46 problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer replaced firestone tires prior to recall notice, consumer request reimbursement but still has not recived refund. Nlm.
Please advise wilson nc wilderness at recall possibilty - per info available, that I have been able to obtain, wilson manufactured tires are even more likely than those from decatur to experience tread separation problems but as of yet do not appear to be recalled. Why not? I am driving on dot w2. . . Serial tires and would like to be added to any distribution lists on the ongoing investigation on a recall of all wilderness at tires and further statistical information on the wilson location. Thank you. (dot number: w2 tiresize: p235/75r15).
These firestone, wilderness/at, p23575r15 are equipped on a Mercury, Mountaineer 1998. They have began to develop cracks were tread meets the sidewall around the whole tire,and parts have separated. Firestone, and Ford contacted. These tires have a c heat rating which means they can be driven at 85 miles per hour for 30 min.
Blow out, vehicle rolled, hospital/san antonio by airflight. Policyholder confirmed firestone tire on vehicle exact model not known yet but most likely will be wilderness. He said that he had firestone wilderness tires on the Mountaineer. He said that the wrecker yard does have the piece of tread that seperated and it peeled off all in one piece. He said that the tire that it came off of is still inflated. Explained again he said that since his family sustained serious injuries, he is going to consult with a lawyer to pursue a bl claim against firestone. (claim# 53-c601-172).
Pe00-020, tire size p23575r15 dot vnhl, original equipment Mercury, Mountaineer, 1998. Driving at approximately 55 mph right front tire tread came off ,causing vehicle to be pulled off the road. Tire stayed inflated, but tread came completey off ,right down to steel belt, as though it was recap tire. Consumer took tire to firestone, and was told it had correct air pressure.
Pe00020; tire tread separation: all four tires are showing signs of tread separation. Tires have cracks along the sidewall. While driving at speeds of 50 and above, there is a very loud humming noise. Tire size is p235/75r15, dot #w2hl. Original tire equipment on a 98, Mountaineer. Tire mileage about 30,000. The customer received recall notice for firestone tires, but the dealer after looking at the tires indicated that they were not covered.
Pe00020, tire tread separation: front passenger's side tire is showing signs of tread separation. There is a tear between the letters r and e in firestone. Firestone, wildersness at, p23575r15, dot #vnhl. Original tire equipment with about 16,100 miles.
The steel belt has been exposed on three of the four tires. The steel belt on 2 of the tires can be lifted up by my fingers. I have never seen a tire wear like this. I wouln not have noticed this unless I read of current problems with the firestone tires. Upon my inspection I discovered this early wear problem. I fear for my safty and my family driving on amy firestone tire of the wilderness 'at' type. I need to know if there tires mfg. At the n. C. Plant will be recalled. I am keeping the car at home. I called Ford motor and they said all their tires are safe. Then why are there tires wearing and failing so early. I need help regarding these tires. Asap. ( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 ).
On April 2,2000 while traveling on interstate 10 at 70 mph I experienced a tire separation and blowout. At the time I had all five original tires on my Mountaineer. After the separation I put the spare in service and the next morning I purchased three new firestone wilderness at tires and placed them in service which gave me five tires with zero miles on them. After hearing of the firstone recall after returning to minnesota I had my firestone dealer check my tires. I was informed that my tires did not meet the requirements for recall because they had the dot#w2hl instead of the dot#vdhl. All of my ties have the w2hl number and yet I was one of the persone that experienced a tire separation and blowout just as thet-v report stated was the reason for the recall. I have no trust in these tires. I would like a suggestionor instruction as to what to do. M. L. Geiszler, bemidji,minn. Estone recall( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 ).
Pe00-020; 26,540 miles wilderness at original equipment with Mercury Mountaineer, 1998, p235/75r15 and dot #w8jn. Consumer took vehicle to a Ford dealer to check to see if had a recall on tires. Dealer told consumer that vehicle did not have a recall , but the left rear has weather cracks and had to be replaced. Ford or firestone would not replace tires, but Ford would prorate tires. Firestone claimed there was no defective tire. Firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15.
I inspected my tires and discovered a distinct line of cracks on the sidewall where the tread meets the sidewall. This line of cracks encompasses an even radius around the circumference of the sidewall and does not change direction as it penetrates each block of tread. I have a "vn" identifier which I know is not recalled, however the pattern I see in my tires is suspect. I am concerned that these tires may need to be considered for recall also( dot number: tire size: 235r7515 ).