Tire Sidewall problems of the 2000 Ford Windstar

Side wall of tire blew out.

Blow out of good year integrity tire. Consumer experienced two blow outs with goodyear tires. Consumer didn't know who to blame for the blow outs, goodyear or Ford for equipping a van with a one ply polyester cord in the sidewall.

All four of these general ameri gs60 genseal tires were in dangerous condition, as certified by two tire dealers, after less than 16,000 miles. The tires had been maintained with proper inflation and rotation throughout their life but both dealers said all four showed dangerous rot on sidewalls and signs of tread separation. General offered to replace all four at no cost but would offer only the same tires as replacement which I declined. I had brought the tires to dealers to have them rebalanced after the vehicle began to shake at speeds of about 75 mph. I declined general's offer because I did not want the same tires back on the vehicle after all four had failed. I believe Ford was negligent in failing to record key facts about the failure of these tires despite my attempts to offer the information on their customer service line. Ford never asked for or accepted information about the tire models that had failed or any other information. They simply referred me to general. The tires were oem equipment when I bought the car. (tiresize: 215-70-r15).

General ameri 6560 tire p215/70r15 experienced sidewall separation while driving on interstate.

The tire got an 20 cm hole on the sidewall while we were driving at 60 mph at i270 just in side maryland from northern virginia. Four adults and two little children. We were in very dangerous situation. . . The tire showed no any previous warning sign. I am very careful driver myself and check every thing before each trip. (dot number: 215-70-15 tiresize: c9dr329).