Tire Tread/belt Problems of Ford Excursion - part 2

Vehicle tire blew out and tread wrapped around right the vehicle was in motion when he noticed a bumpy feeling/vibration. The consumer immediately slowed down and the tire burst and wrapped around the right side of the vehicle and caused an extreme amount of damage. The consumer saw that the tire completely separated. (the tread disintergrated).

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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.

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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.

Tire failure of bridgestone/firestone steeltex radial, lt265/75rx16d owl all terrain tires. First failure first week of April, second was during second week. Irst was total failure at expressway speed. Second showed tread separation across face of tire.

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

Consumer had to replace all four tires because they would not retain air. At a later date a recall letter was received. Consumer sent the receipts requested and had been denied reimbursement.

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.

Us marshalls lease a 2001 Ford Excursion from gsa fleet management. They were traveling down a highway when they heard a lound thumping noise. After stopping the vehicle, they exited the vehicle to find out that one of the rear tires tread came off the casing. The tire had not gone flat. When the tread seperated from the casing it had done some body damage to the wheel well area.

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.

As of September 10th, 2002, I have had two tires with seperated belts. I have had my Excursion in two different dealerships due what appeared to be steering issues. The vehicle wonders on the road as if it has bald tires. I had one dealership tell me it is charactoristic of the vehicle. I had a second tell me it was tire pressure and proceeded to inflate my rear tires to 65 psi. I had another dealer this week tell me the two rear tire appear to have issues with the "belts". Now this same dealer just rotated my tires. I started researching for defects and was astonished at the amount of reports out there on the internet. Why is it that your agency is not pursuing these defects? please advise? nlm.

We had tread separation on our left front tire, resulting in a blowout. Firestone, steeltex a/t, lt265/75r16. Near rollover into oncoming traffic.

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.

While driving at highway speeds tread on right rear tire separated from rim. Firestone,r4steel, tex, p265/r1675, dot # unknown.

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.

While driving down road at approximately 65-70 mph driver's side front tire blewout, tearing up fender on truck. When consumer got out and looked at tire, noticed that tread had separated .

Tire blew/tread separation while passing. Also did damage to wheel well (dot number: vnw81xy tiresize: lt265/75r1).

Pe00020, original equipment 0n 2000, Ford, Excursion, 26575r16, dot vnw81x0369. While driving there was a thumping noise due to front driver tire tread peeling off which may have caused a crash. Ford was not willing to help. However, firestone was replacing the tire.

Firestone tires experienced tread separation while driving (attorney for client). Nlm.

Original equipment on a 2000, Ford, Excursion. Tread on the right rear tire separated at 60mph from the sidewall. The rear tire exploded.

Pe 00 040/tire failure: left front tire experienced a blowout while traveling 15-20 mph at a 95-100 degree, with driver only in a 2000 Ford, Excursion, original equipment, r4s, tire size lt265/75r16, and dot# vnw81xy359. Dealer notified, and replaced the tire. But, refused to let consumer keep the tire.

While driving about 75 mph right front firestone tire p265/75r16 experienced a blowout, the side of the tire had separated without a prior warning.

Pe00 020; consumer was inspecting vehicle and noticed that all four tires had a funny color . He has contacted firestone, and the attendant told him that the 16inch tire was not on recall. Firestone wilderness steel tex 16inch. There were no injuries.

Tire failure due to tread separation--no evidence of road hazard( dot number: vnw81xy409 tire size: lt265/75r1 ).