Eight problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 1998 Lincoln Navigator. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
An aftermarket tire in the front driver's side blew out while driving 70 mph on the interstate. Consumer sent the damaged tire back to the manufacturer, who claimed that based on the results of the examination this was a service related condition beyond the control of the manufacturer. Tires where only 2 days old, tire dealer had replaced the tire.
Second set of contitrac tires results in second sidewall blow out. Once again on the freeway 65-70mph. What about consumer safety?.
Second set of contitrac tires results in second sidewall blow out. Once again on the freeway 65-70mph. What about consumer safety? (tiresize: p255/75r17).
Tire separated from sidwall, call continental and they blew us off went to the Ford dealer and he replaced the tires for me. He said there is a problem with the tires but continental is saying their is no problem. (tiresize: p255/75 17)( dot number: tire size: p255/75 17 ).
3 out of 4 tires have signs of sidewall separation. Tire is a contitrac at, p255/75r17. Original tire equipment on a 1998, Lincoln, Navigator. Tire mileage at 40,000. Continental would not replace tires free of charge.
The sidewall on the front right tire shredded. There is no information stamped on tire or in owner's manual regarding recommended air pressure. ( dot number: ).
While traveling at 55 mph, the right rear tire had a massive and complete outer sidewall failure. Through skillful maneuvering, the truck did not loose directional control and were able to change lanes twice and stop on the shoulder. Tire was changed and trip completed. The sidewall was so desintegrated that I took pictures. Contact me if you want copies. ( dot number: tire size: p255/75r17 ).
A large bulge developed on the inside sidewall of the tire, but it did not deflate. It had to be replaced. The agent at the Lincoln dealer in san antonio, TX told us these tires were only good for 20,000 miles and recommended we have them all replaced. He sold us a michelin tire to replace the damaged one. These tires have now all been recalled and we got the remainming 4 replaced without charge. ( I was unable to get your program to take all 17 digits of hte VIN. It is 5lmpu28l3wlj54862). (dot number: ad704490xx tiresize: p245/75r16).
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