Problems with 2000 Ford Ranger TIRES

Consumer had 4 tire flats all because of riding in gravel, gravel works its way into tire. tires are too thin, and they get pierced. this causes a flat.*ak the a/t on firestone wilderness for all terrain which means resistant to more hazards than normal tires. however, it is not even suitable for in town driving. *yh

Firestone wilderness at tires 215 75 r15 experienced blow out from the sidewall. *slc

While driving i noticed that my truck was pulling to the right all of a sudden. upon inspecting the right front i found the r front tire flat. after changing the tire i noticed that the tread looked like it was starting to come apart. i returned the tire to the dealer since it only had 900 miles on it and was informed that tires are not covered bywarranty.i purchassed a new tire and contacted firestone via telephone. i was told that there was nothing that they could do, but after fighting with the rep. she put me on hold and when she came back she said "that for costumer satifaction they would send me a chack for half the cost less taxes after they recive a copy of the bill". i faxed them a copy and recived a check for $47.00 in a few weeks. in my phone convercation i stressed that it looked like the tread was comming part but they denied it and that was the end. now the news hits that they have known about this problem and still refuse to admit it. i have unsafe tires and will as soon as possible purchass new one and seek to file a lawsuit on this matter.( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 )

I felt a small bump that i later found out was a soup bone that i ran over right after leaving my townhouse. i proceeded to route 97 going to work. i was traveling at 65 mph when i heard a noise like a helicopter overhead and then the truck began to weave. i pulled over quickly and discovered my left rear tire totally off the rim and cut completely round the middle. after seeing the tire (which i still have) everyone has said i am lucky to be alive and i agree. i immediately went to my ford dealership and had the tire replaced and since the tires were due for rotation i had that done. i had no idea that this tire was causing problems for others as well. melinda evans. *ak( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 )

While driving down a back road in a rain shower, truck begain to pull to the right.i stop the vehicle and looked at the tires and the right front tire was flat.i changed the tire and returned it to the ford dealer i purchassed the truck from because it appeared to me the tread was starting to seperate.as the tire only had 900 miles on it i fought with the dealer but lost and had to purchase a new tire to replace it.i contacted firestone dorect and was in formed that they wanted the tire before they would make do anything and i informed them that the dealer had the tire but that they had a major problem with their tires if they come apart at only 900 miles. they did agree to pay for half the cost of the tire only, and sent a check for appox. $45.00 after i sent them the invoice.( dot number: 027596 tire size: p245/75r16 )

Pe00020, original tires on a, ford ranger, 2000, firestone wilderness ht, 22570r15. all 4 tires are not completely round. this causes a vibration from the floor all the way to the steering wheel.*ak the dealer replaced firestone tires but all of them vibrated. the dealer then replaced tires with goodyear and the rest with dunlop tires and no vibration occured. *yh

No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak (dot number: vd70)

Right rear tire. center tread of tier came completle apart just like a retread. made it to a firestone tire center.thank god it was a rear tire and not a front tire where all the wieght is.( dot number: w2uu1p0419 tire size: 222570r15 )

Tires failed, vehicle swerved to the side of the road and hit a sign resulting in damage to the vehicle (firestone wilderness p245/75r16). nlm

Firestone wilderness tire experienced tread separation, vibration also occurs with tires between 30 and 40 mph. *slc

This is the current recall tire. i have a slice in the tire that was pointed out at the time i bought the truck. at that time, the dealership said that this would not be a problem. since that time there has been much talked about problems with these tires. some talk about the slices in the tires, as well as the seperation problems. now i have a slow leek in the rear left tire, (the one with the slice in it). it is a recall tire but the dealership said it would be at least 2-3 months before the replacements would be available in our area. so i took the truck to a tire repair shop to fix it, they refused to repair the tire due to this slice in the sidewall. in the meantime i am adding air to this tire every day to maintain it untill i can get my replacement tires. my question is, do i have any other options or recourse. no safety defect. *ak (dot number: vd70 tiresize: p24575r16)

When the tire blew out, it left a big hole on the inside of the tire, and part of the tread was gone( dot number: tire size: 1 )

On december 30, 1999, i took a trip to robert lee, tx with my new vehicle. upon awaking the next morning at my hotel, i discovered that my left rear tire was shredded and flat. upon my return, i contacted ford, who informed me that i would have to deal with firestone. i went to firestone, the technician tried to tell me that i had hit the curb with my right front tire, when in fact, it was my left rear tire that had my spare on it and had to be replaced. after going round and round with firestone, they informed me that i would have to pay half the price of a new tire. they were doing this as good customer service, at that time, they knew in fact, that there was trouble with their tires and failed to inform me. instead they had me foot the bill for relacement of the tire. i have contacted both ford and firestone numerous times, regarding this matter and i keep getting the same run around. they refuse to refund my cost of the tire and they stand by the fact, that only the specified tires of the recall, have had a problem. when in fact, this is a brand new vehicle, i had only had one month and this was its first long trip. i have been very disgusted in trying to deal with both of these firms and their disregard for the consumer's safety is of great concern to me. i am trying to have the other tires on my vehicle replaced and the monies they had me pay refunded. (tiresize: p225/70rx)( dot number: tire size: p225/70rx )

It all started with i pulled over due to severe steering difficulties. found tire flat. contacted discount tire company and they said the tire steel belts busted. they said had i not pulled over i probably would have crashed the vehicle and potentially died due to the severity of the blowout. i called firestone and they refused to replace the tire or deal with the problem. i called the dealer and they tried getting firestone to pony up to the problem to no avail. i showed the tire to two other tire retailers and they said it was a defective tire - that such separation should not occur after 31 miles. i had my husband then go to the dealership and firestone to discuss the problem to no avail. i finally, fearing for my safety, had them put new tires on all four wheels (bf goodrich radial t/a). i figured if firestone wasn't going to own up to their problems it would take my death for someone to do something. i am not willing to take that risk. i am reporting this now because i did not know whom else to report it to other than the better business bureau. i listened to the hearings and decided to submit this report. i suggest you check nationwide with the tire replacement dealers if you really want an accurate number of how many blowouts/tire failures have really occured. the dealership would not even list or deal with ours since there was no property damage and no fatalities.. *ak (tiresize: p215/75 r1)( dot number: tire size: p215/75 r1 )