2003 expedition shakes while traveling, with the shake/vibration increasing as speed increases, and becomes severe. Have had to dealership 3 times now, but continues. In searching online, this is a common issue, and appears to be linked to the continental tires. Between the shake in the vehicle and unknown what is occurring to tires as the vehicle travels and shakes, I would think there is a risk of damage to the tires that could result in injury to the occupants. Ford seems to be shirking the issue, which seems strange to me based on the issues they experienced with tires and the explorer.
2003 Ford Expedition tires complaints
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When driving 70 MPH or higher steering wheel and the vehicle shook excessively, causing the vehicle to become unstable. Dealer has replaced the tires twice, and replaced the steering gear box. However problem recurred. Dealer indicated to the consumer that it could not be fixed.
The passenger's front tire sidewall blew out at 55 MPH. The driver temporarily lost control of vehicle but was able to gain it back.
My new 2003 ford expedition SUV purchased late june o3, two tires rf anf rr coming apart at 6,400 miles! Tires are continental 17" factory new install! I noticed a vibration at 60+ MPH 1st day with this SUV, advised dealer! Dealer re-balanced all tires. Problem continued! Dealer sent tries to shop for weight road balance?! Problem still cont.! On 10/22/03 rf and rr tires splitting on sidewalls around beeds!! Photos taken. Ford and continental tire advised. Continental stated they will replace two tires only at no cost to me, as of this report vehicle still at dealership waiting for arrival of new tires. Ford and continental state they will have defective tires shipped from dealer to them for exam!ford expedition, 2003.- VIN # [xxx]- *ak dealer: berglund ford, 834 east main st. Salem va, 24153 owner: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I purchased a 2003 expedition in september of 2002. I reported a vibration in steering wheel and brake pedal, a clanking noise in the front end, along with a slippage when taking off as vehicle seems to not want to respond when pushing on the gas. They stated the engineers were aware of problem and where working on it. The vehicle has been taken in several times, but these problems still exist. On the 2 appointment for my vehicle I stated to the service area that my brake pedal would go to the floor, and I would have no brakes. They told me my brakes were fine although this has happened twice while driving ever since. As of oct. 9, 2003 they have had my vehicle a week, and are stating they do not know these problem existing with any other expedition so they are unsure how to fix the vehicle. At your website that is not true, as I have seen several reports of these same problems on the same vehicle as mine. I am very concerned for mine and my children's safety.
Tire is flaking on side wall, the white wall is showing through. Continental tires. 2003 expedition.
Vibration from tires when driving on highway.
2003 ford expedition lemon vibration. 8ak
On a number of occasions the ABS system has failed to perform as described by the manufacturer. Upon stopping when the ABS takes over my vehicle bucks and sends me bucking through intersections. According to the dealership where I purchased this is the way the ABS works. This vehicle also has very poor visibility, there are many large blind spots.
Continental contitrac tr - p265-70r-17 sidewall came completely apart and almost caused a tragedy. My family is not safe with these tires on my new expedition - found out continental had a recall in 2002 and wanted to let you know of another problem - ford would not replace my tires - only the one that could have killed my family. There is no damage to the tread - the tire just completely seperated in 2 pieces. I would like to send a picture if possible, and would give you the tires for testing.
The traction on all four tires were not good while driving in the rain. *nlm *scc
While stopped at a traffic light, the passenger rear tire experienced a blowout at the sidewall.
While traveling at 65 to 70 MPH, the vehicle developed a vibration. The dealer stated that the cause is bad tires. Scc
Consumer experienced a sidewall blow out on the rear tire. (continental tires conti trac tr p265/70r17 adt6456w1002 dk7354136079). Mr
While traveling on smooth dry pavement, the right rear tire suddenly exploded. Both the inside and outside sidewalls were blown out. This was a new original equipment tire with less than 8000 miles on it. The car had just been serviced by the dealership within the last three weeks and all tires were properly inflated. Ph *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**769301
While traveling at 62-65 MPH on dry, smooth pavement the right rear tire suffered a sudden sidewall blowout. Both the inside and outside walls were totally destroyed. I have digital photographic documentation if you are interested. Luckily it was a rear tire and not a front tire at that speed. The car has less than 8000 miles on it and had just been serviced by the dealership within the last 3 weeks and all tires were properly inflated. My concern at this time is the structural integrity of the other three tires and the safety of my family while traveling on these tires. If this tire has a history of similar incidents please add this accident to it... If not please start a new file and track potential manufacturer's problems. Dt
There was excessive tread wear and exposed steel belts on the left front tire. The spare tire showed exactly the same signs. The rear tire on the drivers side blew out along with side wall separation about 18 inches long. There were no obvious or unusual tread wear on this tire, consumer states the spare tire also exhibited the signs.
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