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Firestone steeltex failure on a 1997 Ford F350. On June 20, 2005, the left front oem Firestone steeltex tire failed at spped on I-95S between avberdeen and churchville Maryland. Since the truck is driven very little, all tires have 40,000 miles on them and have substantial tread remaining. Also, I meticoulsly maintain presures. Without warning and at about 65mph, the tread seperated from the tire carcass causing vehcile to be difficult to control. Nonetheless, I was able to pull off-road without incident. Tire clearly shows that the tread seperated from the body of the tire causing instant pressure loss and sidewall failure. Just another example why problems with these tires are not limited to SUVS or the limited batches that were recalled.
While driving 60 mph right rear passenger tire exploded. Driver was able pull over to shoulder. Then, drove vehicle to a repair station. Firestone, steel tex radial, 23585/R16.
When driving 65 mph and without warning, the right rear tire tread separated causing a blowout. Dealer had been notified. Size#23585R16. The tread was wrapped around the axle, breaking the housing for the emergency brake. The rim was damaged in addition.
Driver's rear inside tire tread separated with a tire blowout. Tire had 2/3 of tread left before the blowout. Vehicle was going 25mph and heard a boom. Then, consumer saw tread flying off the tire. 1997, Ford, F350 club crew cab, used tires came on vehicle, size P235/85R16, approximate mileage unknown. Firestone steeltex radial R4S, P235/85R16, faulty tire caused damage to vehicle, consumer is requesting reimbursement and for tires to be replaced.
- Live Oak, FL, USA
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The tread on the tires separated from the body of the tires, the tires were still under warranty but would have cost more to replace under warranty because the dealer was selling the tires cheaper than the consumer could buy them if he made a warranty claim, consumer purchased different brand and request reimbursement (Firestone steeltex LT2358516). Nlm
PE00040; original equipment on 1996, Ford E350, on 1997 coachmen with dual rear tires, Firestone steeltex radial R4S LT225/75R16, dot vd1L1xb156. On August 28, 2000, while driving there was a vibration. Consumer pulled over due to passenger's front tire tread coming off, about 18 inches long which almost caused a crash with 49,000 miles on vehicle. On October 3, 2000, while driving there was a loud noise, driver's rear inside tire tread completely came off with 51,000 miles on vehicle. Firestone said that they would prorate the tires.
At approximately 27,000 miles, my wife and I decided to go on vacation. We loaded the truck with our camper (about 1800 pounds), some luggage and supplies (about 250 pounds), and a small trailer for hauling wood (loaded about 3500 pounds). Before we left, I inflated the tires to the sidewall rating maximum of 80 psi. About 300 miles into our trip we had a blowout on the left rear tire. Upon investigation, I found that the tires' tread had seperated from the carcass which then caused the sidewall to overheat and rupture. I have not had any other problems with the other tires to date. I E-mailed Ford with this query, Ford responded by suggesting that I E-mail the NHTSA with my information. I am concerned about the future use of my tires and would appreciate any information that you might have on this matter. Please feel free to contact me. Thank you. (tiresize: Lt23585R16)( dot number: Tire size: Lt23585R16 )
At 15000 miles, Firestone tires were replaced due to a recall, now, 30000 miles later consumer had to replaced the Firestone steeltex tires P235/85R16 due to tires causing front end to wobble and experience vibration, dealer stated the belts were coming apart. Consumer had replaced the left upper and lower ball joints due to frond end snapping soudn and wobble, consumer wonders if the problem the whole time was with the tires.
PE00 040; consumr was traveling about 55mph on highway and felt vibration inside of vehicle. Was able to pull over to the side shoulder. Right front passenger's side tire tread separated, steel coils were showing on all four tires. Tires were Firestone, steeltex radial #at, P23585R16.
PE-00-020 original equipment on a 1997 Ford F350, tire size P23585R16, dot number vdor1xk, experienced tire blew out at 12 thousands and 18 thousands miles. Two incidents with blewouts. When driving at 60-65 mph right rear tire tread blewout at the sidewall. Also, when driving at 50-55 mph the right rear tire tread blew out from the sidewall, both incidents happened in the summer on very hot days. Both tires had about 75% of tread life available.
Tread partially separated and internal belts shifted. I no longer have these tires on the vehicle, were replaced with Michelin after this incident.( dot number: Tire size: 235/75R16 )
PE00-020, Firestone wilderness ht, original equipped tire, size P23570R16 and dot W281pt. Consumer was driving at approximately 75 mph when right front tire tread came completely off all the way to steel belt, causing damage to fender. Tire did not deflate and had only 22,000 miles. Minutes prior to incident, consumer noticed vehicle was pulling to the right as though there was an alignment problem. Also, tire was at correct pressure which he had checked earlier that same day.
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- Severn, MD, USA