1997 Ford Ford Truck Tires Problems

“The vehicle seemed to shift to the right as if I was sliding in the rain. This has happened two times. I have driven my vehicle sparingly since and at very low speeds because of my fear of overturning.”

“2 tires failed on the above motorhome within 2 months. There was not enough of either tire left to make a report to firestone although I did try to get them replaced under warranty. There are still 4 of the original tires on the vehicle. One tire was replaced with a firestone at a cost to me of approximately $110.00 the second was of a private brand purchased in fort collins, co on a saturday afternoon for about $140.00. After my experience, I believe the firestone problm extends to 16 tires.( DOT number: tire size: 225-75-r16 )”

“While traveling on the mass. Tpke., at 60 MPH, I experienced a very loud explosive type sound from the rear of the motorhome. I pulled over to the shoulder and determined that the inside right rear tire had separated, causing extreme damage to the motorhome storage compartment just rear of the axle. I contacted onstar who then notified the state police and hwy. Auth. They did arrive but were unable to stay and help as there was a massive accident elsewhere on the tpke. I have contacted both firestone and my insurance co., and both are sending complaint forms to be completed. …”

“We rented a 15 foot ryder truck from sarasota, fl to peru, illinois in feb. 2001 & the truck was a nightmare. First of all, when my husband went to pick the truck up he noticed the right rear tire was bald and the salesman there said - don't worry about it - they'll fix it in peru 1300 miles away!!! 2nd - the taillights on the truck didn't work so we had to drive at night with the emergency flashers on & 3rd the truck has a major suspension problem. We had it packed correctly - heavy appliances up front and we counter balanced a heavy item on one side with another heavy item on the other side. …”

“Attorney is writting in to report an accident due to the (workhorse lt245/75r16 tire) which experienced failure resulting in collision in which four injuries occurred, the van was used as a school bus with 11 total occupants 8 children and three adults.”