2003 Ford Expedition: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Tires · 274,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition equipped with mirada cross tour slx tires, size: 265/70r17. While driving approximately 70 MPH, a pop noise was heard. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the tread on the front driver's side tire separated and destroyed the rear driver's side tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (bigh tire and muffler, 1695 south volusia ave, orange city, fl 32763) where it was diagnosed that the steel cord in the front tire failed and fractured the cord in the rear tire. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. Six weeks later, while driving approximately 80 MPH, the vehicle vibrated and was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the front passenger side tire tread and the wire separated. The tire was replaced with a spare tire. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 274,000 and the tire failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Engine · 200,000 miles · TX

My moms 2003 ford expiation had is sprak plug blow out I have looked all over the internet and think is should have a recall because it is a very common problem

Filed Sep 16, 2016 · Tires, Wheels · 30,000 miles · CA · crash · 4 injuries

2003 ford expedition, with factory original tires by continental, had a tire tread separation on june 11 which resulted in one death and four serious injuries. Vehicle was in motion, driver lost control and hit a tree...updated 02/02/17 *bf

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Engine · 139,000 miles · FL

Spark plugs blow out of cylinder head at highway speed.

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 164,523 miles · PA

After accelerating from a stop, a loud bang was heard. What had happened? A spark plug blew out of the aluminum head, taking the threads with it. I was not aware that fuel would continue to blow out of the spark plug hole which could have been ignited by the ignition coil or exhaust manifold. Ford is aware of this issue, but has not recalled the defective aluminum heads, but rather offered a repair kit to fix the stripped threads when this issue occurs. This could have been a very different ending if the fuel would have ignited.

Filed Aug 2, 2012 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

While driving south in the fast lane, the front left tire blew out (no apparent reason). The driver struggled to maintain control of the SUV but hit the guard rail with the left front bumper traveling approximately 75 MPH. The back left tire then blew and the driver hit the guard rail again, at which point the a-frame and front axle were destroyed, eliminating steering and braking functions. The SUV careened on the two left tires, then several moments later the car fell back down to all four wheels, and the vehicle slid across five lanes of traffic to a stop in the far right lane. At no point in time did the airbags deploy.

Filed Nov 20, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 97,000 miles · NY

After making a complete stop at a traffic light I made a left turn and began to accelerate when I heard a loud pop which at first I thought was a tire blow out. The engine was running so erratically that I could feel it in my steering. We inspected the vehicle for a flat when we noticed every tire was fine. I opened the hood and removed the top cover to the engine to discover a spark plug laying on top of the engine and the coil that was once attached blown off of the plug and damaged off to the side still connected to its electrical source. This cold have caused a fire. For the record these plugs were the original factory spark-plugs. Via the internet I have discovered this website to file a complaint.

Filed Aug 20, 2011 · Engine · 106,000 miles · TX

I just experienced my second spark plug blowout. The first was the #4 plug in february and now the #3 in july. Both repairs have been over 700 dollars each.

Filed Apr 25, 2011 · Tires · 130,000 miles · VT

Goodyear tire blowout. Size: 265/75/17 #1306431.

Filed Sep 15, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 85,017 miles · MN

2003 ford expedition spark plug blew out of head at 85k miles. Ford dealership acknowledged that it sees 2 spark plug blow outs a month and ford is aware of the problem in 2003 expeditions. Repaired with a ford fix - heliacoil or liner installed into head for damaged spark plug. For true fix, ford needs to replace the head and spark plugs to ensure that other spark plugs don't come unthreaded as mileage increases.

Filed Sep 7, 2010 · Tires · 110,000 miles · LA

While traveling at 65mph, we experienced complete tread separation of right rear tire. Tire had approximately 60-70% tread left.

Filed Jul 3, 2010 · Fuel system · 138,000 miles · OR

2003 ford expedition spark plug blow out from cylinder. Driving my car from portland to seattle, hear a bang. Pulled over to find the ignition coil blown out of its position. Had car towed for $100 to local shop. They said "this is one of the most common problems in any ford (they) see" what happened was the spark plug came loose (after having the dealer tighten it less than a year ago) and blew out the ignition coil. Cost me $100 in towing and $700 in shop repairs and there is no guarantee that more damage was not done to the cylinder. Dealer in portland reported a "clean inspection". Only had oil changed between.