Tire size: P235/70 R16 Since April, 2024 this tire started inflated every week. After 2-3 weeks trial I decided to take it to the tire shop, after they tested it, no error was detected. Then they told me that technically this tire is defected. It costed me $75-90.00 bucks just for the diagnostics. At that point, I did not have a choice but to buy a new tire. The new tire cost me another $140+, before down time and a waste of energy. Time is everything in this country. Thank you,

- Piedmont, CA, USA

Tire Size: P235/70R16 104T In the first week of April, 2024, the rear passenger side tire was showing low air. I took it to a tire shop close by. They checked it and could not find any defection, except air. They inflated and balanced it. I started driving it hoping everything would be OK. After 3 days the same thing happened. Again, I took it to a different tire shop, and they took their time and thoroughly checked, no nails or air leak at all. At that point and after I told them the history of the tire, they suggested that it is a manufacturer's defect or it is a defected tire. More over, the tire guy advised me to contact the NHTSA or the manufacturer. On top the purchasing price, I spent $60 for inspection, the purchasing price was $112.50, from Walmart. In conclusion, I purchased a new tire and replaced it, and costed me to mount it. I did not have a choice, and I kept the bad tire. I had to go through all these, because of the defected tire, or the manufacturer's fault. I cant't live without or I do everything with my car, and I have only 1 car. Car is a big part of my/our daily life in America. You guys can take it from here. That is all. Thank you

- Piedmont, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape equipped with capitol precision trac II tires, size: 235/70R16. The contact stated that the front and rear passenger side tires kept flattening. The contact found out online that there was a recall on the tires. The contact experienced the failures for approximately one month. The tires that were going flat were both the front and rear passenger tires. The contact replaced the front passenger tire recently. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vehicle failure mileage was 140,000. The tire failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that abnormal fumes emitted into the interior of the vehicle when the air conditioning unit was activated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 83,000. Updated 10/10/12 the consumer stated when the ac was on, there were fumes emitting from the vehicle and coming inside of the vehicle. Also, the tires were bad and the frame was bent. Updated 10/17/12

- Long View, TX, USA

2008 Ford Escape XLT 4WD, excessive tire noise on Continental Contitrac tires, size 235/70/R16. Rotated at proper mileage throughout the lifetime of the car, now has 35000K on it. This should be a tire recall do to the amount of people that seem to have this same issue.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Own a Ford Escape 2008 with 43,000 miles and original Continental tires. At my last oil change I requested a tire rotation an found out that one tire was defective (failure of one steel band) and was causing significant noise and vibration at 60 mph and above. Tire thread gage indicated 10/32". it seems the tire has failed to perform when significant life was still available.

- Cape Charles, VA, USA

2008 Ford Escape XLT V6 33,000 miles Continental conitrac tires wearing very uneven causing excessive road noise. Company will not stand behind their product even though there is still tread left on tire and they have been rotated 4 times. Have contacted twice, and they have offered no assistance.

- Saint Joseph, MI, USA

I own a 2008 Ford Escape XLT with 29,950 miles on the original Continental Contitrac SUV tires. In the past 6 weeks, I have had 2 of the tires blow out while I was driving on the interstate. The tires appear to be in excellent condition. The 1st incident occurred on 7/26/10, when the right front tire blew. The tire technician who examined and replaced the tire (with a comparable Continental tire) said that the tire failed due to belt/tread separation. The 2nd incident occurred on 9/6/10, when the left front tire blew out. We haven't replaced it yet, but the tire tech said it looked identical to the 1st tire, and had failed due to belt/ tread separation. I've contacted both Ford Motor Comp. And Continental tires. I want them to replace all 4 tires with a different brand. Considering that I was driving at 75mph when both tires blew, it's a miracle that I didn't wreck.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

Tire stem failure on Continental Contitrac P235/70R16 104T caused tire to loose pressure and made a roadside assistance call necessary and side trip to repair tire. Second tire to have this failure this month.

- Bloomsburg, PA, USA

I have been having an ongoing problem with my 2008 Ford Escape. I have read online of many complaints as well with the same problem. I have a really loud sound like I am driving an airplane and it is coming from the tires. I have rotated, aligned, and balanced my tires and the noise is still there. The tires have also started to cup. I was told by brake check that I had bad shocks, but I did a few tests to be sure of that. It is not the shocks. There is something with the vehicle. It worries me that it may be the vehicle itself and my family and I may be in danger. I am changing out the tires with new ones. But I remember the Explorer case and how it was blamed on the tires, but why is it that there is a problem with Ford vehicles and tires. There are many Ford vehicles with this problem and changing out the tires with a different brand does not help. Somebody needs to do something about this before more are killed because of Ford's neglect and poorly design of their vehicles. I had an old Chevrolet cavalier and never had any problems. I never did anything with my tires and it ran beautiful. I bought this Escape brand new and it has occurred early on about 15,000 miles and Ford will ignore it even when you take it to the dealership. They will tell you it is not covered under your warranty. Why is it that I have had so many problems with a brand new vehicle (my first) and all the old and used cars I had before never gave me this much grief. I am paying Ford to give me a car with problems. It is all the tires and mainly in the rear that I hear the most noise come from. Please help!!!!!

- Houston, TX, USA

June 2008 I purchased a used 2008 Ford Escape. The tires are the same Continental tires that were on there when I bought it. The insides of all 4 tires are wearing faster than the rest of the tread. Sounds like I have "mud" tires/aggressive tread. When the noise first started Nov.2008 I thought it sounded like a wheel bearing, but those checked out fine. It wasn't until July 2009 that I figured out it was the tires making noise. I am guessing it is a problem with the tires as no mechanical problem can be found.

- Plainfield, WI, USA

On 1/1/09, 5/24/09, 5/29/09, 7/27/09, 8/15/090, inside panel lit up with "low tire pressure" message and tire was dangerously low within 15 minutes. These various events occurred on major highways with children in the vehicle and in heavy traffic, no safe place to pull over. Cracked tire stem valve each time.this presents a serious hazard to drivers who are alone, on dark highways, etc.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

The stock tires provided with the 2008 Ford Escape models have defective valve stems. The cracked rubber can either cause a blow out or slow leak. On my Escape, 3 out of 4 valve stems were defective and showing multiple cracks. This is on a "courtesy recall?". the dealership I had my vehicle serviced at recommended replacement. Since the NHTSA has not proactively recalled these tires, knowing full well there were millions of defective valve stems sent from china, the only way I was informed there was a serious safety issue with my vehicle was by having another mechanical problem. Please officially recall these before people start dying to blowouts.

- Algonquin, IL, USA

2008 Ford Escape XLT. Tire valve was cracked and caused a flat that triggered TPMS air, at inspection tire shop found all tire valves were cracked the vehicle has 22K miles and was first dolt to me on May 2007.

- Campbell, CA, USA

The tire (front driver side) on my 2008 Ford Escape hybrid (which I purchased in June 2007) keeps losing air pressure and I get a warning light on my dash about every two to three weeks. I recently read about the valve stem recall but I never received a recall notice from Ford. I am getting very concerned about this particular issue as well as the bigger issue of using sub-standard parts in american cars. I contacted my Ford dealer today and they asked me to give them my VIN number. After I gave them my VIN they told me that my vehicle was not on the recall list. I believe I am being snubbed here and that Ford should replace all four valve stems as a precautionary measure.

- Woodland Hills, CA, USA

Special ordered a 2008 Ford Escape limited. Kept hearing slight noise sounded like wheel bearings to me. Rotated tires at 7500 miles as per my owners manual.took to dealership at 10,839 miles. They said they had not rotated my tires so no service. Noise so loud now cannot hear radio. Cupping on inside of all tires. Took back to dealership. They said I cannot rotate my own tires and keep my warranty. So my warranty claim is denied.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Replaced all valve stems on tires.

- Lawton, OK, USA

First of all, I cannot say with any certainty weather the issue is with the automobile or the factory original tires. I can only suspect it is with the automobile based on 30 years of experience of owning and operating automobiles. 1. excessively loud noise from the factory original tires. 2. after 19,000 miles all 4 factory original tires are wearing down on the inside of the tread only. 3. I was offered a new set of tires from the dealer service center at a reduced cost.

- Castalia, NC, USA