Tire Tread/belt Problems of Mercury Mountaineer - part 2

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).

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Consumer was on a waiting to get replacement tires for recalled firestone tires, consumer felt the risk was too great to travel on a long distance trip on the faulty firestone tires and replaced them, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm.

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

Pe00 020, consumer was traveling about 45mph on side road and heard a banging noise, vehicle veered left to right. She was able to control vehicle and steered onto the shoulder in the sand. Right rear tire tread had separated from rim, and tire was hitting up against vehicle and it was very hot. Firestone wilderness at, p23575r15, and dot w2hlity488. There were no injuries. She contacted firestone. Manufacturer told her that this tire not on recall. Consumer replaced all four tires with michelin tires. Firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15.

Pe00020, original equipment on 1999, Mercury Mountaineer,tire size p23575r15, dot vdhlipy4198. Passenger's rear tire tread blewout of the rim which may have caused a crash. Luckily, driver had control of vehicle.

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both inside and out but the firestone dealership has said because there are 50,000 miles on the vehicle, warranty is no longer valid!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).

Beginning tire seperation and beading was discovered when I had my tires checked and unltimitely replaced. ( dot number: vnhl1py358 tire size: p23575r15 ).

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There was no crash involved. The problem was noticed when we heard about the recall on the firestone tires (wilderness at) manufactured in decatur, IL. Upon examining our tires, to see if they were the ones manufactured in decatur, it was observed that all the tires were splitting, on both inboard and outboard sides, where the sidewalls meet the tread. The splits went around the entire tire. It is my belief that there is a fault in the tire design itself, and not in just the tires manufactured at the decatur, illinois plant. ( dot number: vnhl1py367 tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Firestone p235/75r15 dotw2hl experienced tread separation on right rear passenger tire, consumer had just previously had tires checked at a firestone dealer who stated tires were okay, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

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

While inspecteting tires after seeing the news on tv, found tread separation on the right front and left rear tires. Firestone wilderness p235/75 r15, dot vnhnl.

A crack just below the tread all around the tire was detected by my car dealer while in for regular service. This tire not part of recall in that it was manufactured at quebec factory. ( dot number: tire size: 235/75-15 ).

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.

Vehicle parked when news was heard on tv about tires. Checked tires and left front tires showed tread separation and steel belt sticking out. Took vehicle to Ford & mechanic replaced tire with the spare. Later, took vehicle to firestone & was informed tires were not on recall due to not being from decatur plant. Firestone tires on 1998, Mercury Mountaineer, 38,000 miles. Firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 with 34,000 miles.

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).

Left rear firestone wilderness tire tread separated and caused damage to the vehicle. Nlm.

Consumer has a 99 Mercury Mountaineer. Consumer took vehicle to see if tires were okay. Firestone center put the vehicle up on a rack & found that tread could be easily pulled off by the finger. 10 inches & 12 inch portion from each side. They immediately replaced that one with a firestone recall tire. Another firestone dealer replaced the set with bridgestone ht. The dot# unknown. The dealer charged the customer 50% of the cost of replacing non recall tires. The customer wants reimbursement of the expenses.

Firestone wilderness tire(p235 75 r15) experienced tread separation, all tires except 1 were included in recall 00t0050, consumer requests reimbursement for the tire that is not included in recall.

Tread is seperating from tire on side wall, tires are not recalled tire dot vdhl (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15).

Pe00 020; took vehicle to the dealership after receiving a recall letter from firestone. There were no tires available. Firestone, wilderness#at, p2357515, #dot vd. There were no injuries.

Lost complete control of vehicle when 2 right-side tires blew out off rims and left me to drive on only the rims. ( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ).

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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.