2002 Ford Excursion: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Jun 6, 2019 · Tires · 170,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford excursion equipped with toyo open country r/t tires (na), size: lt285/75/r16. While driving 65 MPH, the rear passenger tire experienced tread separation. Prior to the failure, the rear driver's tire was replaced by allen tire (located at 1725 superior ave, costa mesa, ca 92627, (949) 646-5236) due to a bulge in the tire. The contact stated that there was damage to the vehicle. The set of tires were a replacement set. The tire was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14t014000 (tires). The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 170,000 and the tire failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed May 25, 2018 · Wheels · 136,896 miles · FL · crash

Had a b f goodrich lt315/75r16d all terrain ko, dot: bfauhx111211, front left tire explode without any warning, was driving north on highway 65, about 16 miles south of branson, mo. I was traveling around 65 MPH in the right hand lane on a clear dry day with minimal traffic. The tires were purchased on 4-23-11, sam's club #6361, vehicle had 91,461 miles. The incident happened on 5-8-18, the vehicle had 136,896 miles. (45,435 miles). When the tire exploded it severed the front left brake line resulting in the loss of control of the vehicle, causing major damage to the vehicle, resulting in the vehicle being totaled.

Filed Jun 27, 2017 · Tires · 166,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford excursion equipped with sunfull mont-pro ht781 tires, size: lt265/75/16. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear passenger side tire tread separated, which caused a bubble in the tire. Within less than a thousand miles later, the front driver's tire also experienced the failure. The retail facility where the tires were sold and installed was not contacted. The tire manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 166,000 and the tire failure mileage was approximately 4,999.

Filed Jun 9, 2013 · Tires · 86,800 miles · AZ

On 6/5/2013, I was driving on freeway at approx. 70mph and tread separated from rt. Rear tire causing vehicle to swerve into adjacent lane. Damage to quarter panel and running board. This is the second tire failure in the past 45 days.the tires are bfgoodrich 265/75r/16 commercial ta load range e. The four new tires were installed on 2/28/2011 and have approx. 14,300 miles of wear at time of failure. The other tire (left front) failed on 4/19/2013. Because of strong front end vibration, I inspected the front tires. I found that it was out of round due to belt separation. The dealer replaced this tire also.

Filed Sep 7, 2011 · Tires · 183,000 miles · ID

While driving on I-84 east bound, between the dalles and pendleton oregon, our 2002 ford excursion experienced a tire tread separation on the right rear. We experienced a recurring popping sound just prior to the tread separation. We were pulling a light trailer. Tread separated but tire remained inflated. I was able to see the tread leave the tire in my right mirror as it happened. We were traveling up hill at the time so speed was approximately 63mph. Dry roads and 93 degrees.

Filed Apr 2, 2010 · Engine · 120,000 miles · MD

My 2002 ford lexcursion blew out it's spark plug yesterday. You all know the story by now: corporate will not help. My local dealer will not help. And, as most of you already know, the government to this date has done nothing to help either. These kinds of things are exactly what is wrong with this country: more often than not there is no accountability for things that go wrong. I will never buy a ford again, this whole situation is breaking my heart because I really do love america and my beautiful american-made ford truck. It's a excursion, people. My point is that it was built here in america, not outside our borders like some of the other cars we buy. The manufacturer includes a numbered certificate with each lexcursion to verify that it was built by americans, in america, for americans. I am ashamed of ford, and of my govenment for letting this go on for so long. This has been happening with ford v8,v10 all trition engines spanning back 11 years, and that's just what I've found so far: I've been searching online for only about ten minutes now. When I googled the issue I didnt even put ford's name in the search box. I just typed "why do spark plugs blow out?", and it spit out a ton stuff about fords, in particular their triton 6.8 v10. How many millions of these have they installed? Good people of america: they won't acknowledge the problem because to do that would cripple them. This is their version of the toyota accelerators. I even called my congressman today, left a message, which breaks my heart even more because I already know I probably won't be called back. I am a ford owner, and now I own a truck that I no longer trust or believe in, built by a company that I no longer trust or believe in. My family was with me and I was stuck on the beltway disable and anything could had happen. There are thousands and thousands of the same problem. I dont know what to do. Please help. This issue keeps happening over and over and seems there is no fix.

Filed Aug 23, 2008 · Tires · 60,000 miles · CT

I am the original owner of a 2002 ford excursion that is equipped with the firestone steeltex a/t tires lt 265/75r16 119/116r load range d; with about 60k miles. On friday night I experienced a tire blowout while operating at highway speeds (55 MPH). It appears that the tread separated from the tire. In checking the web sights this evening there appears to have been a "safety improvement" for this tire. I have yet to receive it. Who can address my issues of replacing my tires and or repairing the damage.

Filed Jan 25, 2005 · Tires · 37,000 miles · IL

The consumer received letter regarding recall # 03t0020000. However, bridgestone/firestone has not cooperated with the consumer. The right rear passenger tire blew out. Chunks of the tire damaged underneath the vehicle, and ford said there was nothing they can do. Please provide any further information.

Filed Oct 6, 2004 · Tires · 30,725 miles · TX

Firestone steeltex tires experienced tread separation. *bf the owner requested reimbursement. *sc

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Tires · 43,909 miles · NV

Traveling east bound on I-84 10 miles from mountain home, idaho when my left rear tire tread separated from the tire and then the tire blew. Tire type was a firestone lt 365/75r16 load range d steeltex r4s model. The thread damage my quarter panel, wheel well splash gaurds and paint on vehicle. I was travel at 75 MPH with my tire pressure set at recommended pressure set by ford at 45 psi front and 55 psi in the rear. Vehicle was 2002 ford excursion xlt. I file a insurance claim for repair and they completed on sept. 10, 2004. On sept 14, 2004 I contact firestone tech services about the tire. They will send a complaint and instruction how file a claim.

Filed Mar 9, 2004 · Tires · TX

Firestone steeltex tires for 2002 ford excursion recalled. Consumer had already replaced two of the tires with michelin. Ford dealer says replace all 5 tires including michelin with proposed b. F. Goodrich or no tires replaced. Consumer prefers keeping michelin tires. No compensation offered. Consumer experienced a blow out with firestone steeltex on previous model excursion (2000) and filed complaint and did not recieve any response. Ford should allow me to replace the 3 defective tires, under the recall, and keep the replaced tires, in fact, consumer should be reimbursed.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Tires · 28,000 miles · AZ · crash

The consumer noticed a vibration while driving. The front driver's side tire exploded like it was over pressured. *ak the vehicle was thrown across another traffic lane, spun backwards and left the road sideways into the median. The vehicle did not roll but received extensive damage. *la