Tire blewout while driving. General tire, aw#27516r17.*akthat tire did damage to the front fender area, the running board, and to the plastic moulding that was bolted to the bumper. There is a 2nd tire located in the rear which developed a knot. Tire mechanic informed consumer that a third tire was seperating. Although the tread on the tires were good they were all faulty.
2000 Ford Expedition tires complaints
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The left rear tire experienced tread separation.*ak
While traveling about 55mph on highway consumer heard a noise. He was able to pull over to shoulder. Rear passenger tire tread separated from tire. Tire goodyear, grabber aw, general,p275/60r17.
While traveling about 50-70 MPH on highway there was a loud noise coming from wheel. Consumer was able to pull over to the shoulders, general grabber aw adto44t0200 right tire separated. Another day, the left front tire separted. *ak 3 weeks later another tire separated.
Front/rear passenger side tires have separated on outside.
Continental grabber aw size 275-60r17 dot#: adt044t2600 original equipment. Consumer states that while driving the tread on the left rear tire separated causing the vehicle to sway from side to side resulting in damage to the vehicle. The dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information. Nlm
I had to replace the general grabber tires on my ford expedition today because they were unsafe, according to nyb where I purchased new tires. The tires had only 23,500 miles on them but I was shown how three of the four did not "track" I.e. They seriously wobbled on the balance machine. I was told they were a potential driving hazard as they could blowout or suffer tread separation. I was also told that many other owners of general grabber tires are replacing them for the same reason. If so then maybe this should be recall by ford and general tire. Incidentally, I complained to ford which referred me to general tire but when I then complained to general tire, they referred me back to ford. They seem to have a "catch-22' set up between them. *ak (dot number: ??? Tiresize: p275/17)
While driving 65-70 MPH and without warning, general tire size 275/60r17, dot adt044t2300, right rear and left rear tread separated. Consumer has notified dealer and manufacturer. *ak
General, grabber aw, p275/60r17, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2000, ford expedition with 19700 miles. While driving 70 MPH drivers rear tire experienced tread separation, causing damage to vehicle.*ak dot# adt044t2000 consumer stated he was able to control the vehicle.
Tire blew out in four large tears through the sidewall. *ak (dot number: 113s tiresize: p265/70r17)
While pulling out of a parking space at low speed consumer heard a popping noise coming from front end of vehicle. * ak consumer states transmission makes a clunking noise when downshifting, dealer replaced the main control valve body, transmission pan gasket, and accumulator pistons. Dealer installed bearing strips in the adjusters for the suspension noise, however later found the noise was coming from the left front floor body mount. Outside door handle was loose, dealer installed a nut and panel. Tires made vibration noises at 65 MPH and up, dealer replaced two tires due to excessive run out. Head liner was sagging down. Left rear trim was loose at back edge, dealer replaced. A connection was loose at mirror, dealer secured.
While traveling heard noise coming from rear of vehicle. Dealer was contacted, and technician stated brakes needed to be replaced, repairs were made. While traveling rear tire (general tire 17 inch, no dot #) had a blowout, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle, driver sustained injuries. *ak
One of firestone wilderness at tires, size: p255/70r16, dot: w2cuird030 on 2000, ford, expedition has cuts in sidewall. There are approximately 9400 miles on the tire, and it is original equipment for vehicle. Cuts have an arc shape that covers 20% of sidewall. *ak
All the tires I am reporting went bad while I had small children in the vehicle. All of them went bad as the result of a separation. They all got big bubbles in them where the tread separated from the rest of the tire. I believe that the only reason I didn't have a big accident was because I could feel the vehicle wobbling when I drove, due to the bubble in the tire. I find it very interesting that these tires all came appart at appx. 25000 miles. I had the fourth tire replaced before it could go out on me too.*ak (tiresize: 275/6017)
Both rear tires had tread separation and a blow out occurred on one of them .... The vehicle had been to the dealers and had brake repairs at approx. 34,000 miles . From initial lease of vehicle, there were complaints of rough ride and apparent tire problems. The dealer never made any offer to correct the problem but balanced and rotated the tires. Upon taking this problem to them on 09/04/2001 they disclaimed any knowledge or assistance in adjusting the obvious malfunction of the general tire which blew out... Upon taking the vehicle to a tire store and had them check the tires for any other damage they discovered that another tire had a separation of the tread and had a knot on the tire which was just beginning to ware. All tires had proper air pressure. I have kept these tires for further investigation and complaint follow-up.*ak (tiresize: 275x60r17)
Two of the original tires failed due to tread separation. The consumer replaced the remaining two as well (oem general grabber aw,p275 60 r 17's) .
Dealer replaced firestone tires with goodyear tires. Goodyear tires could not be balanced, or were out of round. After trying ten goodyear tires the dealer put on b f goodrich tires. The 17" goodyear replacement tire is very poor quailty and causes the vehicle to virbrate at highway speeds. I will be sending nsta copies of letters I wrote to ford and the dealership. Thank you. *ak (tiresize: 265r70 17)
Driving on highwat at approximately 70 MPH right front tire tread separated from tire completely causing the vehicle to pull to the right. I managed to slow down and pull the car over to the side of the road without incident. *ak (tiresize: 275/60/17)
All four tires show significant cracks along inside above and including the bead. Checked tires after hearing slapping noise from both rear tires. General tire dealer determined failure, but could not replace due to shortage of the tires. Replaced with michelon at my expense as ford motor and continental tire refused assistance when contacted. Close up pictures are available. (dot number: adt0 44t tiresize: p275/60r17)
I can provide dot # from photographs taken. All four tires developed 1-3 inch cracks on the inner side of tire approx. 1 inch above bead and including the bead on one tire. General tire dealer identified failure. General 800 could not offer any help. Closeup photos were taken of failures.*ak (tiresize: p275/60r17)
The right rear general tire blew out and separated while the consumer was traveling at 60mph, dealer determined that the tire blew out because of tread separation and recommended to replace the remaining three as well, however consumer had to drive home 400 miles to get replacement tires.
I am trying to find out recall information on my tires,before they fail! No safety defect mentioned. (tiresize: 17)( dot number: tire size: 17 )
Pe00 048 ; consumer was traveling about 70mhp on highway and heard a noise. He was able to pull over to the shoulders, and noticed that left rear tire tread separated. Firestone, wilderness at, p25570r16, dot w2cuird160. Consumer will contacted firestone. There was no accident. *ak consumer states tires have since been recalled, local dealership initially refused to replace all four tires, the sidewall is detached from the tread.
Pe 00 020/tread separation: left rear tire experienced a ripple and a bubble on sidewall while traveling at 70 MPH on a 2000, ford, expedition; original equipment, tire size p255/70r16, dot# unavailable. Firestone notified, and informed consumer that it was not covered under a recall. Tire was available for analysis. *ak consumer states all tire were found to have ripples on the sidewalls after further inspection, firestone replaced tires with bridgestone.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 10mph on a side street coming towards a intersection for a stop sign. She came towards a full stop, and started to back up, and heard a noise. She was able to pull over to shoulders. Right driver's side tire tread had separated. Firestone wilderness p255170, r16109sm/f there were no injuries.
While driving about 40 MPH right rear tire went flat. Found out that tread was separating, and all air was coming from tire. Ford, expedition ,2000 p-255/70r16 dot w20u. *ak consumer has replaced all tires.
I keep getting disconnected off my internet connection before I can finish my comment. I will mail a hard copy of my comments to you. (dot number: w2t61re210 tiresize: p265/70r17)
I had just gotten on interstate 71 in ohio & was going approximately 50 MPH when the right rear tire blew out. When I returned to ny, I showed the tire to my mechanic who said it looked like the sidewall failed. I then went to van kleek's tire, firestone dealer in lake katrine, ny. The technician agreed that it appeared that the sidewall failed but sent me to the firestone service center in wappingers falls to have it replaced under warranty. He went so far as to say that they should replace all four tires based upon the problems with other wilderness tires. The firestone tech. Said that it was clearly a roadhazard; that I must have hit something and that it was not covered under warranty but they would give me 30% credit on a new tire. I called the 800‑356‑4644 number in my firestone warranty manual & explained the situation. The representative told me that if I was not satisfied with this store's assesment, I should go to another firestone store in newburgh or middletown. I declined & returned to van kleek's the following day. I was charged $130 for a replacement tire, even though they found no punctures or other damage to the tread or evidence of roadhazard. I still have the tire & would like to have it inspected by a unbiased professional. *ak (dot number: vncu1rd499 tiresize: p255/70r16)
The spare tire cable wench thats bring the tire up and down broke while turning a corner causing the spare tire to come off, the consumer thinks the location of the spare is in a dangerous area. Nlm
Blow out of firestone tire. Standard issue on excursion. *ak (tiresize: 265)( dot number: tire size: 265 )
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