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Tires were cracked/split down the outside of the tire, consumer contacted tire dealer who stated that tires were not included in recall 00T-005, consumer replaced all four tires and consumer request reimbursement (Firestone wilderness tires model 355). Nlm
Vehicle came equipped with Firestone Wilderness AT tires (255/70R16), upon inspection all four tires were cracked to the steel, tires were not covered under recall notice and consumer request reimbursement for replacing all four tires. Nlm
The firestones 16 inch wilderness on my Expedition have had 3 flats in 1 year. The tires only have 13000 miles on them. (tiresize: 16 inch)( dot number: Tire size: 16 inch )
PE00 020; consumer noticed stress marks and bubbles on right rear tire. He has taken vehicle to Firestone, and the attendant looked at tires, and told him the tires were okay. Firestone, wilderness#at 25570R16. There were no injuries.
- Martinez, GA, USA
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Rear passenger tire blow out, resulting in damaged wheel. One person in the vehicle, no one hurt. Vehicle did not roll over. Did not lose control of vehicle. The time was 11:20 am. The temperature 81 degrees. The tires had been checked two days earlier for inflation to 35psi. The tires had been inspected by a Firestone dealer 3 months earlier and showed no signs of tread separation.( dot number: Vncu1rd079 tire size: P255/70R16 )
Rear passenger tire blow out, resulting in damaged wheel. One person in the vehicle, no one hurt. Vehicle did not roll over. Did not lose control of vehicle. The time was 11:20 am. The temperature 81 degrees. The tires had been checked two days earlier for inflation to 35psi. The tires had been inspected by a Firestone dealer 3 months earlier and showed no signs of tread separation. (dot number: Vncu1rd079 tiresize: P255/70R16)
After being previously assured through phone calls to Ford and through a letter from Ford and Firestone that 17 inch Wilderness AT's were not recalled we felt very confident. However, after the blowout on October 04,2000 I am convinced the 17 inch tires need to be recalled also. The tire has obvious tread separation damage & forturnately, we were not traveling at a high rate of speed. I am convinced if we were traveling at a high rate of speed the SUV would have rolled or flipped, certainly injuring or possiblity killing members of my family. The Firestone Wilderness AT tires certainly have a problem & that problems is not limited to the 15 inch tires. Please issue a recall for all 16 & 17 inch tires before lives are taken!! (tiresize: 2 R17)( dot number: Tire size: 2 R17 )
All four tires were found to be "cracked" along the tread/sidewall at 11,500 miles. Local Firestone dealer replaced all four. While at the crown Ford dealership earlier that day I had them check my tires and they sent me to the Firestone dealer, the service manage checked other Expedition in the shop and found simular cracks on at least one more Expedition in the shop. I realize the 16" tires are not on the recall program. However, I do not think the problem begins and ends with only 15" tires. I have sent complaints via E-mail to Ford and Firestone and have received their standard replies ref. The recall. I have lost confidence in Firestone and desire anothner brand of tire. Please help. Thanks (tiresize: 25570R16)( dot number: Tire size: 25570R16 )
I took the tire into a Firestone dealer due to a slow leak, they checked the tire, dismounted it and after reassembly said there was nothing wrong with the tire. The tire continued to exibit a slow leak rate of about 10 lb in 2 weeks. Due to the problems with Firestone tires in general I replaced all of them. They all exibit tread seperation ridges in the sidewalls. I had Firestone tires in 1974 and after a total of 19 tires 12 plus the original 5 I went to bias ply they were L 78 R 15 C range tires also. (dot number: W2T6ire149 tiresize: P265/70R17)
Rear passenger tire blewout...sounded like a gunshot then the vehicle immediately dropped onto the rim, II coasted to a stop. Had the car towed to a Firestone dealer, asked the technician what could cause this to occur on a tire with less than 3000 miles on it. He said he couldn't tell, but because of the location of the rupture he didn't think I ran over anything. He said I was "lucky to have Firestone tires because the rupture was so close to the sidewall on a cheaper tire it would not have been able to be repaired. Right now I dont feel so lucky to own Firestone tires. Should I replace all 4 tires with another brand? thank you. (dot number: W2cuird019 tiresize: P255-70R16)
Tire rubber is splitting in the area where the tire and wheel meet largest split is appx. 6 inches long and appx 1/4 inch wide.( dot number: Tire size: 255/70/16 )
The tires that came with the vehicle do not have a heat resistance rating on them. I checked all four tires and there are no ratings. I want to know if the rating is required by law. I want to know, if the rating is required, do I have recourse. If the tires are illegal because they do not have the heat rating, can I have Ford or Firestone replace the tires?( dot number: Tire size: 255/70R16 )
Tire rubber is splitting in the area where the tire and wheel meet largest split is appx. 6 inches long and appx 1/4 inch wide.( dot number: Tire size: 255/70/16 )
The tires that came with the vehicle do not have a heat resistance rating on them. I checked all four tires and there are no ratings. I want to know if the rating is required by law. I want to know, if the rating is required, do I have recourse. If the tires are illegal because they do not have the heat rating, can I have Ford or Firestone replace the tires?( dot number: Tire size: 255/70R16 )
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- Snellville, GA, USA