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Tires complaints
14 reportsClear category filter82,200 miles · Jun 4, 2007
Tires
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE (SENTRY TRU-TRAC APT, SIZE LT235/75R15, DOT-CHHK) SUDDENLY HAD 28" OF TREAD SEPARATED FROM STEEL BELTS. TIRE DID NOT GO FLAT. THE SEPARATED TIRE TREAD DAMAGED PICK- UP TRUCK QTR PANEL, AND BENT THE WHEEL WELL SPLASH PANELS' METAL SUPPORT ARM INTO THE REAR GAS TANK FILLER TUBE, DENT…
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WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE (SENTRY TRU-TRAC APT, SIZE LT235/75R15, DOT-CHHK) SUDDENLY HAD 28" OF TREAD SEPARATED FROM STEEL BELTS. TIRE DID NOT GO FLAT. THE SEPARATED TIRE TREAD DAMAGED PICK- UP TRUCK QTR PANEL, AND BENT THE WHEEL WELL SPLASH PANELS' METAL SUPPORT ARM INTO THE REAR GAS TANK FILLER TUBE, DENTING IT BUT DID NOT PUNCTURE IT. ALL FOUR TIRES ARE THE SAME. I PLAN TO HAVE ALL FOUR REPLACED EVEN THOUGH ALL STILL HAVE 9.5/32 TO 10/32 TREAD LEFT ON TIRES WHICH ORIGINALLY HAD TREAD DEPTH OF 11. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10192406
Mileage unknown · Nov 28, 2000
Tires
FIRESTONE FR480 TIRES (P235 75 R15) EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #557599
Mileage unknown · Oct 30, 2000
Tires
THE TREAD ON ONE OF THE FIRESSTONE TIRES PEELED OFF THE CASING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE (P235/75R15), CONSUMER TIRES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL NOTICE. NLM
NHTSA ODI #556587
Mileage unknown · Oct 12, 2000
Tires
TIRES WERE INCLUDED UNDER RECALL NOTICE 00T-005 BUT TIRE WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE THROUGH FIRESTONE FOR 5-6 MONTHS, CONSUMER HAD TIRES REPLACED WITH COMPETITORS BRAND AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
NHTSA ODI #556052
Mileage unknown · Oct 6, 2000
Tires
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
NHTSA ODI #733622
Mileage unknown · Sep 30, 2000
Tires
BOTH INCIDENTS BEING REPORTED INVOLVED "TIRE TREAD SEPARATION". FIRST INCIDENT OCCURED APPROX 12/99. NO INJURIES OR DEATHS WERE INVOLVED BUT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE IN AMOUNT APPROX 1000.00 DID OCCUR. TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AT APPROX 55 MILES PER HOUR ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. SECOND INCIDENT OF TIRE TREAD SEPARATION OCCURRED ON 7/11/2…
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BOTH INCIDENTS BEING REPORTED INVOLVED "TIRE TREAD SEPARATION". FIRST INCIDENT OCCURED APPROX 12/99. NO INJURIES OR DEATHS WERE INVOLVED BUT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE IN AMOUNT APPROX 1000.00 DID OCCUR. TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AT APPROX 55 MILES PER HOUR ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. SECOND INCIDENT OF TIRE TREAD SEPARATION OCCURRED ON 7/11/2000 WHILE TRAVELLING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. SAME OR SIMILAR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE IN APPROX VALUE OF 1000.00 WITH NO INJURIES OR DEATHS. *AK (TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
NHTSA ODI #732918
Mileage unknown · Sep 20, 2000
Tires
THE TIRES ARE VISIBLEY SEPARATING AND IT HAS ME CONCERNED IN DRIVING MY 91 F150. *AK( DOT NUMBER: W2HL1PY TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
NHTSA ODI #732004
Mileage unknown · Sep 19, 2000
Tires
PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: THREE TIRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION.TIRES HAVE A HAIRLINE CRACK 1/4 INCH BELOW THE TREAD, ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TIRE. ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT ON A 1991, FORD, F150. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 34,000, DOT # VNHL. *AK THE TIRES WERE FIRSTONE FR480,M & S, 235/75R15 AD DOT # VNHL 1M4. THESE T…
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PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: THREE TIRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION.TIRES HAVE A HAIRLINE CRACK 1/4 INCH BELOW THE TREAD, ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TIRE. ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT ON A 1991, FORD, F150. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 34,000, DOT # VNHL. *AK THE TIRES WERE FIRSTONE FR480,M & S, 235/75R15 AD DOT # VNHL 1M4. THESE TIRES WERE NOT ON RECALL. *YH
NHTSA ODI #870889
Mileage unknown · Sep 14, 2000
Tires
PEE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO GO TO DEALERSHIP. TIRE TREAD SEPARATED ON RIGHT REAR TIRE. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS#AT, 30X9DOT, 50R15LT. CONSUMER CONTACTED FIRESTONE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #870541
Mileage unknown · Sep 6, 2000
Tires
I WAS DRIVING WEST ON I-40 NEAR LUDLOW, CALIFORNIA, WHEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED . THE SEPARATION BROKE THE FENDER WELL BRACES AND COMPLETELY CLOSED THE EXHAUST PIPE. OTHER PIECES WERE DAMAGED INCLUDING BODY DAMAGE. I BELIEVE THE COMPLETE CLOSING OF THE EXHAUST ACTED LIKE AN ENGINE BRAKE AND AIDED ME IN BEING ABLE TO…
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I WAS DRIVING WEST ON I-40 NEAR LUDLOW, CALIFORNIA, WHEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED . THE SEPARATION BROKE THE FENDER WELL BRACES AND COMPLETELY CLOSED THE EXHAUST PIPE. OTHER PIECES WERE DAMAGED INCLUDING BODY DAMAGE. I BELIEVE THE COMPLETE CLOSING OF THE EXHAUST ACTED LIKE AN ENGINE BRAKE AND AIDED ME IN BEING ABLE TO CONTROL THE STOP. A CALIFORNIA HWY PATROL OFFICER HELPED ME CHANGE TO THE SPARE. THE INCIDENT SO TIRED ME I COULD NOT CONTINUR TO MY DESTINATION. I HAD ALL TIRES REPLACED.( DOT NUMBER: VNHL 1M4 TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
NHTSA ODI #730509
NHTSA investigations
12EA99032 · Dual Fuel Tank Crossflow/leakage
Opened Nov 4, 1999 · Closed Dec 6, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
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Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
RQ98008 · Ford F-SERIES Dual Fuel Tank Leakage
Opened May 29, 1998 · Closed Nov 4, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL PUMP.FROM THE INFORMATION GATHERED TO DATE, IT APPEARS THAT THERE CAN BE MULTIPLE CAUSES AND/OR A COMBINATION OF CAUSES FOR FUEL CROSS FLOW AND THAT THE RECALL REMEDY MAY BE INADEQUATE.FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS UPGRADED TO EA99-032.CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
EA93022 · Idle Air Spd Ctrl Vlv Malf
Opened Jul 30, 1993 · Closed Aug 31, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
PE93010 · Idle Air Spd Ctrl Vlv Malf
Opened Mar 2, 1993 · Closed Jul 30, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
EA93001 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Jan 7, 1993 · Closed Aug 20, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE92077 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Sep 9, 1992 · Closed Jan 7, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA92029 · Front Seat Back Failure
Opened Aug 27, 1992 · Closed Oct 29, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats
There is no summary currently available
PE92042 · Fnt Reclning Seat Bck Fail
Opened Apr 17, 1992 · Closed Aug 27, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats:front Assembly:recliner
There is no summary currently available
EA91044 · Loss Of Brake Effectivenes
Opened Oct 30, 1991 · Closed Oct 30, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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EA91031 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Jun 26, 1991 · Closed Nov 1, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE91077 · Loss Of Brake Effectivenes
Opened May 23, 1991 · Closed Oct 31, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
PE91064 · Transmission Fluid Fires
Opened Apr 9, 1991 · Closed Jul 5, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available
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