Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCURY / MOUNTAINEER / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 0000049350 Incident Date: Jan, 01 1970
Consumer's City: TROY Consumer's State: MI
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: MOUNTAINEER Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Tires:tread/belt
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 4M2ZU55P1WU Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 05 2000 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jul, 31 1998
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The steel belt has been exposed on three of the four tires. the steel belt on 2 of the tires can be lifted up by my fingers. i have never seen a tire wear like this. i wouln not have noticed this unless i read of current problems with the firestone tires. upon my inspection i discovered this early wear problem. i fear for my safty and my family driving on amy firestone tire of the wilderness 'at' type. i need to know if there tires mfg. at the n.c. plant will be recalled. i am keeping the car at home. i called ford motor and they said all their tires are safe. then why are there tires wearing and failing so early. i need help regarding these tires. asap. *ak( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 )