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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Rotors and pads replaced after 6 months of purchase. Then, again after 3 months due to grinding noise and extended stopping distance. Currently, an independent mechanic found this was due to calipers being faulty, rotors and pads need replaced again at this time. Consumer stated rims and tires were also replaced, specific tire information was not given.
The Firestone tire (Wilderness AT P 215/75R15) tire on the front failed causing loss of control and vehicle collision, the air bags experienced no deployment, two injuries to consumers due to failures.
Would be driving and had vibration in left rear. It became more pronounced when driving at highway speeds. Would feel like a flat tire. Took to dealership, and mechanic could not locate cause of vibration. Consumer feels there is a problem with the design or manufacturing of the left rear suspension, also stating if this were a tire problem, the left rear tire would not be the only one being affected, could be a tire problem though, consumer has Firestone, P235/75R15, dot 8xhlip4.
The consumer rented this vehicle and while driving the left rear tire blew out causing the vehicle to temporarily loose control, the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle (Firestone wilderness ht tires 225/70R15). Nlm
- Cary, NC, USA
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I was driving along the highway when there was a sudden change in the handling. I pulled off to find the front tire deflating. Firestone told me that I did not pick up anything, but I blew the inner wall from driving on it while it was flat. The tire was still partially inflated until after it sat parked for a few moments. (tiresize: 225/R17)( dot number: Tire size: 225/R17 )
Right front tire, Firestone P22570R14 dot: Vnfc1pr506, blewout while driving. Before blowout, consumer noticed a 'fairly significant vibration, and inspection afterwards revealed that there had been a lump in tread of tire. This was second tire that consumer had to replace. Please provide any additional information. Consumer states there was no blowout, and tread separated at location of lump, also the first failure occured in October 2000 was a slipped belt.
Consumers had trouble with the truck weaving and making noise on curves, the consumer replaced all four tires because he felt the tires were unsafe (Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75R15 OWL A/T dot W2hl 1ply, spare P235/75X15 dot vdhl firsetone ATX max speed 50 mph). Nlm
Sidewall blew while parked. Firestone dealership cannot find any apparent reason for blow out. Replaced faulty tire at no charge, but will not consder relacement for remaining 4 tires. (tiresize: 22570R15)( dot number: Tire size: 22570R15 )
Original equipment on a 2000, Ranger P245/75R16 size, dot# vd701rf120. Tires are cracking inside grove, and tread is separating from that casing. Firestone has been notified. Firestone claims the 16 inch tires have no problem, but the consumer points out to the contrary. Furthermore, the consumer says these tires were dangerous.
Slow skid on ice covered road caused right front tire to detach from rim and deflate, causing loss of control of the vehicle resulting in a minor accident, damaging front lower air foil. Damaged limited due to slow speed and snow covered bank. Now have no confidence in the tires and thus do not drive the vehicle until I can replace the tires. (dot number: W2uu tiresize: P22570R15)
At the end of August, beginning of septemeber, we were sent a letter telling us that our vehicle wasn't involved in the tire recalls. And now with more reports out of accidents involving wilderness A/V tires, I have not been informed as of 12/10/00 that there could be a problem with these tires. We have our truck on a lease and I just wanted to inform someone that noone is making an effort to bring the possibility of an accident with these tires to our attention.
Consumer had 4 tire flats all because of riding in gravel, gravel works its way into tire. Tires are too thin, and they get pierced. This causes a flat. The A/T on Firestone wilderness for all terrain which means resistant to more hazards than normal tires. However, it is not even suitable for in town driving.
Tires are showing signs of catostrophic failure. The tires are splitting at the tread /sidewall interface. Additionally the tires started to "thump / vibrate, and cause a steering wheel shimmy, and also caused a low speed rocking of the vehicle". I contacted two Firestone dealers, and a Ford dealer, but they refused to replace the tires. I purchased new tires (Michelin ltx) and that eliminated the previously mentioned problems. (dot number: W2 tiresize: P235-75R15)
Rented from budget rental as replacement for truck rolled 10/22/00 with Firestone wilderness tires (also rented from budget) I was assured @ both times of rental that these tires were not on recall list 2 blow-outs in 1 week!( dot number: )
Firestone recall is about a manufacturing defect, aren't all tires made in Decatur affected, and why are passenger tires being put on SUVS and light trucks" shouldn't tires on my Ford Ranger be "lt 245/75R16" and not "P 245/75R16"" (dot number: Vd70irf419 tiresize: P245/75R16)
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- Santa Fe, NM, USA