Tire Blowout Problems of Ford Escort

I purchased all four michelins about a year ago. Since then I had two blowouts on the rear drive-side tire and one on the front driver-side tire. All three blew out on the sidewalls, two of which were on the inner side sidewall and one on the outer side sidewall. There were no nails, glass, or other debris responsible for these blowouts. The first one not only left a gapping hole on the inner side sidewall, but it got so hot it also blew out the tire stem and was smoking for a good hour afterwards. They replaced that tire with a brand new michelin of the same type. Then the second blew out happened on that new tire several months later also leaving a gapping hole on the inner side sidewall and it was so hot the guys couldn't even touch it to fix it until they doused it with water. They replaced it with a brand new michelin as well. Then several months later (today) the front driver side tire blew similarly. I did not crash and there was no fire, however there was a lot of smoke and these instances could have easily been a lot worse since I was on the freeway each time, but I'm lucky they were not. I definitely feel we are dealing with some defective tires here.

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The contact owns a 1998 Ford Escort. The tire brand was bridge stone insignia sl, tire size was p175/65r14. The dot was unknown. While driving approximately 67 mph, the contact stated that the front right passenger tire blew out without warning. The tires were on the vehicle when it was purchased. The dealer nor the manufacturer were notified. There were no recalls or warranties on the tires. The current and failure mileages were approximately 150,000. Updated 02/08/lj update 02/14/11.

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1999 Escort left front tire blew out. When the tire blew out, the consumer lost control of the vehicle and struck two guardrails. The consumer had minor injuries, but refused treatment.

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Daughter was driving car, had a tire blow out, and car suddenly accelerated out of control. She tried shifting gears, using brakes, and pulling parking brake to no avail. She crashed into parked cars after traveling about 200 yards uphill. Witnesses say she was going about 30 to 40 mph. After the blowout, which happened as she was leaving a stop. Car will not be repaired, will be junked. It is too dangerous for anyone to drive.

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The tire blew out.

While the consumer was driving the left rear tire blew out and the vehicle spun out of control and smashed into the guard rail. (no tire info was given) (ohio traffic report 10-90-580).

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Both rear tires were flat, the tires had blown through the sides. Then the front left tire flattened in the driveway.

While driving down highway had a tire blowout that cracked the rim, causing vehicle to lose control.

Tire t301887-gcw-74m8ms - tire blowout at 65 mph. (dot number: mkmf bewr tiresize: p185/60r15).

Right rear goodyear eagle tire blew out. (p18560r14).

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