Tire Sidewall Problems of Lincoln Navigator

Lincoln Navigator owners have reported 18 problems related to tire sidewall (under the tire category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Lincoln Navigator based on all problems reported for the Navigator.

1 Tire Sidewall problem of the 2019 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 10/08/2023

3 tires developed sidewall 'tears' . All were on the right side of the car , 2 had less than 25000 miles and one had less than 500 miles (it was a replacement that I bought from the Ford dealer). Two exploded at low speed. Tire size 285/45r 22 114h.

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2 Tire Sidewall problem of the 1999 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 11/03/2008

The contact owns a 1999 Lincoln Navigator. The vehicle has four cooper futura adventurer h/t tires. The contact stated that two caps on two of the tires have become detached. The manufacturer is giving him the run around concerning replacing the tires. Nhtsa campaign id number 02t003000 (tires:sidewall) was referenced. The tire size was unknown. The failure mileage was 78,000.

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3 Tire Sidewall problem of the 2006 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 10/02/2007

The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Navigator. The vehicle has falcon, size p30540r23 tires. While driving 55 mph, the tread separated from the driver side rear tire. The tire was replaced with a spare. The road conditions were dry. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the sidewall had been punctured, however, the contact disagreed. The current and failure mileages were 13,700. Updated 10/23/07.

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4 Tire Sidewall problem of the 2001 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 07/24/2004

August 2002, I replaced all five tires on my 01 navagator with 17" michelin xross terrain tires due to a safety recall on the oem contenintals. Since the replacement date, three of the tires have all suffered sidewall failures on the highway, in the summer and with normal loading. All three were on the rear and all were catastrophic failures. The first happened about last September 2003 with approximately 12,000 miles on the tires. The tire had a nail in it and the cause from the dealer was my fault, under inflated tire. The second was the first week of July 2004, same problem and exactly the same circumstances. Local higway driving at speed and on a hot day with a nail in the tread. Again, it was my fault due to under inflation. It happened a thired time yesterday at speed, cool highway temps, overcast skies and about 75 degrees, pressure in the tire was set the day before at 36 psi and confirmed that morning by air caps (36 psi units). No nails in the tire, just a catrostrophic failure. I am convinced the first two tires were defected as is this third one. These three tires are from the orginal bunch of five that were installed. I have the forth tire on the ground now as a spare and the remaining original is one of the front tires. Not sure which. I am going to press for a meeting with the houston area tire representative this week and bring up my concerns with him direct. I have had to change two tires in my adult life (44 years old). One was 6 years ago when a valve stem failed, the first was in 1980 with a bad tire on the highway, loaded up and heading to college. Since this truck was bought, I have had 4 tire failures, all on the rear and all at higway speed and during the summer. I am keeping the latest damaged tire just in case it needs to be studied. I am going to change out all five tires to another brand and try something new to try and solve this problem.

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5 Tire Sidewall problem of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 01/16/2004

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.

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6 Tire Sidewall problem of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 08/07/2001

Second set of contitrac tires results in second sidewall blow out. Once again on the freeway 65-70mph. What about consumer safety?.

7 Tire Sidewall problem of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 08/07/2001

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).

8 Tire Sidewall problem of the 2000 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 02/26/2001

Continental tires, p225/75r17, dot ad9c4481400. Right/rear tire sidewall separated completely. Dealer agreed to pay 50 percent of cost to replace tire set with different brand.

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9 Tire Sidewall problem of the 2000 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 01/07/2001

Apparent sidewall failure, no previous problem with tire. (dot number: e4025825 tiresize: p255/75r17).

10 Tire Sidewall problem of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 12/13/2000

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 ).

11 Tire Sidewall problem of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 09/01/2000

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.

12 Tire Sidewall problem of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 09/01/2000

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: ).

13 Tire Sidewall problem of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 06/22/2000

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 ).

14 Tire Sidewall problem of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 04/11/2000

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).

15 Tire Sidewall problem of the 2001 Lincoln Navigator

Tire manufacturer continental contitrack ad9c4484300; while driving 65 mph, the driver noticed truck had started to sway. The driver then slowed down and stopped the truck. The owner checked the tires and noticed the left rear tire had blown the white sidewall off. The tire looked like it had been sliced thru to the rim. Nlm.

16 Tire Sidewall problem of the 2000 Lincoln Navigator

Dealership noticed while servicing vehicle that a hole developed on the front driver side tire sidewall. Dealership indicated that the cause of the hole was due to a defect and not to normal wear and tear.

17 Tire Sidewall problem of the 2000 Lincoln Navigator

Several of the tires experienced sidewall separtion, the consumer replaced one of the tires before he learned of the recall on the tires. The consumer states the price allowed for replacing defective tires was lower than what the tire dealers charge.

18 Tire Sidewall problem of the 2000 Lincoln Navigator

When driving consumer noticed vibration coming from front end of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer rebalanced vehicle. After vehicle was rebalanced there was still vibration in front end. Vehicle was inspected, and inspector linked the problem to tires. All four tires were original equipment on a Lincoln, Navigator, 2000, tire size p27560r17 with 19000 miles on them. They were separating at sidewall.


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