Own a 2000 ford expedition (original owner) and had tires replaced as part of recall of 2002. Tires were replaced at local ford dealership with general grabber aw p275/60/r17. Recently I noticed "steering" and "bumpy" ride, so I took vehicle to get it checked out. Mechanic showed how one tire had "bowed out" feature and explained that this was a "tread separation" and needed to be replaced. Remembering prior recall for same reason, was concerned this was a possible manufacturer defect. Researched on internet and found # to call at continental to report. Called and spoke with "bill" who recorded my concerns and created a file #22239. Told me a could go to national tire and battery and have it checked out. Went to ntb and the technician examined the tire and said he could not prorate the warranty. I explained that I just wanted to inform the manufacturer of the possibility of a manufacturer defect in case there were other complaints for the same type of tire. He said that with the apparent age of the tire it could have been caused by a bump that had caused the weakness. My expectations for a tire is for the tread to wear out before any other breakdown.
2000 Ford Expedition tires complaints
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2000 expedition tire tread separated. *ts
Dt: 2000, ford, expedition, vehicle was parked in front of consumer's home when it caught on fire, the vehicle had not been operating since the previous day, the fire department was notified. Fire investigator said the cause of the fire was cruise control disconnect switch, in august of 2004 consumer took the vehicle to the ford dealer because the steering wheel was lost which caused the vehicle to be uncontrollable, the dealer said it was because of the front tires, this was the only problem consumer had with the vehicle until it caught on. Fire, the fire also caused damage to consumer' s home .
Spare tire equipment for the 2000 ford expedition has a cut in the sidewall .*mr the tire was new original equipment and was never used.
I had pulled up in my driveway and the spare tire just dropped out on the driveway. I was concerned what may have happend if this would have happen while driving out on the highway and my spare tire and dropped out on the highway, what damage, injury or even death that it could have caused. I reported this to my dealership, and they was not to concerned, they just told me what it would cost to replace the cable for the spare tire holder. I believe this is really a safety factor that should be corrected by ford.
'recall campaign' tread separation. Consumer contacted the dealer who sold him the tires. Found that there was a recall for continental, p275/60r17 0051612.*ak *bf while driving the consumer noticed a vibration. The vehicle was taken to have an alignment when he was informed that the passenger side front tire tread had separated and that a second tire was having a similar problem. The consumer replaced the tires and later found out that they were recalled. The consumer request reimbursement for the faulty tires.
While traveling on the interstate at 55 MPH, the consumer heard a noise, then saw smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. Suddenly the vehicle started to shake, the consumer lost control, veered out of his lane and went towards a service station. To keep from entering the station he rolled over. The consumer sustained neck and mouth injuries. It was discovered that the tread had separated from the tire. *ak *sc
While driving 65 MPH consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the rear. Consumer pulled over, and noticed that the passenger's rear tire tread was separating. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the tire needed to be replaced.
Driving thru a parking lot while going over a speed bump my spare tire fell out from under my ford 2000 expedition cable broke on wench. I am now talking with dealer for replacement.I am worried that same thing can happen with new wench possible on freeway.
Consumer stated that after taking a trip vehicle vibrated at high speed. It was discovered that all four tires had cracks. These tires were placed on the vehicle after the firestone recall. The dealer stated that they could not replace the tires.
I had a tire separation while driving 70 MPH. Please see tire recall campaign number below. Tire recall campaign id number 02t012000 I have 5 of these tire on my 2000 expedition. According to ford customer relationship, my VIN was not a part of a recall. The tires, however were. Dot numbers were verified with continental. There were 596610 units affected, yet ford only is showing approximately 500 vehicles with only 300 actualy qualifying. This seems like a game to me as thes five tire were originally on my vehicle.
Since owning five continental conti-trac tires, consumer was subjected to repeated failure, unsafe traveling condition and excessive burden due to replacement costs. *ph there was a repeated "tread separated" with the new tires that were placed on the vehicle. Failure occurred again in march 2004, tread separation. Consumer request a refund for the replacement cost of five tires.
Spare tire assembly failed, causing the spare tire to come unattached.
Without warning spare tire assembly failed, causing the spare tire to come unattached from the assembly. Driver pulled the vehicle over to get the spare tire from out of the street.
The replacement goodyear tire on the passenger rear side sidewall blew out on the highway .
The spare tire which is mounted under the body of my 2000 ford expedition fell off while I was on an entrance ramp of an expressway. Fortunately, the errant spare tire did not hit the cars behind me. The tire was held by a steel cable that broke. This is a very serious safety issue that needs to be addressed, and not swept under the rug. The local ford dealership would not fix it without payment. I notified the corp customer service department for ford. Got the runaround, and was told that they would forward to the engineering dept. I know that this same issue happened to a friend of mine. This is a real safety issue.
While driving, the rubber on the outside of the tire had come off. The accident did not occur because of the tire. The tires had come with the vehicle when it was purchased. *ak the rubber tire damaged the gas tank. The consumer was unable to fill the tank. The service dealer was unable to find a replacement tank, but was able to bend it in order to continue use. *scc
Two tires experienced tread separation, the tires were replaced at the owners expense. There was a recall on the tires. *mr *scc
General, grabber aw, size# p275/60r17, dot# adto-44t-449 . These tires were recalled, and manufacturer refused to honorthe recall.
While driving at low speeds front right tire blewout, causing tread separation. Consumer managed to pull over. Had taken vehicle to dealership, but the problem had not been resolved. Tire size 275/60r16.
While driving the vehicle at normal speed and with no warning right rear tire tread separated, consumer had to pull over. Continental, grabber aw, p275/60r17, dot adt044t24000. Dealer has been notified.
The letter for the general grabber aw tire recall was sent to consumer's previous address. Consumer received the letter after the campaign had ended. Manufacturer only agreed to pay part of the cost for the replacement tires.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning all four tires has tread separation. Continental, p275/60r17.
2000 ford expedition with continental tr p265/70r17 tires (replacements for recalled tires) handles very poorly during rain. Terrible hydroplane problems, even at moderate/slow speeds (40-45mph).
While traveling 60 MPH without any indication driver's rear tire separated but still had air in it.
Nar 05/21/2003. *mr` negligent service on recall tires. General grabber tires aw dot adt0044t109 through adt044t4400 being recalled.
Continental tire company failure to reimburse payment on recalled tires from a 2000 ford expedition.
While traveling at highway speed, the rear driver side tire blew out. The tire tread completely separated.
While driving the consumer realized that her front tires were wobbling. She took the vehicle to the dealer and learned that the tires were on recall. The consumer said she never received a recall notice the tires which expired, according to the manufacturer, in march 2003. The consumer was told by the tire dealer that one of the tires was separating in the belt area, and the other one had a cut in the inside about 2-3 inches located about 1.5 inch from the rim. The consumer would like to know what she can do to get help replacing these dangerous tires (general tires 275 60/r 17).
The consumer received a recall notice campaign # 02t012000 for the tires on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair which stated that the tire replacement program ended 4/1/03. The dealer is requiring payment to replace the tires.
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