Tire Tread/belt problems of the 2000 Ford Excursion - part 1

Tl the contact owns a 2000 Ford Excursion equipped with firestone steeltex tires, size: 385/65-r18 (na). While driving 70 mph, the tread on the tires separated and the contact lost control of the vehicle. As a result, a crash occurred and three occupants sustained major and minor injuries. One injury was fatal. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The VIN and dot number were not available. The vehicle failure mileage was 150,000 and the tire failure mileage was 3,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Excursion equipped with mastercraft courser awt tires, size: lt265/75/r16 (na). While driving at approximately 65 mph, the contact felt a vibration. The vehicle veered from left to right, the tread separated, and the rear passenger side tire blew out. The tire was replaced. The following day, while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle vibrated and veered from left to right. The tread separated and the rear driver side tire blew out. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the vehicle. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 104,027. The tire failure mileage was 95,404.

While traveling south in the outside lane of interstate 380 at approximately 1:00 p. M. Cdt on Saturday, may 20, 2006, 1/2 mile north of mile marker 29, the left front tire of my 2000 Ford Excursion limited suffered a catastrophic failure due to tread separation. The tire was a firestone steeltex r4s lt265/75r16d, serial number 31350 ex bm20118-4. Tire is in the custody of cerny & ivey engineering, attn: mr. Steve smith, 5650 peachtree parkway, norcross, GA 30092. Cerny & ivey analyzed the tire and have determined that the tire failed due to a manufacturing defect that had worsened over time until the tire failed. Accident report is on file with the linn county sheriff's office; report number 06-13921.

While driving my Ford Excursion, the driver side rear tire, a firestone steeltex r4s, suffered a tread separation. As a result of the separation, the vehicle rolled over.

Traveling on interstate 75 in florida when the tread seperated from the drivers side rear tire on my 2000 Excursion. This caused the vehicle to skid on the highway, but I was able to maintain control and did not crash. Damaged was caused to the vehicle from the tread hitting the side and rear of the vehicle.

Prior week noticed roughness in ride. Did not detect damage. July 2, traveling at 70 mph on south 101 toward gilroy. Ride was rough and a noise like a helicopter was heard. Made decision to get off of freeway to investigate. In the slow lane, loud noise, stopped car on freeway exit shoulder. A piece of the tread was missing. Other places on tread were cracked and coming loose. Luckily, the noise made me get off of the freeway. Tires will be replaced.

Claim for reimbursement for replacement of tire equipment on Ford Excursion. The consumer went to a firestone dealer and a Ford dealer to have his tries replaced, however he was told by both companies that they did not have tires for his vehicle. The consumer went to an outside company to have the tires replaced. Bridgestone/firestone denied the consumers request for reimbursement stating the tires must have been replaced on or before March 1, 2003.

Problems with tire equipment on 2000 Ford Excursion. The consumer was informed that her tires had cracks in the sidewalls. The consumer had purchased four new bridgestone tires. The consumer was notified by that a recall was issued and was offered reimbursement.

The vehicle was being recalled for a tire exchange, however the closest firestone dealer was 120 miles away. There was a closer tire dealer who carried the same firestone tires, but firestone would not authorize that tire dealership to change the tires.

Firestone steeltex tire failure x2.

Consumer is requesting reimbursement for the charge of replacement tire equipment. (nar) the model tires on the vehicle were apart of the tire replacement program. (the consumer was told that his vehicle didn't qualify because he did not go to an authorized firestone dealer and have the tire replaced, but the letter stated differently) the vehicle experienced a flat tire on the left rear side while the vehicle was in motion.

While driving 65 mph, the right rear tire exploded. The driver was able to pull over to the shoulder and call for road side assistance. Firstone #lt265/75r16 steel belt #at please fill in additional information.

While driving at 50 mph on three different occasions and with no warning tread separated from the tires, consumer had to pull over the road. Radial, long tall, size lt265/75r16, dot#1201160mts. Sam club refused to provide different tires.

Left front tire blow out. . . . My wife sharon serne was driving east on hwy 50 coming up to the eldorado hills exit when out of no ware the left front tire (firestone rs4 lt265-75-16) of our 2000 Ford Excursion blew out, she was pulled hard into the center guardrail and did extensive damage to the entire left side of our vehicle. Sharon did a great job on avoiding any other persons or doing further damage to the vehicle as in rolling or going over the embankment that was up ahead. When we bought the vehicle I looked into the firestone tire problems just for this kind of concern and at the time could not find any type problems so I felt ok about their tires. Until now Im very concerned about the quality of the tires that my family will have on the cars we drive. Thank you for your time I know its important, if you can help by pointing me in the right direction I would really appreciate it. The senre family.

I have a 2000 Ford Excursion that has firestone tires on it that were stock from the factory. They have 1/4" of treat left and were properly inflated. I was traveling on the interstate and the tread off the right rear tire came off. I slowed and stopped as quick as I could. The tread bent the bottom 8" of the rear quarter panel up under the truck and dented and scratched it all over the rear panel. It also broke out the rear tail light. I havent received a estimate yet but quess it will be between 1500 to $2000 dollars damage to my vehicle. The vehicle was losing control but I am a trained emergency vehicle operator/veteran police officer of 17 years. My driving abilities enabled me to maintain control of the vehicle.

Firestone tire defect - steeltex -- last week my son and two friends was driving my Excursion at about 75 mph when the tread on the left front tire separated. This was witnessed by an on-coming driver. My vehicle ran off the road hit a culvert and flipped end-to-end. There was extensive damage to the vehicle both front top and rear. The air bags did not deploy. One passenger was life-flighted from the accident scene. Very fortunately all of the passengers were wearing seatbelts -- all were injured but none seriously -- the injuries of the passenger that was life-flighted was not as serious as initially believed.

Firestone steeltex a/t tread and steel cord peeled off from tire carcass causing over $2,000 damage to vehicle and momentary loss of vehicle control. This is third steeltex failure on same vehicle in less than 2 months. Remaining tire has been removed from the vehicle. Firestone refused to warranty out either tire (blown or still in service) or pay for vehicle damage.

I've been a mechanic for over 7 yrs, I noticed that my firestone steeltex a/t tires had strange wear and were noisy. I checked the alignment on my vehicle, which was in manufacturer's specs. We went on a 500ml road trip almost to my destination, when my left front tire blew out on the freeway without warning. When I saw the tire the first thing I noticed were the sideways still in tact, and the tread was gone. Before we left I did a trip check which includes checking the pressure and condition of tires.

I was proceding north on i17 just north of new river az when my left rear tire exploded. At the time I was traveling 75 mph which is the speed limit on the highway. I was in traffic and it took at least a mile to slow down and get off of the freeway safely. As I use this vehicle for recreational usage I had just had the tires rotated and I checked the air pressure 20 min. Before this occured. All tires where at the proper inflation and since the tires had more than 50 percent tread I felt they where in great shape. I have since retired all of the tires by replacing them as I can't take the chance of another blow out. I was lucky I was not towing the 26' trailer I usually tow with this vehicle.

Blow out of firestone steeltex a/t. This is first of three steeltex tire failures on this vehicle in two month period. Each will be reported separately.

My vehicle, a Ford Excursion, suffered a tread separation. As a result of the separation, the vehicle became involved in a rollover. During the rollover, my wife and I and our two passengers, my son and his wife, received severe injuries.

The tire experienced tread separation, which caused damage to the vehicle.

Vehicle tires are separating. Prior to incident, the consumer contacted Ford, but was told the tires were not being recalled. One year later the consumer received a letter in the mail which stated his vehicle identification number was listed as having tires which were being recalled. The letter also stated that replaced tires would be reimbursed with a receipt. The consumer sent the original receipt with a copy of the letter. The consumer then received a denial letter stating at the time he replaced the tires they were defective but not recalled.

Consumer experienced two tire blow outs. (nar) the blowouts occurred on the left side. The same thing occurred on the passenger side where the seam fell apart. The consumer received a letter which stated the tires were recalled.

I own a 2000 Ford Excursion. Original tires were firestone steeltex radial at lt 265/75r 16d. On 6/1/02 my family and I were on I-70 in illinois. We had a blowout of the right rear tire. The tire completely shredded. Steering immediately became difficult. I swerved into the median of I-70 and slowed to a stop. I got out and observed the damage. I located an area dealer who had replacement tires. I did not want to further endanger my family. I had the tires replaced. I took photos of the tires. When we returned home, I contacted Ford and firestone about these tires and inquired if they were part of the 2002 tire recall at firestone. I was informed that these tires were not part of the recall and that they were "perfectly safe" to operate on my vehicle. I informed them that they should investigate these tires too because of my recent accident. They offered to sell me new firestone tires which I declined. Now, it is apparent that these tires were also defective and firestone has begun another recall of these tires. I then contacted firestone. I related the account of the incident and gave them the data on my tires. They stated that these tires were part of the recall and they started to give me information on how to have the tires replaced and to be reimbursed. When I told them that I obviously had to replace the tires back in June of 2002, they informed me that their recall and reimbursement plan only covered tires that were replaced after March of 2003. I replaced my tires too "early" to be involved in this recall! given no other recourse, I am now filing this complaint. How can firestone not reimburse me for tires that were obviously defective? they endangered the safety of my family and caused me to replace the tires long before their service life. Now they tell me that I replaced them too early? please let me know what other avenues might be available to get firestone to take responsibility for their defective tires and reimburse me for the cost of new tires.

I own a utility construction company with some 30 trucks and several trailers. I take vehicle maintenance and tire psi very seriously. On a trip from st. Charles, IL. To cincinnati, OH. I noticed a vibration and pulled over twice to check it out and found nothing. At about 100 miles I had a catastrophic tire failure, the entire tread had separated and damaged the truck and the trailer I was hauling. I contacted firestone, they sent me a claim form to which I completed and sent back with the tire. Their reply was that the tire had been run underinflated. This had never been the case. Please contact me for more info and the tire damage photos. John spira. *****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****770829.

Pe00 020; while traveling on highway about 65mph and without prior warning right passenger's side tire tread separated from wheel. Firestone, steel tex, lt 265-75r16.

Had a tread separation while towing a 5000lb boat. Tire pressure was 65lbs. Ambient temp = 95 degrees. Tire blew without warning at crest of 5% grade. Almost lost control of vehicle as my steering was severely impacted. Tire was the rear passenger side. Tongue weight 400 lbs. Two adults, 5 children ages 11 - 12. (tiresize: 265/75/r16).

The tread came off the tire causing me to lose control. The vehicle ran off the road into a glassy field/ditch. This occured about the 45 mile marker of I-10 w/b in la.

Driving on 270 e outerbelt. With 3 other people in the car at 65mph, rear passenger tire smoked then went flat, I observed a separation of the tire tread from the belts of the rubber, and a melted fibers around the belts. (dot number: vnw810379 tiresize: lt265/75r1).

Firestone, steel tex tires, lt265/75r16, dot vnw, original equipment on a 2000, Ford, Excursion with 9600 miles on tires. While driving 30 mph right rear tire had tread separation. No accident. Tread separation caused some damage to the wheel.

We had been traveling for about an hour in the desert in approx 100+ degree heat on I-40 about 30 miles west of needles, California. The truck starting to shake badly and then we heard a pop. We looked in the rear view mirror and saw the entire tread from the tire flying back on the road. We were unable to get the tread due to the traffic. We called the number in Ford's owner's manual for their road side service. They sent action tow out of needles, California, (760-326-4068) to change our tire. The tow driver, israel, said he had changed five firestone tires on Excursions in the past three days! he said one of the Excursions only had 7,000 miles on it. We had three adults and three children, including a baby, in the vehicle and all were extremely upset. Luckilly my husband was able to get the car over to the shoulder and no one was hurt. We had just called Ford the week before this trip because we were concerned about the firestones on our long trip. They told us there were no problems with this tire and they weren't being recalled. We went to the Ford dealer when we got home. They told us they wouldn't cover the tires or damage to our vehicle under warranty. They referred us to firestone. We called firestone and they sent us a claim package. They said they won't honor any claim without shipping them the damaged tire. (dot number: vnw81x0379 tiresize: lt26575r16).

Pe00 020, consumer was traveling about 75mph on highway and heard a noise. He was able to pull over to shoulders. Driver's rear tire tread separated from rim. Firestone, steeltex, 265/75r16.

Firestone, steeltex at tires, lt265/75r16, dot vnw8tx0279, load range d, original equipment on a 2000, Ford, Excursion with 25000 miles. Consumer noticed tread separation on one of the tires.

While driving and without prior warning left front tire had a blowout due to a tread separation.