Tire Tread/belt Problems of Ford Excursion - part 1

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Ford Excursion equipped with toyo open country r/t tires (na), size: lt285/75/r16. While driving 65 mph, the rear passenger tire experienced tread separation. Prior to the failure, the rear driver's tire was replaced by allen tire (located at 1725 superior Ave, costa mesa, CA 92627, (949) 646-5236) due to a bulge in the tire. The contact stated that there was damage to the vehicle. The set of tires were a replacement set. The tire was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14t014000 (tires). The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 170,000 and the tire failure mileage was 75,000.

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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.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford Excursion equipped with sunfull mont-pro ht781 tires, size: lt265/75/16. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear passenger side tire tread separated, which caused a bubble in the tire. Within less than a thousand miles later, the front driver's tire also experienced the failure. The retail facility where the tires were sold and installed was not contacted. The tire manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 166,000 and the tire failure mileage was approximately 4,999.

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.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Excursion equipped with b. F. Goodrich rugged terrain (na), tire line: lt26575r16 load ranger e (na) tires. The contact stated that the tread separated on the rear passenger side tire. The tire was not replaced. The tire failure mileage was 24,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 98,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Ford Excursion. At 65 mph the rear of the vehicle began to swerve, followed by a loud banging sound. The contact pulled over, noticed the tire tread had completely separated, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The tire was a cooper discover st; tire size lt245/75r16. The road conditions were clear with no visible pot holes or road hazards. The current and failure mileage were 91000.

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Driving on country road approximately 50 mph a thudding noise was heard and felt in the truck. After pulling over found the dirvers side rear tire to be blown - either sidewall failure or partial tread separation. This was on a firestone steeltex r4s running a 55 psi on a 2003 Ford Excursion eddie bauer. Tires had approximately 50,000 miles on them. I replaced with the spare and continued on safely. A search of the internet revealed this site and lawyer sites detailing similar failures. Will be contacting firestone.

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.

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. The steel in the tire torn up the undercarriage and wheel well and did a lot of damage underneath and to my grill guard. Within less than 50 miles, my other front tire went out. But with this one the tread was pulling away and falling off (again tearing up the body as it went). The tire never blew but the tread did enough damage to my truck that it will have to be fixed on that side also. The body of my truck will need work. When I open my doors they pop because it is rubbing on the frame that has been pushed back. When we got to our destination it was late Saturday so we had to wait until Sunday (which was easter Sunday and not many places were open). We went to sears and had new tires put all they way around the vehicle. We were not going to take the chance of the back ones separating on the way home.

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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.

I was driving my 2001 Ford excersion, with my wife and two daughters, on the freeway at approximately 65 mph. The left rear firestone steeltex at tire blew out as a result of the tire tred seperating from the rest of the tire. The vehicle had 49530 miles at the time of the incident. The left rear quarter panel and fender were damaged as a result of the blow out. On 06-20-05, firestone replaced four out of the five tires I had on the vehicle as part of a recall. The spare tire is on oder, because they did not have it in stock.

Consumer goodyear tire seprarated while driving highway speeds. He consumer has had to replaced the vehicle goodyear tires a total of five times (at total of 12 tires). Each time the vehicel was taken tot he tire dealer they determined that the failure was due to tread separation.

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.

The consumer received letter regarding recall # 03t0020000. However, bridgestone/firestone has not cooperated with the consumer. The right rear passenger tire blew out. Chunks of the tire damaged underneath the vehicle, and Ford said there was nothing they can do. Please provide any further information.

Traveling east bound on I-84 10 miles from mountain home, idaho when my left rear tire tread separated from the tire and then the tire blew. Tire type was a firestone lt 365/75r16 load range d steeltex r4s model. The thread damage my quarter panel, wheel well splash gaurds and paint on vehicle. I was travel at 75 mph with my tire pressure set at recommended pressure set by Ford at 45 psi front and 55 psi in the rear. Vehicle was 2002 Ford Excursion XLT. I file a insurance claim for repair and they completed on sept. 10, 2004. On sept 14, 2004 I contact firestone tech services about the tire. They will send a complaint and instruction how file a claim.

Consumer noticed on many occasions that both driver's side and passenger's side tires were leaking air. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Firestone, wilderness lt steeltex, p265/75r16.

The consumer stated the tires on his vehicle had irregular wear and made a lot of noise. He read that the manufacturer was recalling these tires, so he took them to the dealer and had them checked, at which time he was advised to get more tires, because of the irregular wear. The consumer stated he did purchased more tires, after consulting the manufacturer who at that time advised him of what to do to get reimbursed for the bad tires. The consumer is now having a hard time trying to get reimbursement. Bridgeport/goodyear lt 265/75 r 16 lrd.

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.

Consumer received recall 03t 002 000 concerning firestone, steeltex a/t, lt265/75r16 load range d from the manufacturer on March 2004. Consumer was told by dealer and manufacturer that the tires needed were not available. It has been almost six months and consumer was constantly being told the same in 30 day increments.

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 received a voluntary recall notice and questioned what load range tires should be on his 2003 Ford Excursion 4x4 limited diesel.

Consumer had an issue to the terms of agreement for reimbursement from bridgestone/firestone. (nar) the consumer was denied reimbursement because of when he purchased the tires. The problem was due to sudden deflation. The steeltex tires were replaced with equivalent yokohama tires. This all occurred before the vehicle had 100 miles.

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.

I drive a new 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 as I have 2 year old twins and a 3 year old that travel with me everyday. Thanks.

Firestone steeltex, 265x75x16 front left tire nearly seperated on freeway.

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.

Consumer stated while driving at 60 mph the left rear tire tread separated then the tire blewout without warning. The consumer had to pull over. The dealer was been notified (firestone, steel tex at, size p265/75r16).

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.

While traveling about 65mph on the highway and without prior warning left rear tire tread separated from the wheel. The tire was a firestone, steet tex, at#p265 75r16.