Problems with 1999 Ford Ranger TIRES

The right rear firestone wilderness at (vdhl1py508) tire failed, there was a protrusion outward from the inside of the tread, less than 3 weeks later the left rear tire failed in the same manner, consumer requested reimbursement for both tires but was denied for the first tire saying it was not replaced at an authorized firestone retailer. nlm

2 tires on right rear have experienced a blowout. have been replaced with same type of tire. *ak the tires tears at side wall or develop holes inside walls, but there was no tread separation. *yh

Front right tire came off while driving on freeway. result: vehicle swerved onto right shoulder hit a parked car and flipped onto drivers side, sending vehicle sliding down freeway. tire landed about 25 feet from vehicle resting place. *ak

While driving tires went flat. original tires were of one size (24575r16). went to change tires & noticed spare was 23575r15, a different size tire. contacted dealership & then tire dealership was informed that smaller tires belonged on vehicle. owner indicated smaller tires not correct for weight of vehicle. *ak

Blowout caused myself slide into a ditch on a multicurve. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r16 )

While driving on highway 291 around independence missouri, the rear tire blew out. upon stopping to access the damage, i realized the tire was now in 2 pieces. the tread was laying alongside the road, and the rest of the tire was still attached to the wheel. i took the tire to a local firestone dealer where they insisted that the tire did not malfunction. they said driver error caused the tread separation. i had no other choice but to purchase another tire. now other tires have been recalled, and firestone tells me my tires are safe. i don't believe this since i know otherwise from this incident. *ak( dot number: w2uu tire size: p22570r15 )

Firestone wilderness tire failure- while insured driving down interstate, lost control and hit barricade. icy conditions. tire came off rim and tire is damaged. tire was not retained. (claim# 27-6071-297) *mw

Original firestone wilderness at (p235/75r15) tire replaced prior to recall 00t-005 due to possible tread separation, consumer is being denied recall reimbursement because tire was replaced on feb 9, 2000. *cj

Both front tires are in terrible shape. both tires seem to have belt separation. the truck still steers straight, but the tires don't hold the road well and they ride extremely rough. the right front tire makes a slapping sound as it rolls.( dot number: tire size: 225/70sr15 )

No summary( dot number: w2kc tire size: p20575r14 )

Pe00020; original equipment on a ford ranger 1999. while driving at about 62 to 70 miles an hour heard an explosion, and passenger's side rear tire had blownout. consumer was able to control vehicle.tread had come off tire, just like the ford explorer recall. *ak firestone wilderness at p245/75/r16 *mw

Tire blew up at high speed on highway, forcing vehicle into median, near rollover. *ak( dot number: vdhi tire size: p235/75r15 )

Tires developed a "hop" "skitter" bounce, momentary loss of traction, whatever,"pushed" thru curves, or during avoidance manuvers. the situation was somewhat ameliorated by putting the cold inflation up to "max" not fords' recommends... the garage had the patent obfuscation ready, "it's the nature of the beast" and would do nothing. the tires were exchanged for another brand all-weather m+s tire, which was speed rated (sustained 130+) traction a, temperature a ... during the trade-out it was discovered; by the tire dealer, that a rim was defective. the point being the dealer; either made no attempt to really diagnose the problem, or his staff was incompetent. the new tires performed flawlessly, even in heavy rains at hi-speed. we would be willing to bet that the wilderness at and the firestone atx have weak sidewalls that flex too much, esp' at the ford recommend psi' or lazy people running the tire underinflated at an even more dangerous level, generating tremendous heat and failures at hiway speeds, esp where the air gets very hot... there is also a "computer controlled" engine kill/shut down that manifested itself at the apex of 7 vehicle pass, on a 2-lane and almost got me killed: the dealer denied its' existence, failed to say it was there after a ford rep admitted it was there as part of compliance to meet cafe requirements(this could have already caused a lot accidents, and is fraud). finally the last thing is; maybe minor, but a large number of control wires for the x-mission and x-fer case are exposed and can be ripped out travelling over "bush" or "scrub." potential fatal problems could arise... thanks for listening i( dot number: tire size: 245/75/16 )

Checked tire and they are cracking between tread and sidwalls (was told by firestone dealer it was normal). *ak (tiresize: p24575r16)( dot number: tire size: p24575r16 )

I was travelling on interstate i 10 about 75 miles out of tucson

While traveling noticed tire separation on sidewall of tire. manufacturer has been notified. please provide further information.*ak firestone wilderness at p225/70/r15 *mw

While traveling 55mph on paved rural road with no prior warnings or sounds, driver's rear firestone wilderness at tire p265/75r15 blewout. firestone dotw29v1pk498 , recall #00t005000 tires were original equipment. consumer has two tires in possession. *ak *slc

Wilderness tires original equipment on a 99 ranger. while driving at 55mph the tread separated. *ak

While driving about 55 mph left rear tire had a tread separation, and consumer lost control and vehicle went off the road. firestone wilderness at p225/70r15. *ak firestone wilderness at p225/70/r15 *mw

Tire blew out on trip, 8/99, tire seperated on interstate driving- truck towed to closest dealter by ford roadside assist- dealer jones ford, augusta, refused to honor any warranty, made us pay full price for a new tire, said it was not a tire problem. truck was new/tire was original equipment on 6 month old truck. we lost a day of work waiting on them to locate a tire to replace it and then had to pay full price as they would not honor any warranty replacement. (tiresize: 2457516)( dot number: tire size: 2457516 )

Conditions: 11am, sunday morning, 65mph, dry interstate pavement, slight incline, wind calm, visibility unlimited, traffic light, minimal truck traffic, traveling in right lane. situation: the left rear tire failed causing the towed rv trailer to fishtai (dot number: vdhl tiresize: p235/75rx1)

While driving the rear passenger tire blewout with less than 7000 miles on the tire, at 15000 miles the tires were cupping causing vibration in the front end(firestone wilderness at p245/75r16 1095 m+s). nlm

Firestone wilderness ht tires (p225 70r 55l) experienced leaks and tread wear, dealer is stating nothing is wrong with tires. *slc

The truck was totalled two weeks after i bought it, i had paid $2,600 down and traded a 96 nissan my ins. only paid partial and i was left a foot; the tread was off just as the recent news report stated. *ak( dot number: tire size: 16 )

Mail route includes sand, clay, & surfaced roads. i first heard a strange rubbing sound while on private sand road. i got out and observed a bubble on the sidewall of the right rear tire. i had no safe place to change the tire so i slowly drove the 1 mile back to the surfaced road. as i drove down the surfaced road, i noticed a lot of vibration in the rear of the vehicle. i pulled over to the shoulder to change the tire, as i was exiting the vehicle there was a load "pop" and the tire was flat! the service personnel at mike shad ford let me see the tire as they took it from the rim. there was a generous amount of rubber powder, the steel belts were shredded and rusty. it appeared to me that the tire had come apart from the inside out. myself, the technition, service advisor could not believe the tire had only 6700 miles on it. but it was original equipment. the dealer tire manager determined due to the amount of wear on the tread that i had to buy a new replacement. when i complained that the tire had to be defective he dissagreed. not defective, abused! he authorised a $15. adjustment and a free all wheel alignment. the second failure was nearly a year later but on the same wheel and same surfaced road. at 55mph i felt something slip or go loose in the rear end, followed by severe vibration. i pulled over to the shoulder immediatly, stopped, exited the vehicle and looked at the right rear tire. i found simular damage as the first time, a large bubble on the sidewall, smaller bubbles a ridges were the sidewall and tread meet, and a large bubble under the tread. this tire did not blow but the tire & wheel assembly were very hot! i had to let them cool about 25/30 minutes before i changed the tire. this tire is now my spare. at 19625 miles the original set of tires had to be replaced. with 14500 miles on this replacement set ford notes all 5 tires require replacement due to excessive wear. ford has told me they are warrentied for 50000 and firestone is responsi

Firestone wilderness at tire (p245 75 r16) experienced tread separation and leaking of air, consumer requests reimbursement. *slc

Firestone wilderness at tires p245 75 r16 experienced tread separation, consumer wants reimbursement. *slc

2 of the firestone wilderness at tires (p235/75r15) tires dot vd series, experienced a blowout, causing damage to the wheels, the consumer had the other tires replaced due to them being included in recall 00t005, the dealer will not reimburse the consumer for damage or replacement tires, he stated that the recall only covered consumers who exchanged recalled tires between 1-1-00 and 8-8-00. *slc

The firestone wilderness at tire experienced tread separation and blowout which caused damage to the vehicle. *mjs

Firestone wilderness at tire p245 75 r16 experienced a sidewall puncture, a blowout, and a center tread puncture. *slc

Vehicle experienced a blowout and complete tread separation of a firestone wilderness tire, shortly after that failure the consumer had to replace another tire which had a sidewall problem. nlm

There is 3 or 4 recalls on my ranger and i was never notified of any. with the tires i tried to do something and they told me there was nothing i could do because i changed the tires myself to something else before i even new they may be problems. i also own a 1998 ford escort and could not pull up that model can you tell me if there was any recalls on that one. thank you.*la