Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1999 Ford Expedition - part 2

Vehicle in for service. While tires being rotated, mechanic noticed steel belt wiring sticking out of side of tires between tread & beneath the tread. Tires needed to be replaced even though plenty tread was left on tires. No longer possesed the tires. Firestone, wilderness, p255/70r16 with 42,000 miles. Dealer replaced the tires with the same kind of tires.

I had been driving this vehicle on the highway. I came into town and had a tire failure when I backed into a curb at very low speed (5 mph+\-). The firestone dealer would not look at it saying it was a road hazard and the Ford dealer said it was not covered by warranty, so I replaced the tire myself. ( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ).

While a 1999 Ford, Expedition, original equipment, tire side p255/70r16 and dot# unavailable was being serviced was informed of cracks around the sidewall where the tread meets on all four tires. Firestone notified, and will not replace because tires were not covered under recall. All four tires have shown sign of cracking along the tread. Firestone dealer would not replace the tires because these are not part of the recall.

They were traveling on highway and they made a stop at the hotel. Right rear tire was flat. They took it to a tire place, and saw that tire was torn between the sidewall, inner tire was separted. Attendant put tire in the water. And he told them that tire had to be replaced. Tire firestone wilderness #at 17 inch. The right front tire needs air every 7 days but the one that got flat was replaced.

Original equipment on a 99 Expedition. While driving 45mph front right firestone tire blew out. Firestone wilderness p255/70/r16.

While driving, firestone wilderness at tires p265/70r17 experienced a blowout caused by tread separation, tire failure caused damage to front and left side of bumper and fender.

Belt seperation and vibration in the tires dealer will not replace( dot number: vncu tire size: p25570r16 ).

Recent firestone tire recall only covers 15" wilderness at tires. I had a tire loose pressure/flat at approximately 55 mph. The tires came on my newly purchased 1999 Expedition. With only 3900 miles, the tire was destroyed, including the sidewall from slowing the vehicle to a stop after the flat. I did not inspect the tire, I was just told by the Ford dealer that replaced it that they would inspect the tire and replace it if recommended. The only documentation I have regarding the replacement is a note by the dealer/service that there was a puncture to the sidewall. The sidewall puncture did not cause the flat. The sidewall damage was due to the tire failure at the high rate of speed. The Ford dealer would not replace the tire under warranty with only 3900 miles. Now that the firestone recall is in force, 16 " tires are not included. Should they be? had I known about the problems, or the recall would have been in place, I would have inspected the tire, or even kept the tire for further inspection for my complaint. My family was on vacation when the tire failure occured, I check my tire pressure regulary and it was at the recommended manufactures specs (35psi). Should these tires be included in the recall? I am taking my family on another vacation in 5 weeks. We will be driving 4000-5000 miles on these tires. I will do my part by continuing to inspect and check tire pressure. Please keep firestone honest and if the 16" wilderness tires should be included, I would like to know before our family vacation. Thanks for your investigation and all your efforts. Steve sandquist. ( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ).

Pe00020; original equipment on a Ford, expidition 1999. There are little slices going all the way around tire, consumer took to firestone and they are going to replace them. Consumer will be charged.

While driving about 55 mph left rear tire had a blowout, and found tread had separated. Ford, Expedition, 1999, p-255/70r16, dot vncu1rd259. Tire is a firestone wilderness, failure caused damage to vehicle.

Pe00020; tire tread separation: while driving about 45 mph tread on the rear driver's side came off. Driver was able to control expediton, and did not receive any injuries. Tire was a wilderness atx, 16, original tire equipment. In July, tire on the rear passenger's side blewout with 21,000 miles. Please provide dot # if possible and any further information.

Firestone wilderness at tire p255/70r16 experienced tread separation, while driving, consumer heard a noise from the front passenger tire which made her pull over to the shoulder and see tire.

Pe00-020; firestone , wilderness at p255/70r16 with original equipment Ford Expedition 1999, consumer experienced 2 blowouts,once while driving at approximately 70 mph with 10-15,000 miles, and another while driving at aprroximately 60 mph. With 17-20,000 miles. Consumer decided to replace rest of tires. The customer replaced failed tires as well as others due to safety concern.

Pe-00-020-tire on a 1999 Ford Expedition tire, size not available, and dot number not available. Tires only have 10 thousand mile on them. Consumer noted that tires has cracked around the sidewall area. Tires have a 2-3 inch crack on the tires, and tread could be pulled back at the sidewall which exposed the rubber portion of the tire. Please provide any further details. Firestone atx p255/70/r16.

While driving on a highway front left tire was leaking air, then blewout.

The tread separated from firestone wilderness at owl tire, currently the 17 inch tires are not included in the recall (p265/70r17). Nlm.

While driving about 60mph right rear tire blewout . Dealer said it was owner's fault. Owner replaced it with the same type of tire. Firestone wilderness p255/70/r16 * mw.

All four tires are dry rotting on the tread and Ford and general will not replace the tires at there cost. Since all four tires have the same issue, this appears to be a defect in the tire. Attached is an email I sent to general tire and Ford, neither of which offered any assistance other than point the finger at each other. Email: I own a 1999 Ford Expedition with grabber aw 255-r70-16 tires. In January my wife brought in the car to Ford for routine maintenance and pointed out unusual ware on the tires. Ford said it was nothing to worry about. I let it go. Because of all the firestone issues I decided to inspect my tires in August, and discovered that they appear to be dry rotting on the outer treads on all four tires. I called your customer service number and was told to go to sears and have them inspect my tires. I did this and the young man who handles the register made a two minute inspection of my tires and said the dry rotting was not severe and not effecting the tire. ( dot number: tire size: 255-r70-16 ).

Left front wilderness firestone (p255/70r16) tire blew out, tread came off and there was sign of damage from a nail.

Blowout on left front tire, firestone wilderness at p25570r16, tire sent to firestone, firestone paid for a new tire, wheel and shipping expenses, in October 2000, owner replaced all four tires out of fear, would like for Ford or firestone to pay for replacements.

Sidewall blewout where tread was put together. I asked the service dept. If they had any problems with that tire and was told no. I am a father of three and am very concerned. This size has yet to be added to the recall or advisery. ( dot number: tire size: 255/70r16 ).

Original equipment on a 99 Expedition p265/70r17. While driving 70mph right rear tire tread separated, causing minir damage to vehicle.

Defects to our oem tires on our new Expedition, similar to those described in the media. In mid0august, after only having our truck four months and with only 2500 miles on it, the front left side tire's belts began to separate from the tire. Firestone replaced. Four months later, rear right tire began to go flat after heating up, firestone took over a month of testing on the tire on the tire and refused to replace it even though we returned it four times due to these flats. Finalyy, after a month of complaints, they reluctantly replaced the second tire. Two defective tires in less than eight months of the vehicle being new and they reported no complaints about the tire. I notified firestone and Ford of my concerns on 8/28/99 after the first defect and have all documentation. ( dot number: tire size: 255-70-16 ).

Tread separation at relatively low speed; nothing in roadway. (dot number: ? tiresize: 17 inches).

1 tire blew hole through tread, 3 others various patchable hole, 1 questionable( dot number: tire size: 265 70 r17 ).

On a clear open road, highway 15, our tire blew out. Fortunately I was able to control the car. First we heard a loud noise, then smoke from the rear of car, then the car became very difficult to control. Since the car was almost new we took the tire to gaudin Ford in las vegas to complain about the tire. We were told that it had to be a road hazard and that we would need to buy a new tire, which we did. On our local news they have had several stories about the same tires blowing out the same way, but unfortuneatly for them, these people were killed. I think the tires are unsafe. ( dot number: ).

Firestone wilderness at tire (p255 70 r16) experienced tread separation.

Firestone wilderness at tires p265/70r17 experienced tread separation.

Cracks are developing inside the tread on both front tires. Tires maintained at 30-35 psi. ( dot number: tire size: p255 70r16 ).

Firestone, standard equipment, right rear tire blewout while driving. This was second time on same side. Tire blowout caused rear end and other damages. Firestone wilderness tire, size p255/70r16.

Firestone tire experienced tread separation, consumer is requesting tires be replaced.

Firestone wilderness at front driver's tire p265/70r17 experienced tread separation, consumer felt when tire came apart.

Pe00020 ; tire tread separation: while driving about 60 mph tire on the passenger's front side split right down to tread. Driver was able to control the truck. Original tire equipment on a 1999, Ford, expedtion. A firestone dealership agreeded to replace tire with a mimimal charge. Please list tire size and dot #. This situation has occurred on 3 of the 4 firestone 16 in tires.

I own a set of firestone wilderness at tires; size 255/70r/16 109s m/s. I know that these tires are not covered under the latest recall, but they appear to be doing the same as the 15" tires. I had them inspected at firestone and they observed the same thing. They, firestone distributor, suggested that I replace them immediately, but I do not want to pay for the same tire which will bring the same result. I have since purchased a set of michelin ltx m&s's. My tires are alot worse than I expected after having them removed and being able to see them on both sides. I always keep all of my vehicles in excellent condition, including the proper tire inflation. ( dot number: vclu tire size: 255/70r/16 ).

Consumers firestone wilderness at tire (p265/70r17) disintegrated while driving, tires are not included in recall 00t-005 because they are 17 inch tires, consumer replaced a four tires and request reimbursement. Nlm.