These Firestone, wilderness/at, P23575R15 are equipped on a Mercury, Mountaineer 1998. They have began to develop cracks were tread meets the sidewall around the whole tire, and parts have separated. Firestone, and Ford contacted. These tires have a C heat rating which means they can be driven at 85 miles per hour for 30 min.

- Hot Springs, AR, USA

PE#00020 - consumer had experienced tread seperation on the right front tire while driving approximaely 65 mph. Replacement tire issued by Firestone was a recall tire. Consumer was able to have the front right tire replaced on recall. The other 3 original tires, which were the same size of P235/75R15, have not been replaced because plant code was different from the recall tires. However, all 3 tires experienced cracking around the entire tire of where the tread met the tire. Consumer has advised Firestone of problem, who also recognized the problem, but did not offer consumer satisfactory service. Tires were the original tires purchased with the vehicle. The vehicle a 1998, Mercury truck, Mountaineer. Ford company blames Firestone for the tire problem.

- Hot Springs, SD, USA

Beginning tire seperation and beading was discovered when I had my tires checked and unltimitely replaced.( dot number: Vnhl1py358 tire size: P23575R15 )

- North Bend, WA, USA

There is a crack (line) that goes around the side of the tire approx 1 to 1.5 inches below the top of the tread( dot number: W2hl tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Liverpool, NY, USA

The steel belt has been exposed on three of the four tires. The steel belt on 2 of the tires can be lifted up by my fingers. I have never seen a tire wear like this. I wouln not have noticed this unless I read of current problems with the Firestone tires. Upon my inspection I discovered this early wear problem. I fear for my safty and my family driving on amy Firestone tire of the wilderness 'at' type. I need to know if there tires mfg. At the N.C. plant will be recalled. I am keeping the car at home. I called Ford motor and they said all their tires are safe. Then why are there tires wearing and failing so early. I need help regarding these tires. Asap.( dot number: W2hl tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Troy, MI, USA

There is a crack (line) that goes around the side of the tire approx 1 to 1.5 inches below the top of the tread( dot number: W2hl tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Liverpool, NY, USA

The steel belt has been exposed on three of the four tires. The steel belt on 2 of the tires can be lifted up by my fingers. I have never seen a tire wear like this. I wouln not have noticed this unless I read of current problems with the Firestone tires. Upon my inspection I discovered this early wear problem. I fear for my safty and my family driving on amy Firestone tire of the wilderness 'at' type. I need to know if there tires mfg. At the N.C. plant will be recalled. I am keeping the car at home. I called Ford motor and they said all their tires are safe. Then why are there tires wearing and failing so early. I need help regarding these tires. Asap.( dot number: W2hl tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Troy, MI, USA

Firestone P235/75R15 dotw2hl experienced tread separation on right rear passenger tire, consumer had just previously had tires checked at a Firestone dealer who stated tires were okay, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Godfrey, IL, USA

PE00020; tire tread separation: All four tires are showing signs of tread separation. Tires have cracks along the sidewall. While driving at speeds of 50 and above, there is a very loud humming noise. Tire size is P235/75R15, dot #W2hl. Original tire equipment on a 98, Mountaineer. Tire mileage about 30,000. The customer received recall notice for Firestone tires, but the dealer after looking at the tires indicated that they were not covered.

- Manorville, NY, USA

Vehicle parked when news was heard on tv about tires. Checked tires and left front tires showed tread separation and steel belt sticking out. Took vehicle to Ford & mechanic replaced tire with the spare. Later, took vehicle to Firestone & was informed tires were not on recall due to not being from Decatur plant. Firestone tires on 1998, Mercury Mountaineer, 38,000 miles. Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75R15 with 34,000 miles.

- Franklingto, LA, USA

PE00-020, tire size P23575R15 dot vnhl, original equipment Mercury, Mountaineer, 1998. Driving at approximately 55 mph right front tire tread came off, causing vehicle to be pulled off the road. Tire stayed inflated, but tread came completey off, right down to steel belt, as though it was recap tire. Consumer took tire to Firestone, and was told it had correct air pressure.

- Orem, UT, USA

PE00 020; took vehicle to the dealership after receiving a recall letter from Firestone. There were no tires available. Firestone, wilderness#at, P2357515, #dot vd. There were no injuries.

- Streamwood, IL, USA

PE00020, original tire on 1998, Mercury, Mountaineer. All four tires had cracks along tread and sidewall. It seemed that tread has been peeling off. Tire size P235/75R15 and dot # vnhlipy337.

- East Meadow, NY, USA

Consumer had seen recall information on Firestone tires. Consumer was concerned about the recall, and Firestone was not willing to help.

- Florien, LA, USA

PE00020, tire tread separation: Front passenger's side tire is showing signs of tread separation. There is a tear between the letters R and E in Firestone. Firestone, wildersness at, P23575R15, dot #vnhl. Original tire equipment with about 16,100 miles.

- Dorset, VT, USA

After reading information on the recall, inspected the tires, and found cracks on them, as well as tread separation. Firestone P235/75R15 dot # vnhl1py437. The Firestone dealers confirmed that the tires were defective. The firstone Wilderness AT tires had continuous crack on outside of the tread line.

- Glen Carvon, IL, USA

On April 2,2000 while traveling on interstate 10 at 70 mph I experienced a tire separation and blowout. At the time I had all five original tires on my Mountaineer. After the separation I put the spare in service and the next morning I purchased three new Firestone Wilderness AT tires and placed them in service which gave me five tires with zero miles on them.after hearing of the firstone recall after returning to Minnesota I had my Firestone dealer check my tires. I was informed that my tires did not meet the requirements for recall because they had the dot#W2hl instead of the dot#vdhl.all of my ties have the W2hl number and yet I was one of the persone that experienced a tire separation and blowout just as thet-V report stated was the reason for the recall. I have no trust in these tires. I would like a suggestionor instruction as to what to do. M. L. geiszler, bemidji, minn.estone recall( dot number: W2hl tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Bemidji, MN, USA

While inspecteting tires after seeing the news on tv, found tread separation on the right front and left rear tires. Firestone wilderness P235/75 R15, dot vnhnl.

- Springfield, OH, USA

A crack just below the tread all around the tire was detected by my car dealer while in for regular service.this tire not part of recall in that it was manufactured at quebec factory.( dot number: Tire size: 235/75-15 )

- Darien, CT, USA

There was no crash involved. The problem was noticed when we heard about the recall on the Firestone tires (Wilderness AT) manufactured in Decatur, il. Upon examining our tires, to see if they were the ones manufactured in Decatur, it was observed that all the tires were splitting, on both inboard and outboard sides, where the sidewalls meet the tread. The splits went around the entire tire. It is my belief that there is a fault in the tire design itself, and not in just the tires manufactured at the Decatur, Illinois plant.( dot number: Vnhl1py367 tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Goshen, IN, USA