Problems with 2000 Ford Ranger TIRES

Vehicle is burning fuel too fast. vehicle only gets 12 gallons in city when it should be 15 miles per gallon. *ak consumer states that nothing can be done about the poor fuel mileage. this vehicle came equipped with the firestone tires which were replaced under the recall. the spare tire however was not. the spare is a 15 inch tire. it wasn't replaced because it wasn't covered under the recall. *jg

A split that casused a hole caused tire to leak to flat fast on the sidewall not tread (dot number: w2uu tiresize: p22570r15)

My company owns 5 ford rangers. over the past two months, i have been fighting with northpoint ford and with firestone to get these tires repaired or replaced. i have had two trucks where the tires have split and got no response. one truck with less than 25,000 miles on it, the tires are worn out and the truck today that blew the sidewalls out and once again contacted firestone and northpoint ford and they both are telling me it is the other ones responsibilitie to replace. so i am contacting you to see if you can help me so that i don't have to buy twenty tires to keep my drivers on the road safely. thanking you in advance for your help. carey gill.*ak (tiresize: p225/70r15)( dot number: tire size: p225/70r15 )

Driver was traveling on expressway in the left lane when the rear driver side tire came apart. there was no warning. we have been checking these tires almost daily because of the current recall of other firestone tires. they appeared fine. when the tire came apart the vehicle crossed the expressway to the right and left the freeway off the right shoulder. it felt like the vehicle was on 2 wheels at one time, but did not roll over. the vehicle hit a tree in the center front. the driver had tried to steer as straight as possible, but there was no control of the vehicle. we still have our driver. others may not be so lucky. please help get all these defective tires off the road. *ak (dot number: vd70 tiresize: p24575r16)

Consumers had trouble with the truck weaving and making noise on curves, the consumer replaced all four tires because he felt the tires were unsafe (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 owl a/t dot w2hl 1ply, spare p235/75x15 dot vdhl firsetone atx max speed 50 mph). nlm

Consumer had recalled (00t-005) tires replaced and request reimbursement for all five tires and time spent calling and waiting for repair. nlm

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (dot number: v070 tiresize: 245 75 16)

Right front tire, firestone p22570r14 dot: vnfc1pr506, blewout while driving. before blowout, consumer noticed a 'fairly significant vibration, and inspection afterwards revealed that there had been a lump in tread of tire. this was second tire that consumer had to replace. please provide any additional information. *ak consumer states there was no blowout, and tread separated at location of lump, also the first failure occured in october 2000 was a slipped belt.*jb

The right rear tire separated and blew off, just like the ones in the recall! fortunately, i was not traveling very fast and was able to control the truck and get it pulled off the road on an embankment. i was not injured, but felt this information should be made public, so this tire of firestones can be investigated also, before there are innocent people hurt or killed. i have a picture of the tire if you would like it to be e-mailed to you. thank you! (dot number: w2uu ipo tiresize: p225/70r15)

I had been driving for about 20 minutes when i felt my steering wheel start to shake. i slowed down and within 15 seconds my right front tire blew out. i was driving at about 55 mph on a straight road. prior to the incident i had not noticed any problems with the tire or the handling of my truck. *ak (dot number: w2uu ipo tiresize: p225/70r15)

Tire suffered blowout and instantly disintegrated on freeway at 75mph. also caused damage to rim and wheel well components. *ak( dot number: vd....... tire size: p245/75-16 )

All 4 tires have cracks in the tread, where the side wall meets the tread. *ak( dot number: vd70irf030 tire size: p24575r16 )

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 35mph on highway and heard a noise. rear passenger's tire tread separated. she was able to pull vehicle to the shoulder. there were no injuries. *ak

Peoo 020; consumer was checking tires and noticed cracking at the base of the treade. he took vehicle to firestone for inspection. firestone wilderness #at, p22570r15, #dot hyuu. firestone dealership told him that he can't have his tires replaced br pro rated. there were no injuries.*ak

A spare tire from firestone would need to be replaced because of all the information indicated was on recall. but dealer nor manufacturer would replace the tire. firestone,wilderness at, p235/75 r15. *ak *jb

Both front shocks have leaked oil out, uneven tire wear, cracks inside bumper, headliner and other body joints shifting position, left radiator mount compressed badly. this is the second ranger i have seen this on today.*ak

Firestone wilderness ht tire(p255 70 r15) experienced tread separation. *slc

Rotors and pads replaced after 6 months of purchase. then, again after 3 months due to grinding noise and extended stopping distance. currently, an independent mechanic found this was due to calipers being faulty, rotors and pads need replaced again at this time.*ak consumer stated rims and tires were also replaced, specific tire information was not given. *slc

Original firestone wilderness ht tires, p225/70r15, dot w2uuito170. there is a howling sound coming from tires. *ak *slc

My wife was driving 35 mph in west branson, missouri on said date (090100). the tire had less than 7000 miles on it. the air temperature was 100+ degrees. the tire was properly inflated. no load was in the bed of truck. there was one passenger. the tire blew out and the rim of the tire was bent, too.( dot number: tire size: 225/70r15? )

While traveling at 70 mph and without any indication consumer heard a loud noise, right side of vehicle dropped down to the rim , tire had a blowout. *ak the side wall of the right rear tire was completely detached due to factory defect. tire size p225/70r15 and dot # hyuu1p0120. *yh

Back right tire blewout at the center- (firestone wilderness at-p235 r75/15 ). *ak

I want all 5 tires replaced( dot number: )

I was driving on the freeway when i heard a loud "boom" on the rear of my truck. i had not hit anything. i pulled off the freeway and discovered my tire had blown out. upon inspecting the tire, i noticed a 1 inch rupture in the center of tire between the treads. i'm lucky this rupture was not bigger. i have under 7000 miles on these tires and quite frankly i'm afraid to drive on them. i think the recall should be expanded to include these tires as well. please let me know if there is anything else i can do. thank you for your help.( dot number: tire size: 225/70/15 )

While driving tires make a very loud noise, tires have been rotated, but noise continues. consumer has spoken with dealer. *ak consumer stated the tires were firestone, wilderness at, tire size p225/70r15, dot# w2uu1p01900. *yd

Tires are showing signs of catostrophic failure. the tires are splitting at the tread /sidewall interface. additionally the tires started to "thump / vibrate, and cause a steering wheel shimmy, and also caused a low speed rocking of the vehicle". i contacted two firestone dealers, and a ford dealer, but they refused to replace the tires. i purchased new tires (michelin ltx) and that eliminated the previously mentioned problems.*ak (dot number: w2 tiresize: p235-75r15)

Firestone (p245/75r16) wilderness tire experienced a blowout on the right rear tire sidewall, the tire had 874 miles on it. nlm

Front tires had been peelling off, and tread separating from the tires, just like shown on the news. *ak

Suffered tire failure while on vacation near gaylord mi. a nail had punctured tire, but the tread on the inside shreaded making repair impossible. dealer called it a "road hazard" defect. i don't agree! cost of new tire....$92.53. *ak( dot number: tire size: p225/70r15 )

All four tires since purchase have problems holding air. no warning was given, the passenger side rear tire simply exploded (sidewall blow out) while driving on highway at approx. 50mph.( dot number: tire size: p225/70r15 )

While traveling in a residential area, the right front passenger tire blew out, the blowout pushed me into the curb and caused major damage to the suspension. after having the truck towed to the ford dealer, i was told that i had to of hit something to cause the blowout. i hit the curb after the blowout occured. my insurance company paid for repairs under comprehensive insurance with a $250.00 deductible. i believe all the tires should be replaced and i should have priority since this incident happened, and i should be re-imbursed my deductible, along with my insurance company being re-imbursed( dot number: )

While traveling in a residential area, the right front passenger tire blew out, the blowout pushed me into the curb and caused major damage to the suspension. after having the truck towed to the ford dealer, i was told that i had to of hit something to cause the blowout. i hit the curb after the blowout occured. my insurance company paid for repairs under comprehensive insurance with a $250.00 deductible. i believe all the tires should be replaced and i should have priority since this incident happened, and i should be re-imbursed my deductible, along with my insurance company being re-imbursed( dot number: )

Firestone tires p245 75 r16 experienced blow out. *slc

While driving on hiway at 60 mph front passanger tire (outer bead cam undone from rim, causing me to have an accident. *ak( dot number: tire size: 275 65 16 )

Firestone wilderness ht tire p22570r15 on a 2000 ranger . *ak one tire failed, another tire is beginning to split down the center of the tread. dot #w2uu. *slc

Facts as per the insd. insd was traveling interstate 20 in the left lane, veh was in cruise control at 70 mph. insd heard a noise and the vehicle started leaning to the left, veh. drifted onto the median. veh. then flipped over. the tires on the vehicle are firestone wilderness ats and the size is p225 70 r15.

Two of the firestone at tires experienced tread separation problems that caused the tires to go flat. *mjs

The firestone wilderness ht p225/70r15 tire experienced a blowout with only 834 miles on the vehicle. *mjs

Complete tire failure at speed. managed to stop truck without crashing. ford and firestone clained tire was puctured, however it came completely apart. offered new tire and rim at cost. in 30 years of driving i have never had a tire fail so dramatically.*ak( dot number: wzuu ipo tire size: p225/70r15 )

Called the number above last week, still have not received a form from nhtsa. ford nor firestone are willing to do anthing about replacing these defective tires. they should be added to the recall.( dot number: w2uu tire size: 225/70r 15 )

Firestone wilderness at tire p215/75r15 experienced tread separation, the tread wrapped around the axle causing a crash and damage to vehicle, ford and firestone have been unresponsivel to consumer. *slc

No damage done.tires are very unstable and cause truck to want to roll over when you have to break hard . like someone pulling out in front of you or just hard breaking !!( dot number: ??? tire size: p245/75r16 )

30842urbm09523-3 one tire split down the center of treads during driving (20,000 miles) others tires are beginning to split down the center of the treads. currently 25,000 miles. ford inspected them, would not replace, still have to contact firestone.( dot number: 027476 tire size: p225/70r 1 )

Blow out occured while driving 55mph. no debris was found in tire and hole was too large to be repaired. tire was replaced at my expense.( dot number: 109s tire size: p245/75r16 )

Tire blew out causing veh to go out of control and veh flipped. tony, the tire is a firestone wilderness. original equipment with 9911 miles on it. it was on a 2000 ford ranger. we do not have the tire size or dot standard code. (claim# 75-2317-759) *mw

F**number 1 had a blow out, and rolled the veh.front driviers side tire blew out. she was taken to st elizabeth hospital in beamont, in icu. a**ok to handle under 403. s**possible sub on firestone tire, investigation still pending. (claim# 53-c571-876) *mw

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on the highwayand heard a rattling noise. vehicle started vibrating and the right rear tire was flat . there were two injuries. *ak firestone wilderness at 225/70/r15 *mw

No summary( dot number: w2uu tire size: p22570r15 )

No summary( dot number: w2uu tire size: p22570r15 )

I was driving south on highway i-25 in colorado when all of a sudden, i heard a "weird" sound and my truck started to swing from one side of the road to the other. i managed to get it under control and put it on the side of the freeway. the tire was completely shredded. firestone blamed it on me, said that i drove over a nail or something and that they wouldn't cover anything. it was clearly visible that the thread had seperated, all around. i had lost my confidence in the tires since one other tire showed marks on the side and i bought bridgestone tires. after a long discussion, they agreed to refund me for one tire.( dot number: )