Tire Problems of Ford Excursion - part 1

Lt275/65/r18 tire developed a massive approximately 18in x 3in bubble on the inner section of tread causing significant vibration and excessive wear in that area in less than 50 miles.

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My wife, two young daughters, and I were traveling out of town for the new year. As we were traveling southbound on I-85 between greensboro, north carolina and thomasville, north carolina, I started to notice that the vehicle was starting to vibrate. Over the course of the next +\- 10 miles the vibration became much worse and eventually forced me to get off of the highway. I exited the highway at exit 103 on I-85 southbound (nc-109) and was able to get the vehicle to a national tire and battery shop located at 2 cloniger dr, thomasville, nc 27360. Upon inspection, they noticed a large bulge in the driver side rear tire and told me that they thought that I might have broken a belt inside of the tire. They were able to get it off and put on the full size spare, thus allowing us to get to our destination. I strongly believe that had I not exited the highway when I did, there was a high likelyhood that the tire could have blown thus causing us to crash. With that said, this failure put my entire family at risk. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. The tire has only been inspected by the national tire and battery that took it off and replaced it with the full size spare. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. The problem started they day of the incident as we were traveling southbound on I-85 between greensboro, north carolina and thomasville, north carolina. Tire size - lt 265/75 r 16.

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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.

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Bought mickey thompson atz 305 70 16 in April. Have tread separation.

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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.

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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.

On 6/5/2013, I was driving on freeway at approx. 70mph and tread separated from rt. Rear tire causing vehicle to swerve into adjacent lane. Damage to quarter panel and running board. This is the second tire failure in the past 45 days. The tires are bfgoodrich 265/75r/16 commerial ta load range e. The four new tires were installed on 2/28/2011 and have approx. 14,300 miles of wear at time of failure. The other tire (left front) failed on 4/19/2013. Because of strong front end vibration, I inspected the front tires. I found that it was out of round due to belt separation. The dealer replaced this tire also.

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While driving on I-84 east bound, between the dalles and pendleton oregon, our 2002 Ford Excursion experienced a tire tread separation on the right rear. We experienced a recurring popping sound just prior to the tread separation. We were pulling a light trailer. Tread separated but tire remained inflated. I was able to see the tread leave the tire in my right mirror as it happened. We were traveling up hill at the time so speed was approximately 63mph. Dry roads and 93 degrees.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Excursion with copper replacement tires, model discovery ht 265/70r/16. While driving at 65 mph, the casing fractured from the rear passenger side tire. The tire was replaced. One year later, the exact same failure occurred on the driver side tire where the contact was involved in a crash. The vehicle was flipped once, proceeded to crash into a tree and then landed upright. One passenger sustained minor injuries. A police report was available. The manufacturer was contacted and requested to further inspect the tires. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

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.

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.

On may 9 2008 I purchased a set of 4 spector advanta at all season tires for my 2004 Ford Excursion. On 23 November while traveling from boise idaho to las vegas nevada I experience a left rear tire failure at 70 mph. The tire shredded completely down to the steel belts. The vehicle was being operated at highway speeds and was not towing or heavily loaded. The incident caused $1800 in damage to my vehicle. I filed a claim with the tire manufacturer and during the course of the claim they tire manufacturer took the remnants of the tire for a forensic analysis. The tire dealer where I purchased the tires replaced the tire with the same tire type. I never heard back on the results of the "forensic" analysis. On August 16th, while towing my travel trailer at approximately 55 mpr I experienced a tire failure in the left rear tire. Once again the tire completely shredded down to the steel belts. I took it back to the dealer I bought the tires from and demanded a different set of replacement tires but was denied. The dealer did contact the manufacturer to see what the story was on the previous tire failure and to see if there was a recall on that particular tire. He stated the manufacturer told him they couldn't determine why the tire failed and that they weren't responsible for any damage to my vehicle or to reimburse the dealer for a new set of tires for me. The dealer stated that because of the destroyed nature of the tire he couldn't determine a cause of failure but would replace only the shredded tire. Yesterday, 25 October I once again experienced a tire failure with a spector tire. I was traveling at highway speed, 75mpr, empty and the right front tire shed all of the tire tread. I pulled over and watched the tire, consisting of steel belts, slowly deflate. Once again, the shredding tire did extensive damage to my vehicle. My complaint is 3 tires shredding under "normal" use is not "normal".

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.

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.

Recall campaign, defective firestone tires. The replacement tires have not come in for the Ford.

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 tread separation. The owner requested reimbursement.

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 regarding firestone steel tex radial tires, lt265/75r16 load range d. Prior to receiving the recall letter consumer replaced one of the tires. Manufacturer won't honor the expenses consumer paid to replace the tire.

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.

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.

I spoke to Ford & firestone about the voluntary safety campaign. When I spoke to Ford on the first occassion, I was told that the original tire size on my Excursion was lt265/75r16. I was also told that the replacement affected the "d" load range tires. I spoke with firestone and they instructed me to contact one of the firestone corporate stores and visit the store to get the tires replaced. I proceed to the store, firestone employee orders the tires. The tires come in for installation. I visit the store to have the tires installed, and they tell me that this exact tire is not part of the safety program. Ford explained to me that an "e" load range tire is what is being replaced in the safety program. An "e" load range tire is a 10 ply tire. A "d" load range tire is an 8 ply tire. If firestone is replacing the other steeltex radial "d" load range tires with an "e" load range, how is it possibly safe for me to have a "d" load range tire on a heavier truck that has a diesel motor? my exact tire is a steeltex radial r4s lt265/75r16 and it has a "d" load range. If the other "d" load range tires are unsafe because they are the wrong load range, why are my exact tires not being replaced? I do not want to have a crash, fire, fatality, or tire failure because the incorrect tire is on my truck. I want to know what capacities a "d" load range tire covers with the truck's gross vehicle weight and the truck's gross vehicle weight when towing the maximum capacity. I do tow a heavy boat and I want to be assured that I have the right tires on the truck. If Ford or firestone put incorrect tires on the truck that are a safety hazard, I want the proper tires replaced by Ford or firestone and installed on my truck. Will you provide answers to the above questions and concerns via e-mail or in writing to the address or e-mail address included? thank you for your help in investigating this matter. Monte brackett .

The dealership replaced the front and rear tires, manufacturer and consumer split the cost of the tires. One year later consumer received a recall letter, on firestone, steeltex a/t, 265/75r16, but manufacturer refused to reimburse the money that he already paid about a year ago.

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.

Ford and firestone are refusing to honor vehicle recall. The manufacturer says the consumer's truck is not part of the recall. Consumer has the steel tex r4sii lt265 load range d original equipment.

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.

My daughter drives a 2002 Ford Excursion and with very low miles the wear of the tires is unacceptable. They are wearing fast and uneven and make noise. Please look into these tires because she travels with my precious grandchildren daily. She has twins that are 2 years old and another son that is 3 that all ride in car seats. Thank you.

Firestone steeltex tires for 2002 Ford Excursion recalled. Consumer had already replaced two of the tires with michelin. Ford dealer says replace all 5 tires including michelin with proposed b. F. Goodrich or no tires replaced. Consumer prefers keeping michelin tires. No compensation offered. Consumer experienced a blow out with firestone steeltex on previous model Excursion (2000) and filed complaint and did not recieve any response. Ford should allow me to replace the 3 defective tires, under the recall, and keep the replaced tires, in fact, consumer should be reimbursed.