Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1998 Ford F-150 - part 1

My husband and I were on I-95 the rear tire thread separated and lost complete control of truck which cause it to hit the wall in the median twice. As a result we both sustained injuries in which we are currently under doctors care along with therapy. Bottom line we almost lost our lives. The tire had been purchase almost 6 months prior of accident to replace another one we told was defective. It was a p275/70r16 continental tire on our 1998 F-150 truck.

While driving at approximately 55 miles left rear tire blew out and came off the vehicle, and there was a roll over. Wheel and tire brook off. Both consumer and passenger where injured in the accident. Consumer and passenger filed a claim due to the injuries sustained during the accident. Claim number 00181339133.

While driving at 70 mph, the vehicle vibrated violently, seconds later a loud explosion was heard. The consumer pulled over to the shoulder and found that the front left tire lost its tread. The tread was wrapped around the axle of the wheel.

Firestone tire wilderness ht p235 70/16 104s m/s tread seperation (can see steel cords) (bulge) tire hasnt failed yet but probably would if I didnt see ? 98f150 about 60k miles on tire still lot of tread left. Know similiar tires recalled but were at models looks like other models are ? also (ht).

While driving at highway speed, the driver side rear tire experienced tread separation. The consumer noticed the tire wasn't flat. The tread had separated on the tire like a can of peeled biscuits. There was still some tread on the tire.

Tread on driver right side tire separate while driving at 70mph . Firestone wilderness ht size# p235/70r16 dot # unknown. Dealer has been notified.

Consumer states that left rear tread seperated. There was some damage to the vehicle , the dealer was contacted. Original equipment, 46k miles, Ford f150 1998. The consumer states that tread seperated totally and suddenly making the vehicle jump off the ground.

Felt change in front end handling at interstate speed. Stopped and noted tread separation. Steel belt wires protruding through tread and significant deformity.

While traveling approximately 65 to 70 mph in a 1998 Ford f150, the left/rear firestone wilderness ht tire, size: p235/70r16, dot: w2081pt088, experienced tread separation. This incident caused damage to the left/rear wheel well and to the rear bumper. There were approximately 30,000 miles on the tire and it was original equipment. Note: tire available for inspection.

While traveling approximately 70 mph in a 1998 Ford f150, vibration was felt coming from vehicle. When consumer stopped and examined vehicle, left rear firestone wilderness ht tire , size: p235/70r16, dot: w20b1pt397 had 1'6" of tread separation. There were approximately 41,000 miles on tires, and they were original equipment. These tires are not included in recall 00t005, however consumer is still requesting reimbursement.

While traveling 65mph vehicle started to shimmy. Was moving to shoulder to check tires and heard a loud bang. Tread had unraveled completely on right rear tire, and damaged the bottom of truck. Replaced damaged tire with spare. Firestone, wilderness ht, lt235/70r16, original equipment.

While driving to birmingham, al one day, the left rear tire tread separated from the tire, and almost caused an accident, but luckaly I maintained control altho I did swearve, and another car that was behind me ran over my tread. While firestone maintaines that ht tires are superior to at tires, I believe they ought to be on the recall list, as another tire on my truc is starting to crack and may seperate at any given Sunday. All attemtps at getting firestone to replace my tires for nothing have gone by with no luck. They need to be put on the recall list. I have pictures. Please put these dangerous tires on the recall list as well. (dot number: w208 1pt tiresize: p235/70r16).

Tire tread separation. About two weeks ago front end began experiencing steering problems which caused the steering wheel to move from side to side and the front end to bounce. When it first started, I checked the tires and couldn't see anything wrong. After about 4 days of this and repeated visual tire checks, tires finally showed visible signs of tire tread separation. We had the two front tires replaced with new general 550 as tires. About three days ago (24 Jul) I noticed that the rear end of the truck was bouncing and that something wasn't right. A visible check of the remaining two original general as 550 tires did not reveal a problem, but I knew something was wrong. After driving my son to driver's ed this morning, I stopped for gas and noticed tire tread separation in the back tires. I know you are looking into tire tread separation on the am gen 550 as tires and I wanted you to know that all four of our tires had separated and had to be replaced. I do a lot of expressway/highway driving; thankfully nothing catastrophic happened due to this incident. I learned from it too. . . Tire tread separation does not show up immediately and when it's discovered, it could very easily be too late. (tiresize: p235/70r16).

Tread separated on left rear , chunk of tread missing and 8 inches of belt exposed. Left front tire has cracks and holes around sholder of tire that go completely down to the steel band. Firestone representative warned me not to drive truck at speed as front tire is dangerous. Rear in bed of my truck now. I have pictures of tires. Firestone refused to replace the tires under saftey recall. (dot number: w2081pt487 tiresize: p23570r16).

Firestone, wilderneess at, tire size p23570r16, dot w2081pt387, original equipment Ford f150, 1998, consumer felt a vibration in tires, went to inspect vehicle, and noticed on right rear an 18 inch separation in tread, and left front/ left rear had cracks that went down the sidewall, large enough to see steel belt inside tires.

Tread separation on Ford oe tire - general ameri 550. (dot number: unk tiresize: p235/70/16).

Firestone, wilderness ht, p235/70r16, dot w2081pt287, replacement equipment on a 1998, Ford, f150 with 30000 miles. While driving 65 mph left front tire had tread separation. A 2 feet long piece of tread fell off. Right front tire had cracked.

Tire tread separation revealing steel belts with 65% of prorated tread life remaining. (dot number: w208 tiresize: p235/70r16).

Complete tread separation while driving between 55-60mph. Truck veered across road onto shoulder. Damage estimates to truck between $2,000-2,500. The only reason this did not result in an accident was there was little traffic at the time. This tread separation appears identical to those of firestone tires. General tire dealer is mcknight tire in jefferson city, mo. , they would only provide the phone number for general tire. Kehoe Ford in jefferson city denied any knowledge of problems with general tire. Service manager said they had not received any notification of problems with any type of general tire. (dot number: a308446415 tiresize: p235/70r16).

Peoo o20 ; consumer was traveling 65mph on highway and heard a noise, and immediately afterwards rear end started swerling. Was able to pull over to shoulder, and noticed that passenger's side rear tire tread separated from rim. Firestone, wilderness #at, p235 70 r16, dot number w2081pt 477 . Will contacted firestone today. There were no injuries.

Consumer stated while driving, the right front tire experienced tread separation, suddenly causing vehicle to pull hard to the right and the steering wheel began to shake violently, consumer was able to maneuver vehicle off to the emergency lane, after pulling over, consumer then attempted to restart the engine, but it would not start, consumer then smelled rubber, he then walked aroung the vehicle and noticed the tread was gone, the plastic cowing in the fender well was gone and there were small vacuum hoses hanging down, the tire was still inflated, however the tread was gone from most of the tire.

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and tire just blew out. He was able to pull over to shoulder and noticed that driver's side rear tire tread separated from rim. Firestone, wilderness ht, p23570r16, dot w208. Has contacted firestone.

Tread on this tire came comepletely off tire at a high rate of speed. Tires were inflated to proper level and outside temperature was approximately 75 degrees. Only reason there were no serious injuries was the fact that tire continued to hold air until I could slow the vehicle down. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have walked away from this. (tiresize: p235/r7016)( dot number: tire size: p235/r7016 ).

Consumer has a 1998, Ford f150. Left rear tire separated while traveling 65mph. Original tires on vehicle, tire size p235/70r16 dot# w2081pt357. Firestone customer assistant recommended that consumer purchase another tire.

Consumer states the firestone wilderness ht tire p255/70r16 dot w2081pt206 had a portion of raised tread that was causing a bumping sound and vibration in the steering wheel, firestone replaced tire.

Right rear tire blew out while driving. Tread cracked in the middle of the tire tread. ( dot number: w208ipt248 tire size: p235 70r16 ).

After a technician inspected the tires found a starting tread separation on the four sets of tires where one of them was replacd last year. Currently, had to replace the four sets because of tread separation. Firestone, wilderness ht, p235/70r16, dot w208ipt. Firestone wilderness at p235/70/r16.

Pe00 020; consumer inspected tires and found cracks all around the tires. Firestone, wilderness #ht, p23570r16. . He contacted firestone. On both rear tires there was complete separation at the tread around the entire circumference of the tires. The customer got 50% adjustment on new replacement tires from the firestone dealer.

Tread separating from carcass. Took to firestone retailer and was told this size is not covered by current recall. Retailer stated that he would give $30. 00 for one of the tires and that I would have to wait until the other tires seperated more severely. (tiresize: 23570/r16)( dot number: tire size: 23570/r16 ).

Firestone, wilderness/ht, p235r7016 was on this Ford, f150, 1998 when tread separated from the tire while traveling at speed of 60 mph. Firestone has been contacted, and replaced tire. Consumer was charged. Dot#w2081pt317.

Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: during inspection of tires, noticed a bulge in tread which appeared to be separating on a 1997 Ford f150, after market equipment, wilderness ht; p235/70r16, and dot# w2081pt28. Dealer/firestone were not notified at this time. While inspecting the right front tire was found to have tread separation and was removed by the customer.

I am very disappointed with the low level of customer service I have recieved from f irestone. As a truck driver I know from experience the sight,sound, and feel of tire tread separating from the steel belts. . . A tire literaly coming apart at the seams!! firestone should be heks accountable for all of their tire failures!! (dot number: w208ipt497 tiresize: p235/70r16).

My tires are peeling like the ones that I see on the news. ( dot number: tire size: 235-70-16 ).

Consumer has a 1998 Ford f150 with the original tires. Both front tires had tread separation & were replaced with same brands, tire size p235/70r16. Dot# w2081pt326. Approximate mileage 45,000. Tires were replaced before recall was annouced.

Pe00020; tire tread separation: while driving about 55 mph, sidewall came off the tire on the front driver's side. Driver was able to control vehicle, and was not injured. Tire was original equipment on a Ford, f150, 1998. Tire was prorated at 50% on the purchase of a new tire, at a firestone dealership. Please list tire size and dot # if possible. Firestone wilderness at p235/70/r16.