Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer - part 1

While driving, consumer noticed vibration and a steering problem, vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer for inspection and informed of the left front tire showing signs of tread separation, tires are firstone wilderness at p235/75r15 dot w2hl.

1997, Mercury, mountineer. Consumer does not know if the firestone wilderness (p235 75 r15) tires are the original ones. Left rear tire had a bubble, about the size of a fist, forming on the tire. Tokk to firestone, and they replaced tire. Dot # w2hl1py476.

Tires not under recall/I found cracks around the side wall all around the threat on the inside and outside of tire, all four tires are the same. I check the tires back in August when the recall first came out and there was no cracks in the tires. I will be replacing the tires and keeping the old tires hoping that the recall will be expaned. Looking at the other failures that have been listed , I found other threat seperation on wildernees tires that are not cover by recall. ( dot number: vhhl tire size: p235/15 ).

Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: while parked, noticed front tires showed sign of tread separation from top of tire, where tread meets. Tires mounted on a 1997 Mercury, Mountaineer; original equipment, p235/75r15, dot# w2hl. Firestone was not notified at this time.

Firestone wilderness at tire p235/75r15 experienced tread separation, prior to failure consuemr heard a bumping noise and slowed down, when inspecting tire the belts were sticking out, consumer replaced all 5 tires.

All four tires are showing signs of tread separation on both the inside and outside. ( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Tire tread on firestone wilderness/at, p23575r15 has separated. Consumer has noticed a bulge in the sidewall of the tires. Firestone has been contacted. Customer has requested firestone to reimburse cost of replacing five tires. Dot # w2hl1py306.

Dealer replaced 1 wilderness at p2357r515 tire, under recall (00t-005), another tire other than that one replaced is out of round, causing steering wheel to wobble, owner would like all wilderness at tires replaced. Cj.

All four tires had a hairline fracture around the circumference of the tire on both sides, where the tread meets the sidewall. Tires were firestone wilderness at, p23575r15, dot # vnhl1py247. Owner replaced all four tires. Owner requesting reimbursement under recall (00t-005).

Vibration, stopped and saw ~3 inch tread separation on sidewall near running surface( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Because of a recent flat tire, I realized the tires I had. All my tires have the tread cracking both inside and out but the firestone dealership has said because there are 50,000 miles on the vehicle, warranty is no longer valid! after 3 inspections at other tire dealerships, my tires have wear of 7/32 to 10/32. Wouldn't there be less tread if the tires were the original on the car? (dot number: vn tiresize: p235/75r15).

Tire exploded while driving & damaged the vehicle wilderness at firestone tire #235/75r15 the tread came totally apart. (claim# 16-n131-327).

Pe-00-020-tire size p23575r15, dot number w2hl1py257, and tires only had 22000 miles on them. When driving at 65 mph on a very hot day driver's side frontal tread completely came apart in pieces, causing loss of vehicle control. Vehicle was damaged. Consumer contacted a tire inspection company, inspector noted that belt within the tread separated which looked to be a defect. Please provide any further details. Firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15.

After media publicity on the tire matter, I inspected tires on vehicle stated. All four tires have a separation between the tread and the sidewall around the entire circumference. The separation is both on the inside and outside sidewalls. I took the vehicle to the dealership where purchased, and they in turn sent me to the local firestone dealer. The manager of the store observed the separations and commented that he had never seen anything like it before. He said that I would have to wait for the recall notice from firestone. I am a resident of the state of illinois and we are among the last states to be considered for the recall (by year end 2001). Meanwhile, I feel that this is a safety issue that concerns my family that needs to be addressed sooner than 2001. I appreciate any help you can give on this concern. ( dot number: ? tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Firestone wilderness at tire (p235 75 r15) experienced steel belt separation.

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a loud thumping noise. Right rear tire tread had separated. There was no sidewall , and tread was stranded. Actually, they were driving on the rim. Tire was firestone wilderness #at. There were no injuriues, and they had to replace the tire and rim. Firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15.

All four tires exhibit cracking around the circumference of the tire at the tread / sidewall interface. ( dot number: tire size: p23575r15 ).

Rear tire blew at highway speed and casing flew off, damaging car. This was a firestone wilderness tire that has been in the news lately and may have been effective. (claim# 03-3162-568).

While driving freeway speed, my rear left tire experienced tread separation causing me to lose control of my vehicle. It was noted that this tire was still completely inflated, only the tread was missing. A witness directly behind my vehicle watched the tread come off of my tire and hit her car. At the accident scene, a firefighter told me of the news special on cbs channel 2 news that aired July 25th. I broke my hand, broke a rib, and badly sprained my neck. I am now paying for a rental car. I am a single mother of three. I would like to be made aware of any updating information on the firestone tire investigation. I have lots of pictures of the tire, and I even have access to the tire (until they total my car - which may be soon) it is still inflated. It looks as if it was scalped. Thank you! ( dot number: ).

Had blow out on rt ft tire then veh flipped ems took jana to hospital in seguin hospital located off of hwy 123. Note firestone had put 2 new tires about 2 weeks ago, she had e-ml firestone about having prior problems witht he tires. Wilderness at p235/75r15 tread peeled off of tire. (claim# 53-c596-670).

While driving, tire experienced tread separation causing vehicle to rollover. Firestone replaced two tires prior to the accident. (wilderness at p235/75r15) 53-c596-670.

While driving, tire experienced tread separation causing vehicle to rollover. Firestone replaced two tires prior to the accident. (wilderness at p235/75r15) 53-c596-670.

Iv has firestone wilderness tires. One of the tires's tread partially seperated and damaged the iv. Lost of information in the news regardings these tires. (claim# 17-9136-575).

On both incidents, the tread separated from the tire. . In the second incident the tread pealed at 75mph, slapped the right rear fender off the truck and broke the back tail light. ( dot number: tire size: p235 75r15 ).

Firestone wilderness at tires (p235 75 r15) experienced tread separation, there was also damage to the fender and the back tail light, consumer later had trouble with the alignment so a dealer replaced the tires at a discounted price, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the damages to the vehicle, the replacement tires, and the spare tire that has not yet been replaced.

The left rear tire tread came off and damaged the brake system and rear panel. We were going approx. 50 miles per hr. The tire did not go flat but did catch on fire. The firestone dealer in alexander city, ala. Replaced the tire and repaired the brake system. Total cost $985. 75. The cost to repair panel is $534. 21. Firestone in kennasaw, GA. Replaced all four tires on Aug. 5, 2000, at a cost to me of $100. 00. I would like to receive reimbursement for all my costs related to the tire recall. I have all receipts if needed. ( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

The manufacturer recommended that all the firestone tires be replaced, two of the original wilderness at tires that consumer had on his vehicle was replaced prior to recall, therfore consumer was denied reimbursement.

Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: right rear tire was noticed with steel belt coming through the tire, mounted on a 1997, Mercury, Mountaineer, original equipment, p235/75r15, dot# w1hl1eyo27. Firestone notified, and informed consumer that tire was not covered under recall. Also, tire available for analysis.

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 5omph on highway and heard a noise. She felt vibration inside of vehicle. She was able to pull over to the shoulder, and noticed that left rear driver's side tire tread separated from the rim. Consumer stated that manufacturer will contacted.

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and tread started to separte from the rim. Tire is firestone wilderness#at , 23575r15, #wzhlipy257.

Pe20020; original equipment on a Mercury mountineer. Left front tire tread was beginning to separate. Firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15.

Orginal equipment on a 97 Mountaineer. Tread separated on the right rear tire. Firestone wilderness at 235/75/r15.

The rubber peeled away from the tires. ( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

One high speed blow-out; and a second tire also separated( dot number: tire size: 15 ).

While driving consumers heard a loud noise and the vehicle began to ride rough, upon inspection consumers noticed that the tread peeled off the tire.