1996 FORD TRUCK TIRES CONSUMER COMPLAINTS
Auto Parts Search |  |
| : | : | : |  |
1996 FORD TRUCK TIRES CONSUMER COMPLAINTS (Change Vehicle)
The following TIRES complaint about 1996 FORD TRUCK was reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration on 2000-09-30. For more information contact the National Highway Traffic Safety administration or the US Department of Transportation. See complaint summary below.
| Build Years/Makes/Models: | 1996 FORD TRUCK |
| Occurances: | |
| Reference Number: | 732974 |
| Summary: | THIS IS THE LETTER I E-MAILED TO FIRESTONE_CONSUMERS_AFFAIRS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2000. I HAVE HAD THREE OF MY SIX FIRESTONE TIRES FAIL WITH TREAD SEPARATION. THESE TIRES ARE NOT LISTED ON THE RECALL LIST. I DRIVE A 1996 27' GULFSTREAM CONQUEST 102 MOTOR HOME. I AM A BACHELOR: CONSEQUENTLY, I TRAVEL ALONE AND CARRY A RELATIVELY SMALL LOAD. ALL THREE FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON ASPHALT ROADS. THE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 92 TO 95 DEGREES AND THE ROADS WERE SMOOTH, WITHOUT POTHOLES. MY INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DOORFRAME INDICATE MY REAR DUALS SHOULD BE INFLATED TO 80 PSI, THE FRONT TO 60 PSI. I PUT 80 PSI IN THE FRONT ALSO. THE FIRST FIRESTONE LT225/R75-16 M&S STEELTEX RADIAL R4S SEPARATED IN MOVILE, ALABAMA WITH ABOUT 8,000 MILES ON THE MOTOR HOME. THESE ARE ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES. I CAN'T FIND MY RECEIPT FOR THIS ONE AND THE ONLY INDICATION IS THAT I NOW HAVE A HERCULES TIRE WHERE I DID HAVE A FIRESTONE. THE SECOND FIRESTONE LT225/R75-16 M&S STEELTEX RADIAL R4S SEPARATED ITS TREAD NEAR FERMIE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA. THIS WAS THE LEFT INSIDE DUAL WITH ABOUT 27,000 MILES ON 08/04/2000. THE TREAD SEPARATED AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ABOUT 4 MILES ON THE OUTSIDE DUAL AND REACH LARRY'S RADIATOR, MECHANICAL AND AUTO BODY, 6678 HWY #3 EAST, FERMIE, B.C., VOB 1MO, PHONE (250) 423-4111 OR (800) 866-8766. THE THIRD FIRESTONE LT225/R75-16 M&S STEELTEX RADIAL R4S SEPARATED ITS TREAD ABOUJT 3 MILES SOUTH OF THOMPSON FALLS, MONTANA ON 08/14/2000 WITH ABOUT 27,000 MILES ON THE ORIGINAL TIRES. THIS WAS THE RIGHT INSIDE DUAL. THE TREAD SEPARATED AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ABOUT 3 MILES TO REACH RON'S SERVICE, P.O. BOX 88 - 606 MAIN ST., THOMPSON FALLS, MT59873 PHONE (408) 827-4653. MY COST: TIRE #1 - $126.47, TIRE #2 - $144.61 AMERICAN DOLLARS, TIRE #3 - $116.95, TOTAL $388.03 (DOT NUMBER: VNILIXA066 TIRESIZE: 225/75R-16) |
| CLICK HERE TO FIND USED 1996 FORD TRUCK TIRES. | |
| LOOKING FOR REPLACEMENT 1996 FORD TRUCK PARTS? VISIT OUR ONLINE AUTO PARTS STORES | |
| NEED TO FIX YOUR 1996 FORD TRUCK? ACCESS ONLINE THE COMPLETE 1996 FORD TRUCK REPAIR GUIDE | |
| CLICK HERE TO FIND A LOCAL MECHANIC, AUTO SERVICE OR BODY SHOP THAT WILL FIX YOUR 1996 FORD TRUCK PROFESSIONALLY AND COST EFFECTIVELY. | |
| GOT 1996 FORD TRUCK REPAIR QUESTION? LET OUR CAR EXPERTS ANSWER YOU ONLINE. ASK YOUR QUESTION HERE! | |
  |
Shop online for auto body parts, engines, wheels, lights...
 | 2001 Toyota Camry Door Handle Trim, Front Or Rear, Passenger Side, A high quality, direct fit OE replacement door handle case; With 18 months limited Prozone warranty.. | $4.48 |
 | 2000 Mazda Protege Tail Light, Driver Side, Bulbs included; DOT and SAE approved; A high quality, OE replacement tail light assembly; Backed by 1-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.. | $88.85 |
 | 2006 GMC Yukon 17" x 7.5" Alloy Wheel, ALL POLISHED; 6 SPOKE, ALL POLISHED, Lifetime Warranty, . | $190.45 |
 | 1995 Toyota Pickup L4, 2.4 L, 2366 CC Rebuilt Engine, OHC, RWD, Fuel injected or Carb. Fits 8/84-10/95, Warranty: 7-Year/70,000 Mile, . | $1,394.00 |
 | 1991 Jeep Cherokee Used Cylinder Head, 6-242 (4.0L), Very Good. | $259.00 |
| 2003 Porsche Cayenne Used Transfer Case, 4.5L, Without TURBO, 95K. | $1,256.00 |
| More parts | ||
Auto Repair Quick Search
Help me find
Search DIY repair manuals by VIN...
| Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins! |
 Access diagrams and repair information such as wiring diagrams,
diagnosis and repair charts, manufacturer
service bulletins, and OEM Part
numbers of your 1996 FORD TRUCK vehicle.
|
| Access the Complete guide! |
Need To Fix Your Car or Truck?
Try Our Repair Service Finder
Auto Repair Quick Search
Help me find
