general problems of the 2000 Ford Expedition - part 1

The tread is separating from the tire on all four tires. There is about 30k on the tires which have a 70k mile warranty. The same tire although different size are recalled for the same issue.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition equipped with good year tracker2 tires, size: p265-70-r17 (serial number: 48570555000). The contact stated that all four tires would constantly lose air, causing the tires to becomes flat without warning. The tires were replacement tires. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop where two tires were replaced, however the failure also occurred with the replacement tires. The tire failure mileage was 11,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 165,713.

I was driving 65 mph on the florida turnpike when I heard a loud bang from the back of my 2000 Ford Expedition. I looked in the rearview mirror to see a tires rolling and being tossed down the turnpike with cars trying to Dodge the tire. I thought I had just rolled over the tire but when I got home I looked under the truck and noticed the tire was gone and the winch cable was broken. Luckily nobody seemed to get hit by the tire but I can't be sure.

I purchased 4 goodyear wrangler rt/s tires from discount tire CO. On 1/17/2005 the truck began to shake and vibrate while driving at highway speed. I returned the truck to discount they rebalanced and rotated the tires and informed me if the truck continued to vibrate to take it to the dealership because it must be mechanical. I returned it to the dealership, they aligned, and roadforce balanced the tires. They found that their was a defect in the tires because too much weight was needed to balance the tires. They recommended that the tires be replaced. I returned the truck to discount tire CO. They again did not find a defect in the tire. I then took it to a third party big o tire CO. They inspected the tires and found a "hop" in the rear tires. It was again recommended to replace the defected tires.

2000, Ford, Expedition, vehicle was parked in front of consumer's home when it caught on fire, the vehicle had not been operating since the previous day, the fire department was notified. Fire investigator said the cause of the fire was cruise control disconnect switch, in August of 2004 consumer took the vehicle to the Ford dealer because the steering wheel was lost which caused the vehicle to be uncontrollable, the dealer said it was because of the front tires, this was the only problem consumer had with the vehicle until it caught on. Fire, the fire also caused damage to consumer' s home .

Consumer stated that after taking a trip vehicle vibrated at high speed. It was discovered that all four tires had cracks. These tires were placed on the vehicle after the firestone recall. The dealer stated that they could not replace the tires.

General, grabber aw, size# p275/60r17, dot# adto-44t-449 . These tires were recalled, and manufacturer refused to honorthe recall.

While driving the vehicle at normal speed and with no warning right rear tire tread separated, consumer had to pull over. Continental, grabber aw, p275/60r17, dot adt044t24000. Dealer has been notified.

While driving, the rubber on the outside of the tire had come off. The accident did not occur because of the tire. The tires had come with the vehicle when it was purchased. The rubber tire damaged the gas tank. The consumer was unable to fill the tank. The service dealer was unable to find a replacement tank, but was able to bend it in order to continue use.

2000 Ford Expedition with continental tr p265/70r17 tires (replacements for recalled tires) handles very poorly during rain. Terrible hydroplane problems, even at moderate/slow speeds (40-45mph).

While driving the consumer realized that her front tires were wobbling. She took the vehicle to the dealer and learned that the tires were on recall. The consumer said she never received a recall notice the tires which expired, according to the manufacturer, in March 2003. The consumer was told by the tire dealer that one of the tires was separating in the belt area, and the other one had a cut in the inside about 2-3 inches located about 1. 5 inch from the rim. The consumer would like to know what she can do to get help replacing these dangerous tires (general tires 275 60/r 17).

The vehicle experienced problems with the continental tires. The consumer received a recall letter about six months ago on the continental grabber size:9275//60r17 dot: adt044t109. They manufacturer refused to reimburse the money.

Consumer was having a problem with continental tire manufacturer. They won't pay or replace continental grabber tires size # p275/60r17. Dot adto44t489. The consumer has replaced the tires twice.

Consumer sent in reimbursement form on continental grabber aw size p27560r17 dot:adt044u109. He call to verify the status of reimbursement and manufacturer told that they don't have his name on file. Ph.

Consumer received a recall letter about six months ago. Every time that he calls the dealer the answer is "we don't have the tire yet. " please provide further information. Ph. . .

Continental tire company failure to reimburse payment on recalled tires from a 2000 Ford Expedition.

In reference to the recall on the continental/general grabber aw tire size p275/60r17 on my 2000 Ford Expedition. I followed the instructions per continental tire for reimbursement of tires I had already replaced, now they refuse to do so. Unfortunately I feel this could be resolved if someone would just listen, but that does not seem to happen when I contacted them. Ts.

Consumer stated that they could see wire showing from the outside of all 4 tires. Dealer notified. Ts.

No parts available. Recall on continental grabber tire. Size#275/60r17 please provide the dot#. Leadership Ford 214-361-8100 please provide the address of the dealer. Ts.

Nar 05/21/2003. ` negligent service on recall tires. General grabber tires aw dot adt0044t109 through adt044t4400 being recalled.

Consumer received a recall notice on continental tires. Took the vehicle to the dealer and dealer informed him, that the continental tire company had not yet released the new tires for replacement.

There was a recall on the grabber tires, which were replaced with continental tires. The continental tires failed after four weeks. Both suffered blow outs. The consumer requested reimbursement. Mr scc.

Tire failure.

The consumer received recall notice on the general tire failures and replaced all four tires. The consumer was seeking reimbursement for the cost of replacing the tires. Dot # adto44t2100.

While driving at 45-55 mph driver's front tire fell off completely, causing vehicle to become undriveable. Contacted dealer, and the dealer has fixed problem.

I have filed a paper report on two of the original set tires that failed. I went to a tire shop and they set a 3rd of the set was bad so I replaced it. I have been trying to deal with general, Ford customer service, and the dealership but there procedure to get something done has been an ordeal that I am still working on from the original blow out. I had my 2 bad tires replaced at at tire shop because they separated,one actually blewout and caused damaged to the vehicle. The 2nd was about to blow out becase it developed a knot and was bumping as I went down the road. When I was having these two reaplaced concern for our safety,the tire shop said the 3rd tire was seperating. I had it reaplaced. This pass satursday while in rout to a wedding the 4th remaining tire of the original set started peeling off and started bumping. I stopped and changed it with the 5th tire of the original set. This is the spare. I also found the brake line had been damaged from the original blow out of the first tire when my wife came home today and told me the brake pedal when to the floor. I have all of these bad tires in my possession and I am sure you would want to examine them before I give them to general. They say they must have them before they will consider a claim from me for the damage to my vehicle or any of all of the expenses I have incurred from the failure of their set of tires. I think these tires are defective. They could have easily caused me and my family our lives. I know this report does not cover all of the details. I can give all of the details dring whatever investigation that follows. I would appreciate you help on this safety issue. I tried to contact general today but the number I was given is 740-588-4164 and this rings a fax machine. Please have someone come look at these tires as soon as possible.

Since owning five continental conti-trac tires, consumer was subjected to repeated failure, unsafe traveling condition and excessive burden due to replacement costs. There was a repeated "tread separated" with the new tires that were placed on the vehicle. Failure occurred again in March 2004, tread separation. Consumer request a refund for the replacement cost of five tires.

Front/rear passenger side tires have separated on outside.

Consumer received reimbursement letter for continental tires voluntary recall program. However was declined because the tires were purchased outside the dates of purchase. Consumer had proof which stated the tires were purchased within qualified dates and requested assistance for reimbursement.

I had to replace the general grabber tires on my Ford Expedition today because they were unsafe, according to nyb where I purchased new tires. The tires had only 23,500 miles on them but I was shown how three of the four did not "track" I. E. They seriously wobbled on the balance machine. I was told they were a potential driving hazard as they could blowout or suffer tread separation. I was also told that many other owners of general grabber tires are replacing them for the same reason. If so then maybe this should be recall by Ford and general tire. Incidentally, I complained to Ford which referred me to general tire but when I then complained to general tire, they referred me back to Ford. They seem to have a "catch-22' set up between them. (dot number: ??? tiresize: p275/17).

We followed the manufactuers certification label inside the drivers door for the correct psi for all 4 tires. The certification label indicated 26psi front and 30psi rear. We tested the tires on a montly basis and kept the tire pressure as indicated. When I went in for an oil change I wanted them to check the tires because they where starting to wear on the edges. I was advised by tiresplus that all 4 tires needed replacement. The steel belt was coming through the tread. These tires only had 20k miles on them for a 2 year old vehichle. Which 20k is under the national average for mileage on a vehicle. I'm so lucky that these tires didn't blow out due to the steel belts coming through while I was driving them. I contacted the car dealership on a few occasions and they never responded to me. Thank you.

Driving on highwat at approximately 70 mph right front tire tread separated from tire completely causing the vehicle to pull to the right. I managed to slow down and pull the car over to the side of the road without incident. (tiresize: 275/60/17).

The vehicle handled so badly because of vibration and irregular tire wear, consumer was forced to replace the tires on the vehicle. A recall notice was sent shortly after concerning the tires. Consuemr requests reimbursement, but has had no help from continental. Tires are continental general grabber aw.

I had 4 tires replaced due to irregular tread wear on may 22, 2001. I just recently received a notice in the mail stating that these particular tires were recalled, but in order to be reimbursed for my purchase, I would have had to purchase the tires between August 19, 2001 and October 10, 2002. The time period is inadequate in my case. A defective tire is a defective tire. I feel as though I am being penalized because my tires had to be replaced earlier than the allotted dates. Essentially, if I had waited 3 more months to have my tires replaced, perhaps injuring myself and others on the road, then I could have been reimbursed. The time period needs to extended on the replacement of the tires. Dt.

Blow out of firestone tire. Standard issue on excursion. (tiresize: 265)( dot number: tire size: 265 ).