: Tire size: 245/16 )
PE#00020; Firestone wilderness ht - P225/70R15 dot#W2uu. Right rear tire's tread came apart. The original tires purchased with the vehicle. Vehicle is a 1999, Ford truck, Ranger.
PE #00020; front driver's side tire. Firestone wildernss ht P235/70R15 dot# W2uutire's tread had separated from the tire. Vehicle was moving approximately 55 mph. Tire was the original tire purchased with the vehicle. The vehicle is a 1999, Ford, Ranger. Firestone denied that the tread has separated. Customer sent the tire to natsa for review.
First took tires to dealer when she experienced a feeling of having a flat tire. After having tires checked, was told that she may be needing tires very soon because of center tread was already beginning to wear.
Tires developed a "hop" "skitter" bounce, momentary loss of traction, whatever, "pushed" thru curves, or during avoidance manuvers. The situation was somewhat ameliorated by putting the cold inflation up to "max" not Ford' recommends... the garage had the patent obfuscation ready, "it's the nature of the beast" and would do nothing. The tires were exchanged for another brand all-weather M+S tire, which was speed rated (sustained 130+) traction a, temperature a... during the trade-out it was discovered; by the tire dealer, that a rim was defective. The point being the dealer; either made no attempt to really diagnose the problem, or his staff was incompetent. The new tires performed flawlessly, even in heavy rains at hi-speed. We would be willing to bet that the Wilderness AT and the Firestone ATX have weak sidewalls that flex too much, esp' at the Ford recommend psi' or lazy people running the tire underinflated at an even more dangerous level, generating tremendous heat and failures at hiway speeds, esp where the air gets very hot... there is also a "computer controlled" engine kill/shut down that manifested itself at the apex of 7 vehicle pass, on a 2-lane and almost got me killed: The dealer denied its' existence, failed to say it was there after a Ford rep admitted it was there as part of compliance to meet cafe requirements(this could have already caused a lot accidents, and is fraud). Finally the last thing is; maybe minor, but a large number of control wires for the X-mission and X-fer case are exposed and can be ripped out travelling over "bush" or "scrub." Potential fatal problems could arise... thanks for listening I( dot number: Tire size: 245/75/16 )
Original equipment on a 1999, Ranger, P225/70R15 size, dot#: W2uu110119. Left rear tire tread separated at 65mph. When the vehicle was stopped, the tire had sherdded. The customer replaced it with new tire.
PE00020; orginial equipment 1999 Ford, Ranger, tire size P22570R15, dot hyuu219. While driving vehicle had vibration which got worse over time, and usually happened at 40 mph, and got worse as the mph increased. Driver's front tire showed tread cracking which appeared as if there was tire separation. Firestone and Ford were not willing to help. The dealer found out that the tire on the left front was separating on brand new leased truck.
PE00020, original equipment on 1999 Ford, Ranger, tire size P23575R15, dot vn. Passenger 's tire had a blowout unexpectedly which may have caused a crash. No other problems with the other tires. Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75/R15
2 tires on right rear have experienced a blowout. Have been replaced with same type of tire. The tires tears at side wall or develop holes inside walls, but there was no tread separation.
PE 00 020/tire tread separation: Notice left rear tire tread was separating while refueling a 1999 Ford Ranger original equipment; P245/75R16; dot# unavailable. Notified Firestone, and replaced tire at consumer's cost. Treads for three tires were separating just under the tread line.
Consumer has 1999 Ford Ranger. Front right tires had a lump on the outside. Dealer inspected the tire, and said it was no problem to go ahead & drive on it. Consumer went to Firestone & they confirmed it wasn't a recall tire, but they wuld replace it for $43. Vehicle needed alignment. Consumer got a 3rd opinion & was told that no alignment was needed & but the tire was bad. Dot# wzvv1po508. Tire size P235/70R15. The customer bought 5 new tires of choice to replace the Firestone tires and wants to be reimbursed by Ford or Firestone.
Consumer had found out cracks on the tread of the tires after hearing that Firestone tires had been recalled, especially tires that had been manufactured in Decatur, il. Firestone Wilderness AT 245/75 R16 dot VD70. Firestone Wilderness AT 245/75/R16
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- Burlington, NC, USA