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.
While driving after having stopped at a red light less than 5 mph when consumer heard a noise coming from right front tire. Ford, Ranger,1999, P-225/70R15. Consumer states one side ot tire came completely off of rim, the rim became bent.(dot W2uu1P0119) Firestone wilderness ht consumer had tire replaced by Firestone and they kept the tire.
On May 1,2001 I noticed tread separation on all four tires. Itook the vehicle to roberts tire and recapping at 1210 w. state street bristol tenn. A Firestone dealer. They checked the tires and stated they could not gurantee that I would get home without tire separation. They said there was no recall and would only prorate the tires. I called Firestone customer service and they said there was no recall. I replaced the tires with a set of Michelin from sam sneed tire in bristol tenn. I still had approx 40 percent tread left on the Firestone tires. I believe the 16 inch wilderness tires will fail as the 15 inch have. (tiresize: P245/75R16)( dot number: Tire size: P245/75R16 )
When rotating the tires on our pickup, we noticed cracks/splits on the sidewalls of three of the tires. These tires continue to lose air pressure. We believe this is due to the cracks/splits in the sidewalls. We visited a Firestone dealer, who claims the tires are not defective, and will not replace them. (dot number: VD70 tiresize: P245/75R16)
Left front tire went suddenly flat. Did not shread. Upon close look found small cuts or separations inthis flat tire and also in all three of the other tires.felt all should be replaced as I did not trust them. Firestone had no interest in talking to me. (tiresize: P245R16)( dot number: Tire size: P245R16 )
Checked tire and they are cracking between tread and sidwalls (was told by Firestone dealer it was normal). (tiresize: P24575R16)( dot number: Tire size: P24575R16 )
2 of the Firestone Wilderness AT tires (P235/75R15) tires dot vd series, experienced a blowout, causing damage to the wheels, the consumer had the other tires replaced due to them being included in recall 00T005, the dealer will not reimburse the consumer for damage or replacement tires, he stated that the recall only covered consumers who exchanged recalled tires between 1-1-00 and 8-8-00.
First off there has been no failure as yet. I couldn't get this far without saying there was. I just want to know what about the tires I have is any different than the ones being recalled" I still don't hear why they are failing. If as I suspect that it is the glue is there a different glue used on 16"? I'm curious too about whether the tire is responsible for the feeling that the vehicle could roll very easily. I've noticed in a couple of circumstances of quick braking to avoid an accident that the vehicle like the center of gravity is somewhere above the top of the cab. This is not in a situation where the vehicle is sliding side ways either. It just feels like it could very easily flip over. I see no apparent flaws in the tires at this point and they seem to be wearing as well as any other tire on the market. They just don't feel right and didn't prior to the recall action. This is a fyi from me to you and at this point I hold little if any hope of these being recalled. What is your advice for me" thanks for your time. (tiresize: P245/75R16)( dot number: Tire size: P245/75R16 )
Firestone wolderness at, P225/70R15, dot W2uu1P0209, original equipment, 41000 miles. While driving 70 mph right rear Firestone wilderenss at tire had a blowout, damaged wheel of vehicle. Firestone dealer briefly looked at tire, and stated it was due to road hazard.
While driving the rear passenger tire blewout with less than 7000 miles on the tire, at 15000 miles the tires were cupping causing vibration in the front end(Firestone Wilderness AT P245/75R16 1095 M+S). Nlm
On October 4, 2000 my son was traveling at 30 mph on a residential street when his drivers side front tire assembly came off spindle causing him to go out of control and hit a van and a boat that were parked in front of a residence here in midland, Texas. The police report that was filed backs up the following statements: While traveling East on stanolind street at 30 mph, in the 4400 block, the 1999 Ford Ranger's drivers side front wheel disengaged from the spindle causing it to pull left and along side a parked late model Chevy van. The Ranger had no brakes, and scraped along the entire length of the van, leaving scrape marks and axle grease, and tire rubber residue along the entire length of the van. The Ranger hit the fender of the van and since driver was trying to steer away from the wreck, this allowed the front of the Ranger to pull to the right back towards the street. At that point the entire "wheel assembly" came off and traveled 4 houses ahead of the now 3-wheeled Ranger. After the wheel assembly exited, the knuckle hit the pavement and forced the Ranger into the boat which was parked in front of the van. The boat trailer wheels were "chocked" and the impact of the Ranger lifted the boat trailer into the driveway next door to where it was parked. When the midland police arrived, we all started discovering the parts lying in the street well before the crash site. It was determined that the hub cap came off first and rolled to the grass on the opposite side (4' North) of the van. The axle dust cover came off next and rolled to the opposite side of the street ( South), even with the boat. The axle bearing and seal were found 20' in front of the van so they probably came out next. The axle nut and keeper were found beside the boat in the grass. The "wheel assembly" referred earlier has everything still attached ( brake line, brake shoe, hub, lugs, caliper, everything!). I have kept these parts for your inspection in my home garage..
While driving the rear passenger tire blewout with less than 7000 miles on the tire, at 15000 miles the tires were cupping causing vibration in the front end(Firestone Wilderness AT P245/75R16 1095 M+S). Nlm
While driving 45-50 vehicle vibrates very hard which may cause loss of control. Dealer replaced part of transmission/tires, but won't replace wheel which may be causing the problem.
I took the vehicle to a Firestone store for inspection. They found that there were bubbles and the tread was peeling as was common with the recalled 15" tires. It showed indications that the tread was coming off. We were advised to replace the tires as they were unsafe. We have replaced the tires before a full separation and accident occurred. We have retained the tires for inspection and would like to be reimbursed for these defective tires as there was approximately 75% tread left on the tires. (dot number: W270 tiresize: P245/75R16)
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