Three problems related to tire have been reported for the 2003 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2003 Escape.
2003 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle tires issue. The consumer stated the tires had to be replaced after only 33,000 miles of driving, when they were suppose to have an 85,000 mile tread warranty.
In August, 2009 I purchased a 2003 Ford Escape XLT from economy Honda in chattanooga, TN. The vehicle has contitec p235/70r16 tires on it. A routine overall vehicle inspection was done at that time. On Thursday, November 19 I took my vehicle to a local lube shop to have the oil changed and when the attendant put air in the tires, he noticed cracks and tread was pulling away from all four tires and advised me not to drive too far before I replaced them (I had plans to go to nc this weekend). The following morning I took the vehicle to a continental tire dealer who verified the condition of the tires and recommended immediate replacement, which I did for $483. 00. I see several recalls of contitec tires on your website for various reasons. Could there have been a recall on these tires. The car only had a little over 45,000 miles on it when I bought it. It especially upsets me to know my grandson has been in this vehicle with me riding on potentially dangerous tire. Thanks. Tahona tate.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. She states vehicle had a flat tire. Took vehicle to the dealer, who told her that tires were dry rotted. Has purchased one new tire, but she was going to purchase the other new tires tomorrow.