Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer - part 2

1997 Mountaineer firestone tire separated while driving. The consumer was informed that he would be reimbursed for the tires that he replaced.

Pe00020 ;tire tread separation: while driving about 65/70 mph, tread peeled off rear passenger's side tire. Vehicle went all over the highway before driver was able to gain control. Tire size p235/75r15, dot # urbx074593, original tire equipment on a 1997, Mercury Mountaineer. Damages to the vehicle was repaired by the dealership. Also, replaced two tires at no charge to owner. The rear left tire also began to peel and these tires are unsafe and should be recalled, according to the customer.

Lr tire came apart at about 65 mph causing operator to lose control of iv tire: firestone wilderness a/t 235/75r15. Other #s: are 105s, 027477. (claim# 38-j372-798).

Consumer received a recall notice from firestone#recall number. Two rear tire s and front tires have tread separation. Firestone, wilderness#at, p235/75r15. All four tires have hairline cracks around the tread.

Other remaining original tires are cracked along the tread on sidewall. We have tried several options to get tires replaced but were told that it could be 18 months. My wife is pregnant and we have to travel to the doctor 120 miles a way once a month. We feel uncomfortable driving with these tires. ( dot number: vdhl tire size: p235/75r15 ).

While driving at 75mph front left firestone atx tire (p23575r15) blew out due to tread separation. Dealer prorated tire. The consumer also purchased 3 other tires.

This qualifies for firestone recall, vehicle came equipped w/ at wilderness tires. Tire blew causing damage tire is a firestone wilderness at, p235/75r15. (claim# 25-5379-112).

During December 1999 I had a firestone wilderness at tire begin to separate; therefore, I replaced the tire. On approximately April 16, 2000 I had another firestone wilderness at tire actually seperate while traveling on interstate 10 at approximately 70 miles per hour. ( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Tread separated from tire. Tire was inflated to 32 psi. Firestone did not mention any known problems with the tire, but they did give treadwear credit toward a new set of tires. ( dot number: vdhl tire size: p23575r15 ).

Consumer was experiencing severe vibration when dealer checked the tire he found thet the friestone wilderness tires (p235/75r15) were ripping apart, consumer immediately replaced all four tires prior to recall notice 00t-005 and request reimbursement. Nlm.

We no longer have the tires on our car. However, all four tires had the steel belts fall apart at one time. The rear right tire had a blowout while we were driving causing close to $11,000 in damage on our vehicle, $3,000 in personal expense for us and other expenses to our insurance company for property damage. The week before our trip in which the tires fell apart, we had our tires rotated, aleigned and checked. We always have our vehicles in top shape not only for a trip, but throughout the year as well. I would also like to mention that I did not know some of the information asked for on the form. I did my best. I am hoping that the investigation into the firestone tires would help to recover some of the expense we and our insurance company had to pay. Due to the accident, our rates have increased as well. ( dot number: ? tire size: unknown ).

We experienced a blow out on the right front tire and upon examination discovered tread separation on the left front. Both tires were original. These tires are not identified as part of the recall, but were clearly defective. I replaced the two front tires at 40,977 miles and have now purchased 5 new tires. (dot number: p235 tiresize: p235/75r15).

Peoo o20; consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and heard a noise. Right passenger's tire tread separated. He was able to bring vehicle to a complete stop. Firestone #atx, p23575r15. There were no injuries. Consumer contacted firestone, and they replaced tires with the other defective tires from #vd plant.

Traveling south on I-84 in northern utah at 75 mph when tire tread instantly and completley separated from the tire. Four of the five original equipment tire that are currently on the vehicle are from the w2 plant, so there is a high probability that the failed tire was also from w2. ( dot number: w2 tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Was driving 55mph; rear end felt loose & vehicle started to become wobbly. Lost control of vehicle after air left tire. Vehicle pulled sharply to right, then became stuck in sand. Checked tires & noticed right rear tire had completely lost its tread. Firestone wilderness at tire p235/75r15, dot vnhl.

The tire came apart at 60 miles per hour on a clean open road (I-70 in frederick, MD). I had it replaced and was thankful it wasn't the front tire as the driver was able to bring it to a stop along side the road. ( dot number: tire size: 235 75r15 ).

There was loud grinding noise coming from the two front tires. Consumer had to replace the two front tires because the tires were down to the steel due to tread wearing out.

Since ownership the tires would not properly hold air,had to weekly add air to maintain proper air pressure,tires were checked for leaks none could be found all 4 firestone atx (p235/75 r15) tires were replaced, consumer has since received a recall notification, however has not received reimbursement and that was over 8 months ago.

3 of the consumer's firestone wilderness at tires (p235 75 r15) are not included in recall 00t005, however are experiencing tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement for all of the tires.

Consumer is having a hard time getting reimbursed for faulty tires, the consumer has sent all original documents but the manufacturer continues to ask for original documentation leading the consumer to believe that they have been lost. Nlm.

Firestone tires developed very odd wear, the left tire began falling apart while driving, consumer feels firestone is not handling the recall situation in a satisfactory manner, consumer rerquested reimbursement but was denied because they were purchased from a comtetitive retailer prior to August 9, 2000 (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 serial#vd). Nlm.

Firestone tires were not included in recall 00t-005 but three out of four tires had tread separation (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15). Nlm.

After announcement of voluntary recall consumer inspected his firestone wilderness at tires and found cracks around the circumference of all 5 tires (including the spare), consumer tires are not included in recall. Nlm.

Firestone wilderness at tire p235 75 r15 experienced cracking below tire treads.

Rear firestone wilderness at tire had an area of uneven tread wear, consumer replaced all four tire as a safety precaution, consumer felt their tires should be included and request reimbursement. Nlm.

Firestone wilderness at tires p235 75 r15 experienced cracking at the treadline, consumer wants reimbursement.

The wilderness at tires were included in recall 00t-005, consumer had problems obtaining replacement tires at firestone and went to a competitor to get tires replaced, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm.

Firestone wilderness at tires(p235 75 r15) experienced loud humming sound, thumps, and cracking.

Firestone wilderness at tires(p235 75 r15) experienced tread separation.

Firestone tires are not on the recall list, but have exstensive tread separation on all 4 tires. The dealership that inspected my tires in lue of the recall suggested I replace all 4 tires. My question is, can or will I be reinburst for the replacement of these particular tires. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Pe-00-020; tires are believed to be original equipment on a Mercury, Mountaineer 1997, tires size p23575r15 dot number begin with w2hl, tires have 50 thousand miles on them. Consumer has notice evidence of tread separtion on the left rear tire and the right rear tire, the inner belts are separating which is causing the tires to wobble.

Consumer was experiencing exccesive tread wear and vibration with these widerness/at p23575r15 dot:vuj27040. Firestone was contacted.

There were 4 of these tires on my vehicle. I took the vehicle to a firestone dealer who told me since they didn't have the letters vd , which indicated the factory name, on them they were fine. About l week later my son was en route from charlotte to atlanta when one of these tires separated. He had to go to the expense of staying in a motel that night. The next morning he bought a goodyear tire and proceeded to atlanta. Luckily his life was spared. When he returned to charlotte on the following Monday, he again talked with a firestone dealer and we called the hotline for assistance. We were again told there was nothing they could do since the tires had not been recalled. He did not feel safe driving around with the 3 others on the vehicle so he bought 3 more goodyear tires. We would like to be reimbursed for these tires. ( dot number: tire size: 105sm/s ).

One of four identical tires installed at factory bubbled and started to separate, at which time I replaced all four. I kept the wilderness at's in my shed because they are not on the list of recalled tires, but obviously are defective and dangerous. They were installed on a Mercury Mountaineer, and are a passenger tire, not a truck tire, which concerns me. I took the car to the Mercury dealer and firestone dealer, but they refused to address any problem, simply stating that my tires are not part of the national recall. ( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Original equipment on a 1997, Mercury, Mountaineer, p235/75r15 size dot# wzhl1py107 and wzhl1py296. Tread on the left rear tire was starting to separate. Firestone has inspected tires. The right front tire failed. The customer bought four new tires for safety reason.