1999 Ford Taurus: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Jun 29, 2015 · Tires · 152,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus equipped with goodyear eagle ls tires, size: p225/60r16. The contact stated that all the tires experienced cracks and leaks. The dealer found no failure with the tires. The tires were not replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The contact stated that the same failure occurred with the goodyear tires on his 2000 mercury grand marquis. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 152,000 and the tire failure mileage was 20,000. The dot number and VIN were unknown.

Filed Sep 22, 2010 · Tires · FL

1999 ford taurus, westbound when the left front tire had the tread separate. The tread came off and damaged the left side of the vehicle. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0521-90)

Filed Sep 10, 2007 · Tires · 71,000 miles · MI

On september 1, 2007, while driving on the interstate, a kelly springfield tire (mohave) shredded. Although the tires and tread appeared in excellent condition, the tread separated from the tire (from steel belt outward) without warning. The tire skin retained air, but car undrivable. This previously occurred exactly as with this tire in july 2007 on the same vehicle. The car was purchased with "mohave r/s" already installed. Tires at purchase and at time of failure appeared in excellent condition. All four tires on vehicle were the same and now two have failed catastrophically.

Filed Jul 24, 2007 · Suspension · 152,000 miles · KS

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. While driving 1 MPH, the passenger side front tire blew out. The contact noticed that the coil spring punctured the tire and caused it to flatten. The vehicle was towed to a gas station. He spoke with the local ford dealer and they advised him to bring the vehicle in for repair. The dealer replaced the parts for free, however, they would not reimburse him for the tow and the new tire. The contact believes that his vehicle should be included in recall number 04v332000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 152,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2007 · Suspension · 165,000 miles · MI

Driving our 99 ford taurus when we had a sudden blowout and sagging on the left front. The strut spring had ruptured, also puncturing the tire. New front struts and tires totalled over $1100. Luckily, we were traveling at low speed when this occured. One month later I discover that ford had recalled vehicles including our type for that very problem. We were never notified. The ford customer relations person (jasmine) said that because they did not have a 'profile' on us, we were not notified. We have lived at the same address since 1991 and have owned this car for years. Any secretary of state office would have had our info, yet no genuine notification attempt was made. I learned that ford extended warranty coverage for that problem but the time and/or mileage on our car now slightly exceeded the limit. I phoned the federal safety agency roughly 3 weeks ago. A lady took down my complaint and stated that someone would contact me by phone or email. I have received neither. I emailed ford customer service and my reply was that there was no pending actions or adjustments regarding my vehicle. When this problem first surfaced ford apparently took the east way out and only notified people they had on record as owners. If notified, I would have immediately had them repair the car. No notification, no repair and our well- being was put in danger as a result. We were not hurt but I would like ford to live-up to their responsibility and cover the damage cost as should have been the case anyway. I would like your input on this before I proceed furthur. Please advise. Thank you. Al manente.

Filed Feb 16, 2007 · Suspension · 99,106 miles · MI

Tl*- the contact has a 1998 ford taurus with an odometer reading of 99106 miles. The contact was driving under snowy conditions and was driving at about 40 MPH when the front drivers side coil spring failed which caused the tire to blowout. The contact has the same failure as mentioned in recall 04v332000 regarding suspension:front:springs: coil springs. When the contact went to the dealer about this they were told that the vehicle was not under a recall, and that the contact would be responsible for the repairs.

Filed Feb 13, 2006 · Tires · 90,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the highway the driver side front spare tire had tread separation. The tread damaged the wiring in the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealership; however, no repairs have been made.

Filed Oct 9, 2005 · Steering · FL

Car "bouncing" a lot, brother in law said it sounded like a bubble in the tire. Had the tires changed and my husband was called over by mechanic. The mechanic told my husband we had a serious problem and showed him that the rods for steering were loose but that the lug nuts were tight. He said it was the rack pinion. I went online to see if there was a recall or where I could have it fixed and came across 0 recalls yet hundreds of complaints of the same issue in a 1999 ford taurus.

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Tires · KY

1999 ford taurus experienced tire blow out on general uniroyal tire equipment.

Filed Mar 28, 2005 · Suspension · NY

While driving 30 MPH front driver's side coil spring broke, causing a tire blow out. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Suspension · 101,842 miles · MA

While driving 35 MPH front passenger coil spring cut into the tire, causing a blow out. Consumer pulled over and changed the tire. Dealership was notified and replaced the spring. The consumer request reimbursement. *ak

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · 82,500 miles · WA

Swaybar endlinks are junk but dealer insists oem only way to go. Aodx transmission kicks in and out. Now experiencing p0500 code (faulty speed sensor)? Rear brakes have always squeeled (even with oem pads) have had two apparent blowouts of pass side seal in rack.