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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The consumer requested reimbursement for the defective spare tire, the consumer only recieved reimbursement for the tire mounting, the consumer is still awaiting reimbursement for the replaced tire (Firestone ATX II).
Vehicle was going 30-35mph and flipped over driver's seat belt wouldn't unlock, leaving consumer in a upside down position. Consumer used a screw driver to unlatch the seat belt. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Seat belt part# TRW TC077. The air bag also failed during the accident. The cause for losing control of the vehicle was due to the tire which rolled off from the safety rim.
Consumer received recall about tires. One tire was replaced, consumer received reimbursement for one tire he purchased, however, wants reimbursement for the remaining 3 (including spare) tires he purchased. Firestone wilderness tire size P235/75R15 dot # enbndn2300 and vdhl1fm505 on 1996, Ford, Explorer.
The right rear tire sidewall blew out in about 7 places on my 1996 Ford Explorer yesterday ( 11-11-01) on I-71 about 30 miles North of columbus Ohio. At right around 65 mph I was very lucky that I could keep control of the vehicle and get it pulled over to the side of the road. After calling aaa for assistance the mechanic that came out to change the tire told me that this was a major tire failure. I would like to know what or now to follow up on this? (tiresize: P235/75R15)
Prior to recall the consumer found a bulge on the back left tire and replaced with michelins, consumer requested reimburdsement for the replacement tires but was denied because the tires were replaced prior to Aug 9, 2000(Firestone wildrness at tire P235/75R15 ).
- Houston, TX, USA
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The consumer requested reimbursement for the defective spare tire, the consumer only recieved reimbursement for the tire mounting, the consumer is still awaiting reimbursement for the replaced tire (Firestone ATX II).
While driving the right rear tire blewout causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle, as a result the vehicle struck a guardrail and overturned, all four occupants were injured (South Carolina uniform traffic collision report, Bridgestone/Firestone, P255/70R16, Wilderness AT M/S, W2cu1px465, right rear). Nlm
The left rear tire blewout while driving causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle, as a result the vehicle rolled over about three times before coming to rest in the upright position, one occupant was ejected from the vehicle and later died, the other occupants were injured (Kansas motor vehicle traffic accident report, Bridgestone/Firestone, P235/75R15, radial ATX M/S, vdhl1pm375). Nlm
Left rear tire blewout while driving causing the driver to loose control, as a result the vehicle rolled over (Florida traffic crash report, Bridgestone/Firestone, P235/75R15, radial ATX M/S, W1hlat5387, left rear). Nlm
Right rear tire blewout while driving causing the vehicle to rollover, the driver was ejected from the vehicle and the infant was found in the drives seat with some lacerations to the forehead (Arkansas motor vehicle collision report, Bridgestone/Firestone, P235/75R15, radial ATX M/S, vdhl1pm096, right rear). Nlm
The left rear tire blewout causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and swerved to the right the overturned several times and came to rest after striking some trees and strubs on the West shoulder, passengers #1, #5, #6 and the driver were ejected, passengers #5 and #6 were seated in the rear cargo area prior to the crash, 2 people were killed, 2 had incapacitating injuries, 2 had non-incapacitating injuries and one had possible injuries (Florida traffic crash report, Bridgestone/Firestone, P235/75R15, radial ATX M/S, left rear). Nlm
The back left tire blewout causing the vehicle to rollover coming to rest on it's left side, the drivers seat belt was found in the buckled position yet the driver was ejected, the driver was killed, one occupant sustained incapacitating injuries and the other han non-incapacitating injuries (Texas peace offices accident report, Bridgestone/Firestone, P235/75R15, radial ATX M/S, vdhl1pm415, left rear). Nlm
The driver lost control of the vehicle and proceeded to skid into the southside of the roadway into a ditch and collided with a utility pole, there were 2 fatalities(Texas officers accident report, Bridgestone/Firestone, P235/75R15, radial ATX M/S, vdhl1pm435, left rear). Nlm
The driver lost control of the vehicle and proceeded to skid into the southside of the roadway into a ditch and collided with a utility pole, there were 2 fatalities(Texas officers accident report, Bridgestone/Firestone, P235/75R15, radial ATX M/S, vdhl1pm435, left rear). Nlm
The drivers side rear tire blew out at a low rate of speed ( sidewall failure), there was good tread left on the tire, the brake lights failed due to a after market alarm system that was installed by tapping in to the brake lights for power. Dealer failed to mention any alarm system. (tiresize: P2257015)
Tire totally broke down like never before seen; inspected by Goodyear; said normal blowout of under inflated tire. Inspected by certified mechanic. Stated such never before seen and showded why underinflation could not be the cause. Still have tire in my posession. (tiresize: P235/75R15) (tiresize: P235/75R15)
After purchasing vehicle, consumer began to experience a vibration in the vehicle, tires were rebalanced and rotated, but the vibration still existed, consumer decided to replace the Firestone P235/75rx15 tires with Goodyear tires and the vibration immediately stopped, even though problem occurred prior to recall, consumer is requesting some type of compensation for his expense and time of resolving the vibration.
I have tried to receive reimbursement from Ford and Firestone ever since August 2000 for four failed Firestone wilderness ATX's. from the beginning we had problems with these tires on my Ford Explorer. When we traveled at 60mph, the vehicle would shake violently. We took the vehicle to the Ford and Firestone dealers who told us they could find nothing wrong. So for the next 2 1/2 years, we did not dare drive above 60mph. While these tires were on the Explorer, I made sure to have them rotated and properly inflated per the directions on the tires. About two years later, we noticed extreme wear on the outer perimeters of all four tires, as was noticed by the place where we got the tires rotated, as well as strangers at gas stations. I took it again to Firestone and demanded replacement. I was told that there was no mileage warranty, and because they were so worn out (steel belts visible) on the perimeter (but not the middle tread area) there was no wear credit. I was told that all I could do was purchase new tires at my cost. Not wanting to put my family's life in jeopardy, in early 1999, I replaced all four tires at my cost ($367.29) with michelins. Since then, not only is the car running smoothly above 60mph, with 20,000 miles on them, they still have plenty of tread for another 20-30,000 miles. When the recall was announced in August 2000, I rejoiced because I knew something was inherently wrong with the tires, and because I thought (mistakingly) I would be reimbursed. But...because I had replaced my tires before the official recall, I am not eligible for reimbursement. Ironically, when I went to the Ford dealer recently for a different recall, he noticed that I still had a wilderness ATX as a spare, so I am in the process of changing that one. It is highly unethical and insulting to be reimbursed for a never-used spare and not for the other four, (dot number: Vdhl 1pm 4 tiresize: P235/75R15)
Front dunlop radial rover tires, size: LT235/75R15, dot: Dahk on 1996, Ford, Explorer would make a clicking noise, as if a rock was in tread of tire. Clicking noise turned into a thumping noise, and consumer replaced front tires. Service center informed consumer that noise was due to improper rotation/maintenance of tires. Tires experienced cupping.
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- Simpsonville, SC, USA