2003 Ford Escape: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · Tires · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape equipped with cooper discoverer m+s sport tires, size: 235/70r16. While driving over 70 MPH, the contact heard a loud, rumbling noise coming from the rear driver's side tire. The contact stated that the tire tread separated from around the tire, which damaged the rear passenger side tail light and fractured the bulb. Also, the rear bumper and body of the vehicle were damaged near the rear driver's side tire. Aaa arrived and replaced the shredded tire with a spare tire. The vehicle was taken to a tire repair facility and all four tires were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting to hear if there was a related recall. The VIN and tire and vehicle failure mileages were not available. *bf

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Body · 238,000 miles · NC · fire

My vehicle was setting in my driveway on 4/14/2017 and the neighbor came pounding on my door stating my vehicle was on fire. He tried putting the fire out to avoid the fire from reaching the gas tank and also spraying the side of my house to try to keep it from catching the siding on fire. The front drivers side tire blew up so he dropped the hose and ran.when the fire dept got here it had already burned my vehicle all the way up and melted the siding on the house. The fire chief was unable to determine the cause of the fire because of the way everything was burned! Nothing was left but the 2 rear tires and wheels and the 2 back tail light lens. I had drove it 2 1/2 hrs before the fire started so the motor was already cooled off! I've checked for recalls but none to be found on this yr model. I also filed a complaint with recall center and with ford motor corporation.all they said was I would receive the report within the next 15 days. It's been 11 days now and still haven't received anything! Complaint #: 10978773 (ford corp) fire department incident #: 17-1703168....keith fitch. Fire chief...

Filed Apr 16, 2013 · Acceleration · 112 miles · GA

Back in oct 2012 took the car to malcolm cunningham ford dealership in camblee ga b/c of the recall of the cruise control cable which causes the throttle to get stuck-gas peddle. They claimed they fixed it. Sunday morning @11:30 am on april 14th while on my way to church on I-285 my gas peddle got stuck & I could not stop the car. For 6 miles I tried everything to stop the car emergency brake was all the way up, pump the brake. Shift the gear to one but car kept on going fast. The car speed was between 60 & 80mph. Finally called 911 & they advise me to put the car in neutral . The car finally stopped and back tire blew. I had my friend and her daughter in the car. If the car did not stop I was going to crash it into the guard rail. I had the car towed back to malcolm cunnigham ford and yesterday the provide me with a rental and also called me today to advise that in fact what they claimed they fixed in october was never fixed all they did was disconnect cruise control cable. Which I already knew when I looked under the hood sunday with the police officer. I want others to be warn about this recall in there car because there has already been one death because of this recall issue. Sunday for me could have turned out bad because of the negligence of this dealership.

Filed Oct 18, 2011 · Tires · 122,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Driving on interstate at 70 MPH, back tire blew out, car spun, lost control, rolled x 2. Car landed on roof. Driver had miner injuries, cuts, bruises, transported to hospital by ambulance, released from e.d. In 2 hours.car is total loss. Tires all with minimal wear, lots of tread, warratied for 60,000 miles, this tire failed at 30,000 miles.

Filed Jun 24, 2008 · Tires · 65,000 miles · VA · crash · 4 injuries

Right rear passenger tire failed on 2003 ford escape. Tires in question are firestone destination le, (dot vn08, 0107) just days and one year after purchase new. After tire failure vehicle one veered violently into left lane of the two lane interstate highway and vehicle two collided with vehicle one sending vehicle one skidding on its drivers side before coming to a rest on the right breakdown lane. Total time when vehicle one noticed a noise to end of incident was less than 1 minute. Normal driving conditions on interstate highway, speed traveling at time of mishap was approximately four MPH above posted 70 MPH speed limit. Temperature was approximately 90 degrees ambient fahrenheit on a clear visible day. Tire in question were purchased as a set of two totally four june 5, 2007 and accident occurred june 22, 2008. Tire rotation in or around 6000 miles was performed at place of purchase. Air pressures were checked and in accordance with tire sidewall specifications.

Filed Jan 10, 2007 · Transmission · 43,299 miles · NJ

Tl* - the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving 40 MPH, thought there was a tire failure. Inspection revealed the tires to be fine. The contact got back in the car and tried to shift into reverse gear with no results. The vehicle was towed to the ford dealership, and the dealership informed the contact that the vehicle needed a new transmission. The contact was concerned about the diagnosis since the vehicle had 43,000 miles on it. *ak updated 2/9/2007 - the failure occurred suddenly and without warning.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Tires · CA

While driving tread separated from tire. Vehicle was not drivable. General tires, ameritrac, m+s, p225/70r15 100's, dot 0215041 ck 37710-34752, tread wear 420, track a, temperature b.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Tires · 28,149 miles · NY

While driving 55 MPH a loud noise was heard coming from the passenger side. The rear passenger side tire blew out. The consumer was able to pull over and change the tire with a spare tire. Continental, size p235/70r16. *ak *sc the consumer was told the tire incident was due to a road hazard, however the consumer disagreed.

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 6, 2003 · 4,900 miles · MD

Hello. I recently purchased a new ford escape with continental tires in june 2003. Tire model: continental contitrac SUV tire model #: 235/70r16 we experienced a complete tire failure while traveling at 60 MPH, with sidewall and tread separation, for no apparent reason. As you can imagine this was very dangerous and unpleasant situation, thankfully no one was hurt. The vehicle (and tires) have 5k miles. There was no load or other unusual circumstances at the time. I am writing for several reasons: 1. Where do I officially report such an incident as a public safety issue? 2. Where can I obtain safety ratings regarding this tire in comparison to other SUV tires? Thank you, sincerely, john w. Cole, md details of incident: ford escape tire blowout ford escape, purchased june 2003, approx 4900 total miles continental tires (stock tire with vehicle) date and time of incident: 9/25/03, 8:20 pm wife and son (10 weeks old) driving east bound on route 50, crossing severn river bridge. Traveling at 60 MPH in moderate traffic. Loud pop heard by wife and driver rear tire blows out. Wife and infant son trapped at far side of bridge, very dangerous situation! Vehicle undriveable. Police called, set up flares, and notified tow company. Tow company stated supplied jack would not lift the truck chassis high enough to put on spare!! Tow company used additional jack to raise chassis. Key issues: SUV purchased for safety purposes. Tire new, with little mileage. Blowout occurs on highway without reason. Truck with no load, less passengers, at the time. Tire jack did not work adequately. Extremely dangerous situation! If this had of been a front tire, vehicle may have rolled?

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