Tire Sidewall problems of the 2001 Ford Escape

Seven problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 2001 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2001 Escape.

1 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2007

I was traveling northbound on the 215 freeway at about 70 to 75 mph in the #1 lane when I heard noises I recognized from my past as tire tread coming lose from the tire it self. I immediately began to maneuver my vehicle to the right shoulder. As god would have there was a break in traffic that allowed me to do so. After the roadside service (aaa) arrived to change the damaged tire with the spare I was shocked to see that the damaged tire was damaged only to the outside wall of the tire. Which appeared to have just come lose. I am thankful there was no accident caused but I do want to file this complaint.

2 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2005

New firestone tire in regular passenger vehicle usage. Four destination le tires p23570r16 purchased as replacements of oem tires. Within 10,000 miles the sidewall bubbles forming two large blisters on one tire. No external damage caused this condition. Firestone replaced the tire. Defect was left at the firestone outlet.

3 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2002

Entire outer sidewall seperated from tire. Tires properly inflated, rotated per maintenance instructions. Vehicle never used off-road, never carried a heavy load, nor ever used for towing.

4 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2002

While driving at 65mph on flat surface and no warning tire sidewall started to separate, causing a blowout on the rear tire, consumer had to pull over. Dealer notified. Firestone wilderness, size p23570r16. Dot# w208 itc1601. Consumer stated the entire sidewall separated, Ford and firestone refused to give a prorate warranty.

5 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2001

Belts separated internally causing sidewalls to fail. Inspection by tire dealer showed no visible signs of damage or puncture. (dot number: w208dk8711 tiresize: p235/70r16).

6 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2001

Left front tire - slight bulge in sidewall (dealer replaced with new), right and left rear tires - causing vibration and determined to be out-of-round (dealer replaced with new). (dot number: ??? tiresize: p235/70r16).

7 Tire Sidewall problem

While pulling away from a stop light this vehicle equipped with firestone, wilderness/at tires, p23575r16, sidewall blewout unexpectedly. Ford has been contacted.

Tire problems	17
Tire Tread/belt problems	8
Tire Sidewall problems	7
Spare Tire problems	2