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In less than 14 months, I had 2 flats while driving at moderate speeds, once on a gravel road, and once on the freeway. I would expect at tires to hold up better than this. The tires did not seperate as the recalled ones have, but they just gave out/lost air. Interestingly, a friend of mine bought the same car at the same time, and he has also experienced 2 flats in the same time. Since these tires are labeled "all terain" I would expect them to hold up better, especially driving on the highway, or flat gravel road at moderate speeds. I feel these tires should be on the recall list also.( dot number: Tire size: P265170R17 )
I've had 5 flat tires in the 20 months I've owned this truck. Three of the 5 (including the spare) tires are showing signs of the tread cracking at the base.( dot number: Tire size: 265/70-17 )
Tire had complete failure (blowout) on interstate 95 at 70 mph at approximately 0700 on May 16th, 2000. Was able to keep control and return to outside emergency lane and replace with the spare. The spare also has four serious indentations in the sidewall and I do not consider safe to use.I went to a tire kingdom store the next day and purchased 4 new Michelin tires and had the spare replaced under the vehicle. This was before a recall was announced and I did not keep the blown tire.( dot number: 109S tire size: P255/70R16 )
The first tire (left rear) blew out while travelling at freeway speed. The vehicle swung to the left. Fortunately no one was near me and I was able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. The second incident occurred approximately one week later. Again at freeway speed, the right rear tire suddenly went flat. The vehicle was safely brought to as stop. Both tires have been replaced with new tires of the same model.( dot number: W2T6 tire size: P265/70R17 )
- Harvest, AL, USA
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Cracks along edge of tread around entire tire. We have received 3 flats in less then 4 months between 13K and 18K milage on tires. The spare only has 3K on it and has no crakcs. The cracks were noticed 4/2000 when first flat occurred and repair man said the new tires should not look like that.notified indepent Firestone dealer 5/2000. The cracks were noticed when car had less then 3K but did not know there was a problem. Now with the recall in process this tire is not included, should it be"?"( dot number: W2cuird249 tire size: P255/70R16 )
I am now having the same problem with the same front passenger tire. I changed the first tire with my spare rim & tire and now the air is decreasing in the tire the same way the first tire did. In the first incident we were on the freeway and my SUV spent around and swerved. I had five children in my car and when I got out to look at the tire it was split in half and the tread was torn apart (as seen on T.V.). I fear for me & my family's lifes and I am afraid to drive my SUV. Please investigate these tires, at this time I can't afford to replace these malfunctioned tires.
Have cracks located where side wall and tread caps meet can see steel belts (all four tires)! have contacted Firestone Corp and local dealer no help given, also contacted Ford they are keeping in contact.( dot number: Tire size: 255 70R16 )
(sent to Firestone and Ford) dear sirs: We own a 1999 Ford Expedition with Wilderness AT, white letter, size P255/70R16 tires. Today, the vehicle has 22,000 miles on it. Last year, as we approached about 9,000 miles on the vehicle, we noticed excessive vibration especially on the highway. We had the tires balanced -- first at a retail tire store. This did not resolve the problem. We then took the vehicle to be serviced at a Ford dealership where the tires were again balanced. The vibration continued even after Ford performed their own balancing. It seems these tires could not and cannot be properly balanced. The situation has worsened over time where even at lower around town speeds, the vibration is readily evident. There are also noticeable cracks in the treads; it almost looks like dry rot! the air pressure in the tires have been meticulously monitored in order to maximize our gas mileage; so we know air pressure is not the culprit. As parents of two small children, one 5 year old boy and a 2 year old girl, we now fear for our family's safety after seeing what happens with these tires. What do you intend to do to resolve this situation? we will appreciate your prompt response, anita J. and walter L. hilliard, jr.( dot number: W2cu tire size: P255/70R16 )
All four tires started seperating / cracking around 11/99. Took vehicile to Firestone dealer 08/00 they inspected tires and said it was normal. I asked for a reciept they said they do not give reciepts for inspections. I told them I never had tires do that before. They had no comment. I assure you tires with 35000 miles should not do that. I sent letters to Ford & Firestone they never addressed my concerns. Thats why I contacted NHTSA( dot number: Tire size: 265/70/17 )
I realize that these tires have not been recalled, nor am I necessarily looking for replacement. However, even prior to the current recalls, we were concerned about the quality of these tires as we have had 3 flats in a period of 6 months on a new vehicle. Prior to the purchase of this vehicle, we had original tires on two previous 4-runners for a total of 10 years with no problems. Maybe it is purely bad luck, but given the current situation with the Firestone tires and the fact that we have three young children who travel in this car daily, I felt that we needed to report our experience in the event that you are collecting data on this size tire as well. We have real concerns that these tires are in some way defective... ( we do live rurally, but do not take the Expedition "off-road".) thank you for your time.( dot number: Tire size: P265/70R17 )
All four tires started seperating / cracking around 11/99. Took vehicile to Firestone dealer 08/00 they inspected tires and said it was normal. I asked for a reciept they said they do not give reciepts for inspections. I told them I never had tires do that before. They had no comment. I assure you tires with 35000 miles should not do that. I sent letters to Ford & Firestone they never addressed my concerns. Thats why I contacted NHTSA( dot number: Tire size: 265/70/17 )
(sent to Firestone and Ford) dear sirs: We own a 1999 Ford Expedition with Wilderness AT, white letter, size P255/70R16 tires. Today, the vehicle has 22,000 miles on it. Last year, as we approached about 9,000 miles on the vehicle, we noticed excessive vibration especially on the highway. We had the tires balanced -- first at a retail tire store. This did not resolve the problem. We then took the vehicle to be serviced at a Ford dealership where the tires were again balanced. The vibration continued even after Ford performed their own balancing. It seems these tires could not and cannot be properly balanced. The situation has worsened over time where even at lower around town speeds, the vibration is readily evident. There are also noticeable cracks in the treads; it almost looks like dry rot! the air pressure in the tires have been meticulously monitored in order to maximize our gas mileage; so we know air pressure is not the culprit. As parents of two small children, one 5 year old boy and a 2 year old girl, we now fear for our family's safety after seeing what happens with these tires. What do you intend to do to resolve this situation? we will appreciate your prompt response, anita J. and walter L. hilliard, jr.( dot number: W2cu tire size: P255/70R16 )
I realize that these tires have not been recalled, nor am I necessarily looking for replacement. However, even prior to the current recalls, we were concerned about the quality of these tires as we have had 3 flats in a period of 6 months on a new vehicle. Prior to the purchase of this vehicle, we had original tires on two previous 4-runners for a total of 10 years with no problems. Maybe it is purely bad luck, but given the current situation with the Firestone tires and the fact that we have three young children who travel in this car daily, I felt that we needed to report our experience in the event that you are collecting data on this size tire as well. We have real concerns that these tires are in some way defective... ( we do live rurally, but do not take the Expedition "off-road".) thank you for your time.( dot number: Tire size: P265/70R17 )
There was a passenger in vehicle going 70mph. Driver lost control, vehicle crossed over several lanes, and flipped over 4 times. Landed on wheels & hit guardrail & flipped again. Landed on right side & skidded 92 feet. Upon impact with guardrail, air bags failed to deploy. Child 2 1/2mos. In rear facing seat was thrown from seat as vehicle flipped. Police report indicated hyroplaned on water on highway. Pictures showing front right tire blown & possible rear. Firestone tires on vehicle that was totaled. Occupants suffered minor injuries & treated at emergency room. Child seat cosco model #0273310 dom 06 Oct 97.
I was just washing vehicle and found that the tire had began to crack. It is on the oustide edge of the tire near where the belts would be inside the tire. The vehicle is 21 months old, but only has 1600 miles and has been garage kept. Tires have always had 34 pounds of air pressure. I do not have the dot number with me at my work where I have E-mail. I do know that they were coded for wilson, nc facality.( dot number: Tire size: 265/70 X17 )
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- Seattle, WA, USA