1995 Ford Taurus: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Sep 18, 2010 · Tires · 133,300 miles · CA

Driving at 65mph on the freeway, my car started to vibrate bad and then the right back tire blew out a few minutes later. The tire was fairly new and in great shape with great tread still all around it. We replaced the tire.

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Suspension · OH

While driving, the coil spring broke. The consumer stated that it was the same problem as mentioned in recall number 04v332000. *ak the front right tire blew out while the vehicle was traveling at 2-5 MPH. *tc

Filed May 4, 2003 · Engine · GA

Nar 05/21/2003 *mr the consumer head gasket blow out.

Filed Oct 23, 2002 · Suspension · CA

The struts replaced, also an alignment was done due to possible tire failure.

Filed Sep 20, 2002 · Tires · NJ

While driving the consumer experienced a blow out of the right front tire and is seeking a refund from the vehicle manufacturer. (general tire p205-65-15)

Filed Jul 5, 2002 · Tires · CA

While traveling tire tread separated from tire. Tread completely came off. Tire size p205/65sr15. Also, tread separation did some extensive damage to vehicle.

Filed Dec 20, 2001 · Engine · MA

There was no prior warning of a blowout head gasket. Vehicle was taken to dealership for a regular maontenance check, and mechanic indicated that head gasket had to be replaced in order for vehicle to run.

Filed Oct 15, 2001 · Tires · HI

On 10.12.2000, while driving on the h-1 viaduct to enter the main freeway, the vehicle I was driving began to pull strongly to the left. I gained control of the vehicle and then heard a noise which sound like there was a bubble in a tire. I proceeded on to try and reach a service station, when within a half mile or so, the right front tire on the vehicle blew out. The sound of the blowout was extremely loud and controlling the vehicle became difficult. The impact of the blowout was significant enough to stun me momentarily. When I gained control, I proceded to the side of the road where I contacted aaa and noted that there was considerable damage to the vehicles right front and side panel. My attempts to resolve this through michelin was to no avail, they refuse to admit liability. I have the reports submitted to them, pictures of the tire and vehicle damage and the tire itself available for inspection. All tire "experts" here in honolulu are astonished by the damage to the tire and none believe that it was a result of my running over an object. Any assistance your office could provide would be appreciated. I consider the tires unsafe and am appalled that michelin will take no responsibility for such a safety hazard. The amount of damage and replacement tires has been provided. Thank you and feel free to contact me anytime (h) 808‑836‑6826 or (c)808‑754‑3070. *ak (tiresize: 205/65r15)

Filed Nov 10, 2000 · Tires · AZ

Original equipment tire. Tires rotated every 7500 miles and inflated to manufacturers recommened pressure of 35 psi. We were traveling from mi to az. On I-40, near joseph city az, after traveling at posted speed of 75 MPH, we stopped for coffee and I checked the tires as I do at each stop. I noticed that there was complete tread separation of left rear tire which at previoous inspection about 100 miles earlier was fine. . Th (dot number: a3ur438424 tiresize: 20565r15)

Filed Oct 11, 2000 · Tires · GA

4 of the original tires have had tread separation over the last 2 years. I still have three of the tires, the fourth was kept by a ford dealer who helped me out after the first failure. We have been lucky since we found the problems before blowouts happened.*ak (dot number: m3pa998x tiresize: 205/65r15)

Filed Oct 6, 2000 · Tires · FL

Pe00020; original equipment on ford, taurus 1995, 205/65r15. Both front tires' tread separated, not at the same time.consumer almost lost control of vehicle. Also, belts had separated, and there was a big bubble. A few weeks later, same thing happened with other tire. These were the two front tires.

Filed Sep 7, 2000 · Tires · TX

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and heard a nois. Vehicle started to vibrate, and left rear tire tread separated. Lost control of vehicle. But, she was able to steer vehicle to the shoulder. Tire was still inflated. Firestone, p205/65r15925m/f #dot hyurf6a-336.