Problems with 1999 Ford Ranger TIRES

I noticed heavy rust scale on ground and inspected to see my spare tire was missing, there is a large hole rusted all the way thru the frame in front of the left rear spring shackle and a crack in the frame in front of the front shackle almost all the way around the channel. further investigation showed all cross members, gas tank strap and bed supports are severely rusted and the right side frame rail following suit with the left frame rail. the remainder of the truck is in very good condition this should not happen to a truck with this age and mileage. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger with definity dakota h/t tires, size p225/70/r15. the contact stated that the driver was traveling approximately 60 mph and lost control of the vehicle. the driver crashed into a center highway median. the driver sustained injuries to the chin and arm due to the air bag deployment. after inspecting the vehicle, the driver noticed that the tread on the rear passenger side tire was separated. the police were contacted and a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was later towed to the contact's residence. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage of the tire was unknown. the failure and current mileages of the vehicle were approximately 175,000. updated 01/29/13*lj updated 1/30/2013 *js

1999 ford ranger with 130,000 miles. leaf springs rusted out (both sides) and mounting brackets also rusted. went to 3 autobody shops and nobody would touch it. bumper just rusted out on both sides and spare tire well is completely rusted. bumper and spare currently being held together with 2, 1900 lb chains. ranger runs fine just body falling apart. very concerned tire, bumper may become dislodged and cause further damage to myself or others. gas tank also rusted but not leaking so far. *tr

Cable attaching spare tire to undercarriage of truck snapped, causing tire to fall into road. i contacted ford with my concern, was told they would not repair this defect due to my truck being out of warranty. *tr

I have had 2 of these tires blow out on me. the first happened about 3 weeks ago when the vehicle was sitting in my driveway. heard a loud boom at 10 minutes to midnight. went outside and found a gash in the tire on the side wall about 5 to 6 inches long. i had though some one had slashed the tire but the police officer said that the tire blew out from the inside. this tire was on the right front of the 99 ford ranger pick up. i had it replaced with the same tire brand and model. the second tire blew out 6/24 while i was driving at 65 mph on interstate 81. this was the left front tire. the side wall has completely separated from the tread. it looks like the separation starts right above the raised white lettering. one of the other 2 original tires has some of the white beginning to show above the white lettering. the tire that was replaced 3 weeks ago is also beginning to have some of the white that is under the black color of the tire show through right above the lettering. i have replaced ...

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. the vehicle has sumitomo tires. while driving 70 mph, one of the tires blew out. the strands from the tire wrapped around the mud flaps of the vehicle, which had to be pulled apart to change the tire. the tread completely separated and damaged the brake line. the tire was changed. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 103,000. the mileage when the vehicle was purchased was 102,000.

1999 ranger tire blew out. *ts the consumer lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle struck a curb, when off the left side of the road and struck a guardrail. *nm

Dt: the consumer stated that one of the tire on his 1999 ford ranger experienced tread separation. the tire itself remained inflated. the location was the right rear tire. this happened while driving at 70 mph. the consumer has been in contact with firestone. the consumer mailed the tire and other information that the manufacturer requested. firestone did their own investigation and found that it was not their fault, and it was not a defect. the tire was a firestone wilderness ht, p205/75r14. *ak firestone claimed the moisture caused the tread separation. *nm

Firestone wilderness ht left driver tires with tire tread failure and blowout. tires 2 years old and preventative maintainance performed on vehicle. caused structural damage to my 1999 ford ranger supercab xlt rwd.*ak

Twice in the last six months, i have experienced a total sidewall failure on the michilen ltx a/t tire size 75/15. both instances happened on an interstate and almost caused me to lose control of the pick-up i was driving. *la

The left rear tire tread separated which caused the tire to blow out. *jb.....*ak

I bought a 1999 ford ranger on january 31 2003 which has the wilderness at. tires . i took it to the local dealership they said it was my problem they no longer replace those tires ,could you please help they got really hateful said they gave customers a year to get this done ,but i just got the truck.

After having brake job done and tires rotated i was driving highway speed. violent steering wheel jerking occurred. pulled over and called auto repair service who had just worked on vehicle to come inspect. he says nothing they did wrong, belts in tire appear to be separating. not believing, took vehicle to 3rd party who said same thing. original equipment on 1999 for ranger pick up. ford says contact firestone. firestone says that probably isn't what it is but will sell me new firestones with pro-rate for usage. thanks, but no thanks. dt

Consumer notified the dealer and said the tires are beginning to feather causing the tire to spin. ts the tires spin and slip on any surface. *jg

For 3 days in a row i have had all 4 tires and the spare tires, making that 5 tires all together disintegrate. these were the wilderness ht size 14 from firestone. neither ford nor firestone want to be responsible. the steel belts have completely come through the tire and i have cracks and gouges in all 5 tires. noone wants to replace them because they are not part of the recall. i would like to know what the size of the tire has to do with it. obviously the way the tire is made is the problem. if they have to recall any of them than obviously the problem is with firestone. they should step up to the plate and take responsibility instead of trying to blame the consumer for their failures.