Table 1 shows eight common tire related problems of the 2001 Ford Excursion. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire (14 problems).
1. I have a 2001 Ford Excursion. I had firestone steeltex a/t lt 265-75 r16's all the way around my vehicle. We were driving on the highway and had a blow out; it was the right front tire. We got out looked at the tire and the tread had separated. Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Excursion equipped with firestone tires, tire line: steeltex a/t, tire size: lt265/75r16 119/116r, and dot number: vnw8 1x0. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the tire exploded causing considerable damage to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...
While driving there was a blow out of the front passenger's tire. After contacting the tire company the tires were replaced. Two months later the left driver's tire melted from the inside. Manufacturer stated that tire was too large, and he needed to discuss it with the dealer. Read details...