The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer equipped with cooper discoverer H/T tires, size: P265/75R15. While driving approximately 70 mph, a loud banging noise came from the rear of the vehicle. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear driver side tire had experienced tread separation, which also caused damage to the rear body panel of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and tire failure mileage were unknown. The vehicle failure mileage was 180,000.

- Romney , WV, USA

While driving at 65 mph, the rear driver side tire tread separated, which caused the vehicle to spin out of control. The tire remained fully inflated when the tread separated.

- Chico, CA, USA

Consumer stated that the Wilderness AT tires were on recall, and replaced with Laredo uniroyal tires, at that time the tires were on both Ford and firestones approve replacement list. Consumer is requesting in writing if the Laredo uniroyal tires are approved his vehicle.

- Rockville Centre, NY, USA

Consumer stated that the Wilderness AT tires were on recall, and replaced with Laredo uniroyal tires, at that time the tires were on both Ford and firestones approve replacement list. Consumer is requesting in writing if the Laredo uniroyal tires are approved his vehicle.

- Rockville Centre, NY, USA

Consumer had noticed that tread was separating on all four tires. Took vehicle to tire retailer and was inspected. Consumer was informed that tires were bad and needed to be replaced. Dot, W2hl10Y518, P235/75R15, with 2,000 miles. The tires are Firestone Wilderness AT, consumer requests reimbursement for replacement tires.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

The original Firestone Wilderness AT tires on the vehicle showed signs of tread failure, the tires were not included in the recall, the Firestone dealership replaced the tires with identical tires with the same flaws, consumer request that the scope be expanded to include additional tires in the recall.

- Warren, MI, USA

Firestone Wilderness AT tires, P23575R15, dot vdhl1P1323 were showing signs of tread separation, all 4 tires were cracked around the sidewalls, Firestone denied refund request because this particular tire is not on recall.

- Kane, PA, USA

Owner would like assurance that tires on vehicle are not include in recall (oot-005). Tires are Wilderness AT, dot # beginning with W2ul, recall notice is confusing.

- Earlimart, CA, USA

Consumer was on a waiting to get replacement tires for recalled Firestone tires, consumer felt the risk was too great to travel on a long distance trip on the faulty Firestone tires and replaced them, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Golden, CO, USA

I reviewed blowout/failure data and saw a large number of W2hl tires that failed, I am not convinced these tires are any better than the vdhl recalled tires and want the recall to be widened to include the tires made at the wilson, North Carolina plant, as they seem to have an unacceptable failure rate.( dot number: W2hl tire size: 235 75 R15 )

- Atlanta, GA, USA

Original tires on a 1999 Ford mountineer; mechanic that serviced vehicle told consumer tire was bad, consumer was expierencing a very bad vibration, so consumer replaced the Firestone tires with Michelin, and the vibration went away. Firestone Wilderness AT P225/70/R15

- Edgewood, FL, USA

PE00020, original equipment on 1999, Mercury Mountaineer, tire size P23575R15, dot vdhlipy4198. Passenger's rear tire tread blewout of the rim which may have caused a crash. Luckily, driver had control of vehicle.

- Cotuit, MA, USA

PE00.020; consumer was traveling on highway and vehicle would shake and vibrate. Tires run out sideway, and consumer tooks his vehicle to the dealership. The tire are Firestone wilderness#at P235/75R1. He has notified Firestone. Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75/15

- Alton, IL, USA

Consumer had received a recall notice on the Firestone tires, P235/75R15 vd. Has to wait on a waiting list to have tires replaced.

- Redford, MI, USA

Consumer has a 99 Mercury Mountaineer. Consumer took vehicle to see if tires were okay. Firestone center put the vehicle up on a rack & found that tread could be easily pulled off by the finger. 10 inches & 12 inch portion from each side. They immediately replaced that one with a Firestone recall tire. Another Firestone dealer replaced the set with Bridgestone ht. The dot# unknown. The dealer charged the customer 50% of the cost of replacing non recall tires. The customer wants reimbursement of the expenses.

- Tampa, FL, USA

PE00 020, consumer was traveling about 45mph on side road and heard a banging noise, vehicle veered left to right. She was able to control vehicle and steered onto the shoulder in the sand. Right rear tire tread had separated from rim, and tire was hitting up against vehicle and it was very hot. Firestone Wilderness AT, P23575R15, and dot W2hlity488. There were no injuries. She contacted Firestone. Manufacturer told her that this tire not on recall. Consumer replaced all four tires with Michelin tires. Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75/R15

- Huston, TX, USA

I am very concerned that the vehicle maufacturer and the tire company have refused to correct this problem even though they have been aware of it since 1996. Ford continues to supply these tires. The purchaser has no choice in the make of tires that Ford supplys on the car. It is my life and the lives of my loved ones they are playing with and I don't appreciate it at all. If these tires were on their cars, I am sure they would replace them immediately. Why must it take more deaths, rollovers, accidents for some action to be taken on this matter.( dot number: Tire size: P235R15 )

- Carmel, IN, USA

Was driving 40mph onto a ramp when it felt like the left rear tire had blownout & went flat. Pulled over & checked before changing tire & noticed the tread had left the tire. Took tire to Firestone shop & it was replaced. Mechanic indicated consumer ran over an object to cause the flat. Did not have the tire. Firestone Wilderness AT size P235/75R15 had 2,000 miles on it.

- St Cloud, FL, USA