Table 1 shows six common tire related problems of the 2002 Ford Expedition. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Bubble problems | |
| Tire Marking problems | |
| Spare Tire problems |
Traveling at highway speed my vehicle developed a distinct vibration shortly followed by a tread separation. We reduced speed and pulled into a service station where the spare was installed. The same scenario took place approximately one week later with a different tire. Read details...
On three occasions between March 2006 and March 2009 four out of five tires purchased through sears have suffered tread separation and three cases lead to complete failure while driving at posted speed limits. Tire failure lead to two near miss accidents. Read details...
I noticed today that the side wall tires on my michelin -cross terrianin SUV radial x tires appear to have cross cuts in the sidewalls on 3 of 4 tires (one was recently replaced). Another the rubber appears to breaking off, leaving a white coating behind the rubber. Read details...