Running about 50 mph and sidewall blew out on tire Continental tire.

- Martinsville, IN, USA

The Continental contratrac 265/70R17 tires on my 2003 Ford Expedition have stress cracks on the sidewalls. So far, three out of four. Have 25,000 miles on it. Am now going back and forth between Continental, the Ford dealer, and tire dealer. Continental does not seem to want to consider this a defect. However, my son's Expedition-identical and purchased same day as mine, now has one tire doing same thing.

- Malden, MA, USA

Right rear Continental conitrac tire on 2003 Ford expedtion blew at highway speed(65-67mph). Highway condtions were normal. Ford dealer examined tire and could find no foregin object to cause sidewall blowout. They sent it to the manufacturer, who determined same thing. Ford/dealer reimbursed me for the new tire, but did not do anything about the other 3, which those tires concern me that they may blow at any time.

- Dimondale, MI, USA

The passenger's front tire sidewall blew out at 55 mph. The driver temporarily lost control of vehicle but was able to gain it back.

- Murrietta, CA, USA

Tire is flaking on side wall, the white wall is showing through. Continental tires. 2003 Expedition.

- Nazareth, PA, USA

Continental Contitrac TR - P265-70R-17 sidewall came completely apart and almost caused a tragedy. My family is not safe with these tires on my new Expedition - found out Continental had a recall in 2002 and wanted to let you know of another problem - Ford would not replace my tires - only the one that could have killed my family. There is no damage to the tread - the tire just completely seperated in 2 pieces. I would like to send a picture if possible, and would give you the tires for testing.

- Riverside , GA, USA

While traveling on smooth dry pavement, the right rear tire suddenly exploded. Both the inside and outside sidewalls were blown out. This was a new original equipment tire with less than 8000 miles on it. The car had just been serviced by the dealership within the last three weeks and all tires were properly inflated. Ph **dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**769301

- Coto De Caza, CA, USA

While stopped at a traffic light, the passenger rear tire experienced a blowout at the sidewall.

- Ashville, PA, USA

Consumer experienced a sidewall blow out on the rear tire. (Continental tires conti trac TR P265/70R17 adt6456W1002 DK7354136079).

- Coto De Caza, CA, USA