Tire Sidewall problems of the 2000 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer with mastercraft courser a/t 2 tires (size: lt265/75r16). While driving approximately 70 mph, the front passenger side tire exploded, causing the contact to crash into another vehicle and the highway median. The front axle and tie rod fractured during the failure. The contact sustained a fractured back and a concussion. The contact was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 08t005000 (tires:sidewall) that could have been related to the failure. The contact stated the recall did not cover the tires on her vehicle due to the date of manufacture. The VIN was not available. The dot number was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. The failure mileage of the vehicle was 110,000.

Consumer was driving at approximately 70 mph and approaching an entrance ramp for interstate and another vehicle was entering interstate and was heading directly towards consumer's vehicle. Consumer could not move into next lane. Inched over into next lane, then all of a sudden, vehicle was absolutely uncontrollable, and rolled down the interstate atleast 2 times, landing up right. Upon examination, there was a 2 inch tear along sidewall of left rear firestone tire. There were approximately 14,349 miles on the tires. Firestone wilderness at tires, p255/70r16, dot vncu1px060, there were 3 injuries in the accident.

Original tire on a Ford, Explorer, 2000. Right passenger tire separated at sidewall at 40 mph. Firestone wilderenss, size p235/75r15, passenger rear tire experienced sidewall separation almost causing consumer to lose control.

The tire blew out on the side wall where the thread adheres to the sidewall. (tiresize: p245/75r16)( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 ).

Travailing at 45 mph on cold road sidewall blewout. (dot number: 8xhl tiresize: p23575r15).

I was traveling down the interstate at approxiametly 75 mph. Tread of tire peeled away from the sidewalls almost perfectly. I had traveled approximately 120 miles non-stop when blowout occurred. I was traveling with my wife who is seven months pregnant with our first child. (dot number: O2-6555 tiresize: p255/70r16).

Consumer states tire is flat. A leak was found in the sidewall of the firestone wilderness at 235/75r15 tire. Dealer replaced bad tire. Consumer received reimbursement for tire through tire replacement program however, did not receive reimbursement for 4 additional wilderness at 15 inch tires (serial # w2hl 1py379).

Had my tires checked at firestone but did not feel comfortable, did not see the tires myself. I felt very unsafe driving my own new vehicle, so I went to a place that my son knows the people very well. Goodyear. While the truck was up on the mount, I inspected the tires myself and had notice something on the sidewall facing the inside truck. It was on all the tires sidewall. And outer wall. Looks like cracking and peeling. Also the outer wall on the outside of the truck is turning a funny color. When I asked someone to look at them, a good friend, they said it was the belts ready to give way. The gentlemen at goodyear, was very concerned for my safety and that of my family. They replaced my tires of course I paid for them. They took the time to mark the reciept of the purchase with the damage of the tires. I then went to firestone and showed them, they told me it was heat damage and could not do anything about it. I then took them to where I had purchased the truck and was told that it was tire dressing and mold. So I preceeded to go to the corporate store where I was told that it was rubberized paint. My tires were and still are unsafe and have defaults. I believe that I am entitled to reimbursement for the 5 tires. I was not about to put firestone tires back on my truck. I would not have felt any better. ( dot number: 8xhl tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Tire failure, failure near edge of tire on inside near where tread and sidewall meet. Tire partially off rim. Tire beyond repair. No evidence that a road hazard caused this damage. ( dot number: 8xhlipy499 tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Doring a routine inspection of the vehicle by my mechanic during the first oil change (3000 mi. ), he noted two (2) large bumps on the sidewall of the rear-right tire, seemingly indicating that the sidewall had separated from the tire at those locations. After showing the bumps to a shop employee named jerry at tyson's Ford, he suggested I take the vehicle to a firestone dealer to have the tire replaced. I did precisely that taking it to the firestone tire & service center by springfield mall. There the tire was replaced free of charge, but I had to pay the cost of labor. After mentioning this to a friend, I then became aware of what seems to be a very serious problem with this tire brand/model. I will be happy to provide any additional information that I can if contacted. ( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ).

While driving, firestone wilderness at tire p235/75r15 dot 8xhl 1py was making a clunking noise, then went flat, inspected tires and found right rear tire had a hole where it meets the sidewall.

Firestone wilderness tire dot w2hl experienced sidewall tread separation and went flat while consumer was driving, consumer is requesting reimbursement, consumer is requesting the recall extend to include these tires.

Firestone wilderness p255/70r16 on this 2000 truck. Sidewall separated after 40 minutes of driving and parking. Firestone was contacted.

Immediately after purchasing the car I noticed a large bulge in the sidewall of the l/r tire. I called the dealer and was told to go to firestone. I went to the firestone store in newark California and the mechanic pulled off the bulge and revealed a white element of the tire. The tire was replaced, but it was obvious then that the tire was defective and had manufacturing problems. ( dot number: tire size: 255/70r/16 ).

On 12/6/99 about 10pm, as I entered curve of ramp into I-75 south the right-rear tire failed. The damage was on the sidewall near the tread/running surface. A gash extending about 1/3 the circumference of the tire was created. Although my tires are not from the decatur plant, I recognized the same or similar failure features as shown on television recently. My tires start with 8xhl. At that time the failed tire was replaced under my new vehicle tire warranty. Recently, replacemnet of others was denied on the basis that these tires are not covered by the actual recall at this time. I am certain that these tires are also unsafe. ( dot number: 8xhl tire size: p235/75r15 ).

While firestone and even your investigation does not mention the "w2" firestone wilderness at tires, three of the four tires on our Explorer began to crack radially on the sidewall of the tire at the base of the tread! the firestone dealer here looked at them and said they could do nothing. The cracks range from approx 1/8" to 3/4"long and are worrysome to say the least. We replaced the tires on our own as we could no longer drive the car with any sense of confidence. This is the fourth Explorer we've had and have been quite satisfied them as a whole. We have retained the tires should anyone wish to inspect them. The cracks are very obvious. Thanks mark sanderson. ( dot number: w2 tire size: 235/75r15 ).

During tire check, dealer detected that wires were starting to come out of the sidewall of lf tire, from the point where the tread met up with the tire. The vehicle only has 6600 miles on it. My tires (dot 8xhl) are not recalled by firestone, but I feel that this is irresponsible given the nature of this defect. I have changed all of my tires to a different brand at my own expense, but would like to be compensated for the defective tires and my replacement cost for the new tires. ( dot number: 8xhl tire size: p235/75r15 ).