general problems of the 2001 Ford Expedition

My family's Ford Expedition had a goodrich long trail t/a tire disintegrate due to ply separation. We did not hit anything and the tire was properly inflated. This happened at 10:30 pm on a 70 mph highway.

My 2001 Ford Expedition with continental 265/70 tires purchased at wal-mart on 8/05 started vibrating really bad on 5/07, went to wal-mart for balance & rotate and tire inspection. Wal-mart said tires looked fine. Driving on the freeway 1 tire separated. Got in replaced with the same brand. 6/07 another tire separation on freeway.

1. Ford firestone tire recall: 12/2/02 all tires replaced as per recall requirements. Mileage: 15750. 2. Friday, 4/21/2006: during a road trip this past weekend, my right front tire shredded. I heard thudding noises, pulled off the I-75, checked around my 2001 Ford Expedition, was unable to see anything wrong. However a few miles later, I realized something was seriously wrong and pulled off of the freeway. I called 911 sometime between 3 and 3:15 pm 4/21/06 for roadside assistance. Tim the towman towed my vehicle off the freeway to a nearby gas station. There he observed that the right front tire had shredded. The shredding process caused damage as follows: a) right front bumper now dangles because screws sheared off apparently; b) tire casing needs to be resecured, since it was flapping. C) there may be additional damage to the undercarriage as well as cables. Est. Mileage: 47600. 3. Tim the towman replaced the shredded tire with my full-size spare. He used twine to temporarily support the rf bumper. He temporarily secured the tire casing. The following Monday, I called Ford customer no-service. They said that a local dealership would need to corroborate my story before they could determine whether Ford was liable to replace the shredded tire (and possibly replace all of the others, as well), and to pay for the repairs needed on the front bumper and casing. The tallahassee Ford dealership has a poor reputation, so I was permitted to take my Expedition to the Lincoln-Mercury dealership. After hearing my story and examining my vehicle, the service manager said that Ford offered no warranty on the replacement tires. Even if they had replaced defective tires with defective tires, they did not stand behind their product. He offered to give me a discount on michelin tires (four) to replace the continental tires. He said there was little tread left on the remaining tires. These tires have slightly over 30,000 miles on them.

Tire separation on a 2001 Ford Expedition causing damage to the front and side panel of the vehicle.

While driving rear left tire fell off of vehicle.

While driving front passenger side tire separated without warning.

This is a modified copy of a letter sent to continental tire of north America, inc. And to Ford motor company. The reason for informing the NHTSA of this is the hope that these companies will be held accountable for the products they sell the american public. I drive is a 2001 Ford Expedition, which at the time of the incident had 26,000 miles on it and came stocked with general grabber aw tires dot# adt044t4900 size 275/60/17. The reason for this letter is not only to inform you of my disgust, but also to inform you that this tire caused close to $3,000 worth of damage to my vehicle and also put my family and I in danger on that day and every other day we drove on general tires. I also was told by several tire distributorships, the tires were poorly made and in order for Ford to make a buck and continental tire CO to increase their profit margin equipped thousands of Ford vehicles with an inferior product. I dont expect poor quality on any part of a vehicle that costs more then $40,000, which is why I am forwarding this letter to Ford motor CO. As a result, I have lost all faith and confidence in your ability to produce a tire that is suitable for the american public, as well as Ford to produce a superior product for its customers. This is why I am asking for total reimbursement for all costs, including replacement of all tires to another brand and cost of a rental vehicle while my car is being repaired. (all receipts are included, but this is an estimate and not a final total. ) it should also be noted that I did hurt my back during this incident, but did not receive medical attention. I put this in the claim information report so if anything arises you can be informed. The tire in question will be sent out of gainesville TX this week. Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated. Cordially, bill coury.

Tire recall from continental tires. . The consumer noticed the vehicle had a bumpy ride, when he checked the vehicle, he noticed the right rear tire was damaged, the rubber had partially separated from the tire and the wires were exposed. The consumer experienced the same problem 3 months later. The consumer was informed of a recall, but it had already ended.

While on trip on highway tire began riding rough, called Ford national customer hotline, while talking to Ford tire delaminated causing out of control condition, Ford says tires put on volentary recall two days earlier, $1,290 damage to car, Ford denies responsibility, Ford unable to replace tires while on trip, no Ford dealer between atlanta and miami able to supply tires thus requiring driving from atlanta without spare and on 4 recalled tires. Continental will only replace without charge through Ford dealer, otherwise requiring customer to pay for replacment and then "submit for reimbursment" from continental. Armstrong Ford, homestead, FL, service mgr, fred olivera says that continental will not pay for dammage to vehicle.

At 30 mph consumer noticed one of the tires was making a rumbling noise. Consumer replaced all four tires. Fireston stelltex, size atlt265/75r16.

The consumer received a recall notice on 10/25/02 from continental which stated that there was a recall on the continental tires general grabber aw p275/60r17. The consumer has not received replacement tires because they are on back order. Recall #02t012000.

Consumer inquired about reimbursement program for failed tires.

Consumer is concerned that tire recall replacement does not comply with the owners manual instructions. Tire recall called for replaced continental tire p275/60r17 general grabber aw with smaller tires p265/70r17 contential contitrac tires.

(NHTSA recall# 02t012000) continental tire told the consumer that the tires on the vehicle were not a part of the recall. They also said that the numbers didn't match, therefore the service was declined. The consumer called the dealer and was told that the recall did in fact include her vehicle's tires and that continental tires should have reimbursed her. Ts scc.

This vehicle has goodyear tires as standard equipment. While driving at 30 mph right rear tire exploded into a tread separation causing vehicle to lose control. Please add more information about the tire.