general problems of the 2001 Lincoln Navigator

Merged onto interstate. Traveling around 70 miles per hour when passenger side rear tire tread separated. Complete tread separation.

Tire tread started to separate. Removed tire from vehicle before complete separation.

Driver side rear tire tread separated while traveling at about 65 miles an hour on the interstate.

The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Navigator. The vehicle has continental contitrac aw, size p275/60r17 tires. While driving 50 mph, the steering wheel vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the passenger side front tire needed to be replaced. The passenger side rear tire also had a knot. The manufacturer stated that the tires were included in NHTSA recall number 02t012000 (tires:tread/belt), but they would not cover the charge due to the wear and tear. The failure mileage was 11,550 and current mileage was 11,650.

: the contact stated while driving at 65 mph the side wall of the left rear tire separated causing a blow out and there were no warning of any defects on the tire. The dealership inspected and replaced the tire. The manufacturer was not alerted.

My tires were subject to a voluntary recall and when taken to the dealer were found to be defective. I was informed by the dealer that it would be weeks before replacement continental tires would be available so I purchase good year tires. I submitted all the required paper work for a refund and the bill of sale shows the new tires were purchased 10/4/02. I received a reply form letter from continental with a box checked that states; "the purchase date of the receipt you supplied does not qualify. The only previously purchased tires eligible for reimbursement are those tire(s) purchased between August 19, 2001 and October 10, 2002 as stated in your notification letter. " I do not understand why they cannot see with their own eyes the receipt I supplied has a purchase date of 10/4/02 and does qualify.

Consumer states that while driving on the freeway, he felt a vibrating sensation which appeared to be coming from the tires. As the vibrations worsened, the consumer with an employee at winston tire noticed that the left rear tire was badly shredded, consumer was informed that the shredded tire was due to road damage, which consisted of a small nail embedded in the tire. (continental tires).

Consumer didn't receive recall notice. Ph.

We unjustly lost the lemon hearing, our 2001 has 1997 tires which they refuse to change, the board felt the vib, and our tires are beginning to dry rot. This has been from day one when we peeled the plastic off and headed home, we have all r/o to back our claim. They are now telling us that it is normal for a $46,000 car to vibrate. Please help me. (dot number: e4 0213797 tiresize: p275/60r17).

Consumer has a complaint about a claim for reimbursement filed against faulty tires. Consumer feels reimbursement is essential.

Consumer purchasing a new Lincoln Navigator 2001 after driving 14000 miles on truck tires began to wear out. Dealer has been notified.