Six problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 2001 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Expedition based on all problems reported for the 2001 Expedition.
Nitto tire bubble on sidewall.
Left rear tire went flat in drive way due to road hazard, when tire was changed noticed 3" crack in sidewall. Went to general representative, where they found all other tires had crack in sidewall all of which were at least 1" wide. General rep. , states they are unsafe to drive on. Tire manuf. Uncooperative. Dt.
Prior to leaving my house for a trip to napa valley with my family, I checked the tire pressures on all four tires to ensure the safety of my passengers and myself. I have 6 relatively small-sized adult and a child as passengers. 25 miles into the trip, travelling on the slow lane of interstate 880, I heard a popping sound as if something hit the underside of my vehicle. A few seconds later, I can see smoke from behind through my side mirror and a shudder. Realizing I had a flat tire, I was able to pull over to the side of the freeway. The outer sidewall of the tire completely separated itself from the rest of the tire. An officer of the California highway patrol by the name of officer espiritu assisted us in getting back on the road again. I was not able to get pictures of the damaged tire then because of safety concern but I was able to take some pictures of it as soon as I got home. The aaa tow truck driver/mechanic who helped us even commented that the tire is still in good shape. The time and date of the incident was between 9:15 - 9:45 am of August 25.
General tires shreded while consumer was driving, it was the right rear tire. Original equipment, 24000 miles, there was some damage to vehicle, 275/60r17.
In 07/01 the right rear tire experienced a sidewall blowout while driving. The dealer replaced the tire. The replacement tire vibrated excessively while driving. Tire dealer stated the tire could not be balanced, because the tire was coming apart on the inside. Tire info: continental general aw grabbers p275/60r17 original 1st failure-100 miles on tire 2nd failure- 29k miles on tire dot# 1st tire- adt044t5100 dot# replacement tire- adt0441701 manufacturer did not take responsibility.
Right rear tire sidwall blewout, about 3 quarters in length around tire. Vehicle was moving approximately 60 mph. A general grabber aw tire, 275/60r17, dot # adt044t3300. Tire was original tire purchased with vehicle. Dealer will replace all five tires.