rozett
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• Limington, ME, USA |
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 Posted:2/26/2004 19:40 |
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Well, it's official.... News Firestone has recalled the SteelTeX tires used on the 2000 to early 2003 Ex. They will replace them without cost to the owner.
Although I never had any trouble with mine, I threw them in the garage when I put on the Dunlop Rover ATs. Looks like I will have them reinstalled and get a free set of Pirelli Scorpion ATs.   
//bruce
2000 Excursion Limited V10 4x4
ART brakes, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear sway bar, SD grille, V10 badges, Sylvania Silverstars, clear corners, and Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO 285s. |
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LANDYOT
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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Posted:2/26/2004 20:14 |
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Hmmm ... looks like the time is right for me to trade in the old Firestones towards a set of Nittos ... been sitting on a set of new 8" wide Panther wheels for a few months now. I realize the news-site lists specific replacements, but they'll have to offer some sort of compensation if those replacements are unacceptable to the consumer. I'll wait a couple weeks for the official notification. |
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Robert Horky
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• Orland Park, IL, USA |
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Posted:2/26/2004 22:19 |
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what VIN#'s are affected? what options are available to us? |
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watchintv
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• Saddle River, NJ, USA |
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Posted:2/27/2004 15:19 |
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Hmmm I didn't hear anything about this. Does anybody have any additional information? |
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rozett
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• Limington, ME, USA |
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Posted:2/27/2004 20:06 |
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If you look at my post (the first in this thread), you will see the word NEWS just before 'Firestone'. Click on that, it's a link to the firestone press release.
//bruce
2000 Excursion Limited V10 4x4
ART brakes, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear sway bar, SD grille, V10 badges, Sylvania Silverstars, clear corners, and Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO 285s. |
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FIREBAT
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• WINTER HAVEN, FL, USA |
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• Registered on 9/23/2003 |
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 Posted:2/27/2004 20:14 |
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From what the Ford dealer told me today all of the Lt265/75/16's steeltex firestones that came stock on your x 2000 - 2003 will be replaced.
The recall is all inclusive for this specific size and type tire regardless of serial #. They stopped making them at the end of last year.
I hope he is correct. I have an appt. with the dealer Tuesday, I will let you guys know what options they offered me. |
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Lou Manglass
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• Sugar Hill, GA, USA |
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Posted:2/27/2004 20:57 |
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The recall involves 265/75R16 Steeltex load range "D". Although I think it involves all Ex's, your Ford dealer does have a VIN list to verify. Your Ford dealer can replace with Pirelli Scorpions or B.F. Goodrich Rugged Trails (4X4 only). Your Firestone Dealer will replace them with another model Steeltex or a Bridgestone. Replacement tires are en-route but may not be available yet. Check the Firestone web site for further details such as the exact makes and models of replacement tires.
Lou
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Lou Manglass
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• Sugar Hill, GA, USA |
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Posted:2/27/2004 20:58 |
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P.S. All replacement tires are load range "E". |
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Paul Goulet
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• Easthampton, MA, USA |
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Posted:2/28/2004 15:00 |
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now that it is official about the steeltex tires recall, of the replacement choices, what is the best choice?
Paul Goulet
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David Bowerman
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 2/28/2004 |
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Posted:2/28/2004 21:15 |
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Correct me if I am wrong, but it is my understanding the recall involves only Steeltex AT, not the Steeltex R4S. I have the R4S and wished they would recall these and give me a 6ply tire that rode a little softer than the R4S stone wheels.
BTW - does anybody have a suggestion on how I can take some of the stiffness out of my truck? I have a 2002, v10 model. |
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