2002 Ford Excursion Tires Problems

“While driving on I-84 east bound, between the dalles and pendleton oregon, our 2002 Ford Excursion experienced a tire tread separation on the right rear. We experienced a recurring popping sound just prior to the tread separation. We were pulling a light trailer. Tread separated but tire remained inflated. I was able to see the tread leave the tire in my right mirror as it happened. We were traveling up hill at the time so speed was approximately 63mph. Dry roads and 93 degrees.”

“On 6/5/2013, I was driving on freeway at approx. 70mph and tread separated from rt. Rear tire causing vehicle to swerve into adjacent lane. Damage to quarter panel and running board. This is the second tire failure in the past 45 days.the tires are bfgoodrich 265/75r/16 commercial ta load range e. The four new tires were installed on 2/28/2011 and have approx. 14,300 miles of wear at time of failure. The other tire (left front) failed on 4/19/2013. Because of strong front end vibration, I inspected the front tires. I found that it was out of round due to belt separation. …”

“I am the original owner of a 2002 Ford Excursion that is equipped with the firestone steeltex a/t tires lt 265/75r16 119/116r load range d; with about 60k miles. On friday night I experienced a tire blowout while operating at highway speeds (55 MPH). It appears that the tread separated from the tire. In checking the web sights this evening there appears to have been a safety improvement for this tire. I have yet to receive it. Who can address my issues of replacing my tires and or repairing the damage.”

“Our firestone tires are falling apart near the lettering on the sidewalls. We first noticed it on a trip to chicago. They are firestone steelteck r4s.”

“4/4/04 I rec'd a flat ti,e told it was irreparable since air was seeping out of the sidewall. 4/5/04, I receive letter from firestone/Ford reagrding tire recall on my 2002 Ford Excursion.. 4/6/04 I phone 3 Ford dealerships and 5 firestone stores trying to locate replaceable tires. Told they had no idea when tires would be avail. I called Ford corp., they blame firestone, call firestone hotline, they blame Ford. Ford corp- keisha, cust. Service told me to - drive as little as possible, wear my seat belt, ck air in tires and drive under the speed limit. 4/6/04 I ordered 5 new recommended b.f. …”