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The tread is separating from the tire on all four tires. There is about 30K on the tires which have a 70K mile warranty. The same tire although different size are recalled for the same issue.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition equipped with good year tracker2 tires, size: P265-70-R17 (serial number: 48570555000). The contact stated that all four tires would constantly lose air, causing the tires to becomes flat without warning. The tires were replacement tires. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop where two tires were replaced, however the failure also occurred with the replacement tires. The tire failure mileage was 11,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 165,713. Updated 8/15/13 the consumer stated he had to replace the tires after 1 1.2 years. During that time period, she experienced ten tire incidents.
Drive a 2000 Ford Expedition with yokohama geolander H/T S P265/70R17 and had blowout of one tire on the inside sidewall. Extended over 15 inches and was close to the rim as evidenced in most blowouts. The car was parked for about 2 hours after a tire rotation when it ruptured abruptly. Resulted in a tear of about 12 inches and then ended in an extension to the tread.
I was driving 65 mph on the Florida turnpike when I heard a loud bang from the back of my 2000 Ford Expedition. I looked in the rearview mirror to see a tires rolling and being tossed down the turnpike with cars trying to Dodge the tire. I thought I had just rolled over the tire but when I got home I looked under the truck and noticed the tire was gone and the winch cable was broken. Luckily nobody seemed to get hit by the tire but I can't be sure.
Unit 1 was traveling eastbound on the Ohio turnpike in the right lane at mile post 138. #1 while slowing its speed claims the right rear tire blew out, causing loss of control, the driver struck a concrete divider. Letter updated 03/18/10 Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0122-90.
- Cumberland, MD, USA
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With no warning spare tire cable snapped while driving down road causing spare tire to fall out and strike rear wheel of vehicle, then flew off side of road. Discussion with Ford indicated this is unheard of and they wanted $300+ to repair. Discussions with multiple other shops (not Ford) indicate this does happen with this type of spare mount. Repairs completed for under $150. I am concerned that spare can come out and once loose hit other vehicles or property/persons.
4 new dunlop A/T radial rover P255/70R16 109S M+S dot pjcu 78hr tires bought from internet seller discount tire direct installed also by discount tire, hampton, Georgia, shipped from Arizona to discount tire in hampton, Georgia, all had defect of steel belt internal separation (some called tread separation) after driving only about 30 miles, one tire had sidewall blow-out, paper thin at point of defect, ridge of tread separation easy to see and feel, other 3 tires all had belt separation, felt and seen by a, B, J, L (dt employees) and others, all amazed that all 4 tires had same defect, of discount tire hampton. Discount tire advised by me to notify dunlop, dunlop called once Monday basically asking for the tire that blew out (discount tire could not reach anyone over weekend at dunlop). I have the tire that blew out at my home. I believe these tires should be investigated by NHTSA immediately. Discount tire hampton employees were gracious, retained other 3 tires, replaced with 4 kelly tires.
I purchased 4 Goodyear Wrangler rt/S tires from discount tire co. On 1/17/2005 the truck began to shake and vibrate while driving at highway speed. I returned the truck to discount they rebalanced and rotated the tires and informed me if the truck continued to vibrate to take it to the dealership because it must be mechanical. I returned it to the dealership, they aligned, and roadforce balanced the tires. They found that their was a defect in the tires because too much weight was needed to balance the tires. They recommended that the tires be replaced. I returned the truck to discount tire co. They again did not find a defect in the tire. I then took it to a third party big O tire co. They inspected the tires and found a "hop" in the rear tires. It was again recommended to replace the defected tires.
2000, Ford, Expedition, vehicle was parked in front of consumer's home when it caught on fire, the vehicle had not been operating since the previous day, the fire department was notified. Fire investigator said the cause of the fire was cruise control disconnect switch, in August of 2004 consumer took the vehicle to the Ford dealer because the steering wheel was lost which caused the vehicle to be uncontrollable, the dealer said it was because of the front tires, this was the only problem consumer had with the vehicle until it caught on. Fire, the fire also caused damage to consumer' S home.
Consumer stated that after taking a trip vehicle vibrated at high speed. It was discovered that all four tires had cracks. These tires were placed on the vehicle after the Firestone recall. The dealer stated that they could not replace the tires.
Since owning five Continental conti-trac tires, consumer was subjected to repeated failure, unsafe traveling condition and excessive burden due to replacement costs. There was a repeated "tread separated" with the new tires that were placed on the vehicle. Failure occurred again in March 2004, tread separation. Consumer request a refund for the replacement cost of five tires.
While driving the vehicle at normal speed and with no warning right rear tire tread separated, consumer had to pull over. Continental, grabber aw, P275/60R17, dot adt044T24000. Dealer has been notified.
The letter for the General Grabber aw tire recall was sent to consumer's previous address. Consumer received the letter after the campaign had ended. Manufacturer only agreed to pay part of the cost for the replacement tires.
While driving, the rubber on the outside of the tire had come off. The accident did not occur because of the tire. The tires had come with the vehicle when it was purchased. The rubber tire damaged the gas tank. The consumer was unable to fill the tank. The service dealer was unable to find a replacement tank, but was able to bend it in order to continue use.
2000 Ford Expedition with Continental TR P265/70R17 tires (replacements for recalled tires) handles very poorly during rain. Terrible hydroplane problems, even at moderate/slow speeds (40-45mph).
While driving the consumer realized that her front tires were wobbling. She took the vehicle to the dealer and learned that the tires were on recall. The consumer said she never received a recall notice the tires which expired, according to the manufacturer, in March 2003. The consumer was told by the tire dealer that one of the tires was separating in the belt area, and the other one had a cut in the inside about 2-3 inches located about 1.5 inch from the rim. The consumer would like to know what she can do to get help replacing these dangerous tires (general tires 275 60/R 17).
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- West Haven, CT, USA