Tire Tread/belt Problems of Ford Windstar

1998 Ford Windstar, lost the retread of left rear tire, drove off right side off roadway and struck the ditch. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0432-91) updated 09/13/bf.

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Under normal driving conditions the tread of tire of my tire came off down the belts, the tire made the vehicle hard to drive and could of caused an accident, I was driving on the expressway @ 55 mph when this happened. I had to replace my tire.

: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, metal was observed sticking out of the driver side and passenger side front tires. The tire pressure was regularly checked, and the tires were rotated at 6,300 miles. There was neither vibration while driving nor abnormal bulging in tires. The vehicle was taken to the independent shop who determined that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and the tires needed to be replaced. The tire manufacturer was alerted. Make: big "o", model: euro tour, size: p215-70-15.

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: the contact stated while traveling 70 mph, the vehicle began to shake and shutter. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the driver side rear tire had separated. The vehicle was taken a local dealership where it was determined the tire had a bulge. The vehicle was then taken to a tire dealership and the tire was replaced. Fifteen minutes after the tire was replaced, the vehicle began to shake and shutter again. Upon inspection, the driver side front tire was shredded. This occurred a third time however it was the rear passenger tire and it separated. When the vehicle was towed to a tire dealership, the two tires were replaced. The only tire that did not have a failure was of a different brand. The three tires with failures were cooper lifeline touring sle. Updated 8/30/2006 -.

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Failure(premature tread seperation) on 07/24/2005 at 10:30 pm my husband and I were in our 2003 Ford Windstar( on hwy 65) when we eperianced a blow out, we were traveling at the posted speed and there were no obstructions in the road. Upon investigation of the tire ( ameri gs60 p215/70/r15) we discovered complete seperation of tread right down the middle of the tire(causing damage to gas spicit, a rear water line, bumper damage, complete removal of the d-side rear wheel well shield) we found this odd because tire had much tread left also tires were rotated at local wal mart only less than 6-months.

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I had three of the four subject tires separate on three different incidents. The first tore out the front end of the car causing $950 damage (July 2004). At this point we replaced both front tires. The second (left rear separated at highway speed) July 1, 2005. And the third separated a week later on the return trip home (July 9, 2005). The tires were mastercraft p794 205-70-15 something must be done to correct this problem. The treads were brand new and no visual warning signs were available. . Read more...

While traveling 65 mph right front tire tread separated. Once stopped, air began to seep out. Wheel weld along with the brake line were severed. Consumer was aware of NHTSA recall 00t011000,concerning thin liner.

Cooper tire radial tire tread separation. I was driving with my family to murfreesboro to visit relatives when the tread separated. There was much damage to my van including body as well as fuel line. Noboy was injured but it was very frightening. It happened on interstate 24 just before monteagle mtn. I drive a 1998 Ford Windstar van. I replaced the tire with a temporary and drove back to walmart at kimball exit to get new tires. Because of the fuel line damage, I will not drive the van again until it is repaired.

While traveling about 55mph on the highway and without prior warning. Heard a noise. Front passenger tire tread separated from the vehicle. Goodrich tires, p2151/70r15.

Two firestone fr360 p215/70r15 97s tires delaminated on my 1997 Ford Windstar. There was no damage done to the car and there were no injuries to any one. Note-this is for 2 tires, both of which failed within a few weeks of each other. Information about one, also applies to the other.

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The tread separated all the way around the tire which has never been underinflated, overloaded or abused in any way.

The right rear tire tread separated while the consumer was driving at 70 mph. The incident resulted in body damage to the vehicle (firestone tublps fr680, tire size p205/70r15 and dot # w2m01p1118. Tire mileage was 18000).

Original tires, firestone 20570r15, consumer states while traveling at highway speeds heard a big boom, vehicle started to vibrate, and consumer states it was had to keep control of vehicle. The tread seperated from left rear tire. Consumer states the weather was very hot. Please provide any further information.

2 ameri-gs60 tires failed on our Ford Windstar within 2 months. First incident in mid April. Front driver side tread separated at 55mph. Outside temp approx 70 degrees. Tire remained inflated long enough to reach nearby discount tire. They replaced it at no charge and kept tire. Second incident on same vehicle on 6/8/2002 at 75mph on driver rear tire. Outside temp approx 75 degrees. Threw tread and tire went flat sending van out of control across lane of traffic on interstate. No accident, but departing tread ruined wheel well, bumper, and rear fender. Also lodged piece of tread above gas line and pulled gas filler spout partially through the fender and broke off gas cap. No injuries. I have remainder of tire and portion of tread. Cost $120 tow plus yet to be determined (my guess $1500-$1800 damage) as well as costs (if any) of replacing other 3 ameri-gs60 tires that I refuse to leave on car after first 2 failures!.

While driving and with no warning, tread separated from tire. P20570t15. Dot w2m01p1188.

While driving and without warning tire tread started to separate, causing vehicle to have a blowout. Consumer had to pull over. Dealer notified. Size p20570r15, dot # w2mo the blown out tire caused damages to the vehicle's side panel and mud guard.

I noticed recently a vibration in the steering wheel while driving. From past experience, I thought one of the tires needed balancing, since I did not feel any problems with the brake rotors. I went to have the tires checked, and the goodyear dealer said the tires had a defect in the belts. He recommended replacing all 4 tires, because he said they all looked bad. I made an appointment for the next day (10/12/01) to have them replaced, but wouldn't you know it, I went to drive to work on the freeway on 10/11/01 and the rear passenger side tire blew up. I think that goodyear should replace these tires at "no charge" instead of pro-rating them, but that probably won't happen without a recall right? I would not want this to happen to anybody else driving on the freeway. What if they have bad tires, but did not notice any vibration like I did? can these tires blow up without any warning to other drivers? (tiresize: p215 70r15).

Consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and heard a noise. Left front tire tread separated. He inspected other tires and noiticed stress marks. General, tire ameri GS 60, p21570r/15#e4,02906. He was able to pull over, and noticed this problem. Dealership is aware of problem. Tire was under proper inflation at time of failure, the rim was damaged and replaced due to the tread separation.

Tread on the front right goodyear eagle LS tire, size: p215/70r15, dot: unknown on a 1990, Ford, Windstar is starting to separate, there are approximately 44,000 miles on the tires. Consumer states the tire did separate and decided to replaced the left front tire which also had separated, consumer then replaced all four tires.

Consume rwas traveling on a main highway and heard a noise, rear passenger tire tread separated. Tires were bought on July 16, and tire blewout. Tire size p20570 r15. Hancock tires dealership was aware of problem.

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When the consumer took the vehicle for Ford recall the service person pointed out an 8-9 inches split in the outside tread area of the right front tire and informed consumer that the tire was unsafe to drive and defective, consumer is requesting reimbursment. (general tires amri gs60 p215/70r15).

3 of my 4 tires separated due to a factory defect - the belts separated, causing them to be unsafe enough not to pass virginia state inspection. The tread wear on all of them was 67%. My failed tires caused me to have to buy 4 brand new tires, even though the problem was a factory defect. We did not get into an accident - yet. These tires should be recalled if they are not safe. (dot number: 4bm3ddwr38 tiresize: 2157015).

Tire size p205/70r15, original equipment on a Ford, Windstar, 1998; while driving 60 mph tread on driver's side tire separated. Firestone tire dot number w2m01p1087.

Consumer was on road traveling to florida and found a nail in tire. Consumer went to 4 different tire centers to get tire plugged, and was told that tire was defective, and they couldn't help. Tread had started seperating on tire. Consumer owns a 1999, Ford Windstar with original 215/70r15, amerigs60. Consumer saw the other 3 tires were cracking. The tires only lasted 11-12000 miles before getting severe cracking and tread separation. Dot #'s acme 44d 368,a3m3 ab7 160 and acms 44d 368.

All 4 original tires split within the treads of the tires. The splitting was discovered at 14,155 miles. The Ford dealer insisted that the tires be replaced prior to driving the vehicle any further. General tire CO. Requested that the tires be returned to the manufacturer. (tiresize: p215/70r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/70r15 ).

The vehicles tires began experiencing tread separation resulting in vibration (general tires). Nlm.

While driving, firestone right rear tire p205/70r15 experienced tread separation, tire still had pressure after separation.

Consumer noticed continental general tires were losing air, dealer inspected that tires were cracking between the treads, divits were on the inside and outside, and tires experienced tread separation.

All 4 goodyear aquatread ii tires showed signes of tread separation and were replaced, tire size p215/r0r15, dot mkm02dhr477.

Tread seperated from tire. I had dealer replace all 4 tires. This size should be added to your tire warning list. I am using these tires on a 1973 Dodge w-200 pickup with a large camper at full 8,000 lb capacity. ( dot number: vdxf/wbu/3 tire size: 33x12. 5r16 ).

Original equipment on a 98 Windstar, size p215/70r15, right rear tire tread separated at highway speeds. 2 other goodyear invicta tires dot#pdm3dder317 experienced irrepairable bulges.

I believe you should add the firestone tires that were standard equipment on the 1998 Windstar to your investigation. The circumstances seem pretty similar. Our tire shredded on highway at 70 mph . Tread wrapped around rear axle. Fortunately I was able to get the car to the side of the road and there were no injuries but this occured in a rural area in 100 degree weather. If not for mobile phone and service we could have died of heat stroke. Car was towed by aaa to sheridan, wyoming goodyear dealer. We were told that it was definite tire failure. Firestone dealer in las vegas examined tread and refused to replace at no charge or admit defect. After many calls and complaints, firestone customer service finally refunded us $40. 00 and nothing towards the towing or other costs involved. ( dot number: tire size: p20570rx15 ).