2001 Ford Focus Sidewall Problems

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October 17, 2004
Sidewall
I have a 2001ford focus. My daughter just had a blowout of the front tire while driving over railroad tracks in danbury ct. The tracks do not stick up very much. This is the 3rd blow on this car. The car only has 35000 miles on it. The tires are firestone firehawk gta 02. I have looked on the internet and many other people with the ford focus have this problem. They also claim they are an all season tire and if you…
ODI 10095955
July 21, 2004
Sidewall
The firestone firehawk gta-02 original tires that came with my 2001 ford focus zx3 have a defect in the sidewall. Multiple large bubbles and small separations in the rubber of the sidewall are obviously apparent. This could result in a violent tire malfunction especially if traveling at interstate speeds. I contacted a firestone dealer and was told because there is no tire recall at this time, i would have to pay…
ODI 10082402
August 17, 2003
Sidewall
Bulge formed in the sidewall of the original firestone firehawk gta 02 tire, size 205/50r16, as provided as original equipment on my 2001 ford focus zx3. The bulge seemed to include the area where the steel belts join with the sidewall, so i had the tire replaced immediately for fear of a tread separation event. *nlm
ODI 10033509
September 9, 2001
Sidewall
Firestone, firehawk gta, p195/60r15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2001, ford, focus with 22000 miles. While driving 60 mph right rear tire had a blowout. No injuries.*ak nlm
ODI 896096
August 10, 2001
Sidewall
Firestone, firehawk gta, p195/60r15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2001, ford, focus with 20000 miles. While driving 30 mph right front tire had a blowout. At 30 mph, left front tire had a blowout. No injuries.*akdotv6v91rr. Nlm
ODI 896095
July 22, 2001
Sidewall
This incident occurred in canada. I have a canadian address. The province is ontario and the postal code is n8t 2j2. The car was rented from enterprise rent a car. Tire pressure was correctly set. Ambient outside temperature was 30 celcius. Entire sidewall of tire separated. Photo of tire will be available upon request.*ak (tiresize: p185/65r14)
ODI 748923
May 28, 2001
Sidewall
Rear tire sidewall blewout causing vehicle to spin out of control at 360 degrees for three times.
ODI 9003370