general problems of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer - part 1

My husband was driving at 70mph, and the driver side rear tire tread came off and wrapped around the rear axle. We had been traveling for only an hour and 25 minutes and the outside temperature was 85 dergrees.

My husband was driving at 70mph, and the driver side rear tire tread came off and wrapped around the rear axle. We had been traveling for only an hour and 25 minutes and the outside temperature was 85 dergrees. (dot number: unknown tiresize: 4-p235/75r).

While driving on a dry road in clear conditions, the car hit another vehicle going approximately 30 mph on the front passenger side. This impact caused the vehicle to tilt to the drivers side, sliding for about 60 feet on its side then flipping over onto the roof sliding for another 40 or so feet before stopping. The firestone tires were taken off in August of 2000 and replaced with another brand. I have forgotten which they are but can find out. I have the full police report if you should request it. I feel that the tires are not the problem with this vehicle but the vehicle design itself is the problem.

Firestone wilderness at tires, p235/75r15, dot w2hlipy296 experienced a blowout on the left front tire, dealer said blowout was due to alignment problem, however a Lincoln-Mercury dealer service department examined the tire and declared it defective, the alignment was checked and was found to be well within manufacturers specifications.

Tire had been replaced only one week and it went flat. A hole was in it. I did not run over anything, or into anything, and there was not a nail, etc in the tire. (tiresize: 15)( dot number: tire size: 15 ).

All four tires exhibit cracks around perimeter of tires at the base of the tread. Tires are not vd or subject to recall. Three are us made, last is made in canada. The canadian tire has the least amount of cracks. Pictures can be forwarded. I have not contacted a firestone dealer. ( dot number: tire size: 235r75 ).

The tires are breaking at the marrage line went into a firestone dealership, the manager ahmad madjlessi said that the craking was due to ozone or sun exposure and that he is un able to help, I have all of this in writing from him. ( dot number: vm tire size: p235/70r15 ).

After vacation consumer inspected the tires, looking for numbers on tires, but found cracks on them. Had received a recall notice, but it did not include the dot information. Firestone, wilderness at, p235/75 r15, made in canada.

Upon inspection by my auto mechanic, I was informed today that my right front tire was near imediate failure from seperation of the tread from the tire casing and that the two rear tires were also near failure. I called my dealer and they stated that they will not involve themselves with tires that are not part of a recall. I must replace the tires tommorrow for the safety of my family. Please secure the safety of other families by alerting the public of the present dangers. Recall or not, get these tires off the road. ( dot number: vnhl tire size: p2357515 ).

Pe00-020; consumer had inspected the tires and found out that all four sets of tires were cracking about 1 inch outside of tire near the tread. Mercury, Mountaineer, 1997; firestone, wilderness at, p235/75r15, dot vnhl.

Damaged tire was noticed while stationary. ( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75/15 ).

Tread failed, is a wilderness at but not a vd manufactured tire. Not part of present recall but should be( dot number: tire size: 15 ).

360 degree cracks 5/32 & 3/32 deep all tires---firestone refuses to include in recall. I have the tires and can provide them to you for analysis. ( dot number: vnhl tire size: 235/75/15 ).

Tires were inspected by firestone & found to be defective. Firestone said these tires are not on recall list but said that all tires should be replaced but I would have to pay for replacement tires. ( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 ).

One of the front firestone wilderness tires (p235/75r15) had a strip of tire missing, the consumer replaced the 2 front tires, now the consumer hears about recall 00t-005 and 3 out of 5 tires were included and replaced, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the 2 tires that were replaced prior to the recall which may or may not have been included in the recall.

While driving, rear firestone wilderness tire (no tire size mentioned) blew out and casing flew off, damaging vehicle, claim number 03-3162-568.

Tires are showing signs of separation, more so in the back, firestone will not replace them. (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15).

Tires are showing signs of separation, more so in the back, firestone will not replace them. ( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Vehicle had tire separation (firestone) . Yh.

Left front tire on the inside and right front tire on the outside. . . . . The belts are broke on both tires and are coming through the tread. Wire is sticking out of tires and is causing the front end of vechicle to wobble. The tires are too the point where they are unsafe to drive on. I have the exact tire that is being recalled, the same brand and size but because it was not made in the decatur illinois plant, my tires are not being replaced. I have a 18 month old baby and every time that I have to drive my vehicle I constantly wonder if my tires will burst, causing an accident or a death. I believe that my tires should be included in this recall or at least be replaced. (dot number: w2hl426 tiresize: p235/75r15).

Vehicle started to vibrate, we checked all of the tires and saw nothing, continued to drive and eventually the vibration subsided some. Later noticed section of tread missing on back left tire. Took vehicle to authorized firestone dealer who immediately replaced defective tire and kept it. Gave us small credit toward new firestones. Bought firestone atx ii tires. Filed complaint with firestone and with tire dealer on 8/7/2000 for both sets of tires. Still have original 3 tires and original spare -never used- review of 3 shows what appears to be stress all around outer edge of tread. Am thankful no accident resulted and hope this information assists in investigation. ( dot number: vdhl1py157 tire size: p235/75r15 ).

The firestone wilderness at 235/75/15 tire failed prior to recall notice while driving, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

I was on the freeway with my son it was hot when we got off it sounded like I had a flat tire when we looked the half tread around and half width was raised way up so we took side roads home. The dealership told me it's firestones problem . . Firestone told me to pay $58. 75 for a new one so I did . . . No one ever checked the rest of my tires until I made them after the recall started one tire had 46lbs. In it the others were way off too. I am now stuck with a firestone tire thats not on the recall for my spare and I have purchased 4 goodyear tires to go on my car. I have sent away for the $400. I suposely get for the goodyear and I also asked for my $58. 75 for the tire that almost killed us. . . Never before the recall did the dealership or firestone have any concerns about the tires or the well being of the drivers as far as air pressure or a chance of faulty tires. . . . . . . . . I still loose $ on the tires but thank goodness I did not die w/ my baby on that day. . . . . . ( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

I had two firestone atx recalled tires replaced on 02 Mar 00 due to belts shifting within the tires. Two months later, on 12 Apr 00, two recalled firstone atx tires "delaminated" (within two hours of each other)while I was drving on I-10 through el paso,texas and through lordsburg new mexico. The damage from the tires delaminating was approximately $1,800. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Tires were replaced since there were signs of hunks of tire being thrown from the tire. There appeared to be evenely spaced stress mars in the tire. I feared for my safety and had them replaced in January. ( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

The vehicles left rear tire came apart causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle, as a result the vehicle rotated clockwise causing the vehicle to overturn several times and as a result the passenger was ejected out of the passenger side of the vehicle, the vehicle came to final rest on the shoulder,driver sustained incapacitating injuries, the passenger sustained incapacitating injuries but later died (florida traffic crash report, bridgestone/firestone, p235/75r15, wwilderness at m/s, vdhl1py147, unknown position). Nlm.

The vehicles left rear tire came apart causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle, as a result the vehicle rotated clockwise causing the vehicle to overturn several times and as a result the passenger was ejected out of the passenger side of the vehicle, the vehicle came to final rest on the shoulder,driver sustained incapacitating injuries, the passenger sustained incapacitating injuries but later died (florida traffic crash report, bridgestone/firestone, p235/75r15, wwilderness at m/s, vdhl1py147, unknown position). Nlm.

Vehicle experienced failure of the firestone wilderness tires prior to recall notification, consumer requesting reimbursement and replacement of remaining tires (00t-005).

The tires failed two weeks prior to the official firestone recall. Neither firestone nor Ford is willing to reimburse me for the cost of repalcing the tires. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

I live in southern az I was returning from a trip. I was going 75 mph when I heard a thumping noise. Pulled off the side of the road & discovered the tread on the left rear tire had peeled away. Drove 30 miles back to tucson & had spare put on. Went to sears and had tire replaced. ( dot number: tire size: p23575r15 ).

I was driving and my tire exploded and shredded. I have never seen a tire look like that. Firestone told me they found a nail in the tire but every flat tire I have ever ahd has never done that. It sounded like a small plane was landing on my car. In light of recent developments I am very happy that all that was damaged was he tire and the rim it was a terrfying experience. ( dot number: tire size: p23575rx15 ).

My lease exp on this vehicle 5/99 so I no longer have it. I was driving on a freeway approx 60 mph when I felt that my car was not gripping the road. I saw pieces of the tire disintegrating thru my rear view mirror. I pulled over and called Ford road svc. I reported to firestone, no interest in helping. I went to star Lincoln dealership to purchase rim and tire for $300. 00. I would like a refund. ( dot number: ).

Firestone tire (p235/75r15) experienced blowout causing damage to the wheel, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the tire and damages.

Original tires on a Mercury, mountineer 1997. There was a small piece of concrete in the road, not a huge piece. Consumer had to run over it to avoid an accident, and the left front tire completely came apart. Burst and started to delalminate as other problem tires have. The dealer called it a road hazard and the customer paid for the replacement.

Tires exhibit cracks at the tread line (all four) and have not failed. I have since replaced them on my own but decided to report them anyway. I have hi-res photos and can e-mail them if you like. All media related to the tires that I have seen says that the cracks are signs of tires near failure. As my tires were not part of the recall, I chose not to take the chance. Please call / e-mail if interested. ( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235-75-15 ).