Tire Problems of Ford Freestyle

Ford Freestyle owners have reported 20 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Ford Freestyle


Recently reported Tire problems of Ford Freestyle

The Tire problem

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the vehicle accelerated at a high speed while in cruise control. Additionally, the tires were wearing out prematurely.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

The contact owns continental t24565r16 tires on a 2007 GMC envoy. She stated that the two frontal tires had excessive tread wear. Abnormal tread wear can lead to tread separation, which increased the risk of a tire blow out and a vehicle crash. The tires were replaced.   Read details...

The Spare Tire problem

Water in the spare tire well, rust on the third seat support, mold covering tire cover, mold on carpet and a terrible mildew smell in the car. Problem is reported in Fords tbs07-03-06 to dealers water leaking from drain tubes into back of car.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. After purchasing a set of goodyear integrity tires, size 215/65r17, the tires blew out while driving 30 mph. The tires only had 5,000 miles. The dealer that supplied the faulty tires will honor the warranty and have them replaced.   Read details...

The Tire Bubble problem

I have two complaints. I have a 2006 Ford Freestyle. First complaint I purchased my Freestyle in late December 2005 and not even six months later in early June 2006 (only 8,056 miles) about 800 miles from home, my rear right tire blew out. Tire was replaced.   Read details...




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