general problems of the 2000 Ford Ranger - part 1

The rear tires were worn. This would cause a vibration in the vehicle when driving. Please provide more information. Goodyear#.

Firestone tires on a 2000 Ford Ranger pickup, which exploded (blow out) and caused over $4000 damage to my sons vehicle.

The tires show no other unusual signs of wear but do show signs of separation beside the tread the vehicle has 28000 miles on it and I think that it is totally unacceptable for this to be happening at this mileage. Thankfully I noticed the problem before any unfortunate event happened whilst driving.

The reason for this complaint is due to my wilderness ht tires I feel very unsafe with these tires on my vehicle. I to the required procedure in taking care of tires( rotate them every 3000 miles, check tire pressure,etc. ) they make my steering wheel shake at all speeds and I am afraid that they are going to cause me to get into an accident. Please let me know about what I need to do as soon as possible. Thank you. (dot number: w2uu tiresize: p225/70r15).

Large chunks or rubber fell off tire. (tiresize: 225/70r/15).

Rear right tire literally exploded like an egg at 55 to 65mph.

After large snow storm bed of truck was full of snow when I heard a very loud whining noise from ft tires they were rotated at dealer now noise in rear. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

I was driving along the highway when there was a sudden change in the handling. I pulled off to find the front tire deflating. Firestone told me that I did not pick up anything, but I blew the inner wall from driving on it while it was flat. The tire was still partially inflated until after it sat parked for a few moments. (tiresize: 225/r17)( dot number: tire size: 225/r17 ).

Slow skid on ice covered road caused right front tire to detach from rim and deflate, causing loss of control of the vehicle resulting in a minor accident , damaging front lower air foil. Damaged limited due to slow speed and snow covered bank. Now have no confidence in the tires and thus do not drive the vehicle until I can replace the tires. (dot number: w2uu tiresize: p22570r15).

Blowout caused p/u to roll. (tiresize: p225/70r15)( dot number: tire size: p225/70r15 ).

At the end of August, beginning of septemeber, we were sent a letter telling us that our vehicle wasn't involved in the tire recalls. And now with more reports out of accidents involving wilderness a/v tires, I have not been informed as of 12/10/00 that there could be a problem with these tires. We have our truck on a lease and I just wanted to inform someone that noone is making an effort to bring the possibility of an accident with these tires to our attention.

Consumers had trouble with the truck weaving and making noise on curves, the consumer replaced all four tires because he felt the tires were unsafe (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 owl a/t dot w2hl 1ply, spare p235/75x15 dot vdhl firsetone atx max speed 50 mph). Nlm.

Driver was traveling on expressway in the left lane when the rear driver side tire came apart. There was no warning. We have been checking these tires almost daily because of the current recall of other firestone tires. They appeared fine. When the tire came apart the vehicle crossed the expressway to the right and left the freeway off the right shoulder. It felt like the vehicle was on 2 wheels at one time, but did not roll over. The vehicle hit a tree in the center front. The driver had tried to steer as straight as possible, but there was no control of the vehicle. We still have our driver. Others may not be so lucky. Please help get all these defective tires off the road. (dot number: vd70 tiresize: p24575r16).

No summary listed for above vehicle. (dot number: v070 tiresize: 245 75 16).

Right front tire, firestone p22570r14 dot: vnfc1pr506, blewout while driving. Before blowout, consumer noticed a 'fairly significant vibration, and inspection afterwards revealed that there had been a lump in tread of tire. This was second tire that consumer had to replace. Please provide any additional information. Consumer states there was no blowout, and tread separated at location of lump, also the first failure occured in October 2000 was a slipped belt.

All 4 tires have cracks in the tread, where the side wall meets the tread. ( dot number: vd70irf030 tire size: p24575r16 ).

Original firestone wilderness ht tires, p225/70r15, dot w2uuito170. There is a howling sound coming from tires.

I want all 5 tires replaced( dot number: ).

While driving tires make a very loud noise, tires have been rotated, but noise continues. Consumer has spoken with dealer. Consumer stated the tires were firestone, wilderness at, tire size p225/70r15, dot# w2uu1p01900.

Suffered tire failure while on vacation near gaylord mi. A nail had punctured tire, but the tread on the inside shreaded making repair impossible. Dealer called it a "road hazard" defect. I don't agree! cost of new tire. . . . $92. 53. ( dot number: tire size: p225/70r15 ).

Firestone tires p245 75 r16 experienced blow out.

Complete tire failure at speed. Managed to stop truck without crashing. Ford and firestone clained tire was puctured, however it came completely apart. Offered new tire and rim at cost. In 30 years of driving I have never had a tire fail so dramatically. ( dot number: wzuu ipo tire size: p225/70r15 ).

Called the number above last week, still have not received a form from NHTSA. Ford nor firestone are willing to do anthing about replacing these defective tires. They should be added to the recall. ( dot number: w2uu tire size: 225/70r 15 ).

No damage done. Tires are very unstable and cause truck to want to roll over when you have to break hard . Like someone pulling out in front of you or just hard breaking !!( dot number: ??? tire size: p245/75r16 ).

Blow out occured while driving 55mph. No debris was found in tire and hole was too large to be repaired. Tire was replaced at my expense. ( dot number: 109s tire size: p245/75r16 ).

No summary( dot number: w2uu tire size: p22570r15 ).

I was driving south on highway I-25 in colorado when all of a sudden, I heard a "weird" sound and my truck started to swing from one side of the road to the other. I managed to get it under control and put it on the side of the freeway. The tire was completely shredded. Firestone blamed it on me, said that I drove over a nail or something and that they wouldn't cover anything. It was clearly visible that the thread had seperated, all around. I had lost my confidence in the tires since one other tire showed marks on the side and I bought bridgestone tires. After a long discussion, they agreed to refund me for one tire. ( dot number: ).

Consumer had 4 tire flats all because of riding in gravel, gravel works its way into tire. Tires are too thin, and they get pierced. This causes a flat. The a/t on firestone wilderness for all terrain which means resistant to more hazards than normal tires. However, it is not even suitable for in town driving.

While driving I noticed that my truck was pulling to the right all of a sudden. Upon inspecting the right front I found the r front tire flat. After changing the tire I noticed that the tread looked like it was starting to come apart. I returned the tire to the dealer since it only had 900 miles on it and was informed that tires are not covered bywarranty. I purchassed a new tire and contacted firestone via telephone. I was told that there was nothing that they could do, but after fighting with the rep. She put me on hold and when she came back she said "that for costumer satifaction they would send me a chack for half the cost less taxes after they recive a copy of the bill". I faxed them a copy and recived a check for $47. 00 in a few weeks. In my phone convercation I stressed that it looked like the tread was comming part but they denied it and that was the end. Now the news hits that they have known about this problem and still refuse to admit it. I have unsafe tires and will as soon as possible purchass new one and seek to file a lawsuit on this matter. ( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 ).

While driving down a back road in a rain shower, truck begain to pull to the right. I stop the vehicle and looked at the tires and the right front tire was flat. I changed the tire and returned it to the Ford dealer I purchassed the truck from because it appeared to me the tread was starting to seperate. As the tire only had 900 miles on it I fought with the dealer but lost and had to purchase a new tire to replace it. I contacted firestone dorect and was in formed that they wanted the tire before they would make do anything and I informed them that the dealer had the tire but that they had a major problem with their tires if they come apart at only 900 miles. They did agree to pay for half the cost of the tire only, and sent a check for appox. $45. 00 after I sent them the invoice. ( dot number: 027596 tire size: p245/75r16 ).

Pe00020, original tires on a, Ford Ranger, 2000, firestone wilderness ht, 22570r15. All 4 tires are not completely round. This causes a vibration from the floor all the way to the steering wheel. The dealer replaced firestone tires but all of them vibrated. The dealer then replaced tires with goodyear and the rest with dunlop tires and no vibration occured.

No summary listed for abov evehicle. (dot number: vd70).

Tires failed, vehicle swerved to the side of the road and hit a sign resulting in damage to the vehicle (firestone wilderness p245/75r16). Nlm.

On December 30, 1999, I took a trip to robert lee, TX with my new vehicle. Upon awaking the next morning at my hotel, I discovered that my left rear tire was shredded and flat. Upon my return, I contacted Ford, who informed me that I would have to deal with firestone. I went to firestone, the technician tried to tell me that I had hit the curb with my right front tire, when in fact, it was my left rear tire that had my spare on it and had to be replaced. After going round and round with firestone, they informed me that I would have to pay half the price of a new tire. They were doing this as good customer service, at that time, they knew in fact, that there was trouble with their tires and failed to inform me. Instead they had me foot the bill for relacement of the tire. I have contacted both Ford and firestone numerous times, regarding this matter and I keep getting the same run around. They refuse to refund my cost of the tire and they stand by the fact, that only the specified tires of the recall, have had a problem. When in fact, this is a brand new vehicle, I had only had one month and this was its first long trip. I have been very disgusted in trying to deal with both of these firms and their disregard for the consumer's safety is of great concern to me. I am trying to have the other tires on my vehicle replaced and the monies they had me pay refunded. (tiresize: p225/70rx)( dot number: tire size: p225/70rx ).

Consumer concerned with the possibility of firestone wilderness (p22570715)tire failure since he takes trips often. Nlm.