Tire Blowout problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer - part 1

1997 Ford Explorer, vehicle caught fire. The right front tire blew out. The driver puller over and noticed the tire had caught fire. The consumer was unable to put out the fire and eventually the entire vehicle became engulfed in flames. Ohio traffic report # 10-0298-89.

Bridgestone tires. Customer states that they have lived with the squishing into the pavement since 11/06 and was reimbursed but still is not happy with the new tires that were put on the car* the consumer stated she has had to live with an uncontrollable vehicle when turning or accelerating. It was the consumers opinion that the tire were being broken at the sidewalls before installation and overpressurized on the red tire machine to stretch them and then filled with a gas that causes them to age prematurely, so they look like they have bee driven 40, 000 when they are brand new. A mechanic told the consumer, the tires were being filled with nitrogen instead of air. Updated 04/09/07. The consumer has had 8 sets of tires placed on the vehicle. The consumer stated the sidewall were weak which caused the tires to blow out. Updated 04/12/07. Consumer stated on April 7, 2007 she has received a full refund from discount tires in the amount of $374. 10 and returned the four tires to tire company. Updated 4/18/07 the consumer stated she has not received compensation for her time. The consumer stated the business merely bought their tires back. Updated.

Consumer received a recall on bridgestone firestone tires. Consumer has a tire blowout prior to receiving this recall. The consumer feels he should have been alerted about the faulty tires long before now.

Consumer states that vehicle was involved in a head on collision and all four tires were blown. Vehicle was totaled. Please provide additional information. Ts.

Tire blowout. (tiresize: 255/70r16).

Consumer had firestone, wilderness tires on truck. While driving had a tire blowout on freeway. Consumer did not hit anything, just heard a big bang.

I was changing lanes to allow on traffic to get on. When my tire blew out causing me to lose control having a roll over accident! (tiresize: 2457516at)( dot number: tire size: 2457516at ).

My client was driving a 1997 Ford Explorer on an interstate highway when the right front firestone wilderness at tire blew out, causing my client to lose control of the Explorer, rolling over several times. (tiresize: 235/75/r15)( dot number: tire size: 235/75/r15 ).

On October 4th, 2000 I had my Ford Explorer tires checked for the firestone tire recall. I was told by the Ford service department, and given a service report, that all 5 of my tires passed inspection and were not on the firestone recall. Then on October 11th, 2000 my wife was driving 35 miles an hour in the city when a tire blew out! upon my inspection I found out that all of my tires have cracks on the side walls where the tread is attached. The tire that blew out has the side wall rubber missing in this area around the whole tire. The cords are showing around the side wall! if a qualified Ford service center can't identify a tire problem when they see it, then a lot of people will get killed until the tire problem is solved. My tires should be on recall! (dot number: w2hl1py386 tiresize: p235/75r15).

I was driving my 1997 Ford Explorer with firestone tires (not part of current recall) when my front right tire blew out causing me to lose control of the SUV and have the accident( dot number: w2hlipy077 tire size: e4027477 ).

Both of these tire blowouts occurred while driving on washboarded gravel roads. No road hazards were found during repair (e. G. No nails or other objects). They appear to have just blown out. ( dot number: w2cu1px446 tire size: p255 70r16 ).

While driving at 35 mph right rear firestone, wilderness/ht, 255/70r16 dot, vmcu25570r tires blewout, causing a fishtail, but consumer maintained control. Firestone, and Ford have been contacted. The consumer was injured due to the faulty tire.

1/tire blew on paved off-ramp from I-4; 2/steel belts started showing at 45,000 miles. ( dot number: 25400urbmo tire size: p235/75r15 ).

While driving tire experienced a blowout resulting in loss of control and the vehicle landed in a ditch, the vehicle was totaled (firestone tire). Nlm.

Returning home from myrtle beach, SC to wash, DC area, while in nc lost controll of car due to tire blowing - my serial number of the tires were not the official recall. Started with vh (?) instead of vd. Did evetually have to get all four replaced at the dealer in nc because the other three had defects. I still have the spare that matched the replaced tires. My insurance had to cover the damage to my car - firestone would not. I'm upset that my old tires are not part of the recall - they should be for obvious reasons! I've had no success getting my point heard. ( dot number: tire size: 14 in ).

My husband, eugene, on 08/07/00 had the left rear tire blow out on the highway going approximately 55-60 mph. The next day we had all four 4 tires replaced at discount tire CO. , inc. We were not aware of a recall until the next day. The tires in question were firestone wilderness p235/75r-15. The vehicle was originally purchased for me by our son, steven e. Sakowski on the Ford motor CO. Employees "b lot" and I purchased it from him after 30 days were up. We want to register the incident with you so that if in the future there is a recall we will be on record. Thank you, dolores g. Sakowski( dot number: w2dot tire size: p235/75r-1 ).

While driving on ih 37, near corpus christi, texas, the left front tire blew out and the auto rolled 4 or 5 times down the embankment of the interstate. Driver taken to hospital by ambulance, auto totalled by insurance comapny. Left front tire tread had separated from the tire. The other three tires were flattened from the roll over. Please do something!( dot number: ? tire size: ? ).

I had three tire failures from 29 June thru July 22 2000. The first failure was at approximately 35000 miles, on the right front. The tire dealer stated there was a hole but he could not identify the cause. The second failure was on 19 July and the left front tire blew at approximately 60mph. The tire shredded and had to be replaced $94. 03). I have the receipt. The third was on 22 July 2000 on the right rear. The tire was flat in the morning. I had it repaired at the same place I bought the other one. I am 59. 5 years of age and have been driving and owning cars since I was 16. I have never had such tire problems before and I find it impossible to believe that these tires should not be included in the recall. There has to be something wrong with the tires for this to happen. Thease are not cheap tires!( dot number: w2cu1px496 tire size: p255/70r16 ).

The tire blewout causing loss of control of the vehicle and an accident, as a result 4 people were injured (tire size 235/75r15) (claim # 43-r479-516). Nlm.

My rear left tire blow out in a houston highway on may 09, 2000, prior to the general warning and firestone tire recall. Then I left the us for my vacations abroad and when I came back to college last week and knowing already about the recall, I took the Explorer's tires to the Ford dealer but to my surprise, he refuses to change the tires because they were not manufactured at the firestone's decatur, IL. Plant. I still have the wilderness at tire that blownout, it is as I said from another firestone plant and I wonder if my tire blowout, shouldn't all the wilderness at tires from other firestone plants be recall as well?( dot number: tire size: 15 ).

The left rear firestone wilderness at tire experienced blowout resulting in vehicle rollover accident, two injuries due to failure.

Tire blew out while driving on PA turnpike. Vehicle very difficult to control, rain/snow conditions, tire completely shredded. Aaa responded for roadside assisstance, PA state troopers also responded due to (dangerous) location of vehicle, mother traveling alone with two small children( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Experienced a surpise blowout while on the interstate 45 freeway in houston - no road hazards - the tire just blew up. ( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Tire blewout causing driver to loose control of the vehicle, as a result the vehicle rolled over several times before coming to rest, no skid marks were observed on the roadway, driver sustained non-incapacitating injuries (florida traffic crash report, bridgestone/firestone, p235/75r15, wilderness at m/s, w2hl1py436, unknown tire position). Nlm.

Both front and rear tires blew out simultaneously as car pulled from parallel parking and turned corner. Vehicle was towed to canadian tire store where one blowout was repaired and the other refilled. Contacted dealer and were told tires were not guaranteed with car sale so we would have to replace as out-of-pocket expense. Tri-town rubber inc. Replaced all four tires, mounted and balanced for $286. 00 (same make and model). On January 16, 2000, a blowout on front left occurred again. Car was again towed and paid to have new tire (same make & model) put on vehicle. Submitted complaint to firestone under recall and was denied because replacement tires were purchased prior to January 1, 2000. Wanted NHTSA to have information for research on incidents of tire failure still being researched even though we no longer have vehicle (3/11/00 traded in). ) (dot number: unknown tiresize: p235/75r15).

The right rear tire side wall separated from the tire with a blow out at 70 mph. ( dot number: tire size: p255/75/16 ).

In contacting firestone to receive a rebate form for reimbursement of the replacement of the wilderness tire that blow out for me, the firsestone 800 number and the local firestone dealer does not have and will not provide a copy of the reimbursement form. It nice that there is a recall for the 16 inch tires, but a customer cannot receive the form from either the manifacturer or their corporate retail outlet. (tiresize: 16).

Tire separation at interstate highway speed. We heard noises at first we mistook for road debris. In fact, it was the rubber separating from the tire. Fortunately, the tire did not blow out completely while we were on the interstate. We stopped at the next exit. The air could be heard hissing as it rapidly deflated the tire. We had the tire replaced at a tire dealer in that area (statesville, nc) under bridgestone/firestone limited warranty claim number 7722731 at a prorated price. The tire had 9/32 tread at time of claim. Replacement tire is also a wilderness a/t. ( dot number: w2hlipy107 tire size: p235/75r15 ).

While driving down road, noticed a loud noise. Slowed down to realize tire had blown. The tread had peeled off of the right rear tire. I have pictures if needed. ( dot number: tire size: 235/75/r15 ).

We were driving on highway 75 in oklahoma when the left rear tire blew out from tread separation. It was 105 degrees at the time. What saved us from rolling over was that we were pulling a loaded trailer, and it kept us on the road. There were 2 of us in the car at the time and no one was hurt, but we could have been killed. I have since traded that Explorer for a newer model Explorer, and unfortunately, the newer model also has the firestone tires. The mileage I showed at the top of the form was the mileage on the day I had the tires replaced - I still have a copy of the receipt for the new tires. An oklahoma state highway patrolman stopped and helped us change the tire, so there may be a record, but I'm sure it isn't very detailed. Since this happened last year I don't know the specific information about the model of tire or where it was manufactured, and of course, I don't have the tires. ( dot number: tire size: p235/75/15 ).

The tires were factory installed tires, vehicle bought at 26,000 miles, at 31,900 miles the front tires developed flat spots and were not safe to operate. On Saturday 8/7/1999 I replaced the front tires with another style of firestone tires. The same afternoon I had a blowout on the right rear. So Monday 8/9/1999 I replaced the blown out tire and the remaining original rear tire. The factory tires were not from the decatur plant but were just as defective and unsafe. The tires should have lasted longer than 31,900 miles. I ask for an adjustment from the dealer and got none! I had to replace all 4 tires at my expense which was not right. I demand reimbursement for the 4 tire replacement. ( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Tire blow out on interstate 45 south. Car traveled across traffic lanes. Car hit cement barrier and came to stop facing oncoming traffic. Back window popped open . Pictures of tire have flap of rubber seperated from the tire. ( dot number: ).

Had a tire blowout on 4/99 and it ran off the road and ruined the wheel, no other damage but to the tire and the wheel itself. I put the spare on and drove to a shop to have the tire and wheel replaced. I thought I hit something in the road, but I remember the guy telling me that the tire had separated. At the time they said there was nothing they could do but replace the tire. No warranty applied as to that. Now that I think about it, it makes me wonder if it could of been the tires having a defect. It angers me knowing I could of been hurt or had hurt someone. I sent an e-mail to firestone and Ford and got a general response. I know my tires start with dot# (w-2), but if someone from firestone or Ford would examine my tires they would see the others look like they are separating or dry rotting at the start of the treadwall. I have looked at them many times over the past few days, they look horrible. Any help would be appreciated. I really do not want to end up as a statistic of someone who has been killed. I have moved to florida and drive on I-95 or the turnpike where the speed is now 70 miles an hour. That will in itself make your nervous now. Please let me know if you can help. ( dot number: w2 tire size: 235/75r-15 ).

Left front tire blew-out while cruising on freeway at 70 mph. No problem controlling the vehicle and pulling to a stop on inside median. Tire completely destroyed. Tire was replaced under warranty at good year store in portland, or. (dot number: 275800grf tiresize: p235/75r15).

While driving bridgestone tire blewout, consumer changed the tire and about five miles later two more tires blewout, consumer replaced all four tires and request reimbursement. Nlm.