general problems of the 2000 Ford Excursion - part 1

Michelin defender ltx m/s size 265/75r16. 4 new tires installed less than 60 days and 1,800 miles by costco before incident. Tire air pressure checked prior to a trip. On the trip, 1 tire rapidly deflated without warning on the freeway in arizona. Barely had enough time to pull off the freeway and onto the shoulder. The tire showed no punctures, or tread separation, but the tire sidewalls were wrinkled and distorted. Took tire to costco for warranty and the tire shop could not find any internal punctures and were unable to determine as to why the tire went flat. They said they have never seen a tire fail like this.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Excursion equipped with firestone tires, tire line: steel tex radial a/t, tire size: lt 265/75r16. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph on a dirt road, the rear driver's side tire exploded. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and discovered that the tread was separated from the tire. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000 and the tire failure mileage was 200. The dot number was vnw81xl049. Djr.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Excursion. The vehicle has cooper dominator sport a/t tires, line size lt265/75/r16, dot number upw8xdj3007. The contact stated when driving at speeds of 25 mph and over, the steering wheel would become extremely wobbly. The failure persisted and became progressively worse over time. The tires were taken to a tire specialist and the mechanic advised the tires exhibited excessive tread separation. One of the front tires exhibited visible tread separation and was replaced at the manufacturer's expense. The remaining three tires would be replaced at the contact's expense. The contact was able to locate a recall for his brand and line of tires however, the recall did not cover his specific tire size (NHTSA campaign id number: 06t016000: tires: tread/belt). The remaining four tires were not yet replaced. The tires were purchased in 2008 and the tire failure mileage was 27,000. The current and failure mileage of the vehicle was 136,000.

Mastercraft tire lt265/75r separation and failure resulting in property damage and temporary loss of control. This tire was the second to fail. The first failed and was removed before total failure. The 2nd tire that failed was inspected 10 miles before total failure. Two of the 4 mastercraft tires failed while operating at correct pressures and loads with speeds under 60mph.

This complaint concerns goodyear a/t tires on a 2000 Ford Excursion. While riding in the vehicle on 7/14/09, the vehicle began to vibrate. There was a huge impact on the right side rear quarter panel. The tread had separated from the tire causing extensive damage to the right rear quarter panel. No accident or injury resulted.

Consumer complaint regarding refund reimbursement for steeltex radial tire recall. ** answer required***.

Traveling north in light rain on ih 55 at brookhaven, ms on Sunday afternoon, March 20, 2005. I experienced a sudden failure of a firestone steeltex r4s radial tire. Luckily it was on the rear of my 2000 Ford Excursion, and I was able to get to the shoulder quickly and safely. The tire tread had separated from the ply for about a third of the way around the tire on the inside. The tire has 34,000 miles on it. This sudden failure in a similar mode as the other firestone failures leads me to believe perhaps they should be recalled also. This tire is an original tire that was installed at the factory, and is a load range d tire. My Excursion is a diesel model.

I purchased 4 big o big foot at tires in August 2003. In the four months between July 2004 and November 2004, I experienced 3 separate high-speed catastrophic blow-outs on 3 of the tires. In each case, I was traveling at highway speed (65 mph) with my family in the vehicle. The first was on a warm summer day, the second was on a moderate day, the third was at about 35 degrees. The first two blow-outs occurred on the front passenger side. The third was on the rear driver's side. After the replacement of each of the first two tires, the remaining three wheels were rotated. In each case, it was a struggle to maintain control of the vehicle, but in the third case (rear tire), the car skidded dangerously out of control as the rear end swayed back and forth. Had I not steered into the skid, I am certain the vehicle would have rolled over. The big o dealership replaced the tires each time, but insisted that the failures could only have been caused by encountering some road hazard which caused the tires to DE-pressurize quickly, heat up and then blow. However, three high-speed blowouts in four months indicates not an isolated circumstance or coincidence, but a dangerous and potentially deadly pattern.

Firestone steeltex tires experienced failure. The left rear tire exploded. The consumer decided to replace all the tires.

I purchased 4 big o big foot at tires in August 2003. In the four months between July 2004 and November 2004, I experienced 3 separate high-speed catastrophic blow-outs on 3 of the tires. In each case, I was traveling at highway speed (65 mph) with my family in the vehicle. The first was on a warm summer day, the second was on a moderate day, the third was at about 35 degrees. The first two blow-outs occurred on the front passenger side. The third was on the rear driver's side. After the replacement of each of the first two tires, the remaining three wheels were rotated. In each case, it was a struggle to maintain control of the vehicle, but in the third case (rear tire), the car skidded dangerously out of control as the rear end swayed back and forth. Had I not steered into the skid, I am certain the vehicle would have rolled over. The big o dealership replaced the tires each time, but insisted that the failures could only have been caused by encountering some road hazard which caused the tires to DE-pressurize quickly, heat up and then blow. However, three high-speed blowouts in four months indicates not an isolated circumstance or coincidence, but a dangerous and potentially deadly pattern.

I purchased 4 big o big foot at tires in August 2003. In the four months between July 2004 and November 2004, I experienced 3 separate high-speed catastrophic blow outs on 3 of the tires. In each case, I was traveling at highway speed (65 mph) with my family in the vehicle. The first was on a warm summer day, the second was on a moderate day, the third was at about 35 degrees. The first two blow-outs occurred on the front passenger side. The third was on the rear driver's side. After the replacement of each of the first two tires, the remaining three wheels were rotated. In each case, it was a stuggle to maintain control of the vehicle, but in the third case (rear tire), the car skidded dangerously out of control as the rear end swayed back and forth. Had I not steered into the skid, I am certain the vehicle would have rolled over. The big o dealership replaced the tires each time, but insisted that the failures could only have been caused by encountering some road hazard which caused the tires to DE-pressurize quickly, heat up and then blow. However, three high-speed blowouts in four months indicates not an isolated circumstance or coincidence, but a dangerous and potentially deadly pattern.

Problems with vehicle's tires on 2000 Ford Excursion. The consumer received a recall notice after he had already replaced his tires with b. F. Goodrich 8-ply tires. He contacted the manufacturer but was told that since he didn't have his original tires he would have to pay for the 10 ply replacements. The consumer was told that the manufacturer was voluntarily recalling the 8 ply tires.

Consumer received a recall letter about a month ago regarding firestone satellites a/t tires, lt265/75r16 load range, dealer had not received the forms authorizing the replacement of recalled tires.

The consumer received a recall notice (04v14) for replacement of tires. The dealer is refusing to replace the tires at this time. Service manager keith ruohuen.

The replacement tires for the bridgestone/firestone rapid recall 04t003000 have not been available for 3 months, and dealership doesn't know when they will be available.

Replacement of firestone tires initiated by recall of 2/26/04. I replaced these tires in 2001 at 17,200 miles because of safety concerns. At that time there were many complaints to NHTSA and shortly thereafter an investigation was open. Ford now uses e rated tires on the Excursion which run at higher tire pressure. Once again Ford did not outfit the vehicle with a proper tire for the weight of the vehicle, rather opting for a smoother ride of a d rated tire. They were doing this because the front springs were also inadequate for a good ride. The used e rated tires on the f250 and f 350 from which the Excursion is based.

Replacement of firestone tires initiated by recall of 2/26/04. Having replaced these tires in 2001 at 21,622 miles because of safety concerns, I am now ineligible for reimbursement because of having done so. Rather, it seems, I should have waited until the tires had malfunctioned and then, if I had survived, filed for reimbursement. Such perverse logic by firestone should be overturned and I call on the NHTSA to have firestone reverse its position.

The consumer took the vehicle to a firestone dealer, who refused to replace the tires with load range e tires. Firestone refused to honor the recall. The consumers claim was denied because the firestone stated the tires were replaced because of normal wear, however the consumer disagreed and stated that was what the letter stated.

While driving at 50mph and with no warning right front tire tread separated, consumer had to pull over. Firestone, steel tex, size lt265/75r16, dot#119116r.

On Sunday, June 1st, while returning from a fishing trip and towing a boat, the right rear tire on my Ford Excursion exploded on I-285 north of atlanta GA. I was in the lane inside the fast lane, but moving at the same speed as traffic. I was able to navigate to the shoulder and change the tire. However, because the tire exploded and wrapped itself around the axle, the rim was destroyed. I have ordered another rim from a re-manufacturer. I've e-mailed firestone with the incident information, but have received no response.

I have had two bridgstone tires with aprox 35,000 miles on the fail / seperate with in 70 miles both tires have same dot codes as well as the other on my truck the tires are bridgestone dueler a/t size 285/75/r16 with the code of ejlfccb0200.

The left rear tire of my Ford Excursion exploded during normal highway usage. The tire was a firestone steeltex radial r4s ii, lt 265/75r16. The manufacturer claims underinflation of tire.

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Vehicle = 2000 Ford Excursion. Res = firestone steeltex while traveling on I-15 southbound from brigham city, utah to salt lake city, utah, the left (drivers side) rear tire on the vehicle blew out. The vehicle was traveling at a speed of approximately 60 mph and did not hit any debris or anything else on the road. The tire was completely distroyed. Fairly major body damage occured. At this point, I went to a big-o tire dealer and had them remove all firestone tires from the vehicle and replace them with big-o brand tires. There were no injurys. However, I momentarially lost of control of the vehicle. I had just check the tire pressure in all 4 tires about 45 minutes and 30 miles prior to the blowout.

I have had three tire separationd in a three week time period.

Treads separated and wrapped around front axle, causing the wheel to lock up.

A drivers front firestone steeltex at tire, on a 2000 Ford Excursion exploded on July 7, 2002 on I-95 in walterboro, SC. My girlfriend agnes and a good friend dave were killed, daves 11 yr old son max suffered a severly broken right femer, daves wife, cheryl had several deep cuts and scrapes I have a severly broken left femer and knee damage. There was no indication that the tire was going to fail.

Vehicle = 2000 Ford Excursion. Ires = firestone steeltex while traveling on I-80 eastbound from salt lake city, utah to park city, utah, the right (passenger side) front tire on the vehicle blew out. The vehicle was traveling at a spped of approximately 55 mph and did not hit any debris or anything else on the road. The tire was completely distroyed. Minor body damage occured. A new firestone tire was purchased to replace the distroyed tire. There were no injurys or loss of control of the vehicle.

Front tires wore quickly and badly on outside of tires. (tiresize: lt26575r16) (tiresize: lt26575r16).

I entered on freeway and was getting up to freeway speed when right rear tire separated. I was towing a 32' travel trailer. We started to jacknife. I accelerated and used my trailer brake to straighten it out, then I started to apply brakes and again started to jacknife in opposite direction. So I again accelerated and used my trailer brakes to straighten out, then I tried to brake and slow again and we started to jacknife, so I again accelerated and used my trailer brakes. The trailer whipped around and slammed into the driver side of the Excursion. Broke loose, tipped over, totaling trailer and damaging Excursion. It whipped us around and shook us up pretty good. (tiresize: lt26575r16).

September 18, at approximately 4:30 pm my wife experienced a bona-fide blow-out of the left rear firestone steeltex on our 2000 Excursion. I had checked air pressure Sunday afternoon at 55 psi in each tire. Lisa was proceeding east bound on the sam houston parkway on clear roads, in the middle lane, at 65 to 70 mph, when this catastrophic failure occurred. Their were no road hazards noted, and no tread damage other than a complete tread separationthis morning I replaced all of the firestones with michelins for $884. 65 at discount tire company on fm 1960. I do not want to further endanger my family with these tires. (tiresize: 265/75/16).

Towing 30' travel trailer, rear axle wt. Of 5000 lbs, rear tires inflated to 55 psi, average speed 65mph.

While driving 65 mph on freeway passing a truck right front tire exploded. Tire size lt26575r16, dot# vnws1x02600. Firestone steeltex.

Firestone steel tex radial r4s, lt265/75r16, original equipment on a 2000, Ford, Excursion with 36000 miles. While driving 60 mph right rear tire suddenly went flat. Firestone dealer examined tire, found no visible damage, but refused to replace tire. Dot number vnw81xy389.