Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
- FORD / EXPLORER 1991-2000
- FORD / F-150 1991-1994
- FORD / RANGER 1991-2000
- MAZDA / B-SERIES TRUCK 1994-2000
- MAZDA / NAVAJO 1991-1994
- MERCURY / MOUNTAINEER 1996-2000
Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size:
- FIRESTONE / ATX
- FIRESTONE / ATX II
- FIRESTONE / WILDERNESS AT
Production Dates: Information not available
Manufacturer: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.
Report Receipt Date: AUG 21, 2000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00T005000 NHTSA Action Number: PE00020
Component: TIRES: TREAD / BELT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 14,400,000
Summary:
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD.
Consequence:
IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station (TRS), one of the longest-running Ford Ranger enthusiast communities on the web. He has spent over three decades owning, modifying, repairing, and driving Ford Rangers on the street, trail, and overlanding routes.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com in 1999, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road adventures. TRS has been heavily referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information.