The rubber steel cord bonding was weak, which resulted in a tire blowout.

- Houston, TX, USA

Firestone steel tex 26575R16, the vehicle was sitting in the parkway when the right passenger sideside tire blew out. Cause in unknown.

- Godman, MO, USA

Tread blocks along out edge separating.

- Los, CA, USA

Consumer states vehicle is experiencing excessive vibration on front end of truck while driving. Consumer states vibration is so bad it feels as if may lose control of vehicle. Truck checked by dealer who installed a front stabilizer kit. Repair only worked temporarily, vibration has started again.*jbthe latest vibration was caused by a faulty tire. The tire was replaced and the vibration has ceased. Consumer seeks reimbursement from Ford.

- Bay City, TX, USA

After the Firestone problem, I needed new tires ~40K. I went to Goodyear, they didn't have an "E" range tire in this size so they put "D" load rnage tires on. After 5000 miles, first rotation, there were bubbles on all four tires. They replaced them under warranty. At that time they start to offer "E" so I switched to "E" range. After 5000 miles they started to develop a vibration, like an out of balance problem. I didn't have time to take them in before the next rotation was due. The right rear tire blew out while pulling my boat down the interstate in New York. I lost control when it got down on the rim and the boat jackknifed. It spun out of control into the median. Police were called. Vehicle was driveable. I changed tire and drove home. No punctures were noted after inspection by tire dealer and insurance investigator.. switched back to Firestone steeltex. Awaiting goodyears response. Other problems noted as having occurred immediately prior, unknown if causal, for completeness only.

- Spring City, PA, USA

While driving 70 mph, outside sidewall separated from the left rear tire. Had to wait until tire had cooled down before changing. Firestone steeltex at LT265-75-R16 dot vnw8 1xl - 079E4 - 008062 original equipment for a 1999, Ford, F250. Consumer sustained cuts and minor burns due to changing the tire.

- Erie, PA, USA

Tire has a bulge in one-half of the tread approximately 16 inches long. I noticed the truck steering out of control and I was able to change the tire before it burst. I still have the tire and it holds air but I intend to replace all my tires within the next week or so. Since it hasn't failed I thought it may be valuable to you for close scrutiny. I also have digital photos if you like. Please let me know within the next week because the tire will be discarded. Thank you. This tire was not involved in the previous Firestone recalls. (dot number: Vnw81xl129 tiresize: LT265/65R1) (dot number: Vnw81xl129 tiresize: LT265/65R1)

- Avondale, AZ, USA

Violent shudder at 65 mph on highway. Continued shaking till speed decreased to around 50 mph. The extreme twisting and tire bouncing made control almost impossible, fortunately, I have a class a cdl and was able T stop the truck safely. Ford dealer has truck and can find nothining wrong with my truck itself. (dot number: 1231200/S tiresize: Lt26575R16)

- Mantua, NJ, USA

The first failure occurred on the freeway. The tread came off and the tire was completely destroyed. I took it to Firestone to replace the tire--there was no recall at the time. The second time, 2 weeks ago, the tire tread whipped around inside the wheel well and wrecked my fender and running board. I almost got run off the road and came close to a major accident. I then purchased 4 new Michelin tires for safety sake. I called Firestone and their "customer service " said they wouldn't do anything about this as these tires aren't under recall!! please do something about these tires---people will get hurt and/or killed with them!!!!! thank you. P.S. after reviewing this, we typed 0 people were injured or killed, but your system puts in a number"??" (tiresize: Lt26575R16)

- Goodyear, AZ, USA

Purchased new tires on 3/16/2001. On 4/23/2001 found hole on outerwall of tire. Dealer would not replace due to the fact that we had not purchased road hazard warranty. He attributed the damage to that. Purchased at tom frost Firestone in warrenton, va. (tiresize: 265/75R16E)

- Warrenton, VA, USA

Tires were original equipment on a Ford, F250, 1999, tire size lt26575R16, dot number not available, and tires have over twenty-two thousand mile S on them. Vehicle was taken to dealer for routine inspection when mechanic noticed that front driver side tire and right rear passenger side tire had developed cracks on the exterior. Cracks have started two inches from the rim. Further inspection found cracks on all four tires newar the rim, dot number exbm14474-3.

- Albfightsville, PA, USA

Tires removed from vehicle and replaced do to safety concerns about tires failing do to tread separation on similar vehicles. Tires show dry rotting of white letters. All five tires replaced with a different manufacturer for a cost of over 1 thousand dollars. (dot number: Unknown tiresize: P26575R16)

- Baltimore, MD, USA

The front tires on my vehicle have indentions in the tread. I took the truck to a Firestone dealer to inquire what the problem was and if these tires were being recalled or not. The service man said it appeared as if the belts had broken loose in the tire. The manager came out and said that it was not a tire defect, my front end was out of line. (even though my vehicle does not pull to either side) these decisions were reached just by looking at the tires in the parking lot. Are there any known problems with this type of tire" what should I do now" (tiresize: Lt26575R16)( dot number: Tire size: Lt26575R16 )

- Limestone, TN, USA

While driving, Firestone steeltex at tire P265/75R16 dot da217pf136 experienced blowout, a few weeks later, front passenger tire was starting to experience tread separation.

- Lakewood, CO, USA

General Grabber aw tires (P235 85 R16) experienced inflating sidewalls, bulging treads, slits, and rips.

- Wilson, AR, USA

Tread separation -- Firestone claimed no responsibility (tiresize: 265 75R 16)( dot number: Tire size: 265 75R 16 )

- Park City, UT, USA

PE00040; orginal equipment on 1999, Ford F250, tire size 16 inch. In rain or snow weather cannot hold on the road which causes vehicle to slide everywhere.this may cause a crash. The customer replaced the tire with different brand.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

Tires have flat spots in them and the tread is coming off. (tiresize: 245/75R/16)( dot number: Tire size: 245/75R/16 )

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

This vehicle has experienced two (2) sudden and unexpected tire blowouts at high speed. The tires have been well maintained and had proper inflation at the time of failure. The most recent failure occurred with the right front tire at 70 mph just as I was approaching a bridge which nearly caused me to impact bridge abuttment/railing. Blown tire was inspected by Firestone dealer and dealer suspects tread seperation. I have kept tire for future inspections. Over the last 15 years I have driven approx. 40,000 miles per year on 16 inch non-Firestone light truck tires and I have never experienced a blow-out of a tire as I have with these tires. (dot number: Vnw81xl248 tiresize: Lt26575R16)

- Casper, WY, USA

Driving condition good dry highway - driving 65 mph felt sudden vibration pulled over left front tire tread came off tire did not have a flat (blow out) X (dot number: Adxt1J2048 tiresize: 12.50R16.5)

- Houston, TX, USA