TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT WHILE BACKING UP AT SLOW SPEED. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY CUT OR ABRASION ON TIRE. THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TIRE AT THE SIDEWALL ON BOTH SIDES APPEARS TO BE SOFT AND UNEVEN. THE REMAINING TIRES APPEAR TO HAVE THE SAME UNEVENESS AROUND THE SIDEWALL. I AM AWARE OF THE RECALLS ON WILDERNESS AT TIRES BUT I…
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TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT WHILE BACKING UP AT SLOW SPEED. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY CUT OR ABRASION ON TIRE. THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TIRE AT THE SIDEWALL ON BOTH SIDES APPEARS TO BE SOFT AND UNEVEN. THE REMAINING TIRES APPEAR TO HAVE THE SAME UNEVENESS AROUND THE SIDEWALL. I AM AWARE OF THE RECALLS ON WILDERNESS AT TIRES BUT IT DOES NOT SEEM TO INCLUDE THESE 16 INCH MODELS. SHOULD IT? ALSO PLEASE NOTE THAT MY VEHICLE WAS SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY WITH 4 OF THESE TIRES BUT THE SPARE WAS A 15" WILDERNESS AT. FORD NOTIFIED ME BY LETTER THAT MY TIRES WERE NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THERE IS CLEARLY SOMETHING WTRONG HERE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P245/75R16 )
NHTSA ODI #732336
Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2000
Tires
TREAD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE TIRES. THE STEEL BELTS WERE CLEARLY DISCERNABLE WHEN LOOKING AT THE SIDEWALL, INDICATING THE SEPARATION. TIRES WERE REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF REPLACEMENT TIRES LISTED ON FORD'S WEBSITE.*AK( DOT NUMBER: 4270IRF328 TIRE SIZE: P245/75/16 )
NHTSA ODI #732305
Mileage unknown · Sep 21, 2000
Tires
TIRE CRACKED BETWEEN TREAD AND SIDEWALL ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE, MANUFACTURER REPLACED ON PRO-RATED WARRENTY BASIS, CONCERNED BECAUSE ANOTHER TIRE IS SHOWNING VERY MINOR CRACKING ON INSIDE OF TIRE( DOT NUMBER: VD70 TIRE SIZE: P245/75R16 )
NHTSA ODI #732131
Mileage unknown · Sep 20, 2000
Tires
WHILE EXITING THE FREEWAY ON OFFRANP, TIRE "BLEW OUT" CAUSING MOMENTARY LOSS OFF CONTROL. (DRIVER SIDE, REAR TIRE). I PULLED OVER AND CHANGED TIRE. THE TIRE HAD A LARGE BOLGE IN THE TREAD THAT HAD RUPTURED. I TOOK THE TIRE TO A FIRESTONE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE TIRE FOR FREE. I HAVE HAD NO OTHER PROBLEMS, ALTHOUGH I AM EXTREMEL…
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WHILE EXITING THE FREEWAY ON OFFRANP, TIRE "BLEW OUT" CAUSING MOMENTARY LOSS OFF CONTROL. (DRIVER SIDE, REAR TIRE). I PULLED OVER AND CHANGED TIRE. THE TIRE HAD A LARGE BOLGE IN THE TREAD THAT HAD RUPTURED. I TOOK THE TIRE TO A FIRESTONE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE TIRE FOR FREE. I HAVE HAD NO OTHER PROBLEMS, ALTHOUGH I AM EXTREMELY NERVOUS ABOUT THIS TIRE. AS I REMEMBER, THE OUTSIDE TEMP WAS IN THE SEVENTIES, ALTHOUGH I AM NOT SURE..*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P24575R16 )
NHTSA ODI #732070
Mileage unknown · Sep 19, 2000
Tires
ALL 4 TIRES HAVE BEEN CRACKING AND COMING APART IN CHUNCKS, BESIDES THE ONE BLOW OUT. TIRES ARE SPLIT BETWEEN THE TREADS. FIRESTONE REFUSES TO ADMIT THE TIRES ARE DEFECTED, AND WON'T COVER THEM UNDER WARRANNTY. THE TIRES WON'T HOLD ADDED AIR, THEY KEEP DEFLATING. UNSAFE !!!!!( DOT NUMBER: 0274 76 TIRE SIZE: 22570 R-15 )
NHTSA ODI #731898
Mileage unknown · Sep 19, 2000
Tires
FIRESTONE REFUSES TO TAKE MY SPARE TIRE FOR REIMBURSEMENT. SPARE HAS ALL THE CORRECT NUMBERS ON IT. SPARE PRINTED WITH "FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY" AND THEREFORE WILL NOT TAKE IT. I HAVE NOT HEARD OF THIS POLICY. WHAT DOES TEMPORARY MEAN? HOW MANY MILES CAN I RUN ON IT? NOBODY CAN TELL ME. SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO RUN ON YOUR SPARE A L…
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FIRESTONE REFUSES TO TAKE MY SPARE TIRE FOR REIMBURSEMENT. SPARE HAS ALL THE CORRECT NUMBERS ON IT. SPARE PRINTED WITH "FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY" AND THEREFORE WILL NOT TAKE IT. I HAVE NOT HEARD OF THIS POLICY. WHAT DOES TEMPORARY MEAN? HOW MANY MILES CAN I RUN ON IT? NOBODY CAN TELL ME. SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO RUN ON YOUR SPARE A LONG TIME. IS THIS SPARE TIRE GOING TO BE SAFE ???? ???? ?( DOT NUMBER: VDHL1PY498 TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
NHTSA ODI #731840
Mileage unknown · Sep 18, 2000
Tires
FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES P245/75R16 STARTED TO CRACK, BUBBLES APPEARED WHERE SIDEWALL MET THE TREAD, FIRESTONE OFFERED 50% OFF. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #870774
Mileage unknown · Sep 18, 2000
Tires
TIRE IS BEGINNING TO CRACK AROUND EDGES WITH STEEL BANDS PROTRUDING.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P245/75/16 )
NHTSA ODI #731793
Mileage unknown · Sep 18, 2000
Tires
FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE (P245/75R160) EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT WHICH IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALLL 00T-005 BECAUSE IT IS A 16 INCH TIRE. NLM
NHTSA ODI #554743
Mileage unknown · Sep 18, 2000
Tires
THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND BLOWOUT WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *MJS
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE PARK DETENT SPRING MISALIGNED. IF THE SPRING IS MISALIGNED, THE PARK MECHANISM MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE PARK MECHANISM DOES NOT ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATOR HAS NOT APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE AS IF IN NEUTRAL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSAXLE AND ANY WITH MISALIGNED PARK DETENT SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 MUSTANGS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L, 4.6L 2-VALVE OR 4-VALVE ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 (OVER 8,500 LBS.) TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; AND 1999 F-53 STRIPPED CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS WITH 3.0L ENGINE. AN 'O'-RING SEAL IN THE FUEL INJECTION PULSE DAMPER TO FUEL RAIL JOINT COULD BE DAMAGED ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE CAN RESULT FROM FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULSE DAMPER.
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