general problems of the 2000 Ford Excursion - part 2

Tire suddenly failed loosing tred and blowing out on return trip from dallas TX on inerstate I-40 in west memphis, ark the tires had less than 4500 miles on them . Both Ford and dealer said "not my problem" at blow out control of the vehicle was very difficult and if there had been heavy traffic a collision would have occured as the vehicle swerved from one lane to another while stopping it. The tire was made at the canada plant and was the standard issue 265x16r (dot number: vnw8 ixy tiresize: 16).

We ran across some minor road debris which caused extensive damage to the side walls of both front tires. Both tires disinflated very rapidly making it difficult to steer the vehicle to safety. We had seven (7) children and two (2) adults in the vehicle at the time of the incident. We fear for the safety of our children but cannot afford to buy four (4) new tires at this time. (tiresize: 16)( dot number: tire size: 16 ).

Vehicle has rough ride, handling,loss of control on bad-rough roads[cross bronx]. (dot number: 119/116r tiresize: lt26575r16).

No evidence of puncture, just kind of disintegration. (dot number: ? tiresize: lt265/75r1).

While traveling 65 mph and without any indication, firesone steeltex at tires experienced a blowout.

While driving on I-15 north bound south of las vegas at app. 9:30 pm I hit some thing that was on the road that caused both tires on the passenger side of the car to blow out. I do not know what the object was. I steered off the road and created considerable damage to the under carriage of the vehicle. I notifed my issurance agent leon heaton, farmers insurance 702-363-0026. They created claim # 78120742. I had the car towed to firestone on rancho blvd in las vegas, and had the car repaired at friendly Ford of las vegas 702-877-7600. (dot number: unk tiresize: lt26575r16).

No summary listed for abov evehicle. (dot number: bm20119-1 tiresize: lt265/75r1).

Vehicle continues to exhibit tire induced severe steering wheel shaking despite repeated balancing and adjustments. We are now worried that at highway speed an internal defect may the root cause. (dot number: can't tell tiresize: 265 75 16).

All four firestone tires failed (firestone steeltex a/t, lt265/75r16-119/116-l. R. Dm/s). Nlm.

Consumer disappointed in denial of claim regarding complaint 10071543. The consumer replaced the firestone tires at a non firestone retail store. The consumer request for reimbursement was denied because they claim that the proper documentation was not provided.

Original equipment on a 2000, Excursion lt265/75r16 size. All four tires have worn out . The tires have worn out prematurely.

I am the owner of a 2000 Ford Excursion that is 11 months old with 20,700 miles. I have just dropped my truck off yesterday for routine service where I purchased it (gladstone Ford, londerry, new hampshire). I have a complaint regarding the firestone steeltek r4s tires that came as standard equipment on my Ford Excursion. My tires are so worn that the service manager at the dealership said that I probably will not get the winter out of them. I have also complained to him that when we drive at highway speeds that the whole truck starts to shake. This is the second time that we complained to the service department that the shake is getting worse. I am also concerned because we heard on the television on Friday evening 09/29/00 that the NHTSA is investigating these tires for possible defects. Is the shaking a sign of the tread coming apart? I am very concerned that the winter is fast approaching, and my wife, who is the primary driver, depends on this vehicle to drive our four children around for various activities. I rotate the tires at 5000 mile intervals and keep the air pressure at the recommended specifications as required by the Ford motor CO. I am a former mechanic and always maintain my vehicles in top condition. This truck has never been used in an off-road environment. I am surprised that these tires are wearing down so quickly. I would like information on what I am to do, as the dealer says that I must contact firestone. At the dealership we tried to look up the expected mileage that I am to get out of these tires, but we could not find this information anywhere. I am very surprised that Ford selected these tires if they are only to get 20,000 miles of wear. I spent over $43,000 for this truck, and I expect to get better wearing tires than the steeltek r4s. ( dot number: ).

Firestone refused to reimburse consumer for a tire purchase which occurred before firestone steelex tire was recalled. Also, it was not a bridgestone/firestone tire.

Prior to receiving steeltex tire recall, consumer replaced all four tires due to air loss. The consumer requested reimbursement.

Consumer denied reimbursement for replacing firestone tires prior to receiving recall.

Complaint about the lack of customer serviced received from bridgestone/firestone call center. Consumer seeking reimbursement on tire replacement covered by the manufacturer's safety campaign.

Right rear tire on 2000 Ford Excursion completely disintegrated.

Consumer previously replaced tires prior to a recall. Manufacturer informed consumer that reimbursement would be in order, if done. Consumer stated that manufacturer refused reimbursement because they could not inspect the tires.

Consumer changed the tires on the vehicle prior to recall. Currently, consumer would like reimbursement from the manufacturer, who refused to reimburse consumer because the tires were diffrent than those that manufacturer suggested.

Vehicle's right front tire had tread separation while driving at 70 mh.