1995 Ford Windstar Tires Problems

“I had the tread separate from this tire on our 1995 Ford Windstar van while going through atlanta, ga. 10/18/05. The flying debris bent the muffler up into the back right quarter panel of our van and caved in the wheel well. The inertia switch was tripped so the vehicle wouldn't start. We had to be towed to a Ford dealership.”

“Goodyear 215-70-r15 allegra tires purchased at sams club purchased appx 2 yrs ago. Appx. 14 months ago and then last week had 2 tires replaced due to belt seperations. Mechanic at sams indicated that this particular type of tire is in his shop frequently due to belt failures. I have replaced 4 tires already and there is only 20,000 miles on the set. I am concerned due to the frequency with just myself and the indicated volume of the problem indicated by the sams club mechanic. …”

“I bought tire from firestone under warranty when it gets bad I took it to the store and asked them for new tire, they refused to give me one even it was under warranty. Then I called the main office they apologize and they told me to take it back to the store and they will taker of it. After they contacted the store called me and if asked me to take to back to store and get new tire. Five month's later when I was driving on hw 59, the layer of the tire tore off and hit the curb. It didn't hit another cars, because I was on left lane and the tire was left side. …”

“My daughter, while traveling on interstate highway s.w. Loop 410 at a speed of approximately 60 miles per hour, heard a loud thumping noise from the driver side rear tire. She stopped the vehicle (1995 Ford Windstar) to investigate. She observed that the tread had partially separated from the tire carcass and the tires separated steel belt was flapping against the inside of the wheel-well causing considerable damage. I took the car to a local reputable repair shop for an estimate. They said the repair cost would be from $1,000 to $3,000.”

“Transmission went at 70k no help from Ford. Head gasket leaking 120k no assistance or help from Ford. Window motor do not work no help from Ford. Steering problems no one can find a problem, but I keep replacing tire prematurly. I paid for the tramsmission $1500. Now the van is in the shop at sam galloway Ford for a head gasket. The only reason I had it towed into sam galloway is because they said there was a recall on the head gasket and they will take care of it . Covered by the recall. …”