general problems of the 2001 Ford Excursion

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. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 147,000. Ad.

Copper tires dominator at lt 305 70 16 purchased from discount tire 10-14-2005. The vehicle a Ford 2001 Excursion had 86000 miles on it. On 11-24-2009 a blowout occurred, right rear tire. Damaging rear tail light the paint on rear door and rear qtr panel wheel well trim damage running board damage and wheel damage. The blowout separated the tread from the tire leaving the belts exposed.

The consumer replaced all four of the tires on his 2001 Ford Excursion prior to receiving recall notification. The consumer submitted the form and receipt for reimbursement but hasn't heard from the manufacturer.

Steeltex radial bridgestone/firestone tires has a recall but the consumer had not received a recall notice. The consumer was informed that the recall had expired.

I received a notice from firestone tires corporate office regarding a safety recall on 2001 Ford Excursion steeltex radial a/t tires lt265/75r16 lr d (VIN 1fmnu41s11eb54044) and promptly submitted the required information via mail on jun3 4, 2004. I have tried repeatedly to contact firestone via mail, telephone, and e-mail since that time with no response.

The consumer states that, the firestone manufacturer will not honor the recall dealing with the reimbursement for the replacement of the firestone steel tex radial tire a/t. ¿ the owner of the vehicle has made contact with the manufacture. Please provide any further details.

Firestone steeltex r4s tires on 2001 Ford Excursion. After several trips to garage the conclusion is that two of the four tires are no longer stable. The tires are making the vehicle handle in an unstable manner.

Vehicle tire tread peeled off while driving at 65 mph.

Problems with tire failure on 2001 Ford Excursion. The consumer experienced 2 catastrophic tire failures while driving. During the first failure there was no indication of a road hazard and the tire was properly inflated prior to failure. The consumer simply accepted the tire failure as a fluke. The second tire failure occurred while driving 55 mph. The tire separated from the plies across the tread face and a very noticeable thump was heard and felt. No solution was offered or alternate bridgestone/firestone product with higher load range was available. The consumer was forced to replace all 5 tires.

Request reimbursement for recalled tires the consumer replaced. Consumer request reimbursement for replacing tire equipment on her 2001 Ford Excursion. The tires failed prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice.

On 7/18/02, the right front tire quickly went flat at a speed of about 65mph. The mileage on the tire was 24,000. The brand new spare, also a firestone steeltex, was installed on the right front, and blew out at approx 20 miles. The number on the new tire is dh323xg12d, serial # vnw81x03400. Number on the tire with 24000 miles is d5323xg16l, serial #vnw81x03400. These 2 firestone steeltex tire failures occurred on the same day less that a few hours apart. Roads were dry, and temperature was about 85 f. Obviously, I lost all confidence in the tires, and replaced all 5 tires (yes, even the spare) with michelins at a cost of over $1100. These are load range e tires which makes them quite expensive. Although the firestone tires were not subjected to recall, I wonder why not. The firestone dealer I contacted was extremely rude, and said there was nothing he could do about the failure as they were not subject to recall. Also, Ford said there was nothing they could do. Talk about passing the buck. At least, I know my family is now safe on michelins. I would never purchase anything with the firestone brand as I believe they have serious quality control problems. Would be pleased to further discuss this with anyone. I am not particularly looking for financial assistance, but have noticed many other Ford Excursions still with the firestone steeltex tires on the ground, and wonder about the safety of those involved. Thank you.

While traveling the speed limit on an interstate highway, June 2, 2002, we had only traveled approximately 20 miles, when we experienced a tire explosion on the front driver's side. This caused us to lose control of our vehicle, crossing two lanes of traffic, and ending up in the median. Before coming to a complete stop, the vehicle had traveled approximately 60 yards, turned sideways, and almost rolled. My Excursion was up on two wheels, nearly rolling over. It stayed suspended in air for a few seconds before falling back down on all four wheels. No other vehicle was involved, and no physical injury was incurred. However, it endangered the life of my family, and traumatized my children. There needs to be a further investigation into firestone tires. There definitely is a problem there.

Vehicle has had two separate tire incidents. First incident occurred on front driver's side tire which went flat without warning while vehicle was in motion. Dealer was able to repair seam of tire. On second incident, left rear tire tread separated from the tire while the vehicle was moving approximately 65 mph. Tire shredded. Firestone, steeltex, alterrain, p265/75r16. Tires were purchased with vehicle and have approximately 4400 miles on them.

Lt265/75r16, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2000 Ford Excursion with 27000 miles. 2 blowouts at 25 mph, rear passenger and rear driver tire. On 18 August 2002 tread separation on rear driver tire at 50 mph.