Consumer received a recall for the vehicle's tires. The recall request was denied by the manufacturer/continental tire, due to the receipt the consumer submitted fell outside the dates of purchase which would qualify for reimbursement. Scc
2001 Ford Expedition tires complaints
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Consumer states received a recall letter from ford manufacturer on tire general grabber aw, size p275/60r17. Ford motor stated they didn't have nothing to do with the recall. Continental agreed to replace the four tires with small size. Please provide further information. Ph
General tires recall on 2001 ford expedition. The consumer experienced tread separation at a high rate of speed which caused extensive damage to the consumers vehicle. The consumer received a recall letter regarding the defective tires.
Consumer is concerned that tire recall replacement does not comply with the owners manual instructions. Tire recall called for replaced continental tire p275/60r17 general grabber aw with smaller tires p265/70r17 contential contitrac tires. *tt
Consumer replaced tires prior to recall due to to unusual tread wear and noise while driving at 64 miles per hour, consumer is requesting reimbursement from continental tires.
(the federal safety agency recall# 02t012000) continental tire told the consumer that the tires on the vehicle were not a part of the recall. They also said that the numbers didn't match, therefore the service was declined. The consumer called the dealer and was told that the recall did in fact include her vehicle's tires and that continental tires should have reimbursed her. Ts scc
While traveling on the highway the vehicle vibrates underneath the vehicle due to tread separation of tire. The tire is a contintental. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
The consumer didn't receive a recall notice from the tire manufacturer. She will give more additional information. Mr
Tread on the left rear tire separated completely causing the driver to take evasive manuvers going in a clockwise movement and rolling over (florida traffic report). (general tires grabber aw) lawyer on behalf of client.*scc
Left rear tire went flat in drive way due to road hazard, when tire was changed noticed 3" crack in sidewall. Went to general representative, where they found all other tires had crack in sidewall all of which were at least 1" wide. General rep., states they are unsafe to drive on. Tire manuf. Uncooperative. Dt
While driving, the left rear tire tread separated causing the consumer to lose control, which resulted in the vehicle rolling over once. The consumer was injured. General tire grabber aw (lawyer harvey friedman on behalf of client) *jb
Prior to leaving my house for a trip to napa valley with my family, I checked the tire pressures on all four tires to ensure the safety of my passengers and myself. I have 6 relatively small-sized adult and a child as passengers. 25 miles into the trip, travelling on the slow lane of interstate 880, I heard a popping sound as if something hit the underside of my vehicle. A few seconds later, I can see smoke from behind through my side mirror and a shudder. Realizing I had a flat tire, I was able to pull over to the side of the freeway. The outer sidewall of the tire completely separated itself from the rest of the tire. An officer of the california highway patrol by the name of officer espiritu assisted us in getting back on the road again. I was not able to get pictures of the damaged tire then because of safety concern but I was able to take some pictures of it as soon as I got home. The aaa tow truck driver/mechanic who helped us even commented that the tire is still in good shape. The time and date of the incident was between 9:15 - 9:45 am of august 25.
While on trip on highway tire began riding rough, called ford national customer hotline, while talking to ford tire delaminated causing out of control condition, ford says tires put on volentary recall two days earlier, $1,290 damage to car, ford denies responsibility, ford unable to replace tires while on trip, no ford dealer between atlanta and miami able to supply tires thus requiring driving from atlanta without spare and on 4 recalled tires. Continental will only replace without charge through ford dealer, otherwise requiring customer to pay for replacment and then "submit for reimbursment" from continental. Armstrong ford, homestead, fl, service mgr, fred olivera says that continental will not pay for dammage to vehicle.
While driving on the freeway, the left rear tire tread separated from the sidewall. The tread stayed intact with approximately 2 inches of sidewall extending from the actual tread surface. The separation was clean on the inside and outside, not torn apart. This occurred without any warning at 70 MPH, almost causing a roll over. The air pressure was checked (by me personally) the previous weekend. All 4 tires were at 35 psi, and none of the tires had ever required adding of any air pressure. The tires had 4,600 miles on them at the time of the tread separation. The dealer was extremely helpful and replaced the tire and wheel without question. The employee at the dealership who I dealt with said this is a common occurrence and he sees it all the time. I told him that in 22 years of driving that I have never had a tire separation even remotely close to this. Every day when I drive to work (12 miles each way) I see at least 2 new tire treads along the freeway that look exactly like the tread separation that we experienced. We have 6 photos of the tire, the separated tread and wheel, taken on the day of the incident, if needed.
General tires shreded while consumer was driving, it was the right rear tire. Original equipment, 24000 miles, there was some damage to vehicle, 275/60r17.
Consumer is requesting reimbursement for the recalled firestone tires that were replaced.(no other tire info given)
Right rear tire sidwall blewout, about 3 quarters in length around tire. Vehicle was moving approximately 60 MPH. A general grabber aw tire, 275/60r17, dot # adt044t3300. Tire was original tire purchased with vehicle. Dealer will replace all five tires.*ak
This vehicle has goodyear tires as standard equipment. While driving at 30 MPH right rear tire exploded into a tread separation causing vehicle to lose control. Please add more information about the tire.
While driving approximately 45 MPH, rear left firestone wilderness tire p255/70r16 experienced tread separation. Approx mileage on tire was 2,900.
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