Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1999 Ford Expedition - part 1

Defective tires, resulting in need for replacement had tread seperation from steel belts on all four tires manufacturer id on tires (3) 4bcuc6wr1201, (1) 4bcuc6wr3900.

While driving the vehicle suddenly began to shake. The consumer stated they heard a pop and pulled over on the service road. Upon inspection the consumer noticed that the passenger side right front tire had shredded completely. She said her husband changed the tire. She tried to get a replacement for the shredded tire, she was told no, because that was not on recall. The tire was an original equipment firestone wilderness at p265/70 r 17 which had about 20,680 miles on them. The consumer feels that this is a safety issue especially since the tire blewout during heavy traffic.

Purchased a new set of yokohama geolander at tires size 265/70/17 mounted on 1999 Ford Expedition. Tires were rotated with every oil change, and after 17,000 miles have completely worn out.

3of3 - bridgestone dualer at t9802 d693az p265/70r16 set of 4 purchased 2/2/2001 - this tire sn? enlj jld0700. Failure occurred @ 37 months and 39000 miles after purchase. No uneven tire wear, 1/4" tread depth, tires inflated to mfg spec, 1999 Ford Expedition 2wd 4. 6l. This is 3of4 tires to fail. Purchased a set of michelin ltx m/s 3/16/04. . . Sr-101 northbound (west phoenix) end of a trip from san diego, 10pm, airtemp 78f, dry, speed=65 mph. Gradual increase in "shake" and steering getting "squirrely". Felt this before! was able to pull off to side of road before a catastrophic tread separation of the left front tire occurred. Was able to limp home @ 30 mph.

2of3 - bridgestone dualer at t9802 d693az p265/70r16 set of 4 purchased 2/2/2001 - this tire sn? enlj jld2100. Failure occured @ 37 months and 38kmiles after purchase. No uneven tire wear, 1/4" tread depth, tires inflated to mfg spec, 1999 Ford Expedition 2wd 4. 6l. This is 2of4 tires to fail. I-10 westbound, 20 miles west of phoenix, 2pm, airtemp 92f, dry, speed=75mph. Gradual increase in "shake" and steering getting "squirrely". Was able to pull off to side of road before a catastrophic tread separation of the right front tire occured.

1of3 - bridgestone dualer at t9802 d693az p265/70r16 set of 4 purchased 2/2/2001 - this tire sn unknown. Failure occurred @ 31 months and 33000 miles after purchase. No uneven tire wear, 3/8" tread depth, tires inflated to mfg spec, 1999 Ford Expedition 2wd 4. 6l. This is 1of4 tires to fail. I-10 eastbound, 60 miles south (east) of phoenix, 5pm, airtemp 105f, dry, speed=75 mph. 15 seconds of "shake" preceded a catastrophic tread separation of the right rear tire. Entire right side of car suffered body damage, except for the right front fender. As of 3/16/04, currently under subrogation via st. Farm.

While driving, the tires experienced tread separation.

After reading a local newspaper and reading articles through the website regarding the recall of certain tires due to tread separation. The consumer was concerned about the tires on his 99' Ford Expedition (grabber aw p255 70 r16). The cosumer had similar tread separation problems that existed with the tires on the vehicle.

Consumer was traveling 45mph on highway and heard a thumping noise. He was able to pull over to the shoulders, and noticed that right rear inner tire separated. Firestone, wilderness at, 25575r15. Dealership was aware of problem.

The left rear firestone tire lost tread and blew out while the consumer was driving. The consumer replaced all four tires. Tire size p255/70r16 and dot # w2cuird438.

I would like to discuss with someone the problem that occurred on my vehicle on March 21st . While travelling on a local highway in florida when my car had a blow out at about 60 mph after examining the tire I found that the tread had come apart from the tire . Once I saw this I took the tire to firestone for the second visit to show them the problem . They insisted that the problem was normal for blow outs. I then proceeded to Ford to show them the tire who insisted the same thing . I then bought new tires from Ford as I was afraid to put my family back in the vehicle. At this point before I discard the tire I would like to have someone from your agency examine this tire. Please contact me as soon as possible. (dot number: w2cu tiresize: p255/70r16).

While driving, consumer heard a booming noise, tire had separated and jerked vehicle into oncoming traffic, tire was firestone wilderness at, size p255/70r16, dot #w20u1rd.

As I was turning into a parking lot, my tire went flat. Upon inspection of the tire it was discovered the tread is pealing off. There are two long parallel cracks approx 2-3 inches apart in the center of the tire. The tread between is peeling off and the belt treads are pushing out. If feel this is a manufacturing defect. With all the lives that have been lost from these tire defects I cannot rest until all my firestone tires are replaced with another brand. I will be contacting a Ford dealer tomorrow in hopes of getting clearance to get these tires changed right away before someone dies. If I had been travelling faster my son and I could have been killed like all the others. I have a husband and 3 children to think about. (dot number: w2t61re318 tiresize: r265s7or17).

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on a highway and heard a thumping noise. He was able to pull over onto the shoulders. He noticed that passenger's right rear tire tread had separated from vehicle. Firestone, wilderness #at, p2557016. Firestone was notified about tire,and attendant for firestone stated that no action would be taken because tires were not on recall or on advisory list.

Complete tread separation occurred on this tire on the morning of 10/31/00 at 5:30am while I was on my way to work. I was driving on the sw fwy in houston. The road way is very smooth and level. It was dry and traffic was light. The tire did not sound like a typical blowout. I felt it rather than heard it but the control of the vehicle was immediately compromised. The vehicle swerved but I regained control, slowed as quiclky as possible and pulled over. The tread is in one separate piece and the carcas is torn, frayed, etc. (dot number: 02-6555 tiresize: p255/70r16).

I took to Ford and they said they would replace but then stated that tread wear was beyond. (tiresize: 265/16)( dot number: tire size: 265/16 ).

Tires show cracks along the tread, just as the recalled tires for firestone did before they blew out, or had tread failure. My tires are not in the warning, or recall, so firestone won't replace them. Since this is my only transportation to/from work, and I travel the freeway 70 miles per day, tread failure will happen soon if not replaced. ( dot number: tire size: 235/70 r17 ).

Pe00020; tire tread separation: when changing rear passenger's side tire, there was a crack front in the sidewall and tread. Tire size p25570r1,. Original tire equipment on a 1999, Expedition. Tire mileage about 16000. Ford/ firestone would not do anything about the tire. Please dot number if possible and any further information. Dot#wzcu1rd139.

The right front firestone wilderness at dot vncu p255/70r16 tire experienced tread separation, the whole center section of the tire was gone, consumer has the tire for inspection and has contracted firestone. ( dot number: vncu tire size: p255/70r16 ).

All four tires indicated tread separation @ 17" tires firestone said only 50% reduction. (tiresize: 17)( dot number: tire size: 17 ).

The firestone wilderness at tires (p265/70r170) began to develop weather cracks along thr edge of the cap, was told that only 15 inch tires were involved in recall 00t-005. Nlm.

Tread separation with 4-5 inch break and complete collapse of tire. This complete tire falilure could easily have caused a major accident as I had been driving 70 mph. The tread separated in the middle of the tire and tore through to the inside with the 4-5 inch slit completely through. I am fortunate that it did not blow out at the high speed driving. When I saw how the tire failed, I asked firestone to replace them but they refused and said that only 15 inch tires were being replaced. Well, this tire had the same type of failure. I became so concerned for my life and my family that I have now replaced them with michelin tires myself and have the firestone tires in my garage waiting on the NHTSA to force firestone to take responsible action to reimburse me for replacing these dangerous tires. It is now not only the 15 inch, but also the 16 firestone wilderness at tires that are failing. Help us the innocent public. (dot number: w2cu tiresize: p255/70r16).

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a popping noise. Lost control, but managed to steer vehicle safely to the shoulder. Left front tire tread separated. When she got out of vehicle, another vehicle hit her trying to escape debris from road. Firestone, wilderness tires, size was 17inch. Consumer stated that the tire exploded on impact.

On a 1999 Ford Expedition are firestone, wilderness at tires. Vehicle was parked when people indicated that left rear tire was splitting on the sidewall where tread met the casing. Took to firestone retailer & mechanic refused to replace the tire due to not being on recall. Have not exchange the tire. Tire size is #ak.

My seventeen inch well cared for firestone wilderness at failed with a tread separation blowout. . . This is very dangerous. . I still have the bad tire but have replaced the rest with new goodyears( dot number: tire size: seventeen ).

All 4 tires tread cracked to steel belts, 1/4-1/2 length cracks. 10-20 cracks per tire, parallel with tread, in grooves. I drive 18wheel truck (11yrs) and have seen countless incidents like this. My firestones are aboput to pop. Neither firestone or Ford would discuss on phone. Will nopt drive until I buy other tires new and will retain old tires. ( dot number: vncu1rd498 tire size: p255/70r16 ).

These tires were inspected by the firestone dealer and have cracking in all four tires in the tread shoulders. This is the same defect as the recalled tires--just a different size. The problem is not just with the 15" tires. These shopuld all be part of the recall. Ford has not offered any help with this problem either. ( dot number: tire size: p265/70r17 ).

While traveling 65-75 mph and without indication tire tread separated. Due to the firestone atx tire (p26570r17) experienced tread separation, damage was done to the vehicle. The dot#w2t61re388.

After the car sat all day we took a evening drive to a neighboring town. We were on a 4 lane highway traveling the posted speed of 65mph, very unexpectdly the right rear tire blew out that nearly caused a rollover situation. After we regained control of the vechicle and pulled to the shoulder of the road we were very suprised that the rear tire had blown out. The damage was located along the sidewall of the tire just above the tread line. There is a hole approximatley 1" across and 2 1/2" in lenghth, the rest of the tire appears to be undamaged. ( dot number: 027598 tire size: p255/70/16 ).

After reading the reports in the newspaper about the Ford explorers and the trouble with the firestone wilderness tires, it occurred to me that I may be experiencing some type of trouble. Every night on the way home from work, I hit a stretch of highway with a few small pot holes and cracks in it. When I hit the holes, the steering wheel wretches from my hands very hard and it feels like I am losing control of the vehicle. This also happens if I have to make a sharp turn at speeds over 60 mph. I contacting the car dealer and they where not very compassionate and said that it was not thier problem ( just what I want to hear ) . So, I want this on record in case I do have a problem with the tires and become a statistic. Please keep me posted on this investigation if pssible. Thank you. ( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ).

Pe00020; tire tread separation: while driving at 70 mph tread on the rear passenger's side tire came. Driver was able to control vehicle. Five other passenger's were in the expediton. No one was hurt. Tire was a firestone, wilderness at, p25570r17, orginal equipment. Tire was taken to a firestone dealership. Dealership offered no type of assistance. The tread separation caused damage to the vehicle.

Tire failure occurred on open and clear roadway north of baltimore, MD on I-895, a few miles beyond the harbor tunnel. I experienced a blowout of the rear driver side tire. I did not hit or run over anything on the roadway. The tire has a complete slice/shear from the top of the tread down to the rim, along the sidewall of the tire. ( dot number: ).

P255/70r16, size original equipment on a 1999 Expedition. At highway speeds tread disintegrated. After rumbling sound at the rear of the vehicle increased, the vehicle began to be rough and the tire disintigrated.

Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: 1999 Ford Expedition, original equipment, dot#vncu1rd269 & tire size p255/70r16. A right rear blowout/ separation while traveling at 55 mph. No injuries were reported.

Consumer had replaced tires because of noise and report seen on the news about the problem where consumer tires were firestone wilderness 255/70/16.