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The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-350 equipped with bf goodrich all terrain T/a tires, size: LT285/75R16. While driving 70 mph, there was a vibration in the tires and a loud noise was heard as if something hit the vehicle. The contact stated that there was also a loud popping sound. The contact was able to exit the freeway and, upon exiting, noticed the tire tread on the roadway along with damage to the front driver side fender and running board. The contact called aaa to change the tire. The vehicle was then driven to an independent tire shop. The cause of the failure was not determined, but all four tires were replaced. The vehicle and tires were not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 123-53467. The vehicle failure mileage was 218,589 and the approximate tire failure mileage was 213,000.
: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on normal road conditions, a vibration could be felt immediately followed by the tread falling off the tires on two occasions severely damaging the vehicle. There was no abnormal bulging on the tires. The contact provided regular service to the tires as well as keeping up with the recommended tire pressure of 80 psi. The tire had not yet been examined. The tire was a cooper dominator sport A/T. size: LT265/7516. Updated 12/28/06.
While traveling on highway 528 on 7/1/04 at around 9 a.M at 75 mph the front driver's side tread separated from the tire, causing the truck to lift up on one side about two feet. It was in heavy traffic, and it almost caused an accident. The impact dented the side of the consumers fender and damaged the trim panel on the truck. The tire was still full of air. The consumer managed to limp on the shoulder of the road to a Ford dealership where they put the spare tire on for free. It is noted in the repair invoice the mileage 57663 and the damage that was done. The tires still have good tread and seemed to be in very good shape. The thing that scared the consumer the most was that there was no warning. The following week, he took the truck to sears and had a complete set of new tires cooper brand installed. The tires that were on the truck a 2000, F-350 were steeltex A/T, LT265/75R16 123/1200 M/S load range E. the consumer has some other #'s that could help in seeing if this is an ongoing problem, 28216 ex, BM14474-3, E4 00 8061. When the consumer asked the service tech. At greenway Ford about the payment on the damage, he was told to talk to Firestone. He talked to the manager at the Firestone in merritt island and he said they should only be used for 50,000 miles although they still had very good tread on them.
Firestone steeltex tires experienced tread separation. This was a violent and catastrophic event without warning. The tire shredded sending debris high into the air and caused extensive damage. The consumer request reimbursement.
Right rear tire exploded and came apart while driving on I-17 40 miles S of flagstaff, AZ. This caused extensive damage to the right rear 1/4 panel of our F350 and completely removed the wheel well. The tail pipe was bent and the body of the truck was scratched and bent. The tires on the truck were factory issue, and had a considerable amount of tread left. We changed the tire, mounted the spare, bought a new tire in flagstaff and filed a claim w/ Firestone. We received a 'letter' yesterday denying our claim based on their examination of the tire we sent to them. They are claiming damage to the tire from a pot hole or like incident. We are mailing back to them the form to reclaim our tire. We also mailed many photos of the damage to the truck which we have files of. Please advise as to our rights in this matter. Thanks for your time.
- Gold Canyon, AZ, USA
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While towing my enclosed car hauler trailer, with a classic car inside, my right rear tire on my F250 Super Duty pickup exploded. I was running 70 mph at the time in Alabama. I did not wreck but I really had to fight to keep it on the road until I could stop. The tire is in two pieces. The Firestone store in pensacola, Florida said the tire is not one of their recalls. However, I understand these same tires on the Excursion are. Why are the same tires, when installed on F250 pickups, not included in the recall? I will say, regardless of the outcome of this, I will never, never buy another Firestone tire of any kind. In fact I hope that Firestone is put out to pasture forever.
Tread separated from tire. The tire still held air, damage to running board, mirror and fender. Approximately 65 mph down interstate. Next day passenger side tire did the same exact thing. Firestone 265/75R16 steeltex.
Vehicle experienced tire tread separation while driving at 70 mph. While the vehicle was in motion the consumer felt a heavy vibration that increased. The consumer tapped on the brake and it slowed, then the consumer heard loud noises and saw rubber flying to the left behind the vehicle. The tire was fully inflated but with no tread.
Driver rear tire tread separated and tire went flat while driving at 60 mph. While driving 60 mph the left rear tire tread separated and the tire went flat. About four hours later the right rear tire separated and caused damage to the vehicle.
Tire pressure set at mfr spec. Tire was not over loaded. No puncture. Tire was very well maintained. Tread separation, destroyed tire and deflated. *****dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cur-over to artemis****770831
The consumer was driving the vehicle which had a squire 5000 lance camper and pulling a small trailer that weighed 300 lbs with a tongue with a weight of 20 lbs. The consumer noticed a vibration that slowly increased in intinsity. The consumer wondered what caused the vibration and thought it was just the rough road surface. The vibration lasted about 20 seconds. Then it occured to the consumer that it was not the road with such high frequency in the vibration, so he decided to pull over to see what the problem was, then heard a loud thump/whack sound and the vehicle swerved severely to the right onto the paved shoulder. The consumer found that the entire tread of the left rear tire detached from the carcass and warped completely around the axle, and did not look to have lost air but did hear a low hissing sound like a small leak. The consumer requests Bridgestone/Firestone to replace the failed tire(s) as well as the four other tires with non Firestone tires or reimburse him for the cost of five non Firestone replacement tires. (size 265/75R16, load range E dot# vnw81xl 2500)
Tire failed on asphalt, no warning. Total separation, only bead the tire tread left. No road hazard at time. Fourth Firestone failure, second for same tire size.
While driving, the left rear tire experienced tread separation, which then ripped of the fuel filler hose. (no tire info given) (Ohio traffic crash report#10-90-444)
While traveling 55mph and without prior warning, the right front tire blewout while towing a trailer. Tread had separated from tire. This caused damage to the right front end/wheel well and running board. Tow driver pulled bumper out before towing vehicle to tire retailer and replaced the tire. Bridgestone dueler at, LT285/75R16 with 22,000 miles.
Firestone, steel tex tire, LT265/75R16 size, dot#: vnw81xm459 on one occasion tread on left tire separated at 65 mph, both times causing damage to vehicle. Vehicle is currently at the dealer ship for repair. Right rear tire experienced tread separation at 50 mph causing damage to vehicle again and damage to trailer.
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- Escondidio, CA, USA