Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2018 Ford Escape.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems |
2018 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to defective tires on vehicles. The consumer stated that the tires failed and it did not appear to be by fault of the tire manufacturer, but the vehicle manufacturer. The vehicle manufacturer stated that the tires were not covered under warranty. The consumer stated that the electronics in the vehicle would not power off, draining the battery. The vehicle over-heated and went into limp mode; the engine was replaced.
A set of four (4) tires were purchased on 09/07/2021. The cars mileage was 30,389 at time of purchase. On 11/09/2021, I discovered two dollar size bulges on the sidewall outside of the front passenger tire. These bulges were protruding about 3/4 of an inch. I reported the defect to firestone and on 11/15/21, the tire was replaced and remaining three were examined with no defects found. The mileage on the car when defect was found was 33,558. My concern is that if I had not discovered this defect, a possible front tire "blow-out" may have occurred and because my vehicle is an SUV, a "rollover" at highway speeds if likely. I am reporting this in the event that firestone fails to make proper reports & notifications.