1992 Ford Taurus tires problems

Filed Oct 31, 2012 · Tires · 126,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford taurus with gillette silver bear (205/65r/15) tires (dot e2urmyc2003). The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH the rear passenger side tire blew out. The driver stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and replaced the tire with the spare tire. The driver noticed the tread had separated from the tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact he would have to mail the tire in for inspection. After the tire was inspected, the manufacturer determined the tire had evidence of over deflection. The manufacturer did not provide a replacement. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2003 · Tires · 135,300 miles · GA · 1 injury

Toyo 800 ultra tire tread separation-toyo 800 ultra dot cx9l 49v428 800u p205/65r15 92t. Tire tread separated at 65 MPH, causing fender and body damage to automobile. Parts of the tire hit driver side rear view mirror breaking mirror from mounts and hitting driver in the shoulder/face causing minor cuts and bruising.

Filed Jan 7, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · DC

Consumer is against ford motor company. The consumer stated ford makes faulty cars and his car is one of them. The consumers vehicle did not get good gas mileage. The vehicle had constant engine and transmission failure. The seat was broken, the tire blew out, the vehicle stalled. *jb nar 1/22/2003

Filed May 27, 2002 · Tires · GA

Driving at 55 MPH and r/rear tire separated and 13" of outer tread was ejected into rear bumper area. The force of the sparation almost tore bumper loose from car. Tire did not blow out and I was able to stop the vehicle. I am retaining the complete set of 4 tires for your investagation if needed. These tires still have at least half the tread remaining.

Filed Dec 19, 2000 · Brakes, Tires · OH

When brakes are applied would make grinding noises, like metal against metal. Rotors were very bad. Had deep grooves in them. Cords were coming completely through & out of tires. Also, ball bears are wearing out.

Filed Nov 27, 2000 · Tires · HI

Firestone fr680 tire (p205 70 r14) experienced tread separation, the separation also caused damage to the vehicle.

Filed Oct 11, 2000 · Tires · TX

Pe00-020; tires were showing tread separation on right front and left rear tires. Ford, taurus, 1992 firestone, 440 205/70r14. *ak both right front and left rear tires experienced steelbelt separation and only had 48000 miles.

Filed Sep 19, 2000 · Tires · KY

Local tire dealer has stated that this model of tire (lte 3000) has problem with separation of layers in sidewall.( dot number: tire size: p205/65r15 )

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Tires · AR

Purchased 2 tires 5-27-00. About 1 month later the tread came off of the left front. On 8-17-00 second tire blew out the sidewall when it hit a 4 inch pothole. Tire was worn about 20% after 4800 miles driven on it. Store where they were purchased, replaced both tires. Just wanted to send info to be looked into.( dot number: tire size: 70sr 15ww )

Filed Aug 17, 2000 · Tires · FL · crash · 2 injuries

I recently purchased the 70,000 mile warranty tires described. Within a couple of weeks one of the tires split apart on the side while I was traveling approx. 30 MPH. It was ruled defective and replaced. On 7/28, while going 70 MPH on the interstate a second tire split apart resulting in a wreck with injuries. The tire place where I purchased the tires said it failed and split apart after they examined what was left of the tire. A week later I heard about the firestone problems and I was wondering whether or not bf goodrich had had reported problems with these tires as I have had two come apart? Anyway, I wanted to report this to you because if it is a problem I don't want to see anyone killed or injured any more seriously than my son and I were.( dot number: urtu11 tire size: p205/65r15 )