Tire Sidewall Problems of Ford Escape

Tire size: 235/50 r18 I was driving on the highway at approx 65 miles per hour in the far left lane when I heard a loud pop and then my car started driving weird. No warning lights came on in my vehicle prior to. I pulled over as soon as I safely could and when I stopped and got out. I realized it was my passenger rear tire that exploded. I called aaa and they put on my spare. The next day I was able to get my vehicle to an ntb. The associate there told me that my front passenger wheel also had side wall damage and that’s likely what caused my passenger tire to pop. He commented that my tread was really good on all my tires so it wasn’t the cause. Because it was two tires that needed changing I was recommended to change all four tires for safety reasons.

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- the tire side walls blew out. There are several tears approximately 2-3 inches long. - it happened going about 55 and maintaining control of the car was difficult. My wife was broke down alone in an isolated area. - I took the tire to twin state Ford in st johnsbury vt where it was looked at by the service department. He commented that the sidewalls of the other tires were cracking. He confirmed there was a safety recall on the tires for the year make and model that matched my car but he said my VIN number was not included. Ford number 21s10 recall date 2021-03-09 - a few seconds before the tire blew out the low tire light came on. I called the Ford manufacture customer service they said my VIN number was not included in the recall and gave me a case number [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Both my front driver and side passenger on tires the side wall has crack d and is separating.

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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.

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My wife experienced a second tire failure today while driving down the road. Our 2015 Ford Escape has 11,011 miles on it. The first failure occurred in mid-January 2016 when the vehicle had 9,537 miles on it. The sidewall on both tires showed a large crack in it after the failure. Both failures were not the result of striking a road hazard. The tire deflation light came on right away when the failures occurred. The failures did not result in a collision since they occurred at a speed of approximately 25mph and there wasn't any traffic around. The first failed tire was replaced with the same michelin tire. My wife and I have both been driving 40+ years and I've never experienced a problem like this with any of my vehicles or with a michelin tire in the past. I strongly suspect there is a design issue or manufacture defect with these tires. It has been a rare instance when this vehicle has been operated on the highway. I am reluctant to do so with these tires on the vehicle, and equally reluctant to replace this second failure with a like michelin considering the complaints I have found registered with the national highway traffic safety administration after researching this tire on the NHTSA. Gov website. I do have photos of the second failed tire to document the damage and tire dot # since I will be replaced the failed tire tomorrow.

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The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. That vehicle was equipped with continental conti pro contact tires, size 235/550r18 (na). While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine inspection, the front tires were found with premature steel belt separation. One of the front tires was replaced. The contact also stated that the rear tires exhibited sidewall failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 35,000.

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I have a 2005 Ford Escape with two oem tires on the rear and two newer tires of from the same company (continental) on the front end. For months now, when traveling at various speeds on the highway, I have heard a loud and violent flapping sound. The noise sounded as if there was a window open. . . After checking my tires, seal on all openings, etc. , I could not find the source of the problem. Yesterday evening, while driving on the highway between 50 and 70mph, I had a blowout of my rear oem driver's side tire. Fortunately, it was not raining and it occurred while driving along a stretch of I-10 that had no guardrails, construction, etc. When I got out to inspect the damage, I noted that the tread itself was practically without problem; the problem was in the sidewall. My had a rip in the shape of a crescent moon with splitting going both toward the exterior of the tire and toward the interior or wheel/hub assembly. A local police officer arrived and assisted with the repair, which took moments, but I am quite concerned about the integrity of both the remaining oem tire I currently still have on the rear passenger side and, more importantly, the two newer continental sport lx tires I currently have on the front end. My car has low mileage for it's age and the tread on all of my tires is not worn; there appears to be no explanation other than a design flaw or defect. I am quite concerned for my safety and am unsure whether I should replace all four tires with a different brand or if this alleged defect only affects the oem line of continental tires which came with my vehicle (continental contitrac I think). I have read about similar instances online, but all instances do not describe a resolution process other customers purchasing new tires and/or receiving a $20 voucher from the tire manufacturer, general. I think this brand/model should be recalled and replacement tires of better quality should be provided at no cost.

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Right rear passenger tire failed on 2003 Ford Escape. Tires in question are firestone destination le, (dot vn08, 0107) just days and one year after purchase new. After tire failure vehicle one veered violently into left lane of the two lane interstate highway and vehicle two collided with vehicle one sending vehicle one skidding on its drivers side before coming to a rest on the right breakdown lane. Total time when vehicle one noticed a noise to end of incident was less than 1 minute. Normal driving conditions on interstate highway, speed traveling at time of mishap was approximately four mph above posted 70 mph speed limit. Temperature was approximately 90 degrees ambient fahrenheit on a clear visible day. Tire in question were purchased as a set of two totally four June 5, 2007 and accident occurred June 22, 2008. Tire rotation in or around 6000 miles was performed at place of purchase. Air pressures were checked and in accordance with tire sidewall specifications.

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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.

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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.

Tire blow out on my wife's 2005 Ford Escape limited. Old tire is available, no new tires have been installed yet.

The tires sidewall blew out on two different tires on passenger's rear tire. . Weather was not a factor. Caller has not called dealer or manufacturer yet. A recall on a similar tire but not on these tires. Tire size p235/70r16.

While driving at 65 mph consumer heard a flapping sound coming from the rear of vehicle. Consumer parked on the shoulder of the highway and inspected the vehicle, discovered that rear right tire collapsed. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who claimed that the tire was punctured which caused it to collapse. The dealer stated that the tire was probably punctured before the sidewall collapsed, but the sidewall should not have ever collapsed.

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My 2003 Ford Escape had only 1500 miles on it when the drivers side rear tire blew out on the freeway. I was able to control the car to come to a stop. The continental tire blew out the side.

Tire blew out in the sidewall. Tire is a continental contitrac SUV 235/70r16 (note that you do not have this tire size listed for this tire model but this is the correct size). Area where defect occurred appears to be where tread and sidewall meet. There is no evidence of prior damage to tire. I did not hit anything prior to the blowout. Defect is approximately 6 inches long.

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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.

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.

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).

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).

All four tire sidewalls were thin and punctured easily. The tire will be replaced. Please provide further details.

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