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PLRBEAR · 05-22-2001, 09:06 PM

Ford Canada Recall

Ford USA Recall

Sorry, but the US site's recall notice wasn't accessible yet, so i had to take this out from another active organization.
Nevertheless......THANK GOD THEY'RE TAKING THESE TIRES OFF THE STREETS!

Hotweels · 05-22-2001, 09:29 PM

Are those the same tires that are on your X PLRBEAR?

PLRBEAR · 05-22-2001, 09:47 PM

Yes! I am simply overjoyed by the news. Although i'll probably be at the tail-end of the recall since we're in Canada where the weather is not as harsh in the Summer.
At least i feel more at ease knowing that i'll get new tires really soon. In the meantime, i'll just stay away from long trips out of town. :-)

tbomb · 05-22-2001, 10:31 PM

im pretty happy about this, but let me ask you guys a question. i have the 16" ones on my truck, but i just bought new 17" rims and new tires to fit my new rims. i was planning on taking my receipt into ford to get the money towards my new tires, but i bought 17's and my truck has 16's stock. do you think theyll give me the money or should i just go in with my old rims and get the new tires for my 16's for free? im gonna sell my old rims anyway, so whoever buys them will get brand new tires, but what do you guys think?

thanks

soupbone · 05-23-2001, 12:55 AM

oh this is just great!!! my "stones" have been sitting in the garage for some time. ill show them my proof of purchase for my BGFs from 4wheel parts. i wonder how much they will give me for them with 20k miles. Oh and i wont forget the full spare.. gotta go!! Only thing left is to sell the OEM 16x7 wheels.

Yomie · 05-23-2001, 10:44 AM

I wonder if they will swap out my 31X10.5 firestone AT for a set of stock sized (225/70R15 or 235/75R15) michelins(sp?) or something, do you think i should call them and ask? They did recall ALL wilderness AT's on all Explorers right. I might could fight it a lil bit, it's worth a try.

David S. · 05-23-2001, 12:56 PM

Now I can finally get the Wilderness AT off my X and go buy some Big O Dual Groove AT. Called Ford and they said I could do that and still be reimbursed $110/tire for 15 inch. But they would not take any responsibility for any tire problems because they were not on the "approved" list. To qualify for the replacement you need to have on your truck (or sitting in the garage collecting dust) the following Wilderness:

Ranger P215/75R15
Ranger P235/75R15
Ranger P235/70R16
Ranger P245/75R16
Ranger P265/75R15
Mountaineer/Explorer 1995-1997 P255/75R16
Expedition P255/70R16
Expedition P265/70R17
F-Series and Bronco P235/75R15
F-Series 1997 P235/70R16
Explorer/Mountaineer P235/75R15
Explorer/Mountaineer 1991-1994 and 1998-2001 P235/75R15
Explorer/Mountaineer P255/70R16

Check out the full details at:
http://fordfirestonewildernessatprogram.ford.com

Bartman · 07-02-2001, 02:29 PM

David,

Good call on the Big O's. I got mine in Aug. 2000 during the original Firestone scare. I've been happy with them in all conditions. Plus, I just got my refund check from Ford last week, so they were free! Got to love that. Hope you enjoy yours too.

Skip108 · 07-02-2001, 10:18 PM

Tbomb or soupbone...if either is looking to sell 1 rim that is 16inch, 5-4.5, I need one for the spare. I just moved up from 15 (235-75-15) to the stock 16 inch wheel (265-70-16) but have only 4. I need another wheel for the spare. I am giving Ford back the 5 Firestones and purchasing 5 Michelin M/S.
Thanks.

05-22-2001, 09:06 PM	#1
PLRBEAR Wannabe Elite Explorer Calgary,AB,Canada 95 EB 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 383 Vehicle Specs	Latest on Firestone Wilderness AT recalls Ford Canada Recall Ford USA Recall Sorry, but the US site's recall notice wasn't accessible yet, so i had to take this out from another active organization. Nevertheless......THANK GOD THEY'RE TAKING THESE TIRES OFF THE STREETS! __________________ 95EB 4.0 OHV V6 w/K&N FIPK;Westin Classic Brush Guard;Sony Xplode MDXC6500;Soundstream 500s;2 Kicker Comps 10";Kicker 435ix w/JBL stockers;Monroe Reflex;Michelin Cross Terrain SUV;Dynomax Super Turbo 2.25" custom cat-back; Warrior 353s;Yakima 6 ski rack. "Some things are better left unsaid.."

05-22-2001, 09:29 PM	#2
Hotweels Wannabe Elite Explorer Calgary,AB '92 EB Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 721 Vehicle Specs	Are those the same tires that are on your X PLRBEAR? __________________ D44/9" open/spool 36" TSL SX's Warn 8274 C5-B&M Megashifter 5.0 Speed Density swap done an running.

05-22-2001, 09:47 PM	#3
PLRBEAR Wannabe Elite Explorer Calgary,AB,Canada 95 EB 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 383 Vehicle Specs	Yes! I am simply overjoyed by the news. Although i'll probably be at the tail-end of the recall since we're in Canada where the weather is not as harsh in the Summer. At least i feel more at ease knowing that i'll get new tires really soon. In the meantime, i'll just stay away from long trips out of town. :-) __________________ 95EB 4.0 OHV V6 w/K&N FIPK;Westin Classic Brush Guard;Sony Xplode MDXC6500;Soundstream 500s;2 Kicker Comps 10";Kicker 435ix w/JBL stockers;Monroe Reflex;Michelin Cross Terrain SUV;Dynomax Super Turbo 2.25" custom cat-back; Warrior 353s;Yakima 6 ski rack. "Some things are better left unsaid.."

05-22-2001, 10:31 PM	#4
tbomb Wannabe Elite Explorer Levittown, NY (Long Island) 98 Sport 4.0 SOHC 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,657 Vehicle Specs	im pretty happy about this, but let me ask you guys a question. i have the 16" ones on my truck, but i just bought new 17" rims and new tires to fit my new rims. i was planning on taking my receipt into ford to get the money towards my new tires, but i bought 17's and my truck has 16's stock. do you think theyll give me the money or should i just go in with my old rims and get the new tires for my 16's for free? im gonna sell my old rims anyway, so whoever buys them will get brand new tires, but what do you guys think? thanks __________________ mods, pics, etc. educate "Sometimes I dream That he is me Can't you see that's how I wish my X to be Like tbomb's, if my X could be like tbomb's." icon34

05-23-2001, 10:44 AM	#6
Yomie Wannabe Elite Explorer Biloxi, MS '97 Sport Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,775 Vehicle Specs	I wonder if they will swap out my 31X10.5 firestone AT for a set of stock sized (225/70R15 or 235/75R15) michelins(sp?) or something, do you think i should call them and ask? They did recall ALL wilderness AT's on all Explorers right. I might could fight it a lil bit, it's worth a try. __________________ 2001 Acura Skunk 2 IM, Crower 403's, P30 pistons and much more

05-23-2001, 12:55 AM	#5
soupbone Wannabe Elite Explorer Hayward,CA '00 Sport 4WD Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 893 Vehicle Specs	oh this is just great!!! my "stones" have been sitting in the garage for some time. ill show them my proof of purchase for my BGFs from 4wheel parts. i wonder how much they will give me for them with 20k miles. Oh and i wont forget the full spare.. gotta go!! Only thing left is to sell the OEM 16x7 wheels.

05-23-2001, 12:56 PM	#7
David S. Wannabe Elite Explorer Ogden, Utah 92 XLT Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 138 Vehicle Specs	Now I can finally get the Wilderness AT off my X and go buy some Big O Dual Groove AT. Called Ford and they said I could do that and still be reimbursed $110/tire for 15 inch. But they would not take any responsibility for any tire problems because they were not on the "approved" list. To qualify for the replacement you need to have on your truck (or sitting in the garage collecting dust) the following Wilderness: Ranger P215/75R15 Ranger P235/75R15 Ranger P235/70R16 Ranger P245/75R16 Ranger P265/75R15 Mountaineer/Explorer 1995-1997 P255/75R16 Expedition P255/70R16 Expedition P265/70R17 F-Series and Bronco P235/75R15 F-Series 1997 P235/70R16 Explorer/Mountaineer P235/75R15 Explorer/Mountaineer 1991-1994 and 1998-2001 P235/75R15 Explorer/Mountaineer P255/70R16 Check out the full details at: http://fordfirestonewildernessatprogram.ford.com __________________ Monroe Reflex Bosch Platinum Modified Airbox 20 mpg Hwy. Big O Dual Groove Tires

07-02-2001, 02:29 PM	#8
Bartman Wannabe Elite Explorer Erie, CO '00 XLT Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 93 Vehicle Specs	nice tires David, Good call on the Big O's. I got mine in Aug. 2000 during the original Firestone scare. I've been happy with them in all conditions. Plus, I just got my refund check from Ford last week, so they were free! Got to love that. Hope you enjoy yours too. __________________ John Bart 2000 Explorer XLT 4x4 4.0L SOHC, 4.10 gears KKM Tru-Rev intake

07-02-2001, 10:18 PM	#9
Skip108 Wannabe Elite Explorer Maryland 03 XLT Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 10 Vehicle Specs	Tbomb or soupbone...if either is looking to sell 1 rim that is 16inch, 5-4.5, I need one for the spare. I just moved up from 15 (235-75-15) to the stock 16 inch wheel (265-70-16) but have only 4. I need another wheel for the spare. I am giving Ford back the 5 Firestones and purchasing 5 Michelin M/S. Thanks. __________________ Camera108,