Mercury Grand Marquis tire blowout problems

Filed Apr 1, 2018 · Wheels · 74,180 miles · FL

I was driving on the interstate at 68 MPH when my left, rear tire blew out at the sidewall.

Filed May 11, 2015 · Tires · AZ · crash

I bought a set of 4 brand new bridgestone turanza serenity plus 225/60r16 tires on april 26, 2015, and have them installed on my wife's car. My wife and two kids were driving to phoenix on I-10 on a clear and sunny day on may 9, 2015 to visit a friend. She said she was driving at the speed limit of 75 MPH and wanted to pass a semi-truck on her right so she speed up to pass the semi-truck. She noticed the steering wheel began to vibrate violently and she held on the steering wheel as hard as she can. Then she lost control of the car and it began to swerve in the direction of the semi-truck. The car struck the side of the semi-truck and the window glass on the front and the rear passenger side shattered and also the rear windshield shattered because the roof of the car was bent. After the impact, my wife's car then swerved to the left and went into a ditch filled with weeds and bushes on the left side of the road. Luckily the car did not flip and everyone in the car was ok because they all were wearing their seat belts. They were shaken up a bit but the ordeal was traumatizing. They were also lucky because there was no car in front or behind them at the time of the accident. The police, fire truck, and ambulance came and examined everything. They noticed that there was a bubble on the sidewall of the front tire on the passenger side. For insurance sake, the police said my wife was at fault because she was speeding while trying to pass the semi-truck and lost control. I believe she lost control because the bridgestone turanza tire was coming apart and cause the steering wheel to shake uncontrollably. The car was totaled and I will never buy another bridgestone tire again.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Airbags, Tires · 100,000 miles · OK · crash

I was driving along when my tire blew out. The car spun into traffic and hit a wall and guard rail but did not hit any cars. My whole front end was smashed in and long the one side of the car scrapped up. The air bags did not deploy!!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 3, 2014 · Tires · 114,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury grand marquis equipped with a michelin p225/60pr16 defender tire. While driving 70 MPH, the rear passenger tire blew. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a guard rail. The contact and the driver sustained injuries but the contact could not recall the exact injuries. A police report was not filed of the incident. Neither the vehicle nor the tire was taken for inspection or diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The VIN and dot number were unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2013 · Tires · 128,842 miles · NJ

I purchased a set of bridgestone insignia se200 5/2013 . 4months later I replaced 1 tire due to side wall splitting. Today 12/14/13 I replaced the tire that I bought in 9/13 for the same problem. I contacted bridgestone via email but got no responds I contacted them by phone they told me there was reason for me to be concerned about the tire failures I had experienced even though 40 % of the tires had purchased this year. 3,000 miles on first tire even less on the second tire ,the tire dealer contacted bridgstone and replaced the tire with a firestone tire since bridgestone no longer maker the insignia and he did not want to use another insignia because of what he felt was a manufacturing defect that had been seen in the insignias and other tires that bridgstone makes some of witch have already recalled I will keep a close eye on rest of tires.in my 40 years of driving this is by far the worst set of tires I have ever owned . Bridgestone should do the right thing and recall this tire before a tire failure causes a fatal injury to some one .but I am sure because of the lack of responce and unconcern of the people that I had spoke to at bridgestone . My local tire dealer is send my failed tire to bridgestones tech's lets see what they have to say.

Filed Jun 22, 2012 · Tires · 98,520 miles · OR

Suspected a tire runout problem on right front tire. Had tires inspected and rotated by respected tire company before 500 mile drive to monterey, ca. While there, felt a slight wobble in the rear of the car. During return trip to southern oregon, a vibration began and worsened as time went on. At 11 miles from our destination while travelling at 70 MPH, the left rear tire blew. After stopping and expecting to see a flat tire, I saw nothing wrong. I inspected all of the tires and attempted to drive the car. At 45 MPH a severe vibration occurred. We travelled home at 40 MPH on an alternate route. After arriving home, we discovered that the tread had separated from the steel belting.

Filed Sep 30, 2010 · Tires · 24,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercury grand marquis equipped with good year assurance comforted tires, tire size 225/70/16. While driving approximately 80 MPH, the contact observed that the driver side rear tire began to vibrate excessively. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto tire shop where the technician informed the contact that the rear driver side tire experienced substantial tread separation with the wire belts visible. The defective tire and the other three tires were replaced on the vehicle by a different manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000 the dot was unavailable. The consumer replaced the tires with a different brand. Updated 01/03/11

Filed Jun 2, 2010 · Engine · 99,300 miles · GA

No abnormal operation noted before event. The failure is spark plug blow out on a 4.6l engine. The failure occurred twice in a 2 week time period on the same cylinder damaging the spark plug and coil pack. First instance was the factory installed spark plug.

Filed Dec 30, 2009 · Tires · 15,000 miles · TN

2007 mercury marquis with michelin energy lx4 p225-60 r16 tires with 15,000 miles. At 65 MPH felt vibration in front end, I started braking and pulling to shoulder when left front tire exploded. Inspection of tire showed the outside sidewall blewout. I searched the internet and found several other incidents of this reported. This tire is unsafe and should be immediately investigated. I will take pictures for future reference. The car is still under warranty and I will have the tire replaced. I hope people don't have to die before this gets fixed.

Filed Jul 2, 2009 · Tires · 21,000 miles · LA

High speed tire failure - june 7 and june 28 - 2007 mercury ls - 21000 miles june 7, 2009 driving I-49 south, lafayette parish, la, temperature about 95. Wife only passenger. Roadway clear, no debris or thrash, traffic light, without warning, right front deflates. Drove about 1/2 mile to exit before stopping. Sides of tires still firmly attached to rim. Roadside of tire completely separated from sides. There was no noise such as a blowout. On removing tire to change no evidence of a puncture, outside or inside was seen. New tire purchased june 8, 2009. Dealer would not give consideration to pro rate . June 28, 2009, 2 passengers, driving right lane I-12 east, east baton rouge parish,la,, 73mph, temperature about 97 degrees. Traffic heavy. Right rear tire suddenly deflates (no blowout noise) , car swerves slightly into left lane nearly colliding into left lane car. Swerve controlled and car driven to left shoulder. Too far front exit to drive off. Removed wheel, sidewalls still firmly attached to rim. Roadside of tire intact. No sign or evidence of puncture outside or inside. Tire in each instance had little treadwear. Contacted michelin customer service via phone. Advised to have dealer examine tire and contact them. Bill at delta world tire, 203 guilbeau rd, lafayette, la, on thursday july 3 looked over tire stated several possibilities but could give a definite cause of deflation, same as other (june 8) dealer. No pro rate or free replacement. That did not make any difference as my reporting the incidents. I am scared with my remaining original tires. Tire: michelin lx4 ww --225/60r16.