2002 Ford Expedition tires problems

Filed Aug 9, 2012 · Tires · 75,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. The contact was driving 5 MPH when he heard a noise coming from the vehicle.the contact discovered that the spare tire had fallen and partially detached from the vehicle, hanging by a cable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure and the current mileage was 75,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2009 · Tires · 116,332 miles · MD

In march 2008, I purchased 4 advanta SUV tires p265/70r17 for my vehicle, about 3 months later one tire had an air bubble on the side and I had to replace it. I don't travel that much just to and from work. This august 2009, I let my mom use my truck and the two rear tires went, one blew out while the other rear one began to shred. On saturday october 10 while traveling on the highway the front passenger tire blew out. I noticed there is a recall for p265/70r16 and I need to know who I need to contact regarding the tires that have. This is a very serious and dangerous situation, my family and I am are very blessed that we were not hurt in theses incidents.

Filed Mar 23, 2009 · Tires · 105,000 miles · TX

On three occasions between march 2006 and march 2009 four out of five tires purchased through sears have suffered tread separation and three cases lead to complete failure while driving at posted speed limits. Tire failure lead to two near miss accidents. In the last failure, march 22, 2009 lead to several thousand dollars of property damage. One tire was replaced shortly after purchase; another tire ordered but was not stocked; currently in possession of the most recent tire failure. The recent tire has greater than 60% of tread life remaining. Tire separated yet inner tub still inflated.

Filed Apr 8, 2008 · Body, Tires · 67,000 miles · TX · 1 injury

Tire detreaded on our way to san antonio from edinburg ripping off the side fender around the tire. The bottom part of the truck caved in.

Filed Jul 20, 2007 · Tires · MS

I noticed today that the side wall tires on my michelin -cross terrianin SUV radial x tires appear to have cross cuts in the sidewalls on 3 of 4 tires (one was recently replaced). Another the rubber appears to breaking off, leaving a white coating behind the rubber. Plan to take to dealer who sold me the tires, but am doubtful the will act.

Filed Oct 25, 2006 · Tires · FL

Traveling at highway speed my vehicle developed a distinct vibration shortly followed by a tread separation. We reduced speed and pulled into a service station where the spare was installed. The same scenario took place approximately one week later with a different tire. The vehicle is a 2002 ford expedition, purchased new in october 2001, and currently having less than 30,000 miles on it. Tires (general grabber aw) are original equipment and have been routinely rotated and inspected by the dealer during scheduled maintenance. After the first incident, the spare was put on--it, too, is a general grabber aw, same age as the others--and a new spare was purchased. That spare was put on after the second incident. I have the two defective tires. General tire was contacted and they will not replace the unsafe tires.

Filed Feb 20, 2006 · Tires · FL

I have a 2002 ford expedition SUV with tire problems. I had a tire tread detachment separation on a general grabber aw tire p275/60r17 on 2/17/06. The same tires that are on my vehicle were recalled for year 2000 and year 2001 ford expedition suvs in 2002 (reference the federal safety agency campaign id number 02t012000). I have called the ford company and they have told me they could not do anything about this problem. All the tires seem to have a slight vibration problem. It has not ridden smoothly since I bought the vehicle in 2002. I had ford check it in 2002 and they said it just had vibration due to it being a SUV. The tire vibration became worse just before the tire failed and had the tire rubber detachment separation. I would like to see if you can help me to get ford to replace these tires and pay me for the tire that failed also. These tires are a safety hazard.

Filed Jun 8, 2005 · Tires · 69,000 miles · FL

Dt: vehicle wa shydroplaning; very badly at low and high speeds in the rain .

Filed Apr 18, 2005 · Tires · 52,000 miles · FL

There was no accident, but substantial damage to my SUV caused by the tire tread separation at 65 MPH. This problem is similar to the class action lawsuit settled last year by ford regarding tire tred separation on their SUV line. My expedition had a tred separation on the left front tire at 65 MPH, which caused damage to the bumper, wheel well, and running board. The tire was still perfectly inflated, but the entire tread, which is still hardly worn, completely separated from the tire, causing this damage. I talked to ford customer service, and they said it was my responsibility as it is out of the 36,000 mile waranty. They are lucky my SUV didn t flip over and kill me, like many before me who had this same problem. These are the original factory tires that ford installed on my new expedition. I feel they are responsible for replacing the tires and fixing the damage caused by their defective product. I would like ford to repair the damage to my SUV caused by their defective tire. I would also like ford to replace the remaining tires so that this doesn't happen again.

Filed Dec 25, 2004 · Tires · 29,216 miles · AZ

During our thanksgiving holiday, I was traveling at highway speeds with my family on my way from phoenix, az to las cruces, nm when the right rear general grabber aw p275/60r17 factory installed tire of my 2002 ford expedition experienced tread separation. There was no police report nor were there any injuries. The tire did not deflate, but it did an estimated $2,241.47 in damage to my expedition when the tread separated. Please note that the tires were inflated as recommended as indicated on the door sticker. I check the air in my tires prior to each trip as the safety of my family matters most. This right rear tire was inflated to exactly 33 psi the day before the trip. I have submitted a claim to continental north america who deny any workmanship and/or material fault. They only want to offer $1,000 in goodwill, which will not cover the damages caused by the tire tread separation.