Tire Tread/belt Problems of Lincoln Navigator - part 1

Belts dislodged on all tires. Tires have 70% tread left. My mechanic said it is manufacturing defect of tires. SUV started shaking badly on highway.

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The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Navigator. The vehicle has continental contitrac aw, size p275/60/r17 tires. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook. She took the vehicle to the dealer to see if the failure was caused by its front end. The automotive technician stated that all four tires suffered from tread separation. The tires were only two years old. The mechanic stated that the tires should not wear out in that manner due to their age. The tire manufacturer has not been notified. The tire failure mileage was 22,000. The vehicle current and failure mileages were 88,000.

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A continental contitrac at size 25575r17 mounted on the left front of a 2001 Lincoln Navigator failed at highway speeds on a a three lane highway in MA. The sidewall and tread separated around the circumference in a catastrophic failure. With great difficulty, I kept my vehicle from hitting other cars and/or going off the road. Continental has recalled tires of this type but not my serial number. They have had previous SUV crashes resulting in deaths. I think the tires mounted on my vehicle are all potentially defective and asked continental to replace four tires and the damaged rim. They have only agreed to share 50/50 cost on one new tire. It gets worse. The tire that failed is out of production. They supposedly are working on a replacement but it is in the testing phase. In an all wheel drive SUV all tires should be the same. Since the original is discontinued, I need four new tires. I think continental should pay for all four and the damaged wheel.

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The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that she has continental contitrac aw tires (p275/60 r17) on her vehicle. She stated that the tires went bad too quickly. The current and failure mileages were 80,000. Updated 12-12-07.

I have a 1999 Lincoln Navigator 2wd with general ameritrac tr tires. Tire size p245/75/16 and the tires have maybe 50% wear on them. I have had both rear tires blow out on the freeway at two different times. I know that I didn't hit anything. Also in both tire failures I first noticed tire vibration, then noise, then the tire blew out. When I first noticed the vibration I was traveling on the freeway at approximately 65 to 70 mph and when the tire finally blew out I was traveling about 55 mph. I have four general ameritrac tr tires in my possession except for the first tire that blew out a couple of months ago. The tires are no longer on my vehicle since I feel they are very unsafe.

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On June 30, 2006, we were traveling in a 1999 Lincoln Navigator from arkansas to texas. Our tire tread totally separated from the wheel as we were going down the highway at 60 miles an hour. Luckily no one was hurt. We had the tire replaced at a cost of $313. 01. This is exactly the same problem we had with wilderness at tires, which were recalled. We believe this tire should be eligible for recall. The tire is contienental trac at, p255-75r17-1138, dot #ad90448477.

Oem continental at 255/75-r17 tire separation on 2000 Lincoln Navigator 4x4. Tire bulged on tread (not sidewall) and steel belts were broken showing through the tread. Vehicle had 36895 miles.

The factory tires on these vehicles are going to get someone killed! I was very fortunate that none of my blow-outs were when I was traveling 75 mph. Down interstate 10 ! I had just had my tires rotated and checked, and about 3 weeks later, I noticed a terrible vibration in my steering. I took it to the dealership, and was told it was my tire. I had them change it, and you should have seen the huge knot on that tire. Then, just about 11 months later, my steering wheel started shaking again, I took it to a tire shop here, and he took the tire off, and low and behold, here is another huge knot on this tire. We finally did what we should have done the first time this happened, we put a different brand of tire on the car. Those are the worst tires I have ever driven on bar none. . . .

Tire tread separation at 65 mph, 2nd tire in 6 months. Caused damage to vehicle.

The right rear tire on the consumer's 1999 Navigator lost it's tread cap and as a result the driver lost control of the vehicle. The right rear tire was flat with no outward signs of impact or sidewall damage. As a result of the tire(continental contitrac a/t tire 205/75sr 17 radial tire).

Tire tread separation.

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Checked pressure at 40 # at 9am. Left on a trip at 1130. At 1150 there developed a heavy vibration at 70 mph. Slowed to 45 and the right rear suffered complete tread separation damaging the right rear during separation. Old tread is still on shoulder of i75, rest of tire replaced in tampa at a goodyear dealership.

2001 Lincoln Navigator- 21,000 miles -contitrac at-p255/75r17 tires - dot# ad9c 448 5100. We had been driving for about 2 hours on I-95 at speeds between 65 and 70 mph. (posted limits on I-95 are 65 and 70) on a sunny day with temperatures around 95 degrees. The rear passenger side tire lost all it's tread and immediately blew out. This happened on Friday afternoon around 5 pm in moderate traffic 7/16/2004. Fortunately I was able to keep the car under control and move to the shoulder to change tire. The tire tread caused body damage of approximately $500. 00 and forced me to replace all four tires and one wheel at a cost of $868. (at my expense of coarse. The Ford dealer where I bought the car would not have it any other way. ) I will retain the old tire and wheel for inspection if needed.

Continental conti track, p225/75r17, dot # ad9c448078 front driver's side tire experienced tread separation, resulting in blowouts. The consumer purchased the same brand and experienced another separation.

I experienced a continental tire tread separation while driving on the freeway at about 65 mph today. The tire tread caused considerable damage to the side fender/bumper and side step panel after the tread separation. The car is a 2000 Lincoln Navigator id # 5lmeu27a2ylj42308 which I just purchased on July 6, 2003. The tire was a continental SUV p265/70r17 113s that appears to be the replacement tire for a continental tire recall in August 2002 (NHTSA campaign id number: 02t012000) dealing with the contitrac aw and grabber aw tires size p275/60r17 for use as original equipment on certain 2000-2001 by two-wheel-drive Ford expedition and two-wheel-drive Lincoln Navigator sport utility vehicles. The spare tire that was then put on the car looks to be the original equipment spare tire. It is a continental aw tire, p275/60r17 100s that appears to be the tire that was covered under the recall. I would like know how to correctly identify the spare tire I am now riding on as to whether it is the tire that was recalled and if so as to how I can get it replaced. Also, as to who is going to pay for the damages that the tire has caused and as to how I can get the tire replaced because of apparent manufacture defect. Also, if the spare is one covered by the recall how is it that the car dealer I purchased it from only two months ago did not have it replaced or at least notified me of the defective product that would / could prove fatal to myself or others?.

While driving 65 mph the right rear tire tread separated. The cause was undetermined.

I purchased a 2000 Lincoln Navigator from laurel-Ford dealer in mississippi on August 21, 2003. After asking the dealership if all necessary maintenances were done on vehicle my family and I left for new york. I still had the original mfr warranties and I purchased an extended warranty plan. While traveling on the interstate on August 25th the brake lights came on and suddenly the left rear tire exploded. My family and I feared for our lives. It turned out that the brakes were faulty, no emergency brakes, no stablizer, heavily rusty links, and etc. The tow truck had to tow us twice. After ariving in new york, a dealer, told me that the vehicle was never serviced. They explained in detialed in wrting. We could have been killed. I was on vaction with my twin boys and wife. I very angried with the laurel-Ford dealership in ms and its owners. The tires seem dry rotted and corrosion was very visiable under the SUV. Since then, I spent over $5000 getting this Navigator fixed and got very little satisfactin from the owner and his dealership.

Right rear tire tread came completely of the tire while driving. . The consumer stated the tire was still inflated on the rim. Continental tire company stated the tire contained a split which caused the tread separation.

While driving the vehicle experienced tread separation. The entire medial wall of the tire had blown out. The vehicle veered off to the right side of the road and stopped 10 feet in front of the guard rail. Continental was supposedly examining the tire but the consumer haven't gotten any word from them.

I have a complaint about the tires on my Navigator, they are continental contitrac at's the size is p255-75r17 and the dot number off the tire for production time is 129. On Sunday April 13 I was traveling down I-4 from tampa to winter haven florida at approximately 70 mph when the truck started shaking violently. I pulled to the side of the road and the right rear tire had separated and a large piece of the tire had come off. I put on the spare and drove home, continental told me to go to tire kingdom which would not help me. I just ask that we have safe tires on our vehicles and this tire company seems to do everything but take the blame for the problem.

The continental tires vibrated while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who told the consumer that the steel tire belt came apart. The consumer was also told that the tires were recalled but he consumer was not eligible fro the recall because it expired 2 days before the vehicle was taken to the dealer.

Consumer received a recall notice regarding the continental tires, however consumer was denied reimbursement, because the receipt was out of date.

Complete tread came off the tire leaving it to drive wtih exposed steel. Tire did not lose air and vehicle was safely brought to a stop. Tire was returned to dealership where after serious negotiation (arguement) they agreed Ford had warranty and they replaced tire and are going to repair body damage from the incident.

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The right rear tire tread separated from the tire at 50 mph. The tire stayed inflated however the tread caused minor damage to the rear bumber and right rear wheel well panel. Fortunate for me I was able to maintain control of the truck and bring it to a stop with out injury to anyone else or myself. There was evidence of abnormal wear and no visual defects were noted on the tire prior to the failure. I'm a commercial "transport category" aircraft mechanic so I do know how to inspect tires and understand the importance of preventative maintenance. And still this happen to me, there is a dangerous problem with these tires. Please get them off the roads before someone is killed.

While traveling about 50mph on highway, consumer heard a noise and was able to pull over to the shoulder, and noticed that left front tire tread separated from wheel. Continential, contrac, p275/60r17. Dealership is aware of problem.

Continental, contitrac, p275/60r15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2000, Lincoln, Navigator with 16000 miles. Right rear tire experienced tread separation at 60-65 mph, steelbelt caused extensive damage to vehicle.

While traveling on interstate and without prior warning there was a noise and vibration . He was able to pull over to shoulder, saw that right tire tread separated. Firestone, bridgestone, 24575r16, dueler at. Dealership was aware of problem.

Nar 06-10-2003. The consumer was contacted by continental customer relations department about her tires being apart of a reference recall program , despite the confirmations and the consistent problems with the tires they have not been replaced and the only accommodations offered by a representative of continental was 20% off a set of replacement tires. The consumer was very outraged and disappointed how continental has handled matters and was looking forward to swiftly resolving the situation. (daughter marina shear on behalf of her mother ellie hicks. ) on several occasions as the consumer was having her vehicle serviced, she was assured the tires were ok. Five days before the recall was received, one of the tires felt spongy, it was discovered the tire was low and on a second occasion one of the tires experienced a blowout.

Continental tires, lt/275/70r17 size, original equipment on a 2000, Navigator. Tread on left front tire had separated from sidewall at 60mph. The tire size is 255/75/17 not as previously stated.

Continental contitrac ac tires, p255 75 r17, original equipment, 27ooo miles, mounted on a 1998, Lincoln, Navigator. While consumer was traveling at 70 mph passenger's side tire had tread separation. Tire was not flat, it stayed intact. Dot number ad9c448098.

While driving, the tread of the left rear tire separated from the tire, the consumer is requesting reimbursement per the customer satisfaction program (continental contitrac as, p245/75r16, dot #ad70449387). Nlm.

While driving, the tread of the left rear tire separated from the tire, the consumer is requesting reimbursement per the customer satisfaction program (continental contitrac as, p245/75r16, dot #ad70449387). Nlm.

Continental contitrac aw, p275/60r17. Original equipment on a 2000 Lincoln Navigator with 23000 miles. While driving 10 mph, the right rear tire had a blowout. Inside tread portion was shredded. Dot number adt044u.

Continental aw p275/60r17, dot unknown. Original equipment on a 2000, Lincoln Navigator with 28000 miles. On 26 may 2001 while driving 45-50 mph right front tire had tread separation, a 12 inch strip of tread came off. 28138 miles at the time. On 8 June 2001, while driving 45-50 mph left rear tire had tread separation, a 12-18 inch strip of tread had started to separate from tire. 28200 miles at this time. In both cases no damage to vehicle. Dealer replaced both tires, consumer feels the other original tires will do the same in the near future. All original tires were replaced by manufacturer.

We had a tire-tread separtation incident on our Lincoln Navigator with the original continental tires. . I reported to company, but I do not know if they reported it to you. Call me with any additional questions. (dot number: ad70449247 tiresize: p245/75r16).