Pe 00 040/tire failure: left front tire experienced a blowout while traveling 15-20 MPH at a 95-100 degree, with driver only in a 2000 ford, excursion, original equipment, r4s, tire size lt265/75r16, and dot# vnw81xy359. Dealer notified, and replaced the tire. But, refused to let consumer keep the tire. *ak
2000 Ford Excursion tires complaints
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Tire blew/tread separation while passing. Also did damage to wheel well (dot number: vnw81xy tiresize: lt265/75r1)
While driving on I-15 north bound south of las vegas at app. 9:30 pm I hit some thing that was on the road that caused both tires on the passenger side of the car to blow out. I do not know what the object was. I steered off the road and created considerable damage to the under carriage of the vehicle. I notifed my issurance agent leon heaton, farmers insurance 702‑363‑0026. They created claim # 78120742. I had the car towed to firestone on rancho blvd in las vegas, and had the car repaired at friendly ford of las vegas 702‑877‑7600. *ak (dot number: unk tiresize: lt26575r16)
Blowout on left rear tire,good thing blowout on rear, blowout on frout tire would have been a disaster. *ak( dot number: )
Found a one inch crack in the sidewall on the right rear tire. Further investigation found that the lettering on all of the tires was peeling off.*ak (tiresize: 265/75 r16)( dot number: tire size: 265/75 r16 )
Right front tire blew out on on our 2000 ford excursion traveling on interstate at approximately 75 MPH. The tires started making a noise for a minute or so, then the blow-out. Rubber was bouncing off the windshield. The vehicle dropped down on the right side instantaneously, but handled well and was maneuvered to the roadside. The tire looked like someone had taken a knife and cut out the inside side wall of the right front tire all the way around it. It litterally blewout the inside wall of the tire. Went to ford dealership & firestone dealer, neither would replace or do anything. *ak (dot number: vdw8 1x050 tiresize: lt265/7516)
We ran across some minor road debris which caused extensive damage to the side walls of both front tires. Both tires disinflated very rapidly making it difficult to steer the vehicle to safety. We had seven (7) children and two (2) adults in the vehicle at the time of the incident. We fear for the safety of our children but cannot afford to buy four (4) new tires at this time. (tiresize: 16)( dot number: tire size: 16 )
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak (dot number: bm20119-1 tiresize: lt265/75r1)
On 04/28/2000, I was towing my boat and trailer to lake erie on ohio state route 11 north when my rig suddenly began to fishtail extensively in perfect road and whether conditions and at a speed of approximately 50mph. I immediately applied electric trailer brakes to all four trailer wheels which did operate but to no avail. I then tried to hold the brakes on the trailer and also apply acceration to the truck to pull this rig out of the fishtail. Within a matter of 5 seconds or less, I was thrown off the right side of the road into the hillside with a blown right rear tire on the truck. Having pulled boats and trailers all of my life I couldn't figure out why this rig got away from me so fast, especially at the speed I was going. After everything about firestone tires that came out in the following months, I feel that something definitely happened to this tire to cause the accident. After getting the truck repaired and then checking the consumer report's website about tires, I decided to check out the dot dates of the tires that remained on the truck and found out that all these tires that were installed as original equipment were manufactured in early 1990. As far as I'm concerned, this is fraud and negligence on both firestone's and ford's part since they sold and put outdated tires on this new truck. I emailed a complaint to ford's customer service with the same information that I am providing you, but it was to no avail. At this time I'm looking into possibly filing a suit against both ford and firestone. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at home or work. Thank you. Robert e. Archer, d.d.s. (tiresize: 265/75rx16)( dot number: tire size: 265/75rx16 )
Vehicle continues to exhibit tire induced severe steering wheel shaking despite repeated balancing and adjustments. We are now worried that at highway speed an internal defect may the root cause.*ak (dot number: can't tell tiresize: 265 75 16)
Right front tire found with 1/2 inch vertical cut midway up sidewall. No evidence of road hazzard or other damage. Ford dealer (island ford blufton sc) replaced at owners cost stating damage must have been road hazzard. April 2000 approx miles 10,000. Additional info. While looking for dot number on tires, none is shown, all three origional tires have noticable sidewall indentations above the "r4x" inflation is approx 45psi. Have notified ford. *ak (tiresize: lt26575r16)( dot number: tire size: lt26575r16 )
Vehicle has rough ride, handling,loss of control on bad-rough roads[cross bronx]. *ak (dot number: 119/116r tiresize: lt26575r16)
There are two to four (1" - 3") splits in the sidewall of all four tires. *ak (dot number: lt265 tiresize: 75r16)
I am the owner of a 2000 ford excursion that is 11 months old with 20,700 miles. I have just dropped my truck off yesterday for routine service where I purchased it (gladstone ford, londerry, new hampshire). I have a complaint regarding the firestone steeltek r4s tires that came as standard equipment on my ford excursion. My tires are so worn that the service manager at the dealership said that I probably will not get the winter out of them. I have also complained to him that when we drive at highway speeds that the whole truck starts to shake. This is the second time that we complained to the service department that the shake is getting worse. I am also concerned because we heard on the television on friday evening 09/29/00 that the federal safety agency is investigating these tires for possible defects. Is the shaking a sign of the tread coming apart? I am very concerned that the winter is fast approaching, and my wife, who is the primary driver, depends on this vehicle to drive our four children around for various activities. I rotate the tires at 5000 mile intervals and keep the air pressure at the recommended specifications as required by the ford motor co. I am a former mechanic and always maintain my vehicles in top condition. This truck has never been used in an off-road environment. I am surprised that these tires are wearing down so quickly. I would like information on what I am to do, as the dealer says that I must contact firestone. At the dealership we tried to look up the expected mileage that I am to get out of these tires, but we could not find this information anywhere. I am very surprised that ford selected these tires if they are only to get 20,000 miles of wear. I spent over $43,000 for this truck, and I expect to get better wearing tires than the steeltek r4s. *ak( dot number: )
Original equipment on a 2000, ford, excursion. Tread on the right rear tire separated at 60mph from the sidewall.*ak the rear tire exploded.
Pe-00020; original equipment on a 2000, ford excursion, tire size 26575r1. While driving sidewall blew out. *ak the customer replaced all four tires.
Firestone tires experienced tread separation while driving (attorney for client). Nlm
Consumer took new ford, explorer 2000 with p23575r15, dot vdhl tires to warnock ford in morristown, nj to inspect the tires, and was told that all 5 tires were not part of recall and were okay. About 2 weeks later, consumer received recall notice from bridgestone/firestone. Took vehicle to reliable tire shop "sts," and was told that indeed that all 5 tires were part of recall. Consumer was driving around on recall tires for about 3-4 weeks, endangering her life/ family and others on the road because of dealer who lied to her about the tires.
The tire failure was a blowout. The whole sidewall shredded. Firestone said it was a road hazard even though we did not hit anything. Ford would not replace because they don't cover tires. The fuel gauge was replaced twice by the dealer. The first time, the gauge read 1/4 tank left and it was dry. The second time the gauge read 1/4 tank and it was more than 1/2 full. The front stablizer assembly was popping so hard you could hear and feel it. The dealer replaced it. It seems to be popping again but I haven't taken it back in yet. I'm getting tired of taking it in. The rear side window motor was dying so I had it repaired. During repair, they noticed the glued piece that the motor attached to was coming off and had to replace the entire window. When does the lemon clause come into effect???( dot number: 008102 tire size: lt26575r16 )
Pe00020, original equipment 0n 2000, ford, excursion, 26575r16, dot vnw81x0369. While driving there was a thumping noise due to front driver tire tread peeling off which may have caused a crash. Ford was not willing to help. However, firestone was replacing the tire.
Tire failure due to tread separation--no evidence of road hazard( dot number: vnw81xy409 tire size: lt265/75r1 )
While traveling 65 MPH and without any indication, firesone steeltex at tires experienced a blowout.
While driving about 75 MPH right front firestone tire p265/75r16 experienced a blowout, the side of the tire had separated without a prior warning. *ak
At freeway speed - tire tread seperated and blew. *ak( dot number: unavailabl tire size: lt26575r16 )
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