2003 Ford Escape tires complaints

Filed Nov 9, 2003 · Tires · 1,400 miles · UT

My 2003 ford escape had only 1500 miles on it when the drivers side rear tire blew out on the freeway. I was able to control the car to come to a stop. The continental tire blew out the side.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Tires · MD

While driving about 60 MPH on the highway and without warning driver's side rear tire tread separated from the truck, the sidewall completely came off. Consumer was able to control the vehicle, and was able to pull over to the shoulder of the highway.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Brakes, Tires · 22,000 miles · TX

While driving the left rear tire tread separated and the tire blew out. The driver was able to drive the vehicle off the road. The tire was original equipment (tire size p235.70r16) . Dealer notified and informed consumer that the cause was undetermined. The vehicle brakes and rotors failed which caused noise while braking. *ak

Filed Aug 27, 2003 · Tires · TX

While driving ford escape 2003 SUV,the left tire had a blow out and the tread separated from the wheel(original equipment,tire sizep235/70r16,dot#unavailable) driver was able to drive the vehicle off the road. Dealer notified and informed that the cause was undetermined. Please provide additional information and complete the questionnaire

Filed Aug 25, 2003 · Tires · 11,000 miles · NE

While driving at 55 MPH passenger side rear tire blewout. Continental SUV tire.

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Tires · 280 miles · CA

Driver's side front tire blew out. The consumer was currently waiting for aaa to help with the problem. Continental, contitrac SUV. *ak consumer was driving on the freeway when she heard a noise in the left front tire. The tire had exploded while driving. She allowed the vehicle to slow down and pulled over to the shoulder. When the consumer exited the vehicle, she noticed the tire was ripped in a circular tear. The consumer didn't sustain any physical damage nor did the vehicle. *ph

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Tires · 29,012 miles · PA

While driving 65 MPH, the driver's side rear tire experienced tread separation. This was the original tire that came with the vehicle at the time of purchase. The driver was able to avoid a collision. *ak *ts