Lincoln Continental tire blowout problems

Filed Jul 1, 2025 · Tires · 150,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental equipped with Nokian Tires, Tire Line: One, Tires Size: 235/50/R18, DOT Number: 03B431326. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and at various speeds, the wheels were shuddering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the tires were inspected. The mechanic informed the contact that the interior of the sidewalls were delaminating, causing the tires to become out-of-round. Additionally, the contact was informed that the road force of the tires was significantly high. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the tires were inspected. The tires were not replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer would not provide warranty coverage. The contact stated that the manufacturer was unreachable. The tire failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2022 · Suspension · 10,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the driver's side rear tire experienced a blowout. The blowout was on the middle of the tire. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was informed that the tire failure was due to a rear axle and wheel misalignment failure. The dealer repaired the vehicle and replaced the tire; however, the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer who diagnosed a failure with the subframe bolts. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2009 · Engine · KY

I was driving around 50 MPH when the spark plug blow out of the head of the motor. It caused the piston to smoke and it had a rattle.

Filed May 27, 2009 · Tires · 125,000 miles · SC

My left front tire exploded without warning at approx 69 MPH on I-85. The tire had proper air pressure and nothing was run over to make a puncture. I think the tread separated from the body due to poor adhesion to the steel cord and then the body exploded within a revolution or 2. I base this on the sound and the fact that bare tire cord is showing on the carcass. Michelin refused to offer anything more than credit for treadwear, which was about 40% (60% left). I estimate the tire age at 2 to 3 years, but cannot find a receipt. The tire was too damaged to find a serial number. Some damage occurred during approx 0.2 mile required for changing lanes and moving off the expressway (rush hour). The left front fender, wheel well (plastic), and wheel were replaced in addition to the tire and an alignment. Total cost about $1550. The tire was a michelin harmony 225r60x16. The car also had to be towed, due to a missing key to a lugnut on each wheel.

Filed Feb 20, 2008 · Suspension · 75,000 miles · WI

Coil spring on left front strut broke, rubbed through sidewall of tire causing blowout. Wife was real lucky this was in town at low speed. Could have been catastrophic on freeway. Parts are real expensive $450 each side plus one new tire, I'm going to get both sides done because I don't trust the other one now. I have the parts ordered. I will save failed part.

Filed Dec 28, 2007 · Suspension · 113,350 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 lincoln continental. While backing out of the garage, the vehicle jerked. The contact continued to back up the vehicle and the tire blew out. He exited the vehicle and discovered that the driver side front coil spring failed and punctured the tire. The dealer was notified. The current mileage was 113,371 and failure mileage was 113,350. Updated 01-29-08.

Filed May 13, 2006 · Suspension · 55,000 miles · MI

02 ford lincoln continental right front spring broke causing tire blowout & loss of control may 11,06 left spring broke while parked garage.

Filed Jan 31, 2006 · Tires · 10,800 miles · TN

Michelin is aware that old, unsafe michelin tires outside manufacturer's safety guidelines are being placed on vehicles by their authorized tire dealerships yet claims that they are not "legally culpable" and can do nothing about this practice or the resultant deaths and injuries sustained by end users. My situation is as follows: while driving 70 MPH my right rear tire blew out almost slamming me into another car and guard rail. Subsequently I learned that the "new" michelin symmetry tires I had purchased at an authorized michelin dealership 2-1/2 years ago were five years old when they were placed on my car according to the d.o.t. Date on them. Moreover the old michelin symmetry tires that were placed on my vehicle were not "h" or "v" rated for safety as ford/lincoln manufacturer specifies. I called michelin and talked with multiple individuals including their u.s. Manager of consumer relations. She admitted that michelin is aware that unscrupulous michelin dealerships sell old, outdated tires and tires not properly safety rated for vehicles but claims that there is "absolutely nothing" that michelin can do about this practice. Apparently michelin believes there is an "acceptable" number of consumer deaths and injuries that will occur yearly from faulty, defective michelin tires. Michelin disclaims any responsibility for safety breaches at their dealerships, preferring to meet sales goals and net profit margins, looking the other way and winking at fraud and dangerous practices by their dealerships, and hiding behind "legalities" to shield them from ultimate responsibility. I believe that the rico statute clearly applies to them and should vigorously be pursued. Michelin knows that unsafe practices are constantly occurring, but chooses to do nothing to stop the injuries or the deaths or to sanction or police their dealerships. How many more deaths and injuries will occur if nothing is done?????

Filed May 27, 2004 · Suspension · NY

While driving 55 MPH, the consumer heard a popping noise coming from the rear. The consumer continued driving until he reached his home. When he placed the vehicle in reverse, the driver's side tire blew. The problem was due to the coil spring had failed and punctured the tire. Please provide any additional information.

Filed Jun 18, 2003 · Tires · NJ

While traveling about 40mph on the highway heard a thumping and vibrating noise coming from the rear. Left front tire tread separated from the wheel.